Eber Rife

Eber J. Rife Jr., age 70, passed away March 18, 2011. He was born April 1, 1940 in Chambersburg, PA to Eber J. and A. Catherine (Cosey) Rife Sr.. He was married to Nancy A. (Piper) Rife on June 23, 1962. Eber was employed by Lee Hopkins as a plasterer before serving in the U.S. Army. After leaving the military, he worked for Nelson Runyon Builders for several years. In 1965 he began employment with Sears, Roebuck, and Company. After 32 years of dedicated service, he retired due to failing health. During those years he also installed cabinets for Sam Armstrong. He attended St James United Brethren Church. Eber was an avid hunter, sportsman, and outdoorsman. He loved spending time with his family; weekends at the cabin, beach trips, riding three-wheelers, and attending sporting events of his children and grandchildren. His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life.

Eber is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy A. Rife, Chambersburg , PA, a son Jeffrey K. Rife (Valerie) Haymarket, VA, two daughters Kimberly A. Fore, Chambersburg, PA, Lisa S, Stahl (Tony) Chambersburg, PA, ten grandchildren Brandy M. Jackson,(Brandon) Chambersburg, Pa, Shawna D. Stiver (Rusty) Chambersburg, Pa, Corey N. Rife, Chambersburg, PA, Breann N. Fore, Chambersburg, PA, Allee R. Rife, Chambersburg, PA, Blake A. Stahl, Chambersburg, PA, Tyler B. Fore, Chambersburg, PA, Mitchell E. Stahl, Chambersburg, PA, McKenna J. Rife, Haymarket, VA, Annika V. Rife, Haymarket, Va, and two great-grandchildren Lacee L. Fore, Chambersburg, PA, Kohen S. Jackson, Chambersburg, PA. He is also survived by eight siblings, Evelyn Fortna (Lester), Helen Reed, Joyce Myers (Richard), Marvin Rife (Susan), Marlin Rife, all of Chambersburg, Gladys Meyers, Jay Rife (Doris), of Mercersburg, Gary Rife (Vicki), of Lemasters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded by Eber J. Rife Sr, A Catherine Rife nee Cosey, and two brothers, Kenneth Rife and Gerald Rife.