Name: Visitation for Charles Snyder
Start: 2017-09-16T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-16T16:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Matthew's E. C. Church

Charles C. "Smokey" Snyder, Jr. , age 71 of Emmaus, formerly of Macungie, passed into eternal life suddenly at his home on Monday, September 11, 2017. He was the husband of Mary Louise (Schaffer) Snyder who he married on March 17, 1990 and was the love of his life. He was the son of the late Charles C. and Marian M. (Shingler) Snyder. He retired in 2010 from Mack Trucks after a 37-year career. He graduated from Emmaus High School, Class of 1964, where he lettered in football, wrestling and track. A member of St. Matthew's E. C. Church, Emmaus, he was always a willing worker and served in numerous capacities. An avid hunter, he was a member and past president of Hemlock Hunting Club, Sullivan County, PA. In his lifetime he coached youth softball and baseball, volunteered in his community whenever needed, was a Benefactor member of the NRA, and also a member of the Alburtis Rod and Gun Club and Upper Milford Field and Stream. In addition to hunting and riding motorcycle, most of all he enjoyed his family, especially watching his grandchildren's sports. Smokey was a larger-than-life presence wherever he was, he loved people, and will be dearly missed by many. Survivors: Wife; Daughters: Kris Scipio of Pottstown; Kori Blevins (husband Ersel) of Darlington MD; Kristen (Fey) Bachert (husband Alfred) of Emmaus; Sons: Brian Fey (wife Michelle) of Zionsville; Steven Fey of Emmaus. Grandchildren: Jacob and Jalen Snyder-Scipio, Brian and Matthew Bachert, Joshua Fey, Elias and Abraham Scipio, and his favorite granddaughter Madison Fey. Sisters: Joanne Kressley of Macungie and Loretta Schaedel (husband Tom) of Coplay. Services: Memorial, Noon Saturday, September 16, at St. Matthew's E. C. Church, Fifth and Ridge Sts., Emmaus. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon in the church. Interment in Emmaus Moravian Cemetery. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. Contributions: In his memory may be made to the Allentown Rescue Mission, 355 Hamilton St., Allentown PA 18101 or Salvation Army, 144 N. Eighth St., Allentown PA 18101.

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Published by Morning Call on Sep. 13, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Snyder

Sponsored by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C. - Emmaus.

18 Entries

Hank Kryeski & Family

December 9, 2017

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Smokey for over 30 years. I deeply saddened to of his passing. He was a great person who will be dearly missed y so many. RIP Smokey. Our condolences to Mary Lou & Family.

September 17, 2017

Dear Mary Lou and Family
We are so very sorry and extend our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Cookie (Kehm) Heiser

Keith Baily

September 16, 2017

Rest in Peace Smokey.It was such a pleasure knowing and working with you. You will be missed.So happy we spent time together at Iron Pigs Game and shared our adventures since retiring.Our deepest sympathy to Mary Lou and family. Sincerely Keith and Linda Baily

Dick Musselman

September 16, 2017

I knew and worked with "Smokey" at Mack Trucks for roughly 20 years. He was a very pleasant guy always willing to help out if there was an issue with one of the truck specifications. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

Dick & Nancy Musselman
Macungie, PA

Kimmie Kressley

September 15, 2017

Dear Uncle Smokey,

I love you very much. You were one of a kind. I'm gonna miss going to the Phillies games with you, miss going to the football games with you to see my cousin, your jokes, your personality, your honesty, seeing you on Christmas and Easter, and you. I remember when I told you that I have faith in you your respond was "Thank you". It took you real courage to have our family and I in your heart. Our family and I will always keep you in our hearts. I wanna keep your memory alive. You will always be with my family and me. I'll always carry the moments that we had together in my heart and the funny stuff about you. You will forever be my teddy bear. You reunited with Grampa and NaNa. And I'm gonna see you again. I love you Uncle Smokey. ❤❤

Larry Trexler

September 15, 2017

MaryLou and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Smokey will be missed.

Larry & Yvonne Trexler

September 14, 2017

Dear Mary Lou and family smokey was a great guy he sure will be missed by many people my condolences to you God bless Fromm mayor Winnie lobst

Roger Johnston

September 14, 2017

Smoke was a pleasant soul and it was an honor to know and work with him at MACK; his smile ( and his detailed knowledge of how to manage product documentation) were without equal. Life has been richer in having known him.
Deepest Condolences in your loss.

Dennis Grejda

September 13, 2017

It is with great regret that we hear of Smokey's passing. What a great co-worker and gentleman for the many years we worked together at MACK. We had fun times too. Please be consoled that he is now in good Hands with our Maker. Rest in Peace Smokey.

Linda Kohl

September 13, 2017

I am so sad to hear of the loss of such a giant man. He lived his life to the fullest each day. Smokey will be deeply missed by many. My sympathies to his family.

Lou Weiss

September 13, 2017

Mary Lou: I will miss Smokes name showing up on my TV screen when we would call each other. My life was effected in many positive ways by Smoke.He will never be forgotten.We had so many good times together (hunting,fishing, clambakes,picnics,Christmas, Easter,etc)and many more.Cousin "Smoke"always treated people with kindness and respect.Hope he meets up with my aunt Polly up there. She was a great joke and story teller. Smoke knows her. They can tell jokes and stories to each other. They both had plenty of them . Louie Weiss

September 13, 2017

Very sad to hear of Smokey's passing. Mike and I worked with him for many years and considered him a friend who was always ready to help if you needed him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Mary Lou, and your entire family

Lynn and Mike Butts
Summerville, SC

Don Keiser

September 13, 2017

Mary Lou and family,
I am shocked and deeply saddened by Smokey's passing. I know hunting season at the Hemlock Hunting won't be the same without you. I will miss you telling old Hemlock stories. I heard the stories so many times over the years I felt like I was there. You where a positive influence to me more than you will ever know. Me and Kelly enjoyed going out to eat with you and Mary Lou over the past few years. I will also miss your daily e-mails.
Thanks so much for being a good friend and a part of my life.
Don and Kelly Keiser.

September 13, 2017

We are deeply sadden to hear of Smokey's passing. We would see him when we would be back in Macungie. We moved from there to Mifflinburg when we retired. GOD SPEED SMOKE.

AL & RENAE ECK

Marty Jacoby

September 13, 2017

I worked with Charles for about 25 years. He was a big Teddy bear with a great sense of humor. He loved to tell stories and pull your leg. I will miss him.

Rita Krenicky

September 13, 2017

Snyder family, so sorry for your loss. Smokey and the family are in my prayers. Smokey was a great boss for a numbers of years, will miss his laugh and jokes. His spirit will always be with you. God bless.

Dean and RoseMarie Seibert

September 13, 2017

We were so shocked to hear about Smokey's passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. We were so glad that Mary Lou and Smokey were able to stop in for a visit on their long motorcycle ride this spring. Rest in Peace dear friend.

Carole DeLong (Snyder)

September 13, 2017

Rest In Peace dear Smokey. I know you're with the rest of our family who have passed on, my dad included, looking down upon us and I will see you again when it's my time to join all of you!

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