Obituaries
Maria Ribera, 91
June 21, 2015
Maria Ribera, 91, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Country Meadows of Lancaster. Born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Diego and Vincenza (Ciaravino) Gerbino, Maria was the loving wife of Caleb Ribera, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Maria was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family, who she loved dearly. She served the Lord doing volunteer work, from her childhood to her senior years. She was a longtime member of New Life Church, Lancaster.
In addition to her husband, Caleb, Maria is survived by 3 children: Carol J. Alvarez, wife of Ismael, of Lancaster, Paul D. Ribera, husband of Judith, of New York, and Daniel J. Ribera, husband of Laura, of Seattle; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Maria is also survived by 4 siblings: Beatrice Romano, Catherine Immordino, Sarah Klaus, and Rosemarie Impellizzeri, all of New York.
Funeral Services for Maria will be held at 10AM on Monday, June 29, 2015, at New Life Church, 1991 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602. Family and friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the service. Private interment will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Our Daily Bread Ministries (ourdailybread.org).
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Condolences to the Family
June 27, 2015
Your Sisters and friends at Fellowship Deaconry in Liberty Corner all join me in sending you our deepest sympathy and assurance of our prayer, especially at this time. We know our precious friend Maria is with her Savior, whom she loved; and soon, VERY SOON, we will all be there with them together. May we comfort one another with these words!
For you, Carl, and your children, and all Maria’s siblings with their families, we send our love and assurance of prayer. Let us not “sorrow as those without hope” (I Thessalonians 4:13). We will meet at that great Sweet Shoppe in the sky, with JESUS serving!
For us all, with love, Sister Maria Baha
June 25, 2015
Caleb and Family,
Thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. Maria was a lovely lady. She always recognized the good around her. She had a loving heart and will be missed by many.
Dana Aldinger
June 23, 2015
Your mother is so beautiful. Her smile so warm. I am sorry for your loss at this time. Seems there is a lovely big family with whom to share memories and love. May your mother’s memory be eternal.
Sincerely,
JoAnn
June 23, 2015
Maria was such a sweet lady that I dearly loved. She always made me feel special when she talked with me, holding my hand. I will miss her spontanious laugh. What a blessing she was. I am so sorry for your loss but so happy for Maria that she is home with her Lord. Love and prayers to Carl, Carol and family and the grandchildren and great grandchildren too, Lois Blake
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- Monday, June 29, 2015
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- 1991 Old Philadelphia Pike
- Lancaster, PA
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- Monday, June 29, 2015
- 10:00 AM
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- 1991 Old Philadelphia Pike
- Lancaster, PA
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