Henry J. Snyder, 90

September 01, 2014

Henry J. Snyder, 90, of Lancaster died Monday, September 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sunbury, PA he was the son of the late Henry J. and Verdia F. (Roush) Snyder. He was the husband of E. Theresa (Kilduff) with whom he was married to for over 59 years.

Henry was employed at the VA Medical Center in Coatesville for over 32 years, retiring in 1975.

He proudly served in the US Army in the 157th Engr Combat Battalion during WWII.

Henry was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Michael (Sue) Snyder, Francis (Debbie) Snyder, and a daughter, Ann Marie (Ron). Also surviving are three brothers, Elwood (Alice), Nelson (JoAnn), Irvin (Carolyn); two sisters, Beulah (Sidney), Catherine, aunt, Hazel, and sister in law, Betty; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Travis), Steven (Christina), Samantha, Timothy, one great-grandchild, Jesse; three step grandchildren, Robert, Jennifer, Ashley, and seven step great-grandchildren, Miranda, Emily, Ryan, Tyler, Megan, Macie, and Marshall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and James, a sister, Mary and two brothers, William and Robert.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA with Rev. Peter Hahn as Celebrant. A viewing will be held from 7-9PM on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. The family will also receive friends from 9:30-10:30 at the funeral home on Saturday. Interment will be in St. Cecelia Catholic Cemetery, Coatesville on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Henry’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice or Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.