Arlene A. Snyder, 95, of Akron, N.Y., died Dec. 1, 2024. She was born Oct. 25, 1929, to Richard and Louise Wideman. She was a lifetime resident of Akron, a supportive farm wife and dedicated homemaker.
While attending Ontario Bible School, she met Leighton Snyder. They were married Sept. 9, 1951, and enjoyed life together for 66 years.
She was a lifetime member of Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, where she served as a Bible school and Sunday school teacher and made coconut cream pies for potlucks. She worked part time at Akron Central School as a cafeteria worker for 20 years.
Arlene and Leighton retreated to the warmth of Sarasota, Fla., for 26 winters, where they enjoyed the fellowship of Bahia Vista Estates.
For the last six years, Arlene was a resident of Vinecroft Retirement Community, taking part in as many activities as possible. Hobbies included caring for the plants, watching birds and making new friends.
She is survived by her children, Lorna and Mel Claassen of Goshen, Ind., Luanne and Don Livingston of Akron and Ron and Cheryl Snyder of Akron; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She loved her family and prayed for each one by name daily. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Norine Snyder. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Louise Wideman; two sisters and one brother; her husband, Leighton, in 2018; and a granddaughter, Heidi Claassen.