Janice E. (Stahl) Snyder Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Obituary

Janice E. (Stahl) Snyder

<p>Janice E. (Stahl) Snyder, 81, of Mazeppa, died on Monday, November 30, 2020 at her home.</p> <p>She was born March 7, 1939 in Mazeppa, a daughter of the late Elmer E. and Vesta E. (Snyder) Stahl. On December 29, 1962 she married Donald Snyder, who survives. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage.</p> <p>Janice was a 1957 graduate of Lewisburg Area High School and graduated with a B.S. in Music Education from Susquehanna University in 1961.</p> <p>Janice taught music for 10 years at Warrior Run School District.&nbsp; She was the organist at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milton and organist and Junior Choir Director at St. Andrew&rsquo;s Episcopal Church in Lewisburg for over 50 years.&nbsp;</p> <p>She shared her love of music with countless piano students.</p> <p>Janice was a life-long member of the international music fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota and the Selinsgrove Alumnae Chapter.&nbsp; Her dedication and service to the organization earned her the Sword of Honor, Rose of Honor, Rose of Dedication, Rose of Constancy, and 50 Year Member Award.&nbsp;</p> <p>Janice was a founding member of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale.</p> <p>She was a member of Mazeppa Union Church.</p> <p>Surviving, &nbsp;in addition to her husband, are one son and daughter-in-law, Christoph and Susan Snyder of Blandon; one daughter and son-in-law, Liesl and Matthew Doebler of Mazeppa; one sister, Nancy Stahl of Lewisburg and four grandchildren, Ian, Colin, &amp; Sarah Snyder and Adelina Doebler.</p> <p>In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter and son in infancy.</p> <p>Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Mazeppa Union Cemetery.</p> <p>A celebration of life will be held at a later date.</p> <p>The family is being assisted by Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis Streets, Lewisburg.</p>
March 7, 1939 - November 30, 202003/07/193911/30/2020
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Frey & Kell family
December 4, 2020
We will certainly miss seeing Janice's smiling, kind face and hearing her beautiful music at St. Andrew's. It's hard to imagine not seeing her in the choir loft. We send our condolences and wish you all comfort and good memories as you work through this loss. She will be... Continue Reading
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Susan Hoppes
December 2, 2020
Dear Liesl,  I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss.  It is so hard to lose a mother.  I suddenly lost mine just two weeks ago, so I know what you must be feeling. God will comfort and take you through this.  Please know I am lifting you and your family up in prayer.  Tr... Continue Reading
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Karyn Heichel
December 2, 2020
We are so sorry to hear this. Ours prayers are with all of you dealing with this at such a difficult time. Karyn &Dan Heichel
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Nancy (Libbey) Davis
December 2, 2020
To Don and Janice's family - She will always be a part of my family's memories. Her smile could warm a chilly choir loft for an early practice! I learned much about music from her, but also much about life, positivity and perseverance. I know you will miss her.