Edith Hettig

November 25, 1935 — April 13, 2023

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Edith Hettig, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at The Gardens at Wyoming Valley.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Ruth (Groper) Hettig. She was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School and was of the Lutheran faith.

Edith was formerly employed by the Woodbury Dress Factory, Wilkes-Barre.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Sebastian Vitale, Sr.; step-son Bernard and several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are her step-sons, Sebastian Vitale, Jr., and wife, Jenny; Gerald and Phillip Vitale; step-daughters, Gloria and Julie, numerous step grandchildren and numerous step great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Thursday, April 20th, at Noon at Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with The Reverend Timothy Alleman, of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre.

Online condolences at KniffenFH.com.

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