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Mary Jane Snyder

December 31, 1931 - January 30, 2019

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Obituary For Mary Jane Snyder

December 31, 1931 - January 30, 2019

Snyder, Mary Jane (Lawless), age 87, of Bethel Park on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

Mary Jane was born on December 31, 1931 to the late John J. Lawless and Anna (Long) Lawless. She graduated from St. Rosalia High School in Greenfield. While working at E. L. Weigand Company, she met her husband John W. Snyder. They married on May 2, 1959 at Holy Rosary Church. Mary Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, John W.; she is the loving mother of Mary Ann (Jim) Fort and John J. (Julie) Snyder; and proud grandmother of Maria, Victoria, Alex and Stephanie Fort and John M. and Hannah Rose Snyder. She gave her time to causes close to her heart and was an active member of St. Germaine Rosary Group and the Ladies of Charity. She volunteered at Jefferson Hospital for 17 years. A genuinely loving and caring person, she endeared herself to many. As a result, she had many "honorary" children and grandchildren. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning February 4, 2019 at 10:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Germaine Church at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Salt of The Earth Trust"established by the Fort and Snyder families in memory of Mary Jane Snyder. The trust will benefit the housekeeping, kitchen and maintenance staff of Deer Valley YMCA Camp. Donations can be made payable to the "Salt of The Earth Trust" and sent c/o Community Bank, 65 W. Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301, Attention: Sonya.

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  • December 11, 2019

    My heartfelt condolences to the family, Mary Jane will forever hold a special place in my heart.

  • December 11, 2019

    Many good Deer Valley memories! Mary Jane was a wonderful mother to a wonderful family !!��

  • December 11, 2019

    Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to the Snyder family, and to their circle of friends/extended family at this time of great loss. Words cannot adequately express the tremendous positive influence of Mary Janeâ??s genuine love and care that helped and inspired so many different people, over her long and wonderful life. Always together and harmonious, her husband John completed the partnership - along with their entire family. While we feel the overwhelming grief of losing Mary Jane, we should also consider ourselves truly blessed to have been lucky enough to have known and loved her. With the benefit of hindsight, we can truly appreciate the sacrifice and wisdom that was transferred in her countless acts of kindness. In all cases, the recipient was enhanced by the encounter and will certainly pass on the benefits to others while continuing their own journey through life. Mary Jane will long be remembered and honored for her earthly deeds, and is now enjoying her eternal reward. With hard work, perhaps our combined efforts may approach her level of contribution - until we are reunited with her. With Love, Greg Smith [Baltimore, MD]; Rosemary (Snyder) Smith and Gene Smith [Castle Shannon, PA]; Rose and Russ Luczak [Emmitsburg, MD] First Letter of John, 3:18 - Children, let us love not with word or speech, but with deed and truth.

  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest sympathies to the Snyder family. May your many memories stay close in your heart and always bring a smile! God Bless

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear John and Julie and family, I was so sorry to hear from Doug about your mom. Sending our sincere condolences and prayers. The Barrho Family