Evalena R. Snyder

February 21, 1940 - January 16, 2017

Evalena R. "Eve" Snyder, age 76, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, January 16, 2017, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Evalena was a resident of her home in Montour Township for over 45 years. Evalena was born on Wednesday, February 21, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of the late Roy and Alice (Bailey) Newham. On July 22, 1967, Evalena married her loving husband, Thomas W. "Tom" Snyder, Sr. of Catawissa. Evalena was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church where she had served as Church Clerk. On Monday she received recognition for 3000 volunteer hours at Janet Weis Children's Hospital. She was also a volunteer for 15 years at Camp Spifida.. In addition to her parents, Evalena was also preceded by two brothers:, Melvyn Newham and Worden Newham. Survivors include her son: Thomas W. "Tom" Snyder, Jr. of Bloomsburg; daughter: Pamela (Greg) Metzger of Lewisburg; like a daughter: Nancy Ramhap of Danville; four granddaughters: Cassondra (Kyle) Anspach of New Columbia and, Ashley (fiance Erik Ireland) Metzger, Madelyn Metzger, and Elizabeth Metzger all of Lewisburg; three great grandchildren: Lillian, Charlotte and Nevin; six siblings: Janet (John) Smith, Bobbi (Joe) Smith, David Newham, Vivian Hill, Mary Newham, and Sidney (Ronnie) Todd. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth St., Bloomsburg. Funeral Services will begin on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:30 am at the Calvary Baptist Church, 3300 Ridge Road, Bloomsburg,with Rev. Timothy G. Smith, officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in the New Rosemont Cemetery. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Snyder family. Memorial contributions in Evalena's name are suggested to: Camp Spifida 196 Rose Lane Port Trevorton PA 17864. Friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Evalena’s honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.Allen FuneralHome.com.