Robert J. Snyder

Mr. Robert J. Snyder, age 73, of Washington Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville, Pa.

A 1954 Tamaqua High School graduate, Bob retired from the United States Army after Twenty-four years, at the rank of Major.

Born in Coaldale, Pa., he was the son of the late Harry and Daisy (King) Snyder.

Survived by his wife of 54 years, Mrs. Georgine A. (Ambrose) Snyder;

Four Daughters,
Linda J. (Snyder) Cox wife of Larry of Des Moines, IA
Cynthia (Snyder) Maske wife of Peter of McHenry, IL.,
Melanie L. (Snyder) Tapia wife of Felix, of Albuquerque, NM,
Roberta "Robin" M.E. (Snyder) Stone of Tucson, Ariz.;

Two Sons,
John A. Snyder and his wife Melissa of Refugio, Texas
Andrew M. Snyder, and his wife Cynthia of Lansford, Pa;

One Brother,
Harry K. Snyder of Tamaqua, Pa.;

Tweleve grandchildren;

Four great grandchildren

Preceded in death by his step-brother, James W. Wasson, Step father, James R. Wasson

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,

Friends may call at the funeral home, Thursday June11, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. unitl time of service.

Funeral Services from the E. Franklin Griffiths F.H., Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252 at 11 o'clock A.M.

Interment with Military honors Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua

Memorials in his name to the American Diabetes assoc. P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA. 22312

online registry and condolences may be sigend at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com