Joseph M. Snitzer

Joseph Michael Snitzer, Jr., 79, a life-long resident of Frackville, PA., passed away on May 31, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Ashland, PA., he was the son of the late Joseph Martin Snitzer, Sr., and the late Mary (Kupcha) Snitzer. He was a 1966 graduate of Frackville High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran who had served in the Army Security Agency in the military intelligence branch (1966-1969) as a rank of specialist 5th class. In 2004, he came to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ by trusting in His sacrifice alone for salvation. He was a beloved member of Calvary Baptist Church in Frackville, serving the Lord with the gifts and abilities he had been given. He was employed by the Reading Railroad in 1973, then by Conrail, and then by Norfolk Southern Railway as a conductor for 33 and a half years until his retirement in 2006. He was a member with the United Transportation Union, locals #830 and #386. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Frackville lodge #25.

He was pre-deceased by three sisters, Marie Gradwell (Allentown, PA), Helen Stair (Akron, CO), and Anna Zack (Richmond, VA). He is survived by his prior spouse, Carmen L. (McClure) Snitzer, and the children they shared together, Christian J. Snitzer (Shenandoah, PA), Matthew M. Snitzer (Frackville, PA), Kimberly A. Wickersham (Shenandoah, PA), Joseph P. Snitzer (Frackville, PA); 8 grandchildren, Abigail, Madison, Isabelle, Mason, Morgan, Sierra, Rebecca, and Anthony; 2 great grandchildren, Hudson and Harper. 

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 139 South Center St., Frackville, PA. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Burial with military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Calvary Baptist Church, 139 South Center St., Frackville, PA, 17931.  Online photos and memories can be shared at www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Frackville has charge of his arrangements.

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