Waneta P. Snyder, beloved mother, grandmother and sister

COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Waneta P. Snyder, 89, a longtime resident of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday (June 3, 2026) in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness.

Born Friday, Sept. 18, 1936, in Oswayo Township, she was a daughter of Louis C. and Kathryn Yeager Perkins. On May 24, 1958, in the Chrystal United Methodist Church, she married Milton L. “Bud” Snyder, who passed away Oct. 14, 2009.

Waneta was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School.

She was employed for many years as the deputy register of wills and recorder of deeds for Potter County.

She was a member of Park United Methodist Church in Coudersport.

Waneta and her beloved daughter, Betsy, together enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting and exploring quilt shops in the Pennsylvania and New York areas. She was an avid reader.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, James M. (Sherri) Snyder of Coudersport; two grandsons, Logan M. (Jessica) Hathaway of Cincinnati, Ohio and Taylor L. (Joanne) Hathaway of Coudersport; three great-grandchildren, Brooks Hathaway, Quinn Hathaway and Kashlynn Hathaway; a brother, Lynn (Francine) Perkins of Millport; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Waneta was predeceased by her daughter, Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Snyder, who passed away Oct. 13, 2023; two sisters, Gladys “Tookie” Dickerson and Emma Lauver; and two brothers, Louis A. “Louie” Perkins and Steven Perkins.

In keeping with Waneta’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. A private family graveside service will be held in the Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, where she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband and daughter. The Rev. Gregory Rapp, pastor of the Park United Methodist Church, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Waneta’s name may be made to the Coudersport Public Library, 502 Park Ave., Coudersport, PA 16915.

Waneta entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse/

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Waneta, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.