Elsa Rivera

Elsa Rivera, 61, of Allentown, PA passed away on February 21, 2026, in Bethlehem, PA.

Elsa was born on July 23, 1964, in Queens, NY to Providencia Serrano and Nicholas Rivera. She was a graduate of Boricua College and dedicated much of her professional life serving others as a paraprofessional and later as a receptionist in a senior living community.

Elsa was known for her warm personality and sense of humor. She loved knitting and arts and crafts, and she enjoyed joking around with family and friends. She also had a special love for her beloved bird, Sunshine, who brought her comfort and joy. Her creativity and kindness touched everyone who knew her.

Elsa is survived by her loving children: Euclides Lugo Jr. and his wife Berenice Escobar Tapia; Fabian Jose Lugo and his wife Elizabeth Marie Lugo; and Sebastian Lugo and his partner Shanice Ernst. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Emmanuel Lugo, Ethan Lugo, Emma Lugo, Alejandro Olvera, Scarlett Q. Lugo, Cattleya A. Ernst, Sebastian J. Lugo, and Elliot R. Lugo.

She is also survived by her siblings: Nicholas Serrano, Nelson Rivera, Josephine Rivera, Peter Marquez, Anthony Mendez, and Tanya Lamboy Cruz and their spouses, along with many loving nieces and nephews.

Elsa was preceded in death by her parents, Providencia Serrano and Nicholas Rivera, and her brothers Carmelo Serrano and Rafael Serrano.

Funeral services are entrusted to James Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Services will be private.

The family takes comfort in their faith, trusting that Elsa is now at peace and resting in God's presence, where her love and spirit will remain forever in their hearts.