Joseph E. Snyder Jr. Girard, Pennsylvania Obituary

Joseph E. Snyder Jr.

<p>Joseph E. Snyder Jr., 68, of Girard, passed away on Friday August 5, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.<br /> He was born July 29, 1954, in Erie, a son of the late Joseph E. and Theresa L. (Lewis) Snyder Sr.<br /> Joe graduated from McDowell High School in 1972. Following high school, he began employment with Eriez Magnetics as a sheet metal mechanic. He later worked in the quality assurance department where he became Lead Man and was promoted to Quality Assurance Manager, retiring from there in 2014. Joe was proudly named Eriez Magnetics &ldquo;Man of the Year&rdquo;, in 2011.<br /> He loved many things in life-golfing, classic cars, hunting, and fishing on Lake Erie and streams where he and his wife Jenny would travel. He loved the many days of riding his Harley with his brother Ron and friends, enjoyed traveling and camping throughout the U.S. with Jenny. Joe was a member of the N.R.A. and the &ldquo;H.O.G.&rdquo; group of Erie. He was a supporter of the USO, St. Jude&rsquo;s Children&rsquo;s Research Hospital, and Wounded Warriors.<br /> In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Reitinger.<br /> Joe will be greatly missed by his family, which include his wife, Jenny L. (Sutula) Snyder, whom he married September 4, 2009; also by his sons, Robert Snyder (Kacee) of Bowling Green, OH, SFC Andrew Snyder (Amy) U.S. Army, Grafenwoehr, Germany; step-daughters, Sarah Fischer (Tod), Julie Hamilton (Jeff); three sisters, Susanne Wilkins (Charles) of Anderson, S.C., Betty McKnight of Erie, Terri Hadden (Michael) of Erie; a brother, Ron Snyder (Linda) of Platea; his grandchildren, Tucker, Gavin, Logan, Luke, Levi and Lorelai Snyder, Reilly Wadika, and Hudson and Hank Hamilton, and many nieces and nephews.<br /> Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 PM to the time of a Prayer Service at 6 PM at Edder Funeral Home Inc., 309 Main St. East, Girard.<br /> In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758515, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.<br /> To send condolences go to edderfuneralhome.com</p>
July 29, 1954 - August 5, 202207/29/195408/05/2022
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Kevin T Carney
August 9, 2022
Joe, It was a privilege working with you for so many years. I will miss you
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Darrell Meisel
August 8, 2022
In the words of my Grandpa....That man had some "tough bark".
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Jose Marin
August 8, 2022
I extend my most sincere condolences to the Snyder family. Joe was a wonderful person and he was missed when he retired from Eriez. No one expected this outcome. Hard to undesrtand when wonderful people depart so soon. Joe...rest in peace.
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August 8, 2022
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Mary Adams
August 7, 2022
I first met Joe just before 7th grade at Westlake. He was so kind to everyone he met. Life got in the way and lost touch. Reconnected when I was lucky enough to work with Jen. There's is a true love story.
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Peggy and Pete Watkins
August 7, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Treasure your good memories, and I'm sure there are many. Joe always had a smile. Prayers of comfort to the family.
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The staff at Edder Funeral Home, Inc.
August 6, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Joseph. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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