Obituaries

Silvia B. Lopez, 96, of Danville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 19, 1927, in Manila, Philippines; a daughter of the late Manuel Bernabe and Jacinta Austria.

Silvia graduated from the University of the Philippines in 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration in 1955.

She was married to her high school sweetheart the late Ubaldo “Wally” Lopez who preceded her in death on April 30, 2005. They were married on April 18, 1956, in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States later that year.

Silvia was an advocate of higher education and was a teacher in the Philippines and an eighth-grade teacher for St. Joseph Catholic School, Danville. She also started the St. Joseph Student Council in 1965.

Silvia was a consummate hostess and took great pride in her home. Besides entertaining, she enjoyed playing card games such as Bridge, Mahjongg, studying history and fashion and having lively political discussions. Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her loving daughter, A. Grace Lopez (Steven Engel) of Washington, DC and her sisters; Adoracion and Aurora, of the Philippines.

In addition to her parents and husband, Silvia was preceded in death by her brothers; Ernesto, Romulo, Ruben, and Fernando and one sister, Zenaida.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 68 Center Street, Danville, PA, with Father Timothy J. Marcoe as celebrant. Friends will be received from 09:00-09:45am in St. Hubert’s Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Danville.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School, Attn: Tuition Assistance, 1027 Ferry Street, Danville, PA 17821.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821. www.visneski.com.