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Althea Snyder Obituary

Snyder, Althea MarieAlthea M. (Santee) Snyder, 93, formerly of Midway Manor, Allentown, passed away June 5, 2014 at Holy Family Manor. She graduated from Allen High School and Allentown School of Nursing before becoming a full-time homemaker and exemplary mother. Althea was involved in community activities, girl scouting and St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed bridge, crossword puzzles, dancing and traveling. Survivors: brother, Richard Santee (Eleanor); sister-in-law, Gladys Santee; daughters, Janet Jesse (David Cook), Beverly Schmidt (the late Bob Schmidt); grandchildren, Andrew Jesse (Michele), Debra Schmidt Navin (Mark), Michael Schmidt (Kim Huynh); 5 great-grandchildren. Althea was predeceased by her husband, Merritt, special friend, Ralph Beisel, and brother, Kenneth Santee. Services: Private family memorial. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Ave., Allentown, PA 18109

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 6, 2014.

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Kay Kurtz Vogel

June 10, 2014

Janet and Bev:

The Dieruff High School Alumni Association offers our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. May memories comfort you in your time of sorrow.

We posted an announcement in the Condolences section of our website to notify your fellow classmates.

In sympathy and in friendship.

Dieruff Alumni Association
Executive Board
www.dieruff-alumni.org

June 7, 2014

To Janet, Beverly and your families.
Thinking of you and offering you my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Your mother (my Aunt Althea) was a beautiful person and will be remembered with love.
Know that I share your sorrow and pray that God will comfort you.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Barbara Lu

Jane

June 6, 2014

Love to all Althea's family

June 6, 2014

Although I didn't know Althea, my mom, Arlene Madouse Stone, went to nursing school with her. I often heard stories of their antics!! My mom passed away 4 years ago, but please accept my condolences on her behalf.

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