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Maria Rios, 92

Maria Rios, 92

Maria Rios, 92, of Lock Haven passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her home.

Born October 23, 1930 in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Miguel Huerta Anduja and Anna Santiago.

Maria was married to Efrain Rios Figeroa who preceded her in death in 2018.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Her life revolved around caring for and raising her family.

Maria enjoyed sewing, raising her chickens and making others laugh with her jokes. She also loved to cook.

Surviving are five sons: Noberto, Oscar, Luis, Gregory and Victor Luciano; four daughters: Carmen Quintanella, Ana Luciano, Gloria Rodriguez and Maria Barnes; three step-daughters: Norma Rios, Yolanda Santigo and D’Shashowna Boykins; a host of grandchildren; and many great, great-great and great-great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, husband and siblings, she was preceded in death by two sons, Jose and Andre Luciano and two step-sons, Freddie and Elijah Rios.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 3PM at Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington with her son-in-law, Elder Michael Barnes, officiating. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall.

Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 1PM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be given by visiting http://www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com