Obituary of Charles Snyder Jr.

Charles Snyder Jr., 99 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Tarrs, passed away on Friday January 27, 2023 in Excela Health Frick Hospital.  Charles was born September 17, 1923 in Bridgeport to the late Charles and Inez Kastner Snyder.

Charles was a lifelong member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church and a part of their adult bible class.  Mr. Snyder was in the United States Army, where he proudly served his country during World War II.  He was a member of the VFW Post 3368 of Mt. Pleasant and Bridgeport Sportsman’s Club.  Charles loved to go fishing, spending time in his garden, and most of all spending time with his family.

Charles is survived by his loving children, Brenda Caruso (William) of Mt. Pleasant, Charles N. Snyder of Tarrs, and Judy R. Monroe of Mt. Pleasant; his loving grandchildren, Jason B. Snyder (Sara), Nathan C. Snyder (Terry), William J. Caruso III, Melissa L. Caruso (Toriano), and Joseph C. Monroe Jr.; and by his adoring great-grandsons, Tyler L. Kocevar, and Hunter C. Snyder.  Mr. Snyder is also survived by his sister, Anna Marie Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 68 years Ona Rae Neiderhiser Snyder in 2018; his son-in-law, Joseph C. Monroe; and by his siblings, McClelland Snyder, Hubert Snyder, Inez Jane Gowton, Jackson Snyder, Phyllis Grosser, and Lilly Mae Snyder.

Family and friends are invited Wednesday February 1^st from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM in Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in Bridgeport United Methodist Church, 481 Bridgeport St., Mt. Pleasant (Everyone please go directly to the church).  Interment will follow in Mt. Joy Cemetery.  Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 446 and VFW Post 3368, both of Mt. Pleasant.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Frick Hospital medical staff and the home health care, especially Kim for their wonderful care of Charles.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to Bridgeport United Methodist Church, in memory of Charles Snyder Jr.  To offer an online condolence please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com