Iona Elizabeth (Eckel) Snyder Obituary
The passing of Iona Elizabeth (Eckel) Snyder in Sylvania, Ohio occurred on September 22, 2026. Iona, born on September 16, 1929, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Iona Elizabeth (Eckel) Snyder to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harley Eckel and Nellie Eckel (Griner); her husband Donald H. Snyder; her children, Roger Snyder of Delta, Lonnie Snyder of Swanton and Beverly Rubley; her sons-in-law, John Johnson and Doug Eicher; her siblings, Harvey (Rose), Lyle (Arlene), Paul (Dolores), Glen (Patricia), Buelah Jones (Virgil) and Norma Smith (Marion); and her extended family Ruth Griffin (Hal).
She is survived by: her extended family, Franklin Snyder, Anna Mary Stoll (Earl), Helen Desgrange (Walter), Robert Snyder (Donna), Paul Snyder (Kathleen), Margarite Lueke (Julius), Gerald Snyder, Dorthy Hill (Alvin) and Donna Snyder (Bob); her daughters, Candyce Eicher and Vicky Johnson Wiseman (William); her daughters-in-law, Karen Snyder (Condon) of Delta, OH and Linda Snyder (Parker); her son Ronnie Snyder (Teresa Eberly) of Delta, OH; her son-in-law Nick Rubley of Craig, CO; her sisters-in-law, Florence Snyder and Betty Carter (Bob); her close friend James Larkey; her children, Iona, Don, King and Queen; and her grandchildren, Michelle Lee (Paul), Laura Bolter (Brian), Gina Howard (Jason), Kyle Snyder, Katie Eicher, Holly Wright (Andrew), Mandy Atwater (Derek), John Johnson (Jamie), Robert Johnson (Jen), Ben Johnson (Joni), Trisha Gleckler (Kourtney), Michael Wiseman (Haley), Matt Rubley (Jennifer), April O'Neall (Tim), Michael Snyder (Andrea), Jennifer Burghardt (Matt), Steve Gormley (Allison), Jeanette Desgrange (Chad), Erin Sheller (Cory), Todd Snyder, Craig Snyder and Kim King (Ryan). She is also survived by her 18 great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Barnes Funeral Chapel (5825 OH-109, Delta, OH 43515). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Lytton Zion United Church of Christ (12892 Co Rd 5, Delta, OH 43515). A burial will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at the Dutch Ridge Cemetery (12240 Co Rd 5, Delta, OH 43515).
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are encouraged to consider memorial contributions to Lytton Zion United Church of Christ or the Delta American Legion Auxiliary, 5939 St Hwy 109, Delta Ohio 43515.
