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Earl Snyder Obituary
He was the husband of Deborah A. (Blatt) Snyder. They celebrated 41 years of marriage on July 21, 2025.
Born in Lebanon, PA on February 9, 1962, he was a son of Lois D. (Brown) Snyder, of Myerstown and the late James R. Snyder.
A 1980 graduate of Lebanon High School, Earl worked as a mechanic for many years. Most recently, he worked for Bayer as a machine operator.
Earl enjoyed hunting and working on cars. His granddaughters were his pride and joy and loved them beyond measure.
In addition to his mother, Lois and wife Deborah, Earl is survived by 2 sons, Earl Snyder, Jr., of Myerstown and Samuel, husband of Bethany Snyder, of Newmanstown; 2 granddaughters, Mae & Stella Snyder; brother, Greg Snyder; 2 goddaughters: Emma Willhoyte, & Tessa (Willhoyte) Noll and nieces & nephews, Brennen Snyder, Brandy Savich, & Kory Hibshman.
He was predeceased by a sister, Rita M. Hibshman.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Grose Funeral Home, Inc., 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA. Visitation with the family will begin at 11 a.m. Please wear a piece camouflage clothing in memory of Earl.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michelle Marie Houtz
February 1, 2026
Im so very sorry to hear this. Earl was my ex husband's best man when Skip and I got married many years ago. My sincere condolences to his wife and children and the rest of the family. May you rest in peace in eternal life Earl.
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