Marion G. Vieten

Marion G. Vieten, 100 years of age, formerly of Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, as a guest of Laurel Senior Living Community in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Born Tuesday, October 14, 1924 in Hudsondale Weatherly, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Hoebener) Smith. Marion was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Herbert F. Vieten; sister, Evelyn Mae Hooven; brother-in-law, Samuel Hooven; companion, John H. Leppler. 

Surviving are daughter, Janice Cerasaro, wife of Deacon Maurice Cerasaro Jr. of Sugarloaf; grandchildren, Ashley Flanagan, wife of Gerard, Allyson Kistler, wife of Joseph, Adrienne Cerasaro, and Andrew Cerasaro; great grandchildren, Alyssa Flanagan, Hunter Kistler, and Brielle Kistler; sister-in-law Charlotte Maurer, wife of George; and niece Pamela Kohan, wife of Mark.

Marion, a 1941 graduate of Weatherly Area High School and 1942 graduate of McCann School of Business, worked for many years as a secretary at the former Weatherwood Nursing Home. A devoted member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly and the community, she sang in the church choir for 50 years and was active in the Weatherly Flower Club and Weatherly Area Senior Citizens. An avid reader, music lover, and archivist, she enjoyed playing the piano, ice skating, gardening, and sharing family stories with her grandchildren. One of her fondest memories was ice skating at Rockefeller Center in her 20s, a moment she cherished throughout her life.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Funeral service will be at 11 O'clock A.M. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in her name to: Salem U.C.C. 330 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255

Online condolences or a fond memory of Marion may be made to the family

at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.