Kathryn E. Snyder, 89, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the United Zion Retirement Community.

She was the wife of the late Robert W. Snyder, who passed away in 1984. Born in New Providence, she was the daughter of the late A. Herbert and Dorothy E. Conrad Glackin. She was also the longtime companion of the late Frank Chambers.

Kathryn had been a cosmetologist for 46 years and the owner of Kathryn's Beauty Salon in Lancaster. She had also worked in the beauty salon in the former Watt & Shand Dept. Store.

She was a member of Abbeyville Road Christian Church

She was a 1941 graduate of JP McCaskey High School where she was a cheerleader, and a 1947 graduate of the Hollywood School of Beauty.

Kathryn was a member of The Order of The Eastern Star, being a 50 year Life Member of the Bethany Shrine. She was also a member of the American Business Womens Assn., was a cheerleading coach for Manheim Twp. Eagles Midget Football and was also a member of the Eagles Pep Squad from 1964 to 1968.

She is survived by her sons: Larry W. married to Barbara A. Snyder of Lititz, and Lee H. Snyder of Lancaster; 2 granddaughters Tanya S married to Zach May and Jessica Snyder; 1 great grandson Liam May; and by Jeffrey Chambers, married to Sue with daughter Laura of Lancaster.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you and appreciation for the excellent and loving care given to their mother by the staff of United Zion Retirement Community and the staff of Hospice and Community Care.

Friends will be received on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 10-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM, with Chaplain Ethan Levengood and Rev. Karl Crouch officiating. Interment in Woodward Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Kathryn's memory to United Zion Retirement Community, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 or to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Chapel 560-5100