John A. Snyder, Sr., 77, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, August 21st, at Mifflin Center, Cumru Township.

John was born in Reading on February 20, 1942, a son of the late Bertha (Kerchner) and Heber Snyder. He was the husband of Marie A. (Hartman) Snyder, who survives him.

He worked as a laborer at Bayliss Oldsmobile for 35 years retiring in 2004. John enjoyed going to the casinos, playing cards, fishing and being with friends and family. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan.

In addition to his wife, Marie, John is survived by three daughters, Denise A., wife of Scott Ebelhar, of Muhlenburg Twp; Robin D., wife of Rick Leier, of Shillington; and Christine L., wife of Joe Koons, of Reading; and a son, John A. Snyder, Jr., of Reading. 

John is also survived by five sisters, Shirley, wife of Ralph Felix, of Mohrsville; Bertha (Sis), Widow of Fred DeVeau, of Minnesota; Anna, wife of Richard Miller, of Shoemakersville; Eva, widow of Clyde Nonnemacker, of Reading; and Julie, widow of Bob Bova, of Tuckerton, along with four brothers, Luke Snyder, husband Arlene Snyder, of Stony Creek; Paul Snyder,  husband of Jeanette Snyder, of Reading; Carl Snyder, Companion Susan Shaud, of Reading; and Allen Snyder, of Temple. He is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

John was predeceased by two siblings, sister, Virginia Frederick and brother Heber "Skip" Snyder, Jr.

Family and friends are invited to call Monday from 9 AM to 11 AM at Feeney Funeral Home. Religious service will follow at 11 AM. Interment at Pleasantview Cemetery, Sinking Spring.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in John's name to the Animal Rescue League, PO Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540. 

Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 625 N. 4th St. at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160.