Mrs. Myrtle E. (Snyder) Fritz, age 91, Municipal Road Lehighton, Pa., died Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in the Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa.
Myrtle was a talented organsit and Pianist, teaching private lesson for both disciplines for over 45 years. For over 30 years Myrtle, was an organist at various churches in West Penn Twp., having played at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., St. Peter's Church, and Ben Salem Church, retiring in 1975. She was Protestant by faith
Myrtle, assisted her husband LeRoy who died on March 14, 2005 in running their family farm in Mantzville, and was also a licensed Barber, where she barbered along side LeRoy in the shop next to their home.
Born in West Penn Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles and the Elsie (Miller) Snyder.
She is also survived by her
One Daughter,
Mrs. Elaine M. (Fritz) Frant wife of David with whom she resided.
Daughter-in-law, Mrs. Susan Fritz of Andreas, Pa.
Three grandchildren,
Four great grandchildren
Preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy E. Fritz; Son, Eugene L. Fritz; sister Mrs. Edith Weaver
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..
Friends may call Tuesdau motning from the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. until time of services at 11 o'clock A.M.. Rev. Jeffrey Kistler officiating.
Interment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery
Memorials in her honor to Alzheimer's Associatiion of Northeastern PA Greater PA Chapter-Northeastern Regional Office 63 North Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 or a Charity of one's choice
Online Registry and Condolences may be sigend at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com