Marie Jeffrey Vitale, 51, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully into Eternal Life on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Ephrata Manor.

She was the beloved wife of Russell A. Vitale with whom she shared 15 years of marriage this past November 15 ^th . Born in Montreal, Quebec, she was the beloved daughter of Eileen Jeffrey of Mechanicsburg, and the late Edward "Ted" Jeffrey.

Marie was a graduate of Millersville University and had worked for the Donnelly Corporation in their sales and marketing department.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her stepchildren: Russell L. and Andrea L. Vitale, both of Lititz; her sisters: Joanne Houdeshell of Mechanicsburg, Carol married to Scott Cross of Scranton, and Diane married to John Shawback of Lexington, KY; and by her brother, Keith Jeffrey of Phoenixville; and 4 nieces, Nicole Carricato, Emily and Alana Cross and Sarah Jeffrey.

Marie embraced life, her family and friends with great love and enthusiasm – to be loved by Marie was a precious gift.  She loved to read and play ultimate Frisbee, was a great cook and loved to entertain.  She also left a legacy of beautiful needlework and warm hugs that will ever remain sweet remembrances.  We are thankful for the bravery she exhibited in openly sharing her struggle with Alzheimer's and the grace and dignity with which she endured to the end.  Her light will never truly fade. Friends will be received on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 12Noon to 1:30PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the celebration of her life to follow at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Marie's memory to the Alzheimers Assn., South Central PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9638 or to CURE International, 701 Bosler Ave., Lemoyne, PA 17043. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100