Catherine E. Snyder

 Catherine E. Snyder, 79, of Youngstown, passed away on December 6, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman, Ohio.

Catherine was born on December 26,1944, in Clarion, Pennsylvania, to Bernard and Elsie (Shirey) Varner. 

On September 4, 1962, Catherine married Clarence "Hank" Snyder, with whom she shared a devoted partnership for 38 years until his passing on July 1, 2000. Their marriage was characterized by deep love and mutual support, creating a warm and nurturing environment for their family.

Catherine dedicated many years of her life to the care of others as a nurse aide at Assumption Nursing Home. Her deep compassion and unwavering commitment to her work made a lasting impact on the residents and their families, showcasing her gentle spirit and devotion to helping those in need.

In her spare time, Catherine found joy in listening to gospel music, playing bingo, and shopping. However, her greatest joy came from her family, where she cherished her roles as a loving wife, mother, and nanny. The memories she forged with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will forever be treasured.

Catherine is survived by her children, James A. Snyder (Lori), Timothy Snyder (Becky), and Christine Labato (Onny); twelve grandchildren, Robert Lubert (Justiss), Brianna (Jeremy) Lubert, Nicholas Snyder (Ashley), Corey Snyder, Bryant (Payden) Snyder, Danielle Snyder, Katie Snyder (Tyler), John Snyder (Lauren), Joey Snyder (Rehani), Kristyna Labato (Robert), Onny Singer, Jr., and Janae Singer; thirteen great-grandchildren, Gianni Snyder, Aubrey Snyder, Abigail Snyder, Aaliyah Snyder, Hunter Snyder, Carmelo Snyder, Aviannah Snyder, Lorenzo Snyder, Adalynn Lubert, Brantley Lubert, Joshua Brown, Gabriel Singer-Kohl, and Jasper Snyder; and her daughter-in-law, Michelle Snyder.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Elsie Varner; her husband, Clarence Snyder; her son, Daniel Snyder in 2012; her brother, Arvond Varner; her sister, Bonnie Varner; and her sister-in-law, Thelma Varner.

A visitation in honor of Catherine will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home located at 11Spring St., Struthers, Ohio, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m.

Online condolences made be made at www.beckerobits.com.