Boonville - Jasper C. Snyder Jr. (Chuck), 78, of the Presbyterian Home, New Hartford, NY, formerly of Boonville, NY and husband of Kathryn Kelley also of Presbyterian Home, passed away on November 15, 2024 at Wynn Hospital, Utica.
Chuck was born in Haverhill, MA on August 31, 1946 a son of the late Jasper Sr. and Ruth Ingalls Snyder. He attended South Lewis Central School.
On August 1, 1992 Chuck was united in marriage to Kathy Kelley at the First Baptist Church in Boonville, NY. Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Army October 9, 1964-July 19, 1972 and served in the Vietnam War. He also received a Purple Heart after being injured in the war. After serving his country he became a deputy sheriff in Maine. Later on he became a security guard at MVCC in Utica. For many years he attended the First Baptist Church in Boonville, NY. Chuck enjoyed country western and classical music. He also enjoyed watching western and martial arts movies as well as reading, fishing with his Dad and spending time with family.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Kathy; stepson, Scott Denslow (Mary Beth); sons, Charles, Chris, and Jason Snyder; brother, George (Bonnie) Snyder; sisters, Debbie Snyder and Linnie Rae Schwendy; brother-in-law, Jim May, as well as several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Florence (Bunny) May and Diana Snyder .
A special thank you goes out to the staff at the Presbyterian Home and Wynn Hospital for the excellent care and compassion shown to Chuck during his stay.
In keeping with Chuck’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services. Burial will be at Beaches Bridge Cemetery, Beeches Landing, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Central New York Chapter, P.O. Box 12226, Syracuse, NY 13218 or to Multiple Sclerosis Resources of Central New York, Inc., P.O. Box 237, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Mills Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. For an online message of sympathy please go to www.millsfuneralhomes.com.