Maria M. Rivas, 73, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Cedar Haven Nursing Home.

Born in Puerto Rico on April 25, 1953, Maria was a daughter of the late Rafael Rivas and Maria T. Delgado. She loved listening to music, having her nails painted, and spending time coloring. Her warm smile and love for people brightened the lives of everyone she met.

Maria is survived by her sister, Luz M. Rosario; brother, Abraham Gonzalez; and nieces, Maruja and Victoria.

Viewing hours will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Thompson Funeral Home Inc., 126 S. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment will follow at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery in Lancaster.

The family welcomes your memories and messages in Thompson Funeral Home’s online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.

At Thompson Funeral Home, four generations of the Thompson family have offered their knowledge, compassion, and experience while serving the families of the Lebanon area for the past 135 years.