Sylvia J. Riviere

Sylvia Jean Riviere, of Medina, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 10, 1940 in Medina, she was a daughter to the late Ernest and Gladys (Fredericks) Meyer. Growing up on her family’s farm on Culvert Road, Sylvia possessed a strong work ethic at a young age. This is also where she began her lifelong love for horses. For many years, Sylvia owned and operated the Country Lane Cake & Wedding Shop in Medina. Sylvia was a person with a strong will and a strong faith. She was an active member of Oak Orchard Assembly of God Church in Medina. She dedicated herself for many years volunteering for the Medina Area Association of Churches (MAAC), where she ran the Christmas program up until recent years. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by six siblings, Irene Daball, Ernestine Wetzel, Shirley Stachewicz, Irving Meyer, Henry “Hank” Meyer and Bernice Young.

Sylvia is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, David Riviere; four children, Harold (Deborah) Jacobson, Debi (Paul) McCanna, Patricia (Doug Welker) Kepner and Allan Kepner; three stepchildren, Laurie (Lee) Horton, Kenneth Riviere and David (Tanya) Riviere, Jr.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 4-7PM at the Oak Orchard Assembly of God, 12111 Ridge Rd., Medina, NY 14103. Her memorial service will also be held at the church the following morning, Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 11AM. Interment will be in Bates Road Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to MAAC, 536 Orient St., Medina, NY 14103 or to the Oak Orchard Assembly of God (address above).