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Arthur Snyder Obituary
Arthur William Snyder, 90, of Hazleton passed away Thursday morning at his home following a lengthy illness.
Born in Hazleton on Aug. 27, 1930, he was the son of the late William and Mildred (Floyd) Snyder and spent the past 55 years in Hazleton after moving from Sugarloaf Twp., where he was raised by his grandparents, the late William and Minnie Snyder.
Arthur was the head chemical engineer for PPL, Hazleton. He was a member of Harvest Church, Conyngham Valley. He was also a member of the Penn State Alumni Association and Nominating Committee, the vice president and secretary of the PPL Retiree Club and a founding member of the Blanchard Ranch Hunting Camp.
Arthur loved Penn State football and basketball and enjoyed snowmobiling, ATVs and Toyota cars.
He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents and grandparents, by his half-brother, Leon Baker.
Surviving are his loving wife, the former Betty Jane "Betsy" Weber, to whom he was married May 26, 1990; three children, Bill Snyder and his wife, Jennifer, Inman, S.C.; Laurie Gavitt-Smith and her husband, Al Smith, Frederick, Md.; and Chad Gavitt and his husband, Tim Zeis, Hagerstown, Md.; six grandchildren, Morgan, Mason, Spencer, Colin, Austin and Emma; and a nephew, Robert Baker and his wife, Debra, Virginia.
His funeral will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. (East), 669 W. Butler Drive, Drums, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harvest Bible Church, P.O. Box 1344, Conyngham, PA 18219, or to the Penn State Alumni Association, 76 University Drive, Hazleton, PA 18202.
Online condolences may be entered and more information is available at www .harmanfuneral.com.
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Scott Cook
April 4, 2021
I've meet Art only a few times at the Blanchard Hunting Ranch, I 've heard many stories. Most of the members presently there are because of Art bringing them or a connection into the club. I am forever grateful for Art's influence over the Blanchard Ranch, and it was an honor to have met him. God Bless to all his family and Rest in Peace Art, you will never be forgotten.
John Drabic
April 2, 2021
Sorry to hear about Art´s passing. My wife Sue and I met at the Chem Lab and Art liked to take credit for being our matchmaker. We´ve been together 35 years and counting so I guess he did a great job. Art was a fun supervisor to work for and I remember him taking me out snowmobiling at night and flying across the open snow. He really did love his snowmobiles and ATVs.
Fred Grant
April 1, 2021
I have been a member of Blanchard Ranch for over 20 years- and spent a number of nice times with Art- a true gentleman, and great guy!! Sincere prayers and condolences from my wife Angel, myself, and my family to Betsy, and all of Art´s family. RIP Art.
Regards,
Fred Grant and family
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