Ella Marie Riffle

RIFFLE, Ella Marie, "Brandy," age 94, passed away peacefully at St. Leonard Retirement Community on Monday, October 21, 2019. Marie was born in Beattyville, Kentucky in 1924 to the late Charles and Alice (Sternburg) Brandenburg. After graduating from high school she moved to Ohio where she met her sweetheart of 52 years, Harold Riffle. Marie was a charter member of Christ the King Church of Centerville. Marie and Harold were the founders of Lofty Oaks Boarding Kennel. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and nature lover. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters, and brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki and son-in-law Warren Rike; two grandchildren, Justin and Jaclyn. Funeral Services will be 10am on Saturday, October 26 at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main Street, Centerville.

Burial will be held at Washington Township Cemetery immediately following the service. Condolences may be sent to the funeral home's website at www.routsong.com