Judith A. Rifle, 81, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Wednesday morning (November 27, 2024). She was born October 4, 1943, in Montpelier, Vermont a daughter of the late Reginald A. and Doris Clark Merrifield. On October 9, 1976,  she married William Rifle, who survives. Judy was a nurse’s aide for over 35 years working at Seana-Kean Manor, Guy and Mary Felt Manor and also with the Community Nurses.

In addition to her husband William, she is survived by a daughter, Star Copeland (Doug), Pittsburgh; daughter, Allison Robb (Steve), Turney, MO; son, Ryan Brown (Judy), Emporium; daughter, Leslie Brown (Monica), Crosby; son, Chuck Brown, Crosby; son, Andy Rifle, Port Allegany; daughter, BillieJo Rifle (Erick Lapolt), Emporium; ten grandchildren: Shaun, Josh, Michael, Brittany, Justin, Omar, Annicka, Spence, Karlye and Shiana, nine great grandchildren.

She loved her miniature dachshunds, baking, watching Christmas movies, enjoyed crafting, playing bingo, and watching her hummingbirds and orioles on her back deck.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Robert Merrifield.

There will be No Visitation. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to Penn Highland Community Nurses, 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.