Gloria A. Snyder

Gloria A. Spitzer Snyder, 78, of Winchester, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 13, 2011, at her home.

Mrs. Snyder was born in December 23, 1932, the daughter of the late Jett L. and Aurbutus M. Spitzer. She was the last surviving member of her family. Mrs. Snyder was employed by ABEX retiring in 1994 after 18 years of service. She was a member of the Frederick County Active Senior Citizens Center, the Northern Frederick County Club and the Landmark Chapel in Winchester, Virginia.

Her husband, Ralph W. Snyder whom she married on August 16, 1949, in Staunton, Virginia preceded her in death on December 9, 1960.

Surviving are two sons, Jerry W. Snyder, Sr. and companion, Rhonda Stone, of Winchester, Larry W. Snyder, Sr. and wife, Karla, of Richmond; daughters, Donna M. Conway and husband, David, of Cross Junction, Kathy D. Fout and husband, Mark, of Stephenson; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Her daughter, Wanda L. Bierkamp; five sisters and two brothers, preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Reverend Ken Patrick officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Jerry W. Snyder, Jr., Billy R. Snyder, Larry W. Snyder, Jr., Scotty D. Conway, Jr. Brian D. Goss and Robbie J. Smith.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 from 6 to 8:00 pm at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

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