Marlene Ann Snyder

Marlene A. Snyder, 88, a resident of Morgantown, WV, died Friday, December 17, 2021 at United Hospital Center. She most recently resided at Harmony at White Oaks, in Bridgeport, WV, where she made many new friends and enjoyed the last phase of her life. Mrs. Snyder was born on January 18, 1933 in Glen Lyon, Newport Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Mary Whytoshek Smetana, and was a graduate of Newport Township High School. After high school she received training as an X-Ray technician, which she continued at until devoting her time to her family with the birth of her first child. In addition to her parents, she had been preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Irvin Stanley Snyder, in 2019. Surviving are her children: Mary Dyer, and her husband Tom, Clarksburg, WV: Carole Hlavaty, Cary, NC: and John Snyder, Ripley, WV. Also surviving are her grandchildren, to whom she devoted many hours to and served as an integral part of their life: Alex Guy, Nathan Guy, Christian Guy and Daniel Hlavaty. As a tribute to their grandmother, they served as honorary pall bearers. A private family service and entombment was held at St. Mary’s Peace Garden Mausoleum in Morgantown, WV. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Harmony at White Oaks for their kindness and sincere hospitality during Marlene’s stay. Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com