Mary Ellen Rublee

She was born Dec. 28, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. She attended Purdue University and worked as a legal secretary in Chicago. She married Paul D. Rublee on April 18, 1953. They moved to Harrisonburg with their children in 1969. Mary Ellen was active in the community as a member of Valley Greeters, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Shenandoah Valley Choral Society, and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She worked for JMU in the Records Office for many years. Mary Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived life to its fullest, and always put the needs of her family and friends before her own.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul D. Rublee, and her parents, Robert Ellsworth King and Regina Pauline Gross King. She is survived by her four children , Steve Rublee and wife, Laura, of Charleston, S.C., Karen Loper and husband, John, of Richmond, Dan Rublee and wife, Marie, of Harrisonburg, and Ken Rublee of Charlottesville. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Will and Matt Rublee, Christina and Michael Loper, and Jason, Jessica and Kevin Rublee, and a sister, Judy Chapman, a brother, Robert King and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Lindsey Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Woodbine Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michael Road, Richmond, VA 23229.

Online condolences may be sent to the Rublee family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.