Donald R. Snyder

Donald R. Snyder, 90, formerly of New Brighton, passed away in the company of his daughters, Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home.

Born July 25, 1935, in Beaver Falls, he was a son of the late, William C. and Kathryn (Stephenson) Snyder. Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea as a medic. He was retired from a long and successful career in the inland waterways transportation industry, followed by another successful career as Port Director of the Southwind Maritime Center in Mount Vernon, IN. Donald loved hunting, fishing and boating. Upon retirement he found enjoyment in woodworking and building furniture for his family. He was an avid “Black & Gold” fan, watching his favorite Steelers throughout the decades.

Surviving Donald are his daughters, Linda Diane Snyder (Tom George), Debra Lynne Snyder, grandchildren, Donald III, Joshua, Melissa, Abigail, Michal, Julia, Jennifer, TJ, and Chelsea, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson, daughter-in-law, Nancy Snyder, and sisters, Marilyn Shee and Susan Nye.

Donald was preceded in death by his son, the Reverend Donald Snyder Jr, wife, Lany Snyder, brothers, William and Robert Snyder.

Friends will be welcomed Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 am, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066.

Members of the Beaver County Special Unit are asked to meet at 11am at the funeral home to provide Military Honor’s to their comrade.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Donald’s name to either, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Wounded Warrior Project.