Larry E. Snyder 1942-2023

Larry was born Jan. 31, 1942, in Salem, a son of the late Robert and D. Virginia Stephens Snyder.

Larry held many jobs. He had been a plant foreman for the former NRM in Columbiana and in sales for Gormac in North Lima. He was a very active member of the Grace Church, Columbiana, where he loved singing in the choir for many years. He was also a member of the Youngstown Shrine Club and the Allen Lodge 276 F&AM of Columbiana, where he was a past master.

Larry helped for several years hauling band instruments in his van, and he designed the logo for the Spirit of Columbiana. The thing he especially found pleasure in was being “Patches the Clown” in the Aut-Mori Grotto Clown Unit and bringing joy to many.

Larry was an avid fisherman … when he had time. He was considered “Pie Maker Extraordinaire” and a seasoned grill master by his family.

Larry is survived by his wife, Virginia A. Gerner Snyder, whom he married Sept. 13, 2003; two daughters, Pamela (Fred) Duke of Salem and Teresa Rupert of New Waterford; two stepdaughters, Lorena Cope of Franklin Square and Carrie Custer of Columbiana; a stepson, Bradley (Jodie) Kiehl of Negley; seven grandchildren, David F. (Ashley McClymonds) Duke, Kyle M. (Mary) Duke, Evan E. Duke, Melissa A. Duke, Shelby L. (Derek Bable) Rupert, Brittany N. Rupert and Tyler C. Rupert; four great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Madge Ludwig.

The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. Masonic services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Robert C. Joy officiating.

Burial will take place in Columbiana Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Grace Church GRO (Grace Reaches Out), 140 S Main St., Columbiana, OH 44408.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

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