DALMATIA • Gene D. Snyder, 90, of Dalmatia, and formerly of Herndon, died May 8, at UPMC-Sunbury Hospital. He was born Nov. 30, 1928, in Red Cross, a son of the late Norman and Margaret Robinson Snyder. He was a lifelong mechanic. He was a member of Himmel’s Lutheran Church, Dornsife; served many years on the Herndon Borough Council; was a life member of Herndon Fire Co., a member of Dalmatia Fire Co.; Lower Northumberland County Senior Action Center; and a social member of Alvin Long Post No. 504 American Legion Herndon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Herrold Snyder; a son, Harry Snyder; a grandson; and three brothers: William, James and Barry Snyder. He is survived by four daughters: Peggy Starr of Dornsife, Ann Walshaw and Mary Renn, both of Herndon, and Carol Drumheiser of Selinsgrove; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha Feger of Dauphin; and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to Americus Community Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 675, Sunbury, PA 17801. Robert G. Foust Jr. Funeral Home, Trevorton, is in charge of arrangements.
