Angela Mercado, 94, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Heart of Lancaster, Lititz.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pedro and Maria (Gonzalez) Mercado.

She was a member of San Juan Batista Catholic Church and enjoyed crafts and sewing.

She is survived by four sons:  Rafael, Freddy, German, and Alberto Rivera Sr., all of Lancaster; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Emerita Jiminez of California; one brother, Santos Jiminez of Florida, and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by two sons:  Zenon Rivera, Jr. and Rey Rivera; a daughter, Ada L. Rivera; and a sister, Amelia Mercado.

Funeral services will be held at 4 PM Friday, February 22, 2013 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA with Rev. Daniel Mercado officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.  Graveside services and burial will be at 2 PM Monday, February 25, 2013 at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661