Mary Lou Rivera Obituary

In loving memory of Mary Lou Rivera of East Springfield, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on April 22, 2026 at the age of 59. Mary Lou leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Mary Lou had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Mary Lou may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert James and Anne Catherine Wingerter (Reynolds). She is survived by: her husband Ismael Rivera Jr.; her sons, Joseph Thompson and Mark Thompson; and her siblings, Robert J. Wingerter Jr. (Audrey), Anne Marie Burrows (Chuck) and Martha L. Pirello (Wally). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Mary to the American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508, or VNA Hospice, 2253 West Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16506.