Howard L Snyder

Howard L. Snyder, age 77, of Massillon, OH, passed away May 6, 2024.

Howard was born in Massillon, OH on September 27, 1946 to the late Howard C. and Bertha (Newton) Snyder.

He served in the United states Army from 1965 to 1967 as a Forward Observer / Radio Operator 7th Battalion 13th Artillery in Viet Nam. He was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart Metal.

Howard is survived by his two loving children Philip Wayne Snyder and Michelle M. Snyder, both of Massillon, OH; and his ex-wife/best friend/ companion of 57 years, Rachel (Huff) Snyder; four siblings Linda Bethel of Columbus, OH, Bev Haupt of California, Glen Snyder of Massillon and Kathy (Rick) Blanda of Georgia. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and loyal friends.

Per Howard’s request, cremation has Howard L. Snyder, age 77, of Massillon, OH, passed away May 6, 2024.

taken place and no other services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help Howard’s family at www.gofundme.com/urgantassistanceforhowardsfamilytransition OR made to Paquelet Funeral Home.