Edith Hettig
Obituary
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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Services
April 20, 2023
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Kniffen O'Malley Leffler - Wilkes-Barre
465 S. Main Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
April 20, 2023
12:00 PM
Kniffen O’Malley Leffler
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Edith Hettig
November 25, 1935-April 13, 2023
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