Elo Snyder

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38160753
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69746
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Elo Snyder
• Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Elo Snyder, 69, of RR 1, Breslau (Bloomingdale), died Monday of a heart attack following a brief illness.

He died on the farm on which he was born Sept. 2, 1895. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Snyder. He farmed in the Bloomingdale area his entire life. He attended the Kitchener market for 43 years where he operated a meal counter.

He was a member of the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church and a former trustee of the church. He was cemetery supervisor for many years. His wife, the former Susanna Martin, predeceased him in December, 1961.

Survivors include three sons, Amos and Paul of RR 1, Breslau, and Floyd, at home, three daughters, Salome of Toronto, Ina, at home, and Edith of Elldhart, Ind.; three brothers, Austin of RR 3, Waterloo, Roy of RR 1,Millbank, and Orland of Elmira. One foster sister, Mrs. Adeline Bauman, predeceased him.

There are nine grandchildren.

The body rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home from noon Tuesday until noon Wednesday when removal was made to the home at RR 1, Breslau. Removal will be made at noon Thursday to Bloomingdale Mennonite Church for service at 3 pm. Rev. Harold Groh and Rev. John Snyder will officiate.

Interment will be n the adjoining cemetery.

Elmira Signet Feb 17 1965 pg 5.jpg

Elo married Susannah Martin 25 Nov 1919, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Christian P. Martin and Elizabeth Martin) was born 12 Jun 1899, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1961, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Paul — Martha B. Martin. (daughter of Amos B. Martin and Salome Buehler) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ina Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169041
• Residence: 1961, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Martin, Ina (Snyder)

September 23, 1925 - June 9, 2024

Peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Barnswallow Place, Elmira at the age of 98 years.

Beloved wife of the late Eldon H. Martin (2009). With many memories, Mom and Grandma Ina will be forever lovingly remembered by her daughter Karen and Gene Zdebiak; grandchildren Zach Zdebiak, Monica (Chris) Martin, Marsha (Brandon) Merritt, Logan Zdebiak, Jenna Zdebiak; great-grandchildren Chase (Naomi) Zdebiak, Jazlyn, Carson and Cash Martin, Riley Zdebiak and Ayden Merritt; and great-great-grandsons Trevor Zdebiak, and Benjamin Zdebiak. She is fondly remembered by her brother Paul (Martha) Snyder, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ron (Jill) Martin, Ruby Martin, Angus Martin, and Lorne Martin. Many nieces, nephews and their families will miss Aunt Ina!

Predeceased by her parents Elo and Susannah (Martin) Snyder, son Gerald Martin (2022), granddaughter Gypsy Sulz-Zdebiak (2010), grandson-in-law Trevor Sulz (2007), brothers Amos (Naomi) Snyder, Floyd (Sylvia) Snyder, sisters Edith (Harry) Pekarek, Salome (Leslie) Harrison, brother-in-law Albert Martin, sisters-in-law Florence Martin and Melba Martin.

Ina was employed for many years in various Mennonite Church organizations before she married and moved to the farm north of Elmira with her husband Eldon, where they worked hard and enjoyed life. They traveled a lot and saw many places and visited family often in Alberta and BC. Ina would say with a smile, "Life is good, my blessings have been abundant, and always, I love you. Bye for now."

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church with a reception and sharing of memories to follow. The service will be livestreamed and will be available on Ina's tribute page of the funeral home website.



As expressions of sympathy, donations to Elmira Mennonite Church or MCC would be appreciated and may be made through the Dreisinger Funeral Home. A special thank you to all the staff and doctors at Chartwell Assisted Living and Barnswallow Place for their kind and compassionate care.

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Obituary information for Ina Martin (no date) Obituary information for. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ina-Martin?obId=31805039 (Accessed: 18 June 2024).

Ina — Eldon H. Martin. Eldon (son of Enos B. Martin and Wilhelmina Salome "Minnie" Heer) was born 26 Mar 1926; died 25 May 2009, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183711755
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123252
• Residence: 1961, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SNYDER, Floyd Martin Passed away at his home in Kitchener on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the age of 78. Floyd was predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years, Sylvia (nee Douglas) on February 26, 2017. Dear father of Dale Snyder (Sandy) of Cambridge, Mark Snyder (Emmy) of Guelph, and Grant Snyder (Mike) of Nanaimo, B.C. Loving grandfather of Sophia Snyder. Fondly remembered by his sisters Salome Harrison, Ina Martin, Edith Pekarek, brother Paul Snyder (Martha), and sister-in-law Diane Cressman. Predeceased by his parents Elo and Susannah (nee Martin) Snyder, brother Amos Snyder (Naomi), and brothers-in-law Leslie Harrison, Eldon Martin, Harry Pekarek, and Mervin Cressman. Friends are invited to share their memories of Floyd with his family during visitation at Country Hills Church, 1280 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 10 - 11 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeremy Shuart officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Private family interment at Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences for the family and memorial donations to Country Hills Church, Mennonite Central Committee, or Diabetes Canada may be arranged by contacting the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Waterloo Region Record 22 Sep 2017

Floyd — Sylvia Dale Douglas. Sylvia was born 22 Feb 1946; died 26 Feb 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28310236
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314018
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1945, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1961, RR1, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SNYDER, Amos M. - Peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital. Amos Snyder, in his 88th year, of Elmira. Beloved husband of Naomi (Markby) Snyder for 63 years. Dear father of David and Marie Snyder of RR 2, Elmira, Merle and Karen Snyder of Bluevale, Janet and Bruce Neeb of Stratford, Cathy and William Tkaczuk of Elmira, Jerry and Kim Snyder of RR 1, Breslau, Marion and John Meyer of Cambridge. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Ben (Kim), Steve (Kim), Kelly (Kevin), Mike, Laura (Ian), Angie (Todd), Jennifer, Mandy, Bill (Elaina), Tara (Andrew), Shawna, Stacey, Katie, Riley, Keenan, Kelsey and by his 12 great-grandchildren. Brother of Salome Harrison, Edith and Harry Pekarek, Ina and Eldon Martin, Paul and Martha Snyder, Floyd and Sylvia Snyder and brother-in-law of Irene Markby. Predeceased by his parents, Elo and Susannah (Martin) Snyder; two brothers-in-law, Leslie Harrison and Robert Markby. Amos farmed in the Bloomingdale area for many years and was a life-long member of Bloomingdale Mennonite Church. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008, transfer will be made to the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church for Funeral Service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mary Mae Schwartzentruber officiating followed by interment in the Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery. In his memory, donations to The Bloomingdale Mennonite Church Building Fund, St. Mary's Hospital Cardiac Care Unit or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.1a

Waterloo Region Record 16 Jul 2008

Amos married Naomi Adeline Markby 17 Dec 1945, Midland, Midland, Michigan, United States. Naomi was born 18 Jan 1920, , Oscoda Co., Michigan, USA; died 9 Jul 2012, St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Salome Harrison
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123253
• Residence: 1961, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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Harrison, Salome

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Hilltop Manor, Cambridge at the age of 101 years.

Beloved wife of the late S. Leslie Harrison (1997). Dear sister of Ina Martin of Elmira and Paul and Martha Snyder of Cambridge. Salome is lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families.

Predeceased by her parents Elo and Susannah (Martin) Snyder, brothers Amos (Naomi) Snyder and Floyd (Sylvia) Snyder, sister Edith (Harry Pekarek), brother-in-law Eldon Martin.

Salome spent most of her life in Scarborough until moving back to the Cambridge area in 2017.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be published when finalized

Obituary information for Salome Harrison (no date) Obituary information for. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Salome-Harrison?obId=30953998 (Accessed: 10 March 2024).

Salome — Samuel Leslie "Leslie" Harrison. Samuel was born 28 Jul 1921; died 24 Sep 1997; was buried , Wideman Mennonite Cemetery, Markham, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147278
• Residence: 1961, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

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Edith Pekarek, 92, of West Lafayette, IN, and a longtime resident of Prospect Heights, IL, passed away on May 14, 2023, in West Lafayette, IN. Edith was born on June 23, 1930, on her family's farm near Bloomingdale, Ontario Canada to Elo and Susannah Snyder. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Goshen College, opening the door to a 40-year career, including nearly 20 years at Glenbrook Hospital. She was an avid quilter and gardener, and devoted much of her time to serving several local churches and community organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Pekarek; her parents; and her brothers, Amos and Floyd Snyder. She is survived by her sisters, Salome and Ina Snyder of Elmira, Ontario, and a brother, Paul (Martha) Snyder of Cambridge, Ontario; her sons, Steve (Lori) Pekarek of West Lafayette, IN and James (Tracy) Pekarek of Edina, MN; and four grandchildren, Benjamin, Hannah, Madeline, Matthew. A memorial service will be held at Christ Community Mennonite Church, Schaumburg, IL at 11:00 am on June 17, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mennonite Central Committee, Great Lakes Region, Goshen, IN (mcc.org).

Published by Daily Herald on May 24, 2023.

Legacy.com and Legacy (2023) EDITH PEKAREK Obituary (1930 - 2023) - PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL - Daily Herald, Legacy.com. Legacy. Available at: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailyherald/name/edith-pekarek-obituary?id=52023339#:~:text=Edith%20was%20born%20on%20June,20%20years%20at%20Glenbrook%20Hospital. (Accessed: 10 March 2024).

Merle — Beverley Vinceen Goetz. (daughter of Vincent Laverne August Goetz and Helen Madeline Grant) [Group Sheet]