Bernice K. Snyder, age 86 formerly of Pitman, passed away on April 10, 2024 at Ecumenical Retirement Community in Harrisburg.

Born January 19, 1938 in Rough and Ready, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Vida (Kelly) Dietz.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Snyder, and a brother, Dennis Dietz.

She is survived by a brother, Ronald Dietz (Deanna), a sister in law, Shirley Dietz, wife of Dennis; son Michael Snyder (Kelly) and daughter Bonnie Bixler (Keith); four grandchildren, Julia Becker (Michael), Emily Bixler (Brandon), Alexander Snyder (Nikki), and Jonathan Snyder (Courtney), four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Bern was a 1955 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and earned bachelors and masters degrees from Bloomsburg Teachers College.

She was a member of Zion EC Church, Pitman, where she helped with Missionary Society, Good News Club, and the Piecemakers Quilt group.

She was an active member of the Pitman Fire Company Auxiliary, serving as Treasurer and receiving an award for her years of service.

Services will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 11 am, at Zion EC Church, Pitman, with Rev. Todd Wolfe officiating. Visitation will be held form 10 am to 11 am on Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Rough and Ready.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mahantongo Fire Company, 102 Main Road, P.O. Box 99, Pitman PA 17964 or Zion Evangelical Church; 247 Zion Church Rd, Pitman, PA 17964.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com