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Helen P. Snyder, 89

June 28, 2020

Helen P. Snyder, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on June 28, 2020 at Moravian Manor. Born in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late, Raymond and Opal (Starr) Bernosky. Helen was the loving wife of Lawrence J. Snyder until his passing on their 63rd wedding anniversary, in 2014.

She will be remembered for her many dedicated years of working for Armstrong World Industries. She was also a member of the National Railway Historical Society, Citizens Police Academy of Lancaster, the Fulton Opera House, the Musical Art Society of Lancaster and the Lancaster Community Concert Association, PA and the Cotillion Club. In her free time, she enjoyed music, the theatre and handwriting analysis.

Helen is survived by her nephew Carl Bernosky, husband of Margaret, of Ashland, nieces; Yvonne Staskel, wife of Gerald, of Mohnton and Barbara Tabak, wife of Sam, of Georgia, and an uncle, John Bernosky, as well as a host of grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents and husband, a brother, Carl Bernosky and sister-in law, Jean Bernosky.

Services for Helen will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, 2400 Centre Street, Ashland, PA 17921.

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August 14, 2020

Helen was such a good friend.  We enjoyed lots of good time together.  We at Moravian manor miss her so much.  Every time. I go to the porch or the sun room she is not there to do what we so enjoyed together.  She will be greatly.
Janet Zimmerman

July 07, 2020

I was so sorry to see Helen had passed away.  She was a wonderful and delightful person.  Lawrence and Yvonnne would bring her to her appointments with me.  I enjoyed many conversations with Lawrence and Helen and miss them both. We are living in diffiult times but look forward to the promise Jesus made that there will be a resurrection.- John 5:28,29.  It’s a wonderful hope and promise to know that we will see our loved ones again.  Helen discussed her many health problems with me and  we talked about the time when God will do away with all suffering, sickness and death – Revelation 21:3,4.  
Again, please accept my condolences to the entire family.
Lisa Oberholtzer

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