Gregory W. Snyder

In loving memory of Gregory W. Snyder:

On May 23rd, Gregory Snyder, 77, of Jackson Township, went home to be with the Lord after battling ALS. He was born on October 12, 1945, in Massillon, Ohio to Dale and Madeline (Anderson) Snyder.

Greg was a 1963 graduate of Fairless High School. He then attended Stark State College and American Christian College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Greg was employed at the Timken Roller Bearing for six years. He also served in the Air National Guard. He then became a Local 540 IBEW Electrician in Stark County for 30 years. Following his retirement from the electrical union, he was a Stark County Electrical inspector.

Over the years, Greg enjoyed being a student of the Bible and he shared his faith with friends and family. He also loved being involved in the activities of his children and grandchildren.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents; sister Cynthia; brothers Gary and Thomas Snyder. He was also preceded in death by his “second father”, Norman Pinhard.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty-five years, Robin (Reinart) Snyder; sons Keith (Kerri); Ken (Michelle); Kurt (Kari); daughters Amy Isla (Dave); Laura; nine grandchildren; Samantha, Sidney, Tori, Blaze, Bo, Edward, Camryn, Owen and Quinn. He is also survived by his “second mother,” Sarah Pinhard and brother Dave (Peg) and Mark (Dorothy).

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30th from 6-8 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with calling hours beginning at 10:30 until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berean Bible Church, 4446 Meese Rd. NE, Louisville, Ohio, 44641.