http://www.morningjournal.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18934666&BRD=1699&PAG=461&dept_id=46369&rfi=6ELYRIA -- Cleo L. Snyder, 84, of Elyria, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, following a long illness with cancer.
He was born Oct. 3, 1923, in New Bethlehem, Pa., and lived most of his life in Elyria.
Snyder worked as a electrician for many years, retiring in 1982 from Higgins Electric of Elyria. He was a 55-year member of International Brotherhood of Electri- cal Workers Local 129. He enjoyed attending auctions and watching NASCAR and was an avid sports fan.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (nee Dinger); and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Dora Snyder; sister, Dorotha Law; and a niece.
Services and burial took place in Hawthorn, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 43099 N. Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035.
Arrangements by Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home, Elyria.