Tillman Richard Snedden

Tillman Richard "Dick" Snedden passed away on September 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Born in Ellwood City, PA, in December of 1929, he was a son of the late Tillman R. and Violet May Snedden.

He was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School and graduated in 1951 with a chemical engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He was employed by Shell Chemical Corporation in engineering and sales, moving from Houston to Los Angeles to Detroit and New York City.

Dick was a veteran of the US Army having served in engineering and production with the Army Chemical Corps at Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Colorado. Dick moved his family to Beaver Falls in 1963 where he purchased Geneva Motors which was renamed Dick Snedden Pontiac. The GMC Truck franchise was added in 1972. After selling the business in 1988, he was employed in environmental sales and service with PMET in New Brighton until 1991.

He was an active member of Chippewa United Methodist Church having served on and chaired various committees over many years. He was a member of several Masonic bodies including Ellwood-Parian Lodge #599, Valley of New Castle Consistory and Syria Shriners. A member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Center Beaver (Heritage Valley Health System) for 27 years, serving as chairman from 1985 to 1987. He was also a board member of Tri-State Medical Group and chairman of the Chippewa Township Zoning Hearing Board.

Dick enjoyed camping and boating with his family over many years in Pennsylvania state parks. He was an instrument rated private pilot and held ham radio license N3GDO. A long time Steeler fan, he was also interested in the jazz scene and enjoyed discussing the topic with others who followed the genre. His comedy interests included an extensive collection of "Far Side" cartoons and recordings of 1950's radio comedians "Bob and Ray" shows.

He was the husband of the late Phyllis Sahli Snedden for 63 years and is survived by daughters Louanne (Robert Senkevich) Snedden of Chippewa and Amy Lynne (James) Brown of Valencia; Eight grandchildren, Kindall (Bryan) Davis, Kirk Glover, Evan (Maggie) Brown, Colin (Kayla) Brown, Preston (Danijela) Brown, Aileen (Brian) Isbell, Shanna and Shon Brown; great grandchildren, Cade, Jett, Caroline, Ilijana, Caleigh, Marko and one on the way; several cousins, Phyllis Reynolds, Georgianne Parker, Patty (Bruce) Kepler, Barbara (Chris) Pratt and Nancy Brigham; niece, Lisa (Rich) Owens; nephew, Edward (Leslie) Sahli.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Corless-Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. There will be a service on Monday, September 29, at 10 am at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010.

Private interment will take place at the Beaver Falls Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chippewa United Methodist Church, Geneva College, or a charity of your choice.