Alvena I Snyder

Alvena Beanie I. Snyder, 92, of Sugarcreek Borough, passed away on Wednesday, April 3 at 3:00 p.m. at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Cooperstown on February 5, 1921, Beanie was the daughter of the late Charles Leroy and Donna Brown Keas. She was married to Leighton Verne Snyder on September 22, 1939, and he preceded her in death on November 22, 1988. Beanie worked for more than 20 years at Polk State School as a Childcare Aide and retired from there in 1982. She was a member of Cooperstown United Methodist Church, Sugarcreek Grange, and the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Beanie enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, cards, visiting casinos, bowling and fishing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her great-great-granddaughter. Beanie is survived by her sons, Edwin L. Snyder and his wife, Carole, of Boyne City, Michigan, Lee V. Snyder and his wife, Linda, all of Franklin, and David C. Snyder and his wife, Denise, of Williamsport; and her daughter, Nancy J. Tingley and her husband, Gregory, of Mifflinville. She is also survived by her brother, Jay Keas and his wife, Georgia, of Florida; and her sister, Strelza Stants of Cooperstown. She is additionally survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her great-great-granddaughter. In addition to her parents and husband, Beanie was preceded in death by her son, Larry Buz J. Snyder, and his wife, Mary Ann; her sisters, Florence E. Francisco and Mabel Lybarger; her brothers, Elmer and Gene Keas; and her grandson, Justin Snyder. Family and friends of Beanie will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Sunday, April 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, April 8 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Joseph P. Martin, Jr. of Cooperstown United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cooperstown Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department. To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com .