Dolores J. "Dolly" Snyder

Dolores J. "Dolly" Snyder age 95 of Westminster, Md passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 15 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 6, 1929 in Paterson, NJ and was the daughter of the late Frank E. Cauwels and Irene Comys Cauwels. She was the loving wife of the late James C. Snyder. Dolly graduated with her BA degree from Houghton College, and obtained her M Ed from McDaniel College. She also received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from McDaniel College in 1989. Dolly had been a member of the Board of Trustees at McDaniel College since 1980 where she had been actively engaged in many campaigns. Dolly was McDaniel's first female vice chair of the board of Trustees. Dolly was a long time Trustee Emerita from Hood College and recently became a Trustee Emerita at McDaniel College. She was a member of the Women's Club, and actively supported the Historical Society, the Boys and Girls Club, the Arts Council, HSCC, AAUW, and the Carroll Hospital Auxiliary. Dolly enjoyed her Bible Study group as well as her Book Club. She was a member of the Westminster Church of the Brethren. Her legacy will be her strong faith in God, and her investment in everyone she knew. She invested her time, energy, and love to everyone, especially her family. Surviving her are daughters and sons-in-laws Cheryl and Marc Held and Lyn and Keith Graham; Siblings Jack Cauwels (Betty) of Rogers, AK, David Cauwels (Johnell) of Albuquerque, NM, and Paul Cauwels (Jacque) of Merced, CA; 5 Grandchildren; Jeffrey Graham (Katie), Tyler Graham (Samantha), and Megan Graham, Hunter Held (Kristin), and Madison Held Gutierrez (Ben). 5 Great Grandchildren, Gavin and Taj MacFawn, Ava and Owen Graham, and Luca Gutierrez. And many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband James C. Snyder and Grandson Breandan J.MacFawn. Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Please honor Dolly's legacy by keeping a special memory of her tucked away in your hearts. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Dolores Snyder Scholarship Fund at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md 21157 Services and arrangements provided by Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel.