Howard E. Snyder, Sr. 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday morning March 2, 2020. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Clarence and Emma (Cunningham) Snyder.

Howard was married to the love of his life, Florence M. (Wisniewski) for over 40 years. She survives him along with six beautiful children.

Howard graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1956. He worked over 41 years for Lancaster Malleable Castings as a Coremaker until his retirement in 2000. Following retirement he worked in the bakery at Weis Markets. Howard enjoyed the simple things in life. He had many friends in the Amish community, and enjoyed regular fellowship with them. He enjoyed fishing, spending time in nature and providing for his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Howard E. Snyder, Jr. (Kimberly Helper) of Daytona Beach, FL, Fred E. Snyder (Dawn), Mary E. Snyder (Jodi Good), Michael E. Snyder, Robert F. Snyder (Betty Quintanilla) all of Lancaster and Stephen D. Snyder (Milinda Good) of Elizabethtown; 5 grandchildren: Ashley, Jacob, Melissa, Natalie and Belytha and 4 great-granddaughters: Briley, Baylor Aubreigh, Leila. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Clarence P. Snyder, Dorothy Herr, Melvin Snyder, Emma Miller, Ella Snyder, Helen Snyder, Anna Mae Snyder, and Geraldine McFalls.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County , 2195 Lincoln Highway E, Lancaster, PA 17602 or the World Wildlife Fund, www.worldwildlife.org .