Richard Harold Snyder

SCHENEVUS – Richard H. Snyder, a life-long area resident, peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family at his home in Schenevus late Tuesday night, October 7, 2025. He was 79. Richard Harold Snyder was born October 15, 1945, in Cooperstown, one of seven children and the only son of John A. and Grace B. (Thayer) Snyder. On February 28, 1968, Richard entered into active duty with the United States Army, and proudly served his country while stationed in Korea. He received his Honorable Discharge from the Military on February 8, 1970, and he returned to the States. For many years he was employed as a machinist at Remington Arms Co. in Ilion. Throughout his life, Richard was devoted to the Chicago Cubs-he was their #1 fan! He never missed a game, unless MLB had it blacked out, which would cause Richard to exclaim, "I just don't understand why I can't watch the game!" Through the years his consternation in such instances became amusing to those around him. He loved Cooperstown and the heritage of his home town. He also enjoyed spending time playing Bingo with his wife, June, as well as spending time with family, especially with his boys, whom, when they were young, he often took fishing and taught them the game of baseball. Later he would coach them in Little League. He had a knack for telling a joke like no other, and his infectious laugh would cause others to laugh with him. Richard his survived by his wife of 32 years, June A. (Cawley) Snyder of Schenevus; his two sons, Jammathon Snyder and his partner, Kim Schlosser, of Worcester, and Marquis Snyder and his partner, Nicole Carhart of Wilton; three grandchildren, Cory and partner, Kailey, Corrine, and Melissa and partner, Bobby; four great grandchildren, Ariya, Skylar, Luke and Avery; June's son, Christopher Cawley and his son, Nathan, of North Carolina; a stepdaughter, Suzanne Schoonover and husband, Michael, of Edmeston, and their children Quinn, Sylas and Rylee; two sisters, Carol Lensi of Hilton Head, SC, and JoAnn Purdy of Remsen; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four sisters, Joyce Drake, Shirley Byington, Marjorie Christian and Betty Jean Lindholm. Family and friends are invited gather at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Fly Creek Valley Cemetery, 140 Cemetery Road, Fly Creek, where Richard will be accorded Military Honors. He will be laid to rest with his parents. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.