Helen A. Snyder

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.

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