Dayna Rivero Obituary (1975

Dayna Marie Rivero suddenly passed away on March 8, 2025, at the Geisinger Medical Facility, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 16, 1975, to Diane (nee Lutek) (late Patrick) Cunningham and the late Francis Kelly III, she was raised in South Philadelphia and recently relocated to Shamokin, PA. A former waitress in Philadelphia, including at the Midtown Diner and Little Pete's, Dayna was a devoted mother who cherished time spent with her children. She loved cooking and barbecuing with her family. She was known for her funny, loving, and caring nature -- along with her spirited personality that showed she enjoyed a good fight. Her children will always hold dear their memories together at the Jersey Shore and watching spectacular fireworks. Dayna is the proud mother of Daymien and Andreya "Reya" Rivero and the loving sister of Kimberly Kelly, Sally Kelly, Carol (Rob) LaBrier, August "Gus" Ranalli, Julia Kelly, Deborah Ranalli, Diane "DiDi" (Cesar) Nunez, Francis (Kellyann) Kelly IV, Georgann D'Agostino, and a life long best friend Amparo "Missy" Estrella. She will be deeply missed by her many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Streets, with funeral services to follow at 8:30 p.m. Burial will be private. Donations in her memory can be made to GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/34bdd764