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Sylvia Esther Martinez, 58

February 08, 2018

Sylvia Esther Martinez, 58, died under hospice care at her East Lampeter Twp. home on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. She was born in the Bronx to Esther Rivera Rosado and the late Jose A. Rosado.
She was a secretary for the Lancaster County Department of Human Services and then for Saratoga Springs School District in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Sylvia was a selfless and strong woman who did for others first. Sylvia always made sure her family would have great memories and her love of Frosted Flakes will be passed through the generations. She was a member of In the Light Ministries Faith Community Church in Columbia.
Surviving Sylvia are her mother Esther Rosado, Bronx; 4 children: Jasmine, wife of Pastor Angelo Rodriguez, Lancaster, Yvonne “Evie” Martinez, Columbia, Paul H. Martinez, Jr., Lancaster and Ashley Martinez, Lancaster; 7 grandchildren: Elise Colon, Louis A. Rivera, Gabriella Rodriguez, Alexus Rivera, Victoria Rodriguez, Haleigh Garcia and Christian Rodriguez; 2 great grandchildren: Emma Day and Mya Chavez; 5 brothers: Daniel Rosado, Mark A. Rosado, Jose Rosado, Michael Rosado and Angel Rosado; 2 sisters: Sarah Rosado and Nancy Rosado; and several nieces and nephews who she treated as her own.
Sylvia’s family will greet friends from 5 to 6 PM, followed by a celebration of her life at 6 PM led by her son-in-law Pastor Angelo Rodriguez, on Friday, Feb.16th at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Private Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603 or https://donate3.cancer.org.

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February 16, 2018

Condolences to family , friends and Lucy Robles I knew Syvia from her working days at the Lanc County Assistance Office. She was a delightful
just really nice person. I remember she was related to Lucy so my sympathies to her also. Gail Smith 

February 15, 2018

Silvia Esther Martinez. A woman of Grace, Mercy, Honour, Joy, Wisdom, Faith, Favor, and Love. A Friend of God. You saw it in her face, and in her eyes. When she spoke, you heard it in her Voice. God was with her. You felt it. In fact it is her legacy. A legacy so powerful that she not only spoke of God. Silvia taught it by example. Through Prayer.and her Trust in JESUS she was able to teach her Family and Friends just what God can do for you too. Throughout Silvia’s illness She Always Gave God The Glory. And Told her Doctors that God is in charge of my Life. JESUS will Keep Her Until His Time to Call Her Home. I can only PRAY that I too can have this kind of COURAGE. A ROLEMODEL FOR US ALL WHO KNEW HER. SILVIA TAUGHT US JUST HOW TO LIVE AS GOD WANTS US TO LIVE. WITH LOVE FORGIVENESS AND COMPASSION. THANK YOU SILVIA. I PRAY THAT ICAN LIVE UP THOSE STANDARDS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. AMEN. PETER BERRIOS JR. PASTOR

February 14, 2018

Sylvia was like a sister. We shared family stories, talked about our kids trials and joys as they were growing up and had fun working together for years in the library. Even after we both left the library we stayed in touch talking and visiting in FL. She will be greatly missed. May her memory be a blessing. Love and hugs to the family. 
Lois Rowe 

February 14, 2018

It was an honor to be friends with Sylvia.  Through her faith and by example she taught us so much about life.  She loved her family with all her heart and soul.  May she rest in peace.
Love,
Fred and Chris Shear
Saratoga Springs, NY

February 13, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Sylvia was a wonderful and inspirational woman. She shared the same birthday as my daughter and for years they celebrated together. My family and I just thought the world of her. She will be missed! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
                            Love,
                            Shelly Akey

February 13, 2018

Sylvia will be truly missed, she was an awesome person. Sending prayers and healing to her family.
Sue Norton, Saratoga, NY

February 13, 2018

I am so sorry to learn of Sylvia’s passing. I remember her from my youth living on Bailey avenue. She was a kind person and a good neighbor.  The Martinez and Rosado families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Van Cleef
 

February 13, 2018

may god touch your family in your time of need. I’m so sorry for your loss. 
-Cynthia m Martinez

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Friday, February 16, 2018
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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