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Dorothy Snyder Obituary

SNYDER (Sindelar), Dorothy Jane Age 94, of Indialantic Florida and Springfield Ohio peacefully passed away July 18 surrounded by her family in Florida. "Dot" Snyder, daughter of the late George and Rose Sindelar, and loving wife of the late Philip Danforth Snyder, is survived by her children: Michael John Locke of Springfield Ohio; Nancy Elizabeth Sims of Boca Raton, Florida; Dr. Marcia Ann Locke of Upland, California; Kendrick Maxwell Snyder (Anne) of Westport MA.; Melinda Snyder Blake (Benson) of Northfield IL. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren include Drs. Landon and Jennifer Locke of Columbus, OH; Maxi Chlaine Locke (Jeremy) of Springfield, OH; Ivy Elizabeth Sims of Boca Raton, FL.; Catherine Snyder Potempa (Matt) of Nashville,TN; Lucille White Snyder of Westport MA.; Paige Lindy Blake of New York, NY; Benson Blake, Jr. of New York, NY and Logan Blake Osberg (Alex) of New York, NY. Dot's great grandchildren include include Clara Suzanne Locke and Oliver William Locke of Columbus OH; Vaughn Elizabeth Sims of Boca Raton, FL.; and Philip Maxwell Potempa and Patrick Magnus Potempa of Nashville, TN. Sadly, a son, Billy Locke and a grandson, Philip D. Snyder, II preceded her in death. Born in Chagrin Falls Ohio, Dot graduated from Chagrin Falls High School in 1943. Later, in 1968, she graduated from Wittenberg University with a BS in Education and taught second and third grades at Jefferson Elementary School in Springfield, Ohio. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM in Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty Ohio November 2, 2019. Funeral arrangements are being made by Farley Jennings and Seeley, West Liberty, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Paralyzed Veterans' Funds.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jul. 21, 2019.

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Renee Keene

November 24, 2019

I've wondered for years about her. Just found this. She touched my life like no other teacher.

Me my husband at my College grad for Bus degree

Norella Ingram Mccalop

July 24, 2019

Mrs. Snyder my 2nd grade teacher n 1970. She was THE best!I kept in touch most of my Adult life! She sent me a collectible children's book as a baby gift my daughter is 21 now! I came home the summer She was moving to Fla! She gave me an Antique metal doll house Oh! How I loved her! We kept in touch for a long time but I later lost touch with her I'm sorry for your loss. There are NO words how much she influenced my life which has lasted 50+ years. She was gracious n kind. Heaven has gained another Angel!

Judy Jasper

July 22, 2019

90th Birthday Celebration

Sue & Lisa

July 21, 2019

Marcy, Nancy, Ivy, Vaughn and family, our deepest sympathy to you. Dot was a special woman and we are so blessed that we knew her. We will always cherish the visits. Talking about golf, tennis, family and having one of Dot's special margaritas. You will missed and forever in our hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all of you!
Love Sue and Lisa

Jack & Judy Woods

July 21, 2019

Dear Family,
Sorry to hear of her passing. We became friends many years ago through our business and enjoy getting to know them. They were the nicest people. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She will be sadly missed.

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