Marisa Rose Albright, 26, of 2636 Breezewood Rd., Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of William J. and Annarose Cooch Albright.

Marisa was a 2000 graduate of Manheim Twp. High School, where she played clarinet in the marching band and was member of the rifle team. She had attended Harrisburg Area Community College where she studied to be a Licensed Practical Nurse. She had been employed as a CNA at Moravian Manor and Lancashire Hall. She had also previously worked for Fulton Bank in East Petersburg for several years.

Marisa was a member of St John Neumann Catholic Church, where she had been active in the youth group in years past and served as a group leader.

She was a kind, gentle and loving person, who had a special place in her heart for helping others and was fond of animals. A devoted mother, she loved her children dearly.

Marisa enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, canoeing and hiking. She enjoyed writing poetry and had studied piano under the late Dr. Mary Vyner for 11 years. She had won many national and state awards for music composition and her piano playing.  Family vacations to Canada were something she enjoyed very much. She was also a practical joker, always trying to put a smile on someone else's face.

In addition to her parents, Marisa is survived by her two children, Jordyn Rose Davis of Hatboro PA and Milo Jamison Albright of Lancaster; her sister Angela Rose married to Carl Gundrum III of Lancaster; her maternal grandfather, Joseph P. Cooch of Lancaster; her aunts: Nanci Jo  married to Carl D. Schaefer,  of Lancaster and Doris married to Ron Fisher of Florida, and her uncle, Tom married to Carol Albright of Camp Hill. She is also survived by her great aunt, Marie E. Smith of North Carolina; her cousin Amber Jo married to Sean Fasig of Lancaster, and her niece, Ava May Gundrum, both of Lancaster,

Friends will be received on Friday from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11AM at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA with Msgr Richard Youtz as Celebrant. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in St Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Marisa's memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County , 2195 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602.