Rachel N. Snyder

Rachel N. Snyder, 87, of Quakertown formerly of Emmaus and Pottsville died October 1, 2016 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center in Richlandtown. She was the wife of the late Frederick E. Snyder. Born in Macungie she was the daughter of the late Reuben & Lottie (Wenner) Lorish. Before retiring Rachel worked at the former Eagle Shirts of Quakertown. Prior to that she worked in the classified advertising department for the Pottsville Republican. She bowled in the Thursday Evening Gem League and was also a member of the Wet Ducks at the Quakertown YMCA. Rachel was an active member of First U.C.C. in Quakertown. She loved her family and grandchildren. Rachel is survived by her four children Charles Snyder of Denver, CO., Lynn Snyder (Jeff Hetzer) of Richmond, VA, Joan Bottor of Quakertown, and Douglas Snyder (Elizabeth Brendze) of Philadelphia. A brother Harold Lorish (Fern), four sisters Ruth Christman, Althea Hoffman, Margaret Sterner (Al) and Sandra Seaman (William). Nine grandchildren Joseph Bottor, Lottie Chapman, Jolene Bottor-Ortiona, Amanda Dunmyre, Eric & Kevin Hetzer, Jules Myers, Nathaniel & Danielle Snyder. Five great grandsons. Predeceased by five sisters Alice Slaterpryce, Erma Duryea, Marie Morse, Bernice Pettit, and Julia Hummer. Services will be held on October 5, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at First U.C.C. 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown, PA 18951. Call 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00-7:00 P.M. in the church. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the church at the above address. Charitable donations may be made to: First United Church of Christ 151 S. 4th St., Quakertown PA 18951 Tel: 1-215-536-4447 Service Information 24 Hour Viewing Wednesday October 5, 2016 2:00 PM First UCC 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown, PA 18951 24 Hour Viewing Wednesday October 5, 2016 6:00 PM First UCC 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown, PA 18951 Funeral Service Wednesday October 5, 2016 7:00 PM First UCC 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown, PA 18951