Jean Rita Snyder

Jean Rita Snyder, 81, passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2026 at Homewood Living - Plum Creek in Hanover, PA.

Born March 31, 1945 in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late S. Nicholas Fister and Rita Jessie Webster. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert B. Fister.

Jean was a talented mathematician and a loving wife and mother. After graduating from Reading High School in 1963, she attended Albright College where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree, and met the love of her life, John. She then attended Lehigh University in 1968, where she earned her Master of Arts in Education. Jean taught mathematics and computer science at Pennridge School District for 31 years (1968-1999). She loved sharing her passion for math and computer science with her students and one highlight of her life was teaching precalculus and calculus to her daughters.

 In recent years, Jean belonged to St. Mary`s UCC of Silver Run, Maryland. She had been a long-time member of St. Stephen’s UCC in Perkasie, Pennsylvania where she enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the piano. Throughout her life, she served as treasurer or financial administrator for many community activities, including Pennridge Summer Theatre, the Pennridge High School yearbook, and the Homewood at Plum Creek Residents’ Association. 

Jean is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, John A. Snyder; her two daughters Emily J. Brown (Robert) of Silver Run, Maryland and Jessica L. Broadbent (Thomas) of Kingsland, Georgia; her grandchildren Andrew (Margaret) Brown, Joshua Brown, Ryan Brown, Aidan Spring, Owen Broadbent, and Killian Broadbent; her sister Kristina L. (William) Hopton of Downingtown, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law Sandra Fister of Reading, Pennsylvania; her great-grandson Nolan Brown; and many nieces and nephews. 

Jean enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. Jean also enjoyed cross-stitching, reading, cooking, playing the piano, shopping, and playing cards. 

Jean was loved by many and will be truly missed. A celebration of life will be planned in the future.

Contributions can be made in Jean’s name to Homewood Living-Plum Creek or to the donor’s choice of charity (especially those involved in Parkinson’s disease or dementia).