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Elizabeth Snyder Obituary
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Snyder, 63, of Towamensing Township, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Gnaden Huetten Campus. She was the wife of Bob Snyder for 40 years.
Liz was part owner and operator of Snyder Tire in Lehighton with her husband for many years.
Born on April 20, 1956, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Charles H. Pletcher of State College and the late Ann W. (Warn-er) Sp-otts.
She was a 1974 grad-uate of Plym-outh White-marsh High School and attended Allegheny College in Meadville.
She was of Presbyterian faith and was a member of the Zoo Gym in Lehighton.
Liz loved spending time with her family and her dogs, Trixi, Flyer and especially Ellie. She also enjoyed painting and gardening.
She is survived by her husband; son, Jesse Snyder, husband of Erin, of Palmerton; daughter, Megan, wife of Tony Zelienka, of Towamensing Township; grandchildren, Addyson C. Zelienka, Kayleigh and Emma Snyder; brothers, Hank Pletcher, husband of Laura, of Mt. Laurel, NJ, and Bill Pletcher, husband of Louise, of Cardiff, Wales; and sister, Lu Pletcher of Lehighton.
She was predeceased by her son, Matthew Snyder; and granddaughter, Camryn S. Zelienka.
Service: A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Third and Alum streets, Lehighton, with Deacon Joseph Wilhem officiating. A calling will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Committal will be private and at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.schaefferfunerals.
com.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Gift of Life at donors1.org or to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at AFSP.org.
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Terry Ann Horner
April 20, 2021
Happy Birthday in Heaven Lizzie...we finished the last beach puzzle you worked on...just for your birthday..
jan gulden
September 21, 2020
to the family of Elizabeth, My warmest thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. I am so sad to hear of your mom's death.
May you find comfort in rememberering the times of gladness you shared together and may God grant you his peace, love and healing now and in the days ahead.
Jan d. Gulden DMD
Ed Kerbaugh
September 20, 2020
Bob and family so sad for your loss. Liz was such a beautiful lady and fun to be around. So glad I got to see you both last time I was up.
Mary ZEIGENFUSS
March 12, 2020
I am in shock from just learning of the passing of Liz.. Such a very nice person to leave this world so soon. The world would be a better place if there were more people like her in it. Perhaps we could all emulate the kindness Liz showed to all.. My sympathies go out to your whole family
Karen Kopp Hough
March 5, 2020
I am at a loss for words that this wonderful person is gone too soon. Bless her and her family may the sorrow fade and leave all with lovely memories
Linda & Bill Decker
March 4, 2020
We are saddened to learn your families loss. Liz was such a wonderful lady that touch many hearts. She will be missed by many. Linda and Bill Decker
jan Gulden DMD
March 2, 2020
To Bob andJesse, I am so sorry to see that Elizabeth passed away.
May you find comfort in remembering the times of gladness you shared together and may God grant you his peace, love and healing now and in the days ahead.
Maria Costenbader
March 1, 2020
To the Snyder family,
I am so very sorry for your loss Liz was an amazing lady. She always had a smile on her face. Thoughts and prayers for the whole family.
Maria Costenbader & Family
Renee Costenbader
February 28, 2020
My deepest condolences to Megan and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.
Gloria Bowman
February 28, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Snyder family. I always enjoyed talking with Liz about the books we were reading at the time when I had my car serviced. May she Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sandra Pettit
February 27, 2020
From my family our condolences to Bob & family. I was shocked to hear of Liz's passing.
She will be deeply missed. I am so glad that I got know her and with the Snyder Tire business loved talking with her & laughing when I would bring our vehicles in for service or tires.
RIP Liz fly high
John Sherwood
February 26, 2020
I was so sad when news of Elizabeth passing reached us in Colorado. I always enjoyed Snyder Tire and interacting with her and Jesse. I am very saddened by her loss.
Dr John Sherwood
Falcon Colorado
Bob Strohl
February 26, 2020
Oh my, so sorry to hear this. She seemed like a wonderful lady. Knew her through dealing with Snyder Tire. My sympathy goes out to Bob and the entire Snyder family!!
February 26, 2020
Liz was a wonderful person met her through having my car serviced.Enjoyed talking to her when I saw her especially when I went to a ladies tea.I will never forget how she treated my grandson at the ladies tea as if he was one of her own grandchildren.Smiling face and respectful, friendly and great business woman whom I'll surely miss while I need any repairs.Sympathy to all her friends and family.God bless you all.Toni Bowman a grateful customer.
Carol O'Brien
February 26, 2020
Liz could make you feel glad that your car needed servicing. She was always smiling and welcoming.
Please accept my deepest sympathy to her friends and family for the loss of a beautiful woman.
Marcy Zelinsky
February 26, 2020
Thinking of the Snyder family! Liz was always a sweet person to talk to. I will miss seeing her around.
Fondly,
Marcy Connell Zelinsky
Donn Edgar
February 26, 2020
Liz was just a wonderful lady. Her and Bob were not only great customers to our family store but good friends as well. Always will remember her smile and great conversations we had when we would see each other. Our heart is broken for her wonderful family. She is someone who will be truly missed by all that knew her. The Ahner Family
Trish Heckman
February 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Liz was a very loving person. She was very loving & friendly at Snyder tires . My son CJ has some great memories of him, Liz, camrynn who past about 8 yrs ago and mary kay as they went on a few local trips together. I know Liz's daughterMegan from gymnastics at TWD as my daughter was in gymnastics a few years ago and now my granddaughter Ariel Lenches . I'm so sorry megan that you had to go through another loss of someone so close to you. Stay strong. Sending lots of prayers.
george strubinger
February 25, 2020
I worked for Lizzy and Bobby many years ago and she was always such a nice lady. I will miss her. George
Ronald Cohen
February 25, 2020
Sorry to hear about your loss great mom grandmother business woman will be missed by many
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