Joseph R. Snyder

Joseph R. Snyder

Joseph R. Snyder, 76, of Wilburton also formerly the Ringtown area passed away Tuesday evening June 24th at his residence.

Born in Ashland on March 11, 1949 he was the son of the late Eleanor (Ennis) and Russell Snyder Sr.

He was of the Lutheran faith.

Joe attended Ashland Area High School before serving in the Army during Vietnam.  He was awarded the Purple Heart.  After his service he worked most of his career as a truck driver.

Joe was the husband of Barbara A. (Zamonas) Snyder.

He enjoyed watching TV and cooking.

In addition to his parent’s he was preceded in death by; brother Russ Snyder; brother John Snyder; brother Joe Ennis; sister Patricia Kulenguskey; sister Pauline West.

Joseph is survived by spouse Barbara A. Snyder, Wilburton; son Joseph Snyder (Kerry), Aristes; daughter Kristy Snyder-Gruber, Frackville; step daughter Leigh Ann Maurer, Ashland; step son Jeremy Knorr, Ashland; sister Lillian Cawthon, Mt Carmel; sister Rita Fisher, Freeland; brother Francis “Sam” Snyder (Ann), Ashland; 6 grandchildren; nieces & nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday July 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N 9th St, Ashland PA 17921.  A viewing for family and friends will be from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM prior to services at the church. Burial with full military honors will follow services at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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