Obituary of Eileen R. Snyder

Amsterdam, NY—Eileen Rose Willitts Snyder, 97, of the Edward L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility passed away Monday July 18, 2016 with her loving family at her bedside. Born April 21, 1919 in Yardley, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bertram Starr and Antoinette Wojtarski Willitts. Formerly from Amsterdam, the family returned to the city in 1929. Eileen attended local schools and graduated with a high school diploma from the Wilbur H. Lynch High School Class of 1937. Subsequent to graduation she worked for Collette Manufacturing Co., Robinson & Smith Laundry and Whelan Drugs. She was also a homemaker. Eileen was a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church, former member of the St. Ann's Ladies Auxiliary and Choir Guild, the West Spring Street and R.J. McNulty Elementary PTA's, and an Assistant Den mother in Amsterdam Cub Scout Pack 39. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and her interest and activities remained family oriented throughout her life. On June 14th, 1946 Eileen was married in St. Ann's Episcopal Church to Gerald E. (Jerry) Snyder of Amsterdam. After 35 years of marriage, he passed away on July 24, 1981. Survivors include her son, Gerald R. (Katherine) Snyder, Town of Amsterdam and her grandson, Michael J. Snyder of Waltham, MA and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 12:00 noon at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue Amsterdam with the Rev. Neal Longe presiding. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Amsterdam. The family will receive relatives on Friday from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Eileen's memory to the Montgomery County SPCA, PO Box 484, Amsterdam, NY 12010.Those wishing may pay their condolences on line at www.brbsfuneral.com.