Steve Snyder

Date of Death: November 30, 2020

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Thursday 12/3, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Thursday 12/3, 3:00 pm

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Steve Snyder, 98, of Monaca, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Heritage

Valley Hospital, Brighton Twp. from complications of Covid-19.

Born March 14,1922, in Colona (Monaca), Steve graduated from Monaca High School

and entered the Civilian Conservation Corp. He proudly served his country during World

War II as a mortar gunner with the 83^rd Chemical Mortar Battalion, U.S. Army. He

participated in several campaigns including North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Southern France,

Vosges Forest, and Bavaria in Southern Germany. Steve spent many hours with his

sons and grandchildren sharing his experiences during his service. He proudly wore a

World War II Veteran hat and was always honored to be thanked for defending our

country. He was a retired employee of Nova Chemical and a lifelong member of St.

John the Baptist Parish in Monaca.

Steve was a son of the late John and Rose (Bert) Snyder. Steve and his wife Betty

(Celich) married in 1946 and enjoyed 73 loving years together prior to her passing in

May 2020. Steve was the last surviving son of John and Rose, with brothers James

(Veronica), Philip (Marie), Joseph (Kate), Peter (Mitzie), Paul (Jenny), George, Michael,

John, and Frank passing before him. Two sisters, Mary and Ann, passed away during

the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic.

Steve was blessed with a green thumb and always shared the fruits of his labors

including tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce and beans with family and friends.

Steve was also an avid trout fisherman, spending countless hours with family members

at various lakes and fishing holes. Steve and Betty, both musicians, were former

members of the Valovi and Sveti Nikola Croatian tamburitza groups. Over the years they

traveled and performed the music of their heritage throughout the US and Canada.

Steve is survived by sons Thomas S. and wife Patrice B. of Oak Ridge TN and Stephen

and Mary Kay of Brighton Twp.; grandchildren Kathleen R. and Abigail C. Snyder;

Stephanie (Jonathan), Christine (Corey) and Matthew (Jana) Snyder; great grandson,

Luke, and soon to be born great granddaughter Baby Girl Snyder. He is also survived

by sisters-in-law Millie (Frank), Millie (John), Betty (Michael), and many nieces and

nephews.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm with a blessing service at 3:00 pm in Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca followed by a private family only interment with full military honors on Friday, December 4, 2020 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Monaca.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions wearing a mask and social distancing is requested.

The family would like to publicly thank Steve’s niece, Karen for the countless hours she spent providing care to Steve during the recent months. They would also like to thank the caregivers of ANOVA and the medical staff of Heritage Valley, Beaver.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.

To share online condolences, light a memorial candle, add photos, and other information, please visit the permanent memorial at simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Steve Snyder, 98, of Monaca, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Heritage Valley Hospital, Brighton Twp. from complications of Covid-19. Born March 14,1922, in Colona (Monaca), Steve graduated from Monaca High School and entered the Civilian Conservation Corp. He proudly served his country during World War II as a mortar gunner with the 83rd Continue Reading

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I took my time trying to figure out exactly what to say. My grandfather was not a perfect man. He loved me, and I knew that, though, always. He never failed to tell me if, when I go back to finish university, I ever needed money I was to call him up.I never would have done that, but I appreciated the sincerity behind the offer. He always understood my health problems prevented me from doing things, and he never lost faith in me.He deserved better than to die afraid and broken in a hospital. We don't always get what we deserve--we often don't--but he deserved better than that.I treasure that I got to facetime him in the hospital. He was able to recognize me and tell me he loved me, and I was able to tell him the same. I will always treasure that.I want to thank my cousin Karen for taking such good care of him, as well as his beloved home help aide Patricia, who went above and beyond what she needed to.

Let me start by saying that I did not know Steve that well. I took care of him in the hospital for the past couple of weeks. But some patients leave an impression on you. He was one of those patients for me. Steve seemed like a kind and funny man. I truly enjoyed listening to his WWII stories each night when I came into work. I was there the evening he passed away and he went very peacefully in his sleep. You all have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers. Chrissy

Dad was a man of simple wants, and extremely shrewd and insightful to the motivations and actions of others. While he kept his own counsel, he did share with me, in the last several years, his feelings and insights regarding country, faith, friends, and every member of the family. I will always treasure the many hours of laughter and fun he gave our daughters Kate and Abby. They only asked his love and attention, which he freely gave. Dad ended every phone conversation with "I love you too", and so to Red Snyder I would say "I love you too, DadPatrice Brandt Snyder

Being over 70 in this COVID environment, I know that neither Jim, Donna nor I can travel safely until after the vaccines issue and will miss the viewing. I would share two lessons from Dad that served me well in life. Once when I screwed up, he asked me why I did what I did. I said "I didn't think" - he explained that he never gave me permission not to think. I also learned not to screw up. The second lesson is that from the time he qualified for his first vote in 1944 he, like most of his brothers, was a registered Democrat - viewing the Republicans as the party of the monied and the elite that had little use for labor or immigrant populations and he qualified on both counts. He voted the straight party ticket from FDR to the end - His mantra was that if D. O. G. ran for the Dems, he got his vote. I know that the results of 3 November put his mind at ease. His days started with Mika and Joe and ended with Chris Matthews, Rachel and Lawrence O'Donnel. I suspect he would have blocked Fox News if he could figure it out.Finally, his closest friend and companion in his last months was his niece Karen, who visited almost daily and kept him company. Patrice, I, and Uncle Paul all thank Karen for everything she did. She and Jim always had a special place with my father.Tom

So sorry for your loss. Wish we were able to come and hug you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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My condolences to the Snyder families on the passing of Steve and Betty, our former Marshall Road neighbors. May God and His Angels, and, our Love, Hugs and Prayers surround you in your sorrow.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.