Hettie Snyder

Hettie K. Snyder, 84, Fleetwood, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2010, in Grandview Manor, Fleetwood.

She was the wife of the late Lloyd John Snyder, who passed away on Aug. 5, 1993.

Born in Maidencreek Township, she was a daughter of the late Benneville H. and Ellen L. (Berndt) Burgert.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood, where she served on the altar guild and was a member of WELCA at St. Paul's.

Hettie and her husband were the owners of Sndyer's Meats, which they operated for many years. After closing their business, she worked at the former Gernert Home in Fleetwood, for 12 years, retiring in 1988.

She had many interests which included quilting, crocheting, gardening and taking care of her grandchildren.

She is survived by five children: Kenneth J., husband of Linda (Biehl) Snyder, Laureldale; Timothy J., husband of Sherry (Frederic) Snyder, Monterey; Debra L. (Snyder), wife of Stephen Bugera, Fleetwood; David L., husband of Louise (Parent) Snyder, Vernon, N.Y.; and Scott A., husband of Barbara (Levan) Snyder, Kutztown; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters, Jean Heffner, Walnut-town, and Barbara Johnston, Wyomissing.

She was preceded in death by her two grandchildren, Julie and Zachary Snyder, and a brother, Herman D. Burgert.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 117 W. Main St., Fleetwood. There is no viewing prior to the service. Burial will be held in Spies Zion Cemetery, Alsace Township.

Contributions may be made to Diakon Hospice Saint John, 1300 Reed Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610.