| Date of Birth | March 27, 1929 |
| Date Deceased | September 12, 2024 |
| Hometown | Bath |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | September 23, 2024 |
| Service Time | 11 a.m. |
| Service Location | Bath Presbyterian Church |
Helen A. Snyder
BATH – Helen A. Snyder, 95, of Bath, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday (Sept. 12, 2024).
She was born on March 27, 1929 to Jerome and Lois Townsend of Bath. For many years after the death of her husband, Vernon Snyder on July 30,1991 she was the matriarch of a large, blended family.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Irwin Townsend, and her twin Herbert Townsend; also her stepson, David Snyder and grandchildren, Rachel Snyder and Joanna DeSalvo.
Helen is survived by her sister, Anna Beeman of Hornell, NY; sons, Stephen Zimmerman of Poinciana, FL, Brian Snyder of Pulteney, NY, George Snyder of Penn Yan, NY and Paul Snyder of Canandaigua, NY; daughters, Linda Snyder of Bath, Karen McKerlie of Prattsburgh, NY and Gail Frey of Myrtle Beach, SC; stepdaughters, Judy DeSalvo of Canandaigua, NY, Verna Kieffer of Buffalo, NY and Lee Dickson of Hammondsport, NY. Also 34 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; along with cousins, nieces and nephews.
She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
There will be an hour of calling from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday (Sept. 23, 2024) at Bath Presbyterian Church, 6 E. Morris St., where a service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon after.
Memorials may be made to Bath Presbyterian Church, 6 E. Morris St., Bath, NY 14810 or charity of choice.
The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., HAMMONDSPORT is honored to assist Helen’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Helen are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
Helen was one of my favorite when she was at Clinton Crest Manor. I called her Grandma Helen. The day I told her I was leaving Clinton Crest, even started to tear up. She has her crabby moments with me, but never lasted long.
The family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I have wonderful memories being a little girl on the farm. I recall Gramma Helen as a small lady, with a soft and calm voice, but there was never a shred of doubt Gramma was in charge. I felt honored to have her at my wedding, and it’s a greater honor to have known her. Sending my love and sympathies to the entire Snyder family and friends.
Love and Hugs to all the family and friends. Grandma we will always love, remember and miss you. We plan on enjoying our life in Tenessee as you encouraged us to do. Love, Susan, Mark and Allen
Dear Linda, Stephen, Brian, George, Gail, Karen, Paul, Verna and all the family and friends, my sincere condolences to you all.
Although I didn’t keep in touch as I should have, I thought of Helen often, especially when using some of the hand written baking recipes she taught me. I very fondly remember the time we spent together in Berlin and in Hammondsport. I admired her for her no-nonsense attitude, and caring way.
You are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time of mourning.
Peace
Eva