Mrs. Rufina Medina

November 19, 1923 - September 28, 2019

Rufina Medina, daughter of the late Viviano Ramos and Juana Ortiz, was born Monday, November 19, 1923, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Rufina was formerly employed as an assistant teacher, Bronx, Manhattan, S.D.A., Child Caregiver and retired in 1989 from Bronx County Family Court (Social Services). Rufina was a member of the 13th Street, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Harrisburg, PA, where she served as a Deaconess. Some of her most enjoyable times were spent working word-find puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, traveling and, especially, cooking for anyone and everyone. On Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the blessed age of ninety-five, Rufina Medina departed this life. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lauro Medina Sr. Surviving to honor and cherish loving memories are her children: son, Eleuterio Medina, daughter, Ana N. Pabon, son, Lauro Medina Jr., all of Harrisburg, PA; her grandchildren, Jose G. Pabon, Anthony Medina Sr., both of Harrisburg, Joseph Medina of Allentown, PA, Eleuterio Medina Jr. of Harrisburg, David Medina of Bronx, NY, Monique Pabon, Rubin Pabon, America Medina, Emily Ann Medina, Shalimar Pabon, Joana Pabon, Edwin Pabon, Kina Medina, all of Harrisburg, Joel Medina of Quantico, VA, Jamilla Medina, Marcus Medina of Harrisburg; thirty great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, two godchildren, other family members and friends.