Harry Karl Snyder

Harry Karl Snyder, 89 years of age of East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Gardens for Memory Care in Easton, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, June 4, 1930 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harold, and Daisy (King) Snyder.  He was also predeceased by; wife, Joan Dolores (Schlosser) Snyder; brothers, Robert Snyder and James Wasson, Jr.; step father, James W. Wasson, Sr.. Surviving are daughters, Suzanne T. Blanchard of Gatesville, TX and Kim S. Kropp of Tamaqua, PA;  grand children, Christina, Carl and David; 3 great grand children. A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Harry served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, and the Tamaqua Legion. A talented artist, Harry painted Indian scenery and was well versed in cowboy culture, often painting famous stars from old cowboy movies.  He was a collector of local memorabilia and enjoyed carving. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Funeral services will be held on Friday July 5, 2019 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home.  Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. Interment with Military Honors will be bestowed at Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in his name to the S.P.C.A. of one's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com