Evelyn Ruth Snyder, 91, of Camillus, passed away quietly on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Born in Rensselaer, NY, she graduated from Van Rensselaer High School where she met her husband, Clifford J. Snyder Jr. They were married for 53 years and built their own home in East Greenbush where they raised their family before moving to Camillus in 1982.
Evelyn worked briefly for the NY Telephone Co. in Albany and was a homemaker since 1950. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church for 35 years, an active member of the Camillus Senior Citizens and an avid fan of Syracuse University basketball. Most of all, she was a dedicated mother and grandmother.
Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Clifford J. Snyder Jr.; grandson, Adam C. Snyder; and brother-in-law, Robert K. Snyder.
Surviving are her daughter, Karen A. Snyder of Liverpool; son, Clifford J. Snyder III of Nassau; sister, Norma (Earl) McDaniel; brother, Kenneth (Eileen) Bowmaker; sister-in-law, Gloria Snyder; grandchildren, Nicole Willette, Clifford Snyder IV, Angela Quirino, Mac Snyder, Daniel Burchill, Melissa McMillen, Laura Sgarlata and Holden Snyder; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, December 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 29 in St. Michael's Lutheran Church. Evelyn will be laid to rest in St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery, Glenmont.
Contributions may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 5108 W. Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031.
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