James Robert Snyder
1942-2025
James “Jim” Robert Snyder, 82, of Slippery Rock, passed away with his family by his side at Orchard Manor in Grove City on Wednesday, January 21, 2025.
He was born in Grove City on April 23, 1942, to C. Albert Snyder and Mary Florence Conner Snyder.
Jim graduated from Grove City High School in 1960 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Jim began his 11-year career with Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation in Emlenton by joining their accounting/finance team. While continuing to work at Quaker State, he graduated with an accounting degree from Penn State. Once Quaker State closed the Emlenton plant, he pursued a new career in the food service industry. Jim managed several restaurants in the area including, Quaker Catering, The Emlenton Truck Plaza, Pappan’s Family Restaurant, The Wolf’s Den Restaurant & Campground Snack Shack in Knox as well as the North Star Deli in Brookville. He gave many local youths the opportunity for their first job. He eventually retired from the PA State Prison System in Mercer as a Food Service Instructor. Following his retirement, Jim continued to work part-time for Sheetz, Inc. and Tinkers Dam Florist in Slippery Rock. He always said his favorite job was to deliver flowers for the Tinkers Dam.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie J. Franceschina-Cashdollar whom he married on July 29, 1992. Other survivors include his children; Clay (Linda) Snyder of Emlenton; Brett (Jessica) Snyder of Laytonsville, MD; Rich (Amy) Cashdollar of Cranberry Twp.; Tricia (R.J.) Campolo of McKees Rocks; Matt Cashdollar of Johnstown; a sister, Judy (Tom) Miller of Grove City; two sisters-in-law, Lynn Snyder of Grove City and Karen Henderson of Streetsboro, OH; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dick Snyder; a twin sister, Joyce Godina; a brother-in-law, Glenn Franceschina and his mother-in-law Norma Rape.
The family will receive friends at the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock, Pa. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Followed on Monday, January 27, 2025, by a Mass of Christian Burial that will be held at Beloved Disciple Parish, 1310 S. Center Street Ext, Grove City, PA, under the direction of the Very Rev. V. David Foradori, E.V. with viewing starting at 10:30 A.M. and service to follow at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be served in the Social Hall of the Church immediately following the Mass. At approximately 2:00 PM entombment will follow at Butler County Memorial Park.
Jim enjoyed being active in many local community and church organizations over the years. He leaves a legacy of preparing hundreds of chickens for Chicken BBQ fundraisers, he was a former board member of the Venango County Easter Seals Society, a Venango County 4-H leader, and in his later years, was very active in many Church fundraisers and the Scrubgrass Grange.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Scrubgrass Grange or the American Cancer Society.
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