James L. Snyder, 74, of Ligonier, passed away February 26, 2023, in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born June 6, 1948 in Ligonier a son of the late Byron W. and Sadie (Hofecker) Snyder.
James served in the US Air Force. He attended the Waterford Christian Church and had a passion for rescuing animals of all kinds especially cats and dogs. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, bird watching, fly fishing and fly tying.
James is survived by his daughter Jessica L. Snyder of Latrobe, a brother Lawrence "Larry" Snyder of Derry, two grandchildren Giana Paige Snyder and Jordan Micah Wood, numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents James is preceded in death by his wife Judith A. (Shaffer) Snyder, a brother Byron W. Snyder Jr., two sisters Mary Ann Kistenmacher and Sarah Hendricks, and a nephew George Hendricks. Family will receive friends from 11-1pm, Friday March 3, in the McCabe Funeral Home 144 E. Main St. Ligonier, where a funeral service will be conducted at 1pm with the Ligonier Valley Veteran's Honor Guard. Interment will follow in Menoher Cemetery.
On line condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com