Obituary of Teresa J. Snyder

Mrs. Teresa J. Snyder of Moyer Street, Canajoharie, died in the comfort of her own home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, a few months shy of her 100th birthday. Born on December 9, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late James and Meta Avanarius Chest. She along with her family moved to Canajoharie at the age of 3. She was educated in the Canajoharie School system and graduated in 1937. Mrs. Snyder worked as a key punch operator and in the customer service department at Beech- Nut in Canajoharie for 37 years. She was a member of St. John's- St. Mark's Lutheran Church and the Canajoharie Seniors. Her greatest pride was caring for her boys, and taking care of her home. On October 4, 1948 she was united in marriage to C. Bruce Snyder. That union lasted 30 years until his passing on December 28, 1978. Survivors include her two beloved sons, Gary and Bruce Snyder of Canajoharie; and her sister, Gladys Guy of Rochester; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in the Fort Plain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Snyder's name may be made to St. John's- St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Mountain Valley Hospice or to the Montgomery County Office for the Aging. The family wishes to thank Mountain Valley Hospice, Sue Nestle, Ron and Sue Barker, Kallie and Kristie and the staff at CHC for all of their compassionate care during Teresa's final years. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317. Please visit the guestbook online at www.brbsfuneral.com