Mercedes A. Sanchez, 96, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Born in Bonao, Dominican Republic 1929-2025, she was the daughter of the late Gumercinda Polanco and Julio Anibal Sanchez.

Mercedes worked as a talented seamstress for many years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, watching novelas, and playing bingo. She loved-spending time with and babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mercedes was generous, loving, and hardworking.

"Mami, te queremos mucho y te vamos a extrañar"

Mercedes is survived by 4 children: Carlos Concepcion, Victor Concepcion, Jackie Concepcion (James Williams), and Joanny Lora-Castro (Wilmer); 13 grandchildren: Helen, David, Lucy, Lazaro, Nelson, William, Leto, Joel, Melisa, David, Chris, Shahram, and Wiljaden; and many beloved great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three children, Robert, Jose, and Carmen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603.