Dorothy Snyder, 96

Dorothy J. Snyder, 96, of Montpelier passed away at home on Tuesday evening.  She was born on May 27, 1918 in Northwest Township, Ohio to Glen and Bessie (Grubs) Mocherman.  She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1935 and went on to graduate from Foote Memorial Hospital of Nursing in 1940.  Dorothy married Denver H. Snyder on March 3, 1962 and he preceded her in death in June 1991.

Dorothy spent 40 years in the nursing profession, starting at the original Cameron Hospital of Bryan in a 16 bed unit.  She also worked at various area nursing homes.

She is survived by one sister Eleanor Ruetz, one nephew, four nieces, six great nephews, five great nieces and several great-grand nieces and nephews, as well as many dear and close friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Eldon Mocherman and brother-in-law James Ruetz.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday November 22nd at 3pm at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier with Pastor John Rumple to officiate.  Donations in Memory of Dorothy may be given to Community Health Professionals – Hospice or Donor’s Choice.