Kathleen Puffenberger, age 100, of Moorefield, WV, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. Born on September 10, 1924, in Bass, West Virginia, Kathleen lived a remarkable century marked by love, creativity, and dedicated service to her family and community.
In October 1941, Kathleen married her childhood sweetheart, Ernest Puffenberger. Ernest owned and operated a jewelry store in Moorefield until he was called to serve in World War II from 1943 to 1946. During that time, Kathleen worked in Washington, D.C., supporting the war effort. After the war, they returned to Moorefield and settled into the home they would share for the rest of their lives.
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