Marietta J. Niehaus of West Lampeter Township passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on February 10th, 2017 at the age of 64. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Angelo and Palma Cefalu. She attended Adelphi Business School and dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, and husband.

Marietta worked in food service at Hans Herr Elementary school and, most recently, at Lancaster Bible College. She and her husband, Carl, celebrated 43 years of marriage in September. They attended LCBC.

Marietta loved the Lord and loved people. Her family was her priority and she loved serving them the most. She also enjoyed singing in choirs, painting pottery, and cooking all of the traditional Italian dishes.

In addition to her loving husband, Carl, Marietta is survived by four daughters: Kristine, wife of Shamus Smith, and Karen Niehaus, both of Willow Street, as well as Rebecca Niehaus and Elisabeth Niehaus. She also left behind two grandsons, Aiden and Evan Smith.

A viewing will take place on Thursday, February 16, from 6-7 pm, followed by a celebration of Marietta's life at 7 pm at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543. A private interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be on Friday.

Please omit flowers. Instead, you may make a contribution in Marietta's memory to "A Week Away" Foundation, 941 Wheatland Ave, Suite 201, Lancaster, PA, 17603 or at aweekaway.org .