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Helen Snyder Obituary

Helen Snyder LEBANON Helen Julander "Helene" Snyder, 68, died Monday, March 18, 2013, in the M. S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Atlantic City, N.J., on January 1, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Julander Hetrick. She was employed by the Cornwall-Lebanon School District as a Physical Education Teacher and Coach for 36 years. Helene graduated in 1962 from Palmyra High School, attended Hershey Junior College, graduated from West Chest State Teacher's College with a degree in Physical Education, and received her Master's degree from West Chester University. She was a member of Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, Palmyra. Surviving are a daughter, Kelly Lyn Snyder of Lebanon; two step-sons, Devon husband of Beck Snyder of West Chester, Brett husband of Veronica Snyder of Roanoke, Va.; eight grandchildren; and four brothers, Ralph husband of Janet Hetrick of Hershey, Sterling husband of Winnie Hetrick of Lakeland, Fla., Frank husband of Donna Hetrick of Annville, and Ronald husband of Kathy Hetrick of Palmyra. Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. from the Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, 131 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the Church. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, C/O Lebanon County Division, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603 in her memory. www.kreamerfuneralhome.com

Published by Lebanon Daily News on Mar. 19, 2013.
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It's piaa basketball time again at Hershey and I will miss having my friend Helene there to cheer on all the teams. Great memories and good times. Pat Stuart

March 19, 2014

Oh Mrs. Snyder, how unbelievably fabulous you were. You were a wonderful gym teacher; always kind, loving, funny... I have such fond memories of you! After such a meaningful, well-lived life of gifting countless kids with YOU, not to mention what you've given to your dear family and friends, I hope you rest easy in the arms of our Lord, knowing all the good that you have done. You were and always will be a blessing to us all.
With love,
Lisa Goeke Kalinowski
Cedar Crest Class of '86
worst field hockey player to ever grace the fields of CCHS

lisa kalinowski

March 26, 2013

A life well lived and a woman well loved! We will all feel this loss forever. She was one of my favorite teachers. Prayers to her family.

Toni Clemens Reinhart

March 23, 2013

May you find more peace and strength with each passing day. I have so many great memories from the coaching days.. Mifflin vs Cedar Crest ( Hockey, Basketball and Track )
May you rest in peace my friend- I'll listen for your "whistle" !

Linda Huntzinger Slafkovski

March 22, 2013

Gloria Hockley class of 1967

March 21, 2013

No words to adequately describe Helene, Coach, mentor, friend; dedicated and devoted. We at Cedar Crest were blessed to have her as a part of our lives.

Eileen Arnold

March 21, 2013

What a wonderful coach, mentor and person. Always inspiring others to do their best. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Kathy Barry Kulbitsky

March 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Snyder/Hetrick families. Helene was one of the kindest people I have ever met. She was one of my favorite teachers in school. Lots of memories that will be in my heart forever. She influenced a lot of lives.
JoAnn (Werth) Eiceman

March 21, 2013

Cindy French

March 20, 2013

My deepest condolences to Helene's family and friends. She was a wonderful teacher, coach, and friend, and the whole Cornwall Lebanon community will feel her loss as much as we gained from her presence. May your beautiful memories help you through your grief, and may Helene Rest in Peace.

John DeFrank

March 20, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting Helene several years ago,when she volunteered at the H.S.C.P.She was an amazing person & will be missed by many.RIP.

BONNIE PAUL

March 20, 2013

Helen was a great gym teacher; always encouraging and told you like it is. I learned alot from her. I know she will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers are with the family in this very difficult time.

Brenda Moyer-Dinwiddie

March 20, 2013

I am saddened to hear of this loss and she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She made a difference in so many lives.

Gail Wallat

March 20, 2013

Helene was such an inspirational and motivational person and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this time...may God bless you.

Deborah Deck Landis

March 20, 2013

I would like to express my sympathy to the family of mrs Snyder gosh what a great lady I am so sorry R I P mrs Snyder you touched alot of lives we all love you

David Carpenter

March 19, 2013

I had Mrs. Snyder for a gym teacher. She made such a positive influence in my life back in school. I will never forget how i used to kid her about how much coffee she was drinking. She always told me only 1 cup Mel, 1 cup! My favorite gym teacher during my time at CCHS. My prayers go out to her family.

Melanie Hissner-Wolf

March 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Helene's family at this difficult time.

Liz Ehrhorn-Cates

March 19, 2013

Mrs. Snyder was always such an inspiration and an incredible mentor. She will be missed. My hear felt sympathy goes out to her family and friends.

Kristin Sheller-Barker

March 19, 2013

Helene was a wonderful teacher, a dedicated coach, an exceptional mother who loved all her family and a great and loyal friend! She will be missed by many but we are all so lucky to have known her.

Marcie Johnson

March 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the Mrs Snyders family and friends. I had her as a gym teacher. She was a great lady.

Marla Mentzer

March 19, 2013

My prayer go out to family and all who were fortunate enough to have known her. She was a special person, teacher and coach. She cared dearly and always pushed her students/ athletes to their fullest potential. She was all heart. Coach Snyder you will be missed dearly but never forgotten.

Helen Bowers

March 19, 2013

My prayer go out to family and all who were fortunate enough to have known her. She was such a special person, teacher and coach. She cared dearly and always pushed her students/ athletes to their fullest potential. She was all heart. Coach Snyder you will be missed dearly but never forgotten.

Helen Bowers

March 19, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. I have fond childhood memories of family visits.

Evelyn (Hitz) Hall

March 19, 2013

Mrs. Snyder was a truly inspirational woman and a born champion and leader. I was lucky enough to have her as a coach through many years and several sports. She will surely be missed, but has touched the hearts of so many young people, she will never be forgotten.

Andrea Scibelli-Smith

March 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Snyder family for losing such an amazing part of their family. Snyds truly was one of a kind and made my time at Cedar Crest so much more memorable. An awesome mentor, teacher, coach, and friend.

Alissa Binner

March 19, 2013

Helene was like an Aunt to me ... we enjoyed many memories in Maine and back at Aunt Donna/Uncle Frank's farm. Her energy and laugh was contagious; she was someone you wanted to be around. She brought very much light to our family. She will be greatly missed by all the lives she touched.

Maggie Blouch

March 19, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family. She was a teacher of the highest caliber. She will truly be missed by all.

Emily Todoroff (Mason)

March 19, 2013

Prayers to the family your a well beloved friend and teacher you may be gone but you will never be forgotten R.I.P.

Jamie Torres

March 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathy for her family that loved her so much and her friends who will miss her ever-present smile. This is such sad news.

Jean and Steve Hassinger

March 19, 2013

We have lost an amazing Coach, Mentor and Leader who has greatly influenced the Lebanon Community. I remember her "encouraging" us during Field Hockey practice and games, which made us run a little faster. She will be greatly missed.

Monica Zinsser (Stabb)

March 19, 2013

I remember the intense cheering to the cedar crest field hockey players from on the side lines. The energy and love she had for her players from field hockey to track. The dedication. She was a fantastic couch, person and mentor to us all!

Monica Zinsser (Stabb)

March 19, 2013

We'd like to express our deepest sympathy to Helene's family and friends for their loss. She was a BIG inspiration to our daughters as she taught and coached them at CCHS. Helene will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace.

Lou and Ann Marie Martarano

March 19, 2013

She was a wonderful teacher and fantastic peerson the care that she showed everyone of her students was unbelievable. Heaven truely was BLESSED with an ANGEL as were we. Deepest sympathy to her family she will be sadly missed by all..

Kelly Cocoran-Schoenfeld

March 19, 2013

She was a passionate and dedicated woman to everyone around her. She was a hero

Jamie Dishong

March 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Snyder's family and friends. I had her for a gym teacher. She will be greatly missed!!!

Donna Felty

March 19, 2013

My Deepest Sympathies go to her family and anyone who knew this incredible woman. She inspired and impacted the lives of many.

Stephanie George Oakley

March 19, 2013

Lovely lady..she always greeted you with a smile and Hello you when she saw you...a truly good person..she will be greatly missed.My sympathy to her family.

Carol McLaughlin

March 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that Mrs. Snyder was an amazing women, teacher, coach, and inspiration to so many over the years.

Jennifer Stephenson Reigle

March 19, 2013

My deepest condolences. I am glad I got to know her. She touched so many lives and also glad she got to teach my kids to. You'll be missed

Charles Brandt

March 19, 2013

I remember Mrs Snyder as being a fighter for her team.. Even though I only had her for gym, she was a very caring teacher and listened to her students.. She will be missed by everyones lives she touched over the years at Cedar Crest and her family..

Jennifer Ulishney Koch

March 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Snyder. I'm very sorry for your loss. I had her as my gym teacher when I was in school. She will be greatly missed.

Megan Jamieson (Dundore)

March 19, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Kreamer Funeral Home

March 19, 2013

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