OBITUARY

Maria Vanessa Maldonado

September 23, 1962 – July 20, 2022

IN THE CARE OF

Gilliland Howe Funeral Home

Maria Vanessa Maldonado, 59, or Greensburg passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2022. Maria was born on September 23, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. Maria enjoyed crafting, singing gospel music, and spending time with her family. She never missed a family event, school event, birthday, or holiday because family was EVERYTHING. She is survived by her husband, Emilio Maldonado; mother, Emily (Carmelo) Velez; sister, Frances (Jose) Rivera. She is also survived by her 4 nieces: Emily (Young) Sung, Margaret (Dwayne) Michael, Wanda (Dillon Treon) Rivera, and Joy; by her nephew, Christopher Rivera. Maria was also the proud great aunt of Vaughn, Franchesca, Mason, Zoey, Jasper, Esther, Mark, Dwayne, and Olivia. Maria was preceded in death by her father, David Martinez. Maria was a person who loved deeply, and she will be greatly missed. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com

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FAMILY
Emilio Maldonado Husband
David Martinez Father (deceased)
Emily (Carmelo) Velez Mother
Frances (Jose) Rivera Sister
Emily (Young) Sung Niece
Margaret (Dwayne) Michael Niece
Wanda (Dillon Treon) Rivera Niece
Joy Rivera Niece
Christopher Rivera Nephew
Maria was also the proud great aunt of Vaughn, Franchesca, Mason, Zoey, Jasper, Esther, Mark, Dwayne, and Olivia.