Mel A. Snavely Obituary
We bid farewell to Mel A. Snavely of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 22, 2025 at the age of 71. Mel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Mel may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Mel touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Snavely and Mildred Snavely (Metz); and her siblings, Gene and Patty. She is survived by: her husband Keith L. Henderson; her children, Angel Fanti and Justin Fanti; her grandchild Sophea Fanti; and her brother Kenyon Snavely. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Viewing was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Christman's Funeral Home, Inc. (226 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA 17042). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory to Wellspan Sechler Family Cancer Center, 844 Tuck Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 or to Sophea's college tuition fund, c/o Christianson Meyer, 411 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, PA 17042.
