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2020
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John Snyder Obituary
Born Nov. 27, 1930, in Fenelton, he was a son of the late Harry Snyder and Clara (Nugent) Snyder.
Joe had been self-employed and was co-owner, along with his wife, Eleonora, of Snyder Refuge, Snyder Radiator and Snyder Auto Sales.
He was a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church in Coylesville.
Surviving are his four sons, John (Mariella) Snyder, Paul (Karen) Snyder, Bill (Donna) Snyder and Gregory (Andrea) Snyder, all of Fenelton; seven daughters, Elaine (Mark) Lunn of Fenelton, Barb (Jake) Oesterling of Butler, Ann (Robert) Neigh of Fenelton, Kate (Ed) Glover of Slippery Rock, Grace (Wendel) Green Jr. of Butler, Janice (Ron) Riesmeyer of Chicora, and Rita Green and her fiancé, Scott Held, of Apollo; 27 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Theresa Snyder of Fenelton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eleonora R. (Geibel) Snyder, whom he married Nov. 3, 1951, and who died Oct. 5, 2006; 10 brothers and sisters; one granddaughter; and four great-grandchildren.
SNYDER - Private services for John J. "Joe" Snyder Sr., who died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, will be held for his family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.
For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
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Ken & Marsha and Renee Verostek
November 28, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We are praying you find comfort, peace, and strength through God's love for you.
Gary Schultz
November 27, 2020
to all members of joe's family you have my condolences
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