Obituaries

Minerva Rivera, 64

Minerva Rivera, 64, of Lancaster passed away, Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Pablo Fernandez and Victoria Melendez.

Minerva worked as a dental assistant for many years for Dr. Grbach at Gentle Dental Care. She was a loving mother, grand mother, and friend to many people. Minerva enjoyed spending time with her family.

Minerva is survived by 4 children; Jesse Rayford, Jessica Griffith, Nicholas Rivera, and Hector Rivera. And 7 grand children.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday (TODAY) May 29, 2008 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 441 N. George St. Millersville 17551 at 2 p.m. Friends will be received before the service from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page


Be sure to include your name

Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed. Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted.

Both Dr. Grbach and I were shocked to learn, this morning, of Minerva’s passing. Just last night, we brought out the amarylis flower my Husband’s staff had given him two years ago. It was and is a beautiful plant, and the variety was named Minerva. We sat outside, watched the sun set, and for no reason at all started to talk about Minerva. We wondered where she was, and how she was doing. I mentioned to Bern that I bumped into Minerva, at Costco, before she moved. She had her two Grandchildren in her cart. I mentioned to Bern that I could tell her grandchildren just adored Minerva. I remember Minerva telling me she built a deck, onto her house, so that her Grandchildren could have a swimming pool. We were hoping she was happy in Florida. On behalf of Dr. Grbach, I sincerly thank you for mentioning him in Minrva’s Obituary. We consider this the highest honor, and hope Minerva is at peace.

Jessie and family,

I am sorry to hear about your lose, just know that the Lord now has one more angel under his wings! You and family are in our prayers.

Amy & Eric Rivera

I would like to send my condolences out to the Rivera family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Tammy Rucker and family

Nick, Jesse, Jessica

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in my heart and prayers. I’ll never forget your mothers wonderful bright smile and unselfish heart. Love you all Take care Your Spruce Street neighbor, Debby Gray and family

Jay and family-
I am truly sorry for you loss. Always keep the memories of your mom near and dear to your heart. If there is anything you need I am only a phone call away. Take Care and you are in my thoughts.

Send Flowers Online

Offering Lancaster, PA funeral services for over 75 years.

Our six funeral homes in Lancaster County makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home.

  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Downtown Lancaster
  • 414 East King St.
  • 717-393-9661
  • Charles F. (Chip) Snyder, Jr. Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Lititz Pike
  • 3110 Lititz Pike
  • 717-560-5100
  • Charles F. (Chad) Snyder, III Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Millersville
  • 441 North George St.
  • 717-872-5041
  • Mark D. Burkholder Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home Lititz, PA
  • 127 South Broad St.
  • 717-626-2317
  • Jacqueline Adamson Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Bachman-Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory Strasburg, PA
  • 7 South Decatur Street
  • 717-687-7644
  • Norman T. Mable Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Willow Street, PA
  • 2421 Willow Street Pike
  • 717-464-4600
  • Kelly Gramola Townsend Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info