Robert E. "Bob" Snider, Jr.

Robert E. “Bob” Snider, Jr., 70, of Wintersville, Oh, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2019 at home, surrounded by family.Bob was born in Steubenville, Ohio to Robert and Catherine Snider on September 30, 1948. He graduated from Wintersville High School, joining the Navy Reserves his senior year. He went active duty in 1968. After the Navy, he worked at the former Weirton Steel for 39 years where he was a 25 year club member. He was a lifelong member of Brentwood United Methodist Church where he was a part of the Brentwood Men’s Group, a church trustee, and an usher. Bob was a member of the Tin Can Sailors and enjoyed the reunions with his former shipmates from the U.S.S. Richard E. Kraus. Bob loved watching football and his favorites are the New England Patriots and The Ohio State Buckeyes.  Bob’s greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who called him Grandad, Pap, and Pappy.   Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his infant brother David. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Darlene Lockhart Snider; his children Bobby (Tanya), Denny (Tina), Steve (Stefanie);  grandchildren Chris, Brent, John, Ashley, Travis, Joshua, Emily, Katie, Harry, and 8 great-grandchildren; brothers Gary (Cindy), Don (Debbie), Bruce (Connie) and Brent (Karen), as well as, many nieces and nephews. Bob was well loved by everyone that knew him. He was a quiet man but had a great sense of humor and would do anything for those in need. He will be missed greatly. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 at Dunlope- Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, where services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Bill Westling officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to either Charity Hospice, 500 Luray Dr., Wintersville, OH  or Brentwood United Methodist Church, 316 Frostview Dr., Wintersville, OH

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