Joan N. Snyder

Joan N Snyder, 93 of Gordon passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 at Providence Place Senior Living of Pottsville following a lengthy illness.

Born in Bowmans Patch, Mahanoy City, she was the daughter of Clarence and Florence Johnson Bailey. She spent her childhood and teen years in Frackville where she attended Frackville High School. In 1952 she married the love of her life, Howard Snyder, and moved to Gordon to raise their family. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary prior to his death in 2022.

Joan will be remembered as a dedicated wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever possible. She and Howard enjoyed traveling and camping and returned every year to Canada and/or New York for boating and fishing. They loved country music and never missed a chance to see their favorite artists in live performances. They were able to travel extensively across the United States visiting the National Parks and Monuments, scenic bridges, railways, roadways, and attractions. Ultimately they visited 39 of the 48 contiguous states.

Joan is survived by her daughters,

Karen, wife of James Lombardo, Lititz 

Lynn, wife of Danny Grove, York;

Grandchildren, Regina, wife of Michael Shellenberger, Lititz, Pa

Andrea, wife of Aaron Ebling, Wernersville, Pa

Derek Grove, Ashburn, Va.

Devin Grove and his wife Hunter, of Denver, Co.;

Great-grandchildren,

Anthony and Alina Ebling, Heidi and Cohen Shellenberger;

Sister, Florence Kehler;

many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death is her husband, Howard Snyder;

Brothers, John Bailey, Thomas Bailey, and Donald Bailey;

Sisters, Jean White and Janet Davis:

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on February 2 at 11 AM in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St, Ashland. Officiating will be Pastor Susan Hocking, of the Simpson United Methodist Church, Gordon. Visitation in the funeral home will begin at 10 AM until service. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs, Pa. immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to Compassus Healthcare, 500 Hawk Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome to leave condolences.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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