Gifta Snyder Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Gifta Snyder (Fredericktown, Ohio). Gifta passed away on August 25, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gifta Snyder to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Bowers and Ruth Bowers; her husband Ora O. "Pete" Snyder; her sisters, Lazell Courtney, Lucina Baldwin and Ida Mae Benson; her daughter-in-law Penny Snyder; and her granddaughter Lee Snyder.

She is survived by: her children, Bruce (Lani Snyder), Christopher Snyder of Bradenton, Michael Snyder of Bradenton and Lisa (Jim Boyd); her grandchildren, Eric Snyder (Caitlin), Sean Snyder (Amanda), Scott Snyder (Amanda), Angie Snyder Waite, Josh Snyder, James Boyd (Amanda), Preston Boyd (Amberly) and Austin Boyd (Shelbi); her great grandchildren, Adelyn, Amelia (Mandi) of Annabelle, TJ, Allyson, Dylan, Chase, Emery, Beckham, Rowen, Nora, Brooks and Kollyns; her sister Doris Van Valkenburg (Dave) of Denver, Colorado; and her in-laws, Paul Snyder of Bellville, Janet Hope of Bellville, Jim Snyder (Pat) of Bellville, Thomas Arthur Snyder of Mansfield and Helen Snyder of Mt. Vernon. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Snyder Funeral Homes, Bellville Butler Chapel (81 Mill Rd, Bellville, OH 44813). A funeral service was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Palmyra Church of Christ (21184 Zolman Rd, Fredericktown, OH 43019). A graveside service was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Bellville Cemetery (144 Church St, Bellville, OH 44813).

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bellville/Jefferson Township Rescue Squad or ACRE (a mission in Kenya, Africa).