Marie (Koering) Donato, age 89 of Vineland passed away Monday, January 23 ^rd 2017 in Bishop McCarthy Residence, Vineland.

Marie was born in Millville, NJ to the late Louis and Marie A. (Dean) Koering Sr. and was raised in Vineland. Marie was a Vineland High School graduate.  She later lived in Landisville for many years before returning to Vineland 3 years ago. Prior to retirement, she was a Dental Receptionist for William F. Dudley DMD of Vineland for many years. Marie enjoyed reading, puzzles and sharing time with her family.

She was predeceased by her brother, Louis Koering Jr.

Survivors include her two daughters, Felicia Carione (Ralph) and Ellen Bertonazzi (Carlo), and her 4 grandchildren, Angelina Carione (Jason), Regina Carione, Anthony Bertonazzi and Philip Bertonazzi. Marie is also survived by her great-grandson, Alexander and her sister-in-law, Doris Koering along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral liturgy will be held Thursday, January 26 ^th 2017 at 11:00 AM from Christ the Good Shepherd Parish; Sacred Heart Church 1010 E. Landis Ave. Vineland. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Visitation hours are Thursday, from 8:45 am to 10:30 am at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, prior to the liturgy.

Donations in Marie's memory may be made to the Atlantic County SPCA, P.O. Box 205, Somers Point, NJ 08244

Please visit wbfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family.

Arrangements are by the WAINWRIGHT-BERNHARDT Funeral Home, Vineland.