Janice J. Ayers Snyder

Janice J. Ayers Snyder obituary, Olean, NY

Janice J. Ayers Snyder

Janice Ayers Snyder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Guenther Funeral Home Inc - Olean on Oct. 16, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Janice J. Ayers Snyder, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Sister
Olean- Janice J. Snyder of Olean passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on March 24, 1940, in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Sylvia Haskins. On October 17, 1959, she married Gerald R. Ayers, who predeceased her. On June 3, 1989, she married Gary R. Snyder, who also predeceased her.
Janice graduated from Coudersport High School and also attended Lock Haven University. After staying at home with her daughters until they went to school, she spent time as a nurse's aide before going to work at Acme Electric and then Cooper Power Systems, where she retired from after twenty years.
Janice loved spending time with her family and will be remembered for her kind heart, warm smile, and her love of baking. She was an excellent seamstress who also enjoyed crocheting afghans as gifts for the people she cared about. She enjoyed shopping with her girls, going to garage sales, and loved playing games with her children and grandchildren at family gatherings. In her later years, she enjoyed playing canasta and working on puzzles with her friends at Aspen Manor.
Janice is survived by her three daughters, Kim (Jeff) Harris, Brenda (Mike) Threehouse, and Pam (Tim) Bowser; three step-children, Chris (Kathy) Snyder, Carol (John) Gengo, and Cheryl (Graham) Welborn; her grandchildren, Kyle (Annie) Threehouse, Josh (Eden Thomas) Dubin, Tyler (Breanna) Threehouse, Lauren (Tyler) Taylor, Shawn Dubin, Luke (Bryn Milne) Bowser, Nick (Courtney) Gengo, Ashley Gengo, Kelsey Gengo, Jacob Snyder and Hannah Snyder; and many great grandchildren; a sister Beverly (Ed) Burkey; a special niece, Penny (Rick) McCutcheon; nephews, Stacy Ayers, Mark (Peggy) Ayers, Scott Burkey and a niece Lisa (Todd) Larsen.
She was predeceased by her husbands, Gerald Ayers and Gary Snyder; her parents, Lloyd and Sylvia Haskins; a beloved sister, Sylvia (Beanie) Ayers; a brother-in-law, Stacy Ayers; and a niece, Tina Ayers-Goodell.
Burial will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donors' choosing.
Arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Online condolences may be expressed at www.guentherfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Janice's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Janice Ayers Snyder's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Janice Ayers Snyder's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?