C. Marie LeFever, 87, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Moravian Manor.  Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Edna (Keller) Schwende.  Marie was the loving wife of the late Robert C. LeFever, who passed away in August 1995.

Marie was a graduate of the 1942 Class of J.P. McCaskey High School.  She was a sales associate in Women’s Apparel for the WATT & SHAND Dept. Store for 15 years.  She was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church of Christ and Willow Street United Church of Christ.  Marie was in charge of the nursery at St. Andrew’s Church for over 15 years as a volunteer.  She was an accomplished seamstress and quilt maker.  Marie was an avid reader and enjoyed the beach very much.  She enjoyed being with her grandchildren.

Surviving: a daughter, Suzanne L. Ross, wife of Richard, of Lancaster; a son, Jeffery S. LeFever, husband of Jacqueline, of Texas; and two sisters, Jean Quinn of Lancaster and Edna Fitzkee of Long Neck, DE.  Marie was the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two sons, James A. LeFever and Randall C. LeFever; and two sisters, Ann Foultz and Laura Stoner.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Pastor Bill Worley of First Reformed UCC, officiating.  A viewing will be held from 10-11 AM at the funeral home.  Interment will be held at Mellinger’s Mennonite Cemetery.  Please omit flowers.  Contributions can be made in Marie’s memory to: The Alzheimer’s Association, South Central PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.  To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.  Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100