John S. Snyder Jr.

John S. "Jack" Snyder Jr., 83 of 11425 Pine Hill Drive, Waynesboro, died at his home, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. April 2, 1928, a son of the late John S. Sr., and Helen P. (Betts) Snyder. Jack gew up in Pittsburgh prior to moving to Waynesboro in 1972, when he became owner and operator of the former John S. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home at South Church St., and Second St., Waynesboro. He attended Elementary school in Pittsburgh and then went on to Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne, graduating with the class of 1948. He then entered the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he graduated in 1949. He and his wife, Dorothy "Dot" (Arnink) Snyder were married in North East, Pa., Oct. 13,1950. Due to his health, he retired from the Funeral business in 1992, but still continued to be very active in the community where he had been serving as a director of the Waynesboro Savings and Loan Association, Waynesboro Branch of the Home Federal Bank of Hagerstown. Md., and the Waynesboro office of the F&M Bank of Chambersburg. He also served as a director for several years at the Waynesboro office of the AAA of York, former director and Vice President of the Waynesboro Welfare Assoc., and a Director of the Red Cross, Waynesboro office. Jack was a former member, President, and Director of the Waynesboro Greater Chamber of Commerce. One of the things he enjoyed most before and after his retirement was being a mentor at the Mowry Elementary School in Quincy, and also at the Fairview Avenue Elementary School in Waynesboro. After retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling extensively in Europe and the United States, but always enjoyed his life in Waynesboro and the community. He was a Life member of the Penna Brotherhood Lodge No. 635 F&AM, Pittsburgh; Continental Commanding No. 56 Knights Templar; George Washington Royal Arch, Chapter No. 176, George Washington Council No. 66, all in Chambersburg. He enjoyed past membership in the Rotary Club and Elks Club of Waynesboro. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro. In addition to his wife, he is survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, Main St., Waynesboro, where services will be held at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Christine Calloway officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, 105 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa 17268; or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., Export, Pa 15632. (724) 327-1400.