Obituaries

Rolando Rivera, 23

August 27, 2021

Rolando Nazir “Peanut” Rivera, 23, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 27, 2021. Born in Hershey, PA, he was the son of Rosa E. Rivera, of Lancaster.

Rolando was known to many as Peanut. He was friendly and sweet. He had a lot of friends, loved playing video games, listening to music. He loved his mother’s rice and beans and steak. He enjoyed swimming at Blue Marsh Lake. A loving, caring, and friendly person, he had a contagious smile and loved to help other people. He was loved by his family and friends. He was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School in 2016.

Survived by his mother; Rosa E. Rivera, siblings; Genaro Rivera, of Lititz, Jose Diaz, of Lancaster, Victor Valentin, of Lancaster, Hector Nazario, of Lancaster, Tania Diaz, of Lancaster, Brenda DeJesus, Marisol Hoopergardner, of Reading, Julyco Rivera, of Lancaster, Jaylena Rivera, of Lancaster and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 3PM at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Pastor Carmen and Mike Morales officiating. A viewing will be from 1-3PM. Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

September 09, 2021

I’m so sorry for the Lost of your son Rosa, I lift you all up in prayers. Dios me la cuide siempre! 🙏🏽❤️
Cyn O

September 09, 2021

You will forever be in my heart. Peanut you will always be loved in this life and in your after life titi is going to miss you
machellepearce Pearce

September 09, 2021

Condolences to the family & friends of Peanut. I didnt know him personally but from all the messages and posts they’re saying about him, he seemed like one of the most amazing, strong, special person out there. When I’ve seen him and smiled at him and then the smile he gave back will stay with me always. You didnt deserve this. Prayers to everyone, I know pnut has made a lasting impression on a lot of people and it will stay with them forever. Peanut I hope you know you were loved and you have people here that you left behind that will continue to carry your name in honor and that will miss you dearly. I hope there is justice for you because you deserve it. Condolences and prayers for the family and friends tonight and for all the days and nights needed after this. Stay safe out there y’ll.
Rest in Peace Pnut gone to young but will never be forgotten.
A Friend

September 07, 2021

Dear Rolando’s Family,
I would like to express how sad I am to hear of this news. I met Rolando (Peanut) when he was 2 years old. I sweet and gentle child. He was so beautiful and so full of smiles. He made me laugh each and every visit. I was soooo young in my career at that time but he was one of the few little children who left a forever, lasting memory in my heart. Through the many years, I wondered what ever became of him. His family was so supportive of him and loved him deeply and I knew that he was going to do great things. I hope he did! I have NEVER EVER forgotten that smile. That laugh. He was one of the reason I kept going in my job. Because I knew so many children out there were full of all things possible. To know he is gone is just so devastating. To know a beautiful light is gone so soon is beyond words. The world has lost a most beautiful soul. May your family always glow in his memory. May you know….he left his mark in this world in ways you may never know. GOD BLESS!
Tania Hripto

September 06, 2021

Condolences to the family for loosing your loved one,I pray for God’s comfort and peace over the family in Jesus name… keep strong and trusting in God

Visitation: Thursday, September 09, 2021; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Thursday, September 09, 2021; 3:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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