Carmen M. Plaza, 72, of Lancaster passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born to the late Trino Otero and Petrona Rodriguez in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She was a wonderful homemaker that took pride in having a beautiful home for her family, and loved to cook and bake her famous FLAN. Her happiness was spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching Spanish novellas and action movies. She loved spending time with her sister. She always had a smile on her face.

Left to treasure her memory are her children Shirley Armenta, Rebecca Rodriguez wife of Porfirio, Jose Plaza Jr. husband of Glenny; her grandchildren Lismarie Rivera, Jonathan Millet, Kiara Rivera, Karina Rivera, Joseph Morales, Josiah Plaza and Milenys; 13 great-grandchildren; her sibling Olga Morales, Nelida "Nelly" DeJesus, Jose Guillermo Otero and Jose Vicente "Tito" Otero. Along with her parents, she is preceded in passing by her sister Mirium Otero.

A viewing will be held the evening of Monday August 21, 2023, at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King Street from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held Tuesday August 22, 2023 at the above location at 5:00pm, with viewing beginning at 3:00pm.