Robert C. “Bob” Snyder, 90, of Philipsburg, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the DuBois Nursing Home and went to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven.

Bob was born on December 9, 1934, in Thompsontown, Pa., a son of the late Earl Franklin Sr and Rebecca (Beachem) Snyder.

After graduating from Philipsburg High School in 1954, he enlisted in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.

Bob was married on May 3, 1958, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Bellefonte, to the former Nancy K. Grogan. They would have been married 67 years this May.

Never afraid of work, Bob was known to work at several jobs throughout his career.  As a boy he worked alongside his father and grandfather on the family farm in Thompsontown.  After his family moved to Philipsburg, he worked at his father’s auto wrecking company, Snyder’s Auto Wreckers (a.k.a. Point Lookout) located on Moshannon Street building his own cars.  After his military career, he worked as a heavy equipment operator with various construction companies.  While working for Rushton Mines, where he later retired, Bob also spent several years raising mink.

Bob was a proud member of the Philipsburg American Legion, Post #347, the United Mine Workers of America, the NRA and a former member of the Philipsburg Kiwanis. He was very outspoken on political issues.  Never apologizing for his Christian, Conservative values, he was a student of the Jewish faith and had a heart to help with Jewish charitable organizations.  His main passion in life was being a witness and leading people to Christ through his involvement with the Campus Crusade for Christ organization. He also enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with his family. He was especially proud and supportive of his sons’ wrestling careers.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by four sisters: Doris “Wink” McClure, Helen Paul, Connie Dalton and Patricia Wickenheiser; two brothers, Thomas and Earl Jr.; a son-in-law John “Stewy” Stewart, and sister-in-law Maryann (Grogan) Martin.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, at home; two daughters, Bobbie Lynn Dunlap and husband, Andy of Utah and Mary Beth “Peaches” Stewart, of Florida; three sons: Bryan Snyder and wife, Marye, of Morrisdale, Patrick “Mike” Snyder, of Philipsburg and Earl F. Snyder and wife, Terri, of Florida; five grandchildren: Shyanne LaRae Kephart, of Florida, Mercedes Snyder, of Philipsburg, Joshua Snyder, of DuBois, Christian Snyder and Dawson Snyder, both of Philipsburg; a great-grandson, Aiden Michael Steinkamp; one sister, Judy Ingle, of Jacksonville, Florida; a sister-in-law, Patricia (Grogan) Koshko and husband, David, of Howard; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11 am, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg, with Rev. Timothy Richmond, officiating.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 5 to 8 pm; and on Thursday, from 10 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 437 Honor Guard at the funeral home following the funeral service on Thursday.

Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.beezerheathfh.com