Obituaries
Edward J. Snyder, Sr., 77
September 17, 1944 - May 09, 2022
Edward J. Snyder, Sr., 77 of Millersville, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Orville and Anna (Brosey) Snyder. Ed was the loving husband of Sylvia (Maurer) Snyder, and they celebrated 58 years of marriage this past November.
Ed attended Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, formerly Stevens Trade School. He worked as a Shipping Clerk for Pensupreme Dairy, retiring after more than 30 years of service.
Along with his wife, Ed is survived by two sons, Edward J. Snyder, Jr., of Fallsington, PA, and Steven Snyder of MD; three grandsons, Joseph, Sean and Ethan; and two sisters, Jean Dorsey and Marian (Bob) Newhouse. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Snyder, and a brother, James Snyder.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Ed’s final resting place will be with his son at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions in Ed’s memory be made to Hospice & Community Care, P O Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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May 17, 2022
Nearly 49/50 years ago I became acquainted with the Snyder family for the first time. Eddie and I would become fast friends and best friends ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder,(as I respectfully always addressed them), welcomed me as a friend of the family and would be known as Rob to them ever since. During the visits of my youth, Mr. Snyder would always allow us boys to be boys, whether toying in the house or rough-housing in the backyard. I believed he enjoyed watching us from afar, though we weren’t aware at the time. He was there with a few stern words if we got out of hand, and we deserved it. As the years passed, I would periodically visit, he showed a genuine interest in what I had been doing with my life while we sat underneath the carport sharing a beverage. He became one of the guys as we boys became men. I viewed him as a patient and diligent family man, he always had a project to do and passed that same instruction and passion into his sons. He will be sorely missed and his memory will always be carried in our hearts. Robert(Rob) Coonney
May 17, 2022
Ed was such a great man. He loved Sylvia with such steadfast respect, and he loved her faithfully and compassionately. He always shared how much he enjoyed her incredible cooking and baking. Together they enjoyed auction sales and estate sales and camping. Ed had such a big heart and he taught his boys and his grandchildren so many things in life but most importantly he would show them through his example. He taught perseverance and patience can overcome any obstacles. No project was too hard for him from carpentry to auto mechanics, he jumped in wholeheartedly and helped others do what we was needed, and nothing was too hard for him to figure out. He always checked on us and made special time to come see us whenever he was in town. We are going to deeply miss his contagious laugh, fun-loving spirit, kind heart, and thoughtfulness. Pappy will forever be in our hearts. 🙏❤️
May 16, 2022
Mr. Snyder was one of the nicest people we’ve ever met. Always looked forward to chatting with him while enjoying goodies from Mrs Snyder. We will miss him greatly.
May 13, 2022
Ed was the sweetest person and it was a privilege to know him. I will remember him fondly and know he will be sorely missed.
Deleana Schmitz Harrell
May 12, 2022
Sylvia:
I am so sorry to read this. Ed was a wonderful person. Condolences to Steve and Ed Jr. as well.
Linda Krow
May 11, 2022
He was the salt of the earth as evidenced by his son Steve who has had an imeasurable positive impact on my life. What an impact one good man has on this world. All my love and prayers go out to this family.
Bill Powell
May 11, 2022
I wish all the best to you and your family
Donnie Walker
