OBIT: Harold L. Snyder (formerly of Yatesboro)

Harold L. Snyder, 85, formerly of Yatesboro, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Rose Haven Personal Care Home in Indiana.

He was born on June 29, 1929 to Claude and Ethel (Smith) Snyder in Timblin, Pa.

Harold served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a superintendent for R&P Coal Co.

Harold was an avid hunter and loved spending time with his dog, Sadie Jane and his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Harold is survived by three sons: Doug (Cynthia) Snyder of Shelocta, Pa., Rick (Charlotte) Snyder of Manorville and Randy (Cindy) Snyder of Shelocta; daughter, Debbie (Reno) Brochetti of Natrona Heights, Pa.; two sisters: Catherine Kolakowski of Crestline, Ohio and Irene Chemelli of Salina, Pa.; 14 grandchildren: Jonathan Ortmann, Katie Ortmann, Nicole (Ortmann) Cingolani, Jason Snyder, Sherita Snyder, Rikki Snyder, Renee Snyder, Kendra Snyder, Kelli Snyder, Krystal Snyder, Jessica (Snyder) Miller, Alison (Snyder) Rifendifer, Daniel Snyder and Bethany (Snyder) Cessna; and 14 great-grandchildren: Jack Cingolani, Alexander and Avery Ortmann, Paige and Vance Cessna, Cohen and Eli Snyder, Isabella and Tyler Rifendifer, Ian and Levi Miller, Harper Snyder and Quinn Snyder McClerary, and Marylyn Snyder Smart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife- Ruth Jean Snyder, whom he married February 6, 1952 in Winchester, Virginia and died November 29, 2009 after 57 years of marriage.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9PM tomorrow - Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - at Carson/Boyer Funeral Home in Rural Valley.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the funeral home, with Pastor Tom Harris officiating.

Burial will take place in the Dayton Glade Run Cemetery.