With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maria A. Ponce (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), who passed away on February 8, 2024 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maria A. Ponce to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Fabian Ruiz and Baldomera Rodriguez; and her siblings, Jose Ramon Ruiz, Felicita Galan, Monserrate Ruiz, Victor Ruiz and Alberto Ruiz.

She is survived by : her husband Jose C. Ponce; her children, Miguel Rivera, Edwin Rivera of Philadelphia, PA and Miriam Brown of Waxhaw, NC; her grandchildren, Luccia Ly, Ariela Rivera, Victoria Brown, Joseph Brown, Thayne Rivera, Marina Rivera and Lacey Rivera; and her siblings, Brenda Meadows, Mary Velasquez, Anna Sisco, Carmen Arbelo and David Ruiz. She is also survived by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Maria's name to the American Heart Association (heart.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Monahan Funeral Home