William M. Snyder

William M. (Bill) Snyder, 66, of 853 Mercer Road, Franklin, PA died at 2:10 AM, January 16, 2014 at his residence following a two year battle with cancer. Born July 12, 1947 in Franklin, Bill was the son of the late Robert E. and Thelma A. (Lubold) Snyder. He grew up in Polk and was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On August 9, 1969 Bill married the former Linda Baker, who survives. Mr. Snyder loved playing baseball. Golf was his passion. He enjoyed his fishing trips to Canada, hunting for mule deer and antelope out west, and his many golf vacations down south. Bill loved attending his granddaughters' sports games and dance recitals. He coached little league for many years. Bill enjoyed going to breakfast on Saturdays with his childhood friend, Joe Sechler. He especially enjoyed all of the buckwheat and sausage breakfasts in the area and the Polk Firehall breakfasts. Bill retired from the I.B.E.W. Local #5 after over 40 years of employment. His two favorite employers were Hey Electric of Butler and Lanco Electric of New Kensington. Mr. Snyder enjoyed watching golf and many westerns on television. His favorite westerns were John (Duke) Wayne. Bill named his Airedale, Duke. In addition to his wife, Linda (Baker) Snyder, Bill is survived by his daughter, Tamara Shields and her husband, Corey of Franklin; two sons, Timothy Snyder of Franklin and William (B.J.) Snyder and his wife, Amy of Greenville, PA. Also surviving is his sister, Janet Heffern and her husband, Walter of Utica; brothers, R. Edward Snyder of New Mexico and Ronald Snyder of Philadelphia; and his four grandchildren, Laken Shields, currently studying at Thiel College, Skylar Shields of Franklin, Rebecca H. Snyder, currently studying at Edinboro University, and Paxton J. Snyder of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his parents. In accordance with his wishes, Bill will be cremated. There will be no visitation or services. The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA is handling the arrangements. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Sandycreek Fire Department, Polk Fire Rescue, and/or the Franklin Public Library. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.