William C. "Bill" Snyder

March 5, 1928 — September 13, 2025

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William C. "Bill" Snyder , 97 of Whitehall, PA, formerly of Schnecksville, PA passed away on Saturday September 13, 2025, at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA. Born March 5, 1928, he was the son of the late Harvey Snyder and the late Mildred (Hornberger) Snyder. He was the husband for 68 years of the late Lucille M. (Mantz) Snyder, who passed away in August 2020.

Bill left home at the age of 18 to join the US Navy, serving for 2 years while helping to bring troops home at the end of WW II, He was then hired by Western Electric Co., Allentown, PA and worked as a chemical plater for 39 years before retiring in 1987. Bill played in their intramural fastpitch softball league for many years. He and his wife were Lifetime Members of the Telephone Pioneers of America, with whom they went on many trips together and also participated in their mixed bowling league. Bill was a lifelong NY Yankees Fan. He was also fond of animals, showing his love throughout the years to many pet dogs and cats, especially Rusty.

Survivors: Bill is survived by his two children, son Gregory Snyder and wife Lynn of Macungie, PA, daughter, Debra Berresford of Whitehall, PA; granddaughter; Jenna Snyder, grandson, Adam Berresford, great grandsons, Liam and Hunter Berresford, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Stefanie Berresford, brother Donald, and half-brothers, John and Robert Edens.

A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday September 25, 2025 at Fellowship Community- Zentz Hall, 3000 Fellowship Dr. Whitehall, PA. 18052. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the services. Interment will follow in St. John's U.C.C. Cemetery, Laurys Station, PA. Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, PA has been entrusted with his care and services.

In lieu of flowers , contributions may be made in his memory to: Peaceable Kingdom, 1049 MacArthur Road, P.O. Box 424, Whitehall, PA 18052 or Fellowship Community " Spirit Fund", 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, PA 18052.

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

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