Joel Robert Snyder, age 56, of 435 Broad Street Hegins, Pa., died Friday, March 11, 2005 at his home. He was born in Spring Glen, Pa on May 6, 1948, a son of Robert L and Agnes M. (Daniels) Snyder of Spring Glen, Pa. He was a 1967 graduate o f Tri-Valley High School. He retired as a Material Technician for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He was a member of St. Matthew's "Coleman's" United Church of Christ, Spring Glen, Pa. He was also a member of the Valley View Fire Company and the Valley View Gun Club. He was the widower of Shirley Snyder. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers Merl L Snyder, Tremont, Pa and Samuel T Snyder, Spring Glen, Pa; one sister Holly D Kaster, Spring Glen, Pa.; several step children, two neices , and a nephew. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and by two infant sisters. Graveside memorial services were held at convenience of the family at St. Matthew's "Coleman's" Cemetery, Spring Glen, Pa., with Rev. Curtis H.E. Zemencik officiated. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 71, Spring Glen PA 17978. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.