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Harold Snowdon Obituary
SHAVERTOWN — Harold C. Snowdon Jr., 78, formerly of Sutton Road, Shavertown, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Harold C. Snowdon Sr. and Helen Corbin. Rolly was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary, class of 1955; Colgate University, class of 1959, and the American Academy of Funeral Service, class of 1960.
Mr. Snowdon was a licensed funeral director for more than 50 years and was the former president of Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc. He was also the owner of the Beer Store in Wilkes-Barre Township and sponsor of the Mud Hens Softball Team.
Rolly was a past president of the Westmoreland Club and former vice president of the North Mountain Hunting and Fishing Club. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Jesters and Buffalo Herd No. 0001. Rolly was a member of the Masonic Order and Caldwell Consistory. He was a former board member of the Salvation Army, a board member of the former First Heritage Bank, Wilkes-Barre, and a founding member of the Earth Conservancy. An antique boat enthusiast, he was a member of the Harveys Lake Chapter of the NEPA Antique and Classic Boat Society Inc. Rolly was a staunch community advocate for the mentally challenged.
An avid outdoorsman, Rolly enjoyed goose hunting and especially fly-fishing, and was a loyal fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a member of St. Stephen Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, and a former warden and member of its vestry.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his wife, the former L. Patricia Greene, and son, Harold C. Snowdon III.
Surviving are daughter, Tracy (Snowdon) Muller, of South Hadley, Massachusetts; grandsons, Corey W. Muller and fiancee, Nicole Shveda, of Denver, Colorado, and Alexander Snowdon Muller, of Shavertown; stepmother, Evelyn B. Snowdon, of Dallas; sister, Jane (Snowdon) Jones and husband, attorney Benjamin R. Jones III, of Dallas; brother, Richard W. Snowdon, of Dallas; a niece and several nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, in St. Stephen Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. Brian A. Pavlac Ph.D. will officiate. Private interment will be in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 15, at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.
"Tight lines, Dad!"
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for Harold Snowdon
George Seliga
July 19, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Snowdon family. Great memories working with Sr., Rolly and Richard. George and Lois Seliga
Evans-Ganser Pat
July 18, 2016
So sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He and the Snowden family were a part of our lives for many years. May he rest peacefully.
July 18, 2016
Sorry to hear of Mr.Snowdon's passing .
The Judge Family
Bethann Geiser
July 15, 2016
May you rest in peace, Rolly!
Jocelyn Piccone
July 14, 2016
Tracy so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My prayers to you and your family as you walk through this time of grief.
Jocelyn Piccone
Ann Koval
July 14, 2016
Tracey and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have some great memories of your Dad. I will think of him often and will smile. Again, I'm very sorry for you loss.
Annie Heffernan Koval
Hal & Jean Flack
July 14, 2016
Rolly was such a great friend. He will be sorely missed by all. May he rest in peace in the arms of God. May wonderful memories provide some comfort at this most difficult time.
July 14, 2016
John, Jane, and Betsey, children of Sarah Welker, remember Rolly very fondly both as our old neighbor on Highland Avenue, and his gentle good humor with our Mom at a particular family funeral--a story we kids have told many times.
Our thoughts are with Tracy, her Aunt Jane and Uncle Dick.
And we see Rolly smile as we say, "Go Eagles!"
July 14, 2016
Harold was always such a kind man and was certainly a pillar of strength and comfort for myself and our family in our saddest times. He will be missed.
Dick, Kristin, Zachary & Kaitlin Connolly
Dunedin, FL
Joseph[Joey} Newcomb
July 14, 2016
Great times when we double dated Joey Newcomb West Pittston now Los Angeles Area
July 14, 2016
We would like to record our support for the Snowdon Family during this time of need!
Gail, Denise and Sarah Vonderheid
Killeen, Texas
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