Obituary of Ernestine Dorothy Snyder

Ernestine Dorothy "Ernie" Snyder, 85, of Warriors Mark, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at home. She was born on June 7, 1931, in Lancaster. On July 11, 1953 she married Sherdell A. "Pat" Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Lisa Ashcraft and her husband, Brian, of Bellefonte, Patrick Snyder and his wife, Erin, of Indiana and Mike Snyder and his wife, Lisa, of Boalsburg; eleven grandchildren, Jessica Ashcraft, Sara Ashcraft, Kelly Pearce and her husband, Tommy, Jennifer Wheeland and her husband, Derek, John Ashcraft, Kevin Snyder, Carly Snyder, Ryan Snyder, Seth Snyder and his wife, Emily, Alex Snyder and Molly Snyder; two sisters, Kathryn Burke of Pompano Beach, FL and Gladys Kaufman of Ft. Myers, FL; one brother, James Dotts and his wife, Danellen, of Weeki Wachee, FL.; many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Harriet Jane Witherow Wallick, her step-father, Chester Wallick, twin sister, Josephine Thomas and siblings, H. Jane Myers, Raymond Dotts, Frederick Dotts, Meredith Stabley and step-sisters, Amelia Waldemyer and Betty Glusko. She was a 1949 graduate of Red Lion High School. Ernestine graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She was employed at many hospitals and doctor's offices. While working as a School Nurse, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Education at Lock Haven University. Ernestine was the School Nurse at State College Area High School from 1965 until 1992, retiring after 27 years. Ernie loved reading, knitting, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved watching her grandchildren play sports and attending their concerts. She also enjoyed dinners out with her fellow school nurses. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 South Atherton Street, State College. Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Reverend Don Smith officiating. Burial will be in Boalsburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centre Foundation, Little Lion's Scholarship, 1377 Ridgemaster Dr., State College, PA or visit them online at www.centre-foundation.org. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.