Robert E. ‘Sonny’ Schneider 1938-2023

Mr. Schneider was born on Oct. 26, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of John and Mildred Fink Schneider. A Boardman High School graduate, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Youngstown State University (formerly Youngstown College).

He married Kathleen Mae Heaver in 1964. They recently celebrated their 59th anniversary.

Sonny was an avid collector of Lionel Trains and was a member of the LCCA. He also collected Emmett Kelly clowns and enjoyed golfing.

Sonny worked for almost 30 years as a sales representative for Proctor and Gamble, where his territory covered a 150-mile radius.

Sonny leaves to cherish his precious memory, his daughter and caregiver, Sharon Davis of New Springfield; son, Robert J. (Darla) Schneider of North Lima; three grandchildren, Charles Edward (Gabrielle) Smith II, Ivory Schneider and Amber Schneider; two great-grandchildren, Kenneth E. Smith and Liliana R. Machuga; one granddog, Izabelle; and sister-in-law, Sue Schneider.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Kathleen, who passed away March 1, 2023; sisters, Marian Molnar and Shirley Whitfield; and brothers, Jack Schneider and Roy Schneider.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, 11500 Market St., North Lima.

The family will receive friends from 4to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral, prior to the service.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home in North Lima with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

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