Robert Wesley Snyder

Robert Wesley Snyder, 87, of Mechanicsburg, Pa entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 9, 2026. Born at Carlisle Hospital on June 26, 1939, to the late Charles “Bill” William and Louetta (Wagner) Snyder.

Bob was a 1957 graduate of Carlisle High School. After high school, Bob entered the Marine Corps, graduating from boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina as a Private First Class. Following duty as a member of the Marine Guard at the N.S.A. outside of Washington, DC, and a deployment in Southeast Asia, Bob returned to Parris Island as a Drill Instructor, finishing his career as a Sergeant.

Bob took enormous pride in being a United States Marine and veteran. He was a proud member of the Cumberland County Honor Guard, in service to his fellow veterans by providing military honors at their funerals. His proudest moments were spent with his family, and he particularly looked forward each year to hunting with his grandsons and nephews. Bob was the king of dad jokes and master storyteller. In addition, Bob was passionate about football, especially his beloved Penn State Nittany Lions. He also played semi-pro football in the 1960’s with the Cumberland Colts and maintained friendships with several of his former teammates for years afterward. Retirement gave Bob plenty of time to enjoy traveling with his wife.

Bob began his 36-year career with AMP, Inc., while simultaneously earning his engineering degree at Penn State Harrisburg, then as a design engineer for AMP until his retirement.

In 1999, Bob married M. Kathleen Snyder. They enjoyed 27 years of traveling and enjoying all their grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Snyder, his daughter, Andrea Balio; step-children, Cynthia (Don) Mauk, Melinda (Gene) Wilson, Baird (Kathy) Brehm, Lisa (Jeff) Nesbit and Jeannette (Wes) Beard. He was the proud “Poppy” or “Pappy Bob” to his loving numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Bob is also survived by his loving sister, Pam (Ben) Dressler; his son-in-law, Tony Biata; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Bobby. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Rachel; his daughter, Laurel Biata; brother William Russell (Rusty); nephew, Jason Snyder; and his son-in-law Don Mauk.

Bob will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life for Bob will be held at on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Hollinger Funeral Home, 501 N. Baltimore Ave, Mt Holly Springs PA with Pastor Bob Huber officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service. A lunch will follow at 12:45 PM at Barnitz Church, 23 Church Lane, Carlisle, PA. Those planning to attend the lunch please notify Kathleen in advance. Bob will be interred at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. In honor of Robert being a huge Penn State Fan, the family requests that you wear your Penn State gear to the services. Visit HolingerFuneralHome.com to offer condolences to the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Mechanicsburg Area Meals On Wheels; Speranza Animal Rescue in Mechanicsburg; or Cumberland County Honor Guard.