Beatrice Snyder

Beatrice "Bea" Snyder , 70 of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, PA. Born April 19, 1953 in Key West, FL, she was the daughter of the late Rudolf Wylk and the late Eleanor (Charnley) Wylk. She was the wife of the late Jack C. Snyder who passed away in May 2008.

Beatrice was a Childrens' Services Case Manager for the Catholic Charities of Allentown for 18 years before retiring in 2011. Beatrice was a longtime parishioner and Choir member of Sts. Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem, PA. She and her husband Jack were foster parents for many children throughout the years. Beatrice volunteered her time at the former E. Allen Twsp. Ambulance Corp., Northampton as a 1st Responder, E.M.T. and as Past President for years, along with volunteering at Bethlehem Musikfest and Celtic Fest. She also enjoyed being part of her community Book Club.

She is survived by her son, Michael Snyder and wife Stephenie of Saylorsburg, PA, daughters, Heather M. wife of Chris Bellis of E. Allen Twsp., PA, Tara wife of Jeff Nichol of Hellertown, PA and Jess Allen of Austin, TX; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and her feline companions, Goose and Maverick.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Sts. Simon & Jude R.C. Church, 730 W. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 with the Rev. Msgr. William F. Baver officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM prior to the Mass in the church.  Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton, PA.

Contributions: May be made to the ALS Foundation c/o the funeral home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com