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Ruth L. Snyder, 81

January 15, 2018

Ruth L. Snyder, 81, of Lancaster passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Calvary Fellowship Homes. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Luetta (Lefever) Sherbahn. She was the wife of the late Edward Harry Snyder who passed away January 29, 2017.
She was a 1954 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.
Ruth went on to work as a secretary for the School District of Lancaster for many years and remained very active with the McCaskey Alumni Association where she was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni award.
She was a Penn State football fan, enjoyed traveling and gardening, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Ruth is survived by two sons, Gregory Snyder husband of Cheryl Snow of Lancaster, Jeffrey Eckert of Clearwater, FL; a daughter, Tamara “Tammy” Bennawit wife of John of Mt. Joy. Also surviving are six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild.
Funeral Services for Ruth will be held at 11AM on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Private Interment will be in Salem Heller’s Church cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to Calvary Fellowship Homes Benevolent Fund, 502 Elizabeth Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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January 19, 2018

I was sad to read that Ruth had passed away. It was a pleasure to know her and work with her in the McCaskey Alumni Association for many years. Ruth always happily did her share and more.  She loved her Class of 1954 and everything McCaskey. I will miss her and treasure the memories we had together.
Sherma Woolstenhulme
Former McCaskey Alumni Director

January 19, 2018

So sad to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Vicki Robinson

January 19, 2018

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a great host and made every visitor at her and Ed’s home feel welcomed. Peace and comfort in the knowledge that she and your dad are back together again. Thoughts and prayers, Bill Chalfant

January 17, 2018

Our thought and prayers are with the family in the passing of mothe and grandmother and a friend to many. Although her human light has gone out her eternal light will continue to shine and the memories that we all have will be with all of us.
Peace,
    Dick and Marge Trout

Visitation
Friday, January 19, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Friday, January 19, 2018
11:00 AM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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