OBIT: Hillis M. SNYDER, 1977, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Martha Matsuda Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ SNYDER Hillis M. Snyder, 58, of Friedens, RD 2, died Dec. 17, 1977 at Somerset Community Hospital. Born Aug. 17, 1919 in Stoneycreek Township, son of Roscoe H. and Ada M. (Miller) Snyder. Preceded in death by parents and brother Herbert. Survived by widow, the former Catherine Mostoller, and these children: Mrs. Richard (Carol) Pyle of Shanksville; Michael of Friedens RD 2; Gail at home. Also one granddaughter. Brother of Ida G., and Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Hetrick both of Friedens RD 2; Ernest R. and Elbert P., both of Denver, Colo.; Vernon D., of Central City RD 1; Edgar G., Midland; Williard J. of Stoystown RD 1; Roscoe C. of Cleveland, Ohio; and Mrs. James (Irma) Heiple, Somerset RD 5. Employed by Somerset Candy Co. Member of Shanksville United Methodist Church and Wills Grange. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, and until noon Wednesday. Remains will be removed to Shanksville United Methodist Church to lie in state from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, The Rev. Marlin A. Miller officiating. Interment, Glade Cemetery. Daily American, December 20, 1977 [S2313]