Published November 04. 2026 08:53AM
Sacred Heart resident
Grace Marie Snyder, 81, formerly of Orefield, died Oct. 23, 2026, at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek in Northampton.
Born in Heidelberg Township, she was a daughter of the late George P. and Viola L. (Bittner) Snyder.
She was a 1963 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School.
As a member of UAW Local 677, she dedicated 40 years of service to Mack Trucks in Macungie, retiring in 1995.
After work, she enjoyed bowling competitively in a league at Roosevelt Democratic Club in Danielsville.
She grew up in the community of Christ’s Church at Lowhill.
She is survived by a sister, Sally A. Drabick with Stanley of Orefield; a niece, Denise A. Drabick of Warren, N.J.; two nephews, the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith with Gayle of Allentown and Scott S. Drabick of Lafayette Hill; seven great-nieces and nephews; and many cousins.
She was predeceased by a sister, Annabelle B. Smith with Harlan; a brother, Kenneth G. with Beulah; and a nephew, Mark G. with Margaret Rose.
There will be a calling time 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service 11 a.m., Nov. 5 at the funeral home, 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.
Contributions may be made to Sanctuary at Haafsville, P.O. Box 921, Fogelsville, 18051.
Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.
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