Israel F. Alvarado, 56, of Lancaster passed over on May 15, 2011 at LGH. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Isabel Fontan and the late Hipolito Alvarado.

He was formerly employed at Lancaster Malleable Foundry. He was a member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Gephart) Alvarado, son and daughter, Israel and Chena Alvarado, both of Lancaster, 9 grandchildren, 10 sisters, and 4 brothers. Preceded in death by sister, Alicea Alvarado.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at San Juan Bautista Church 425 S. Duke St. Lancaster, PA 17602 at 8:30pm. Viewing (6:30-8:30pm) at the church. Interment and Mass of Christian Burial will be in Puerto Rico. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661