Donald H. Snyder Jr.

NEW SPRINGFIELD– Donald H. Snyder, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at his home in New Springfield, Sunday afternoon, June 1st, 2025. Mr. Snyder was born on July 8, 1943, in Youngstown; a son of Donald H. and Margaret (Williams) Snyder, Sr. A Springfield Local high school graduate, Donald helped his parents start Snyder's Antique Auto Parts in New Springfield. Then in the mid 80's, he left to pursue his real passion, Snyder & Son Farms, grain & cattle farm, including a trucking business. He enjoyed his antique car collection and semi-truck pulling. Don's car collection turned into Snyder Specialty Cars, an automotive museum and car restoration business. Don became quite the celebrity semi-truck pulling "Mr. Nasty" with many loyal fans cheering him on to eventually become the 2002 champion. Don was a dedicated member of the East Palestine First Church of Christ, Member of the Canfield Fair Board, Youngstown Chapter of Model T Ford Club, Young Farmers, Springfield Township Ruritan, Springfield Mutual Insurance Board, Allen Masonic Lodge #276, and Youngstown Shrine Club. Don leaves to cherish his precious memory his wife, the former Karen Bonar, whom he married April 3rd, 1964 and recently celebrated their 61st Anniversary; his sons Donald H. (Sheri) Snyder III and Bryan (Rachael) Snyder, his daughters Amy (Michael) Crowe and Julie (David) Crowe; grandchildren Donald(Donnie) Snyder IV, Brittany Jepson, Kelly Snyder, Mackenzie Kolehmainen, Sarah Withers, Spencer Snyder, David (Isaac) Crowe, Michael (Gabe) Crowe, Lacey Snyder, Rachel Gumble, Quinnlan Allen, and Allison Sauerwein; 14 great-grandchildren; brother David Snyder, sister Maggie (Bill) Mullen, and brother-in-law Al Gugliotti. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sally Gugliotti. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, 11500 Market Street, North Lima. Funeral services will be private. The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: First Church of Christ, 20 W Martin St, East Palestine, OH 44413. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald H. Snyder, Jr., please visit our floral store.