Donna L. (Utt) Snyder

Donna L. (Utt) Snyder, 74, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown. She was the devoted wife of Dennis L. Snyder, and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage in May 2025.

Born in Allentown, Donna was the daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret (Henry) Utt. She attended Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli and went on to serve her community for 44 years as a dedicated school bus driver for the district before retiring.

Donna was a member of New Life Church in New Tripoli. She also proudly supported her community as a member of the New Tripoli, Kempton, and Lynnport Fire Companies.

In addition to her husband, Dennis, Donna is survived by her son, Toby L. Snyder of New Tripoli; daughters, Randi Sue (Mark) Bartholomew of Kempton and Shani L. (Chris) Feinour of New Tripoli; grandchildren, Dustin, Macy, Skylar, Slade, Brandi, and Teagan; three great-grandchildren, Ashton, Colson, and Emma; sisters: Sharon Stopp of Kutztown, Joyce (Thomas) Wentz of New Ringgold, Darlene (Nevin) Young of Kutztown, Deanna Ehrets of New Tripoli, Bonnie (Brian) Snyder of New Tripoli, Penny Brensinger of Breinigsville, and Patti Snyder of Orefield. She will also be lovingly remembered by her three treasured cats: Shnutt, Nuppy, and Schnuttles. She was preceded in death by her siblings Pauletta Reichard, Ronald Utt, and Jack Utt.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA. Family and friends are invited to visit from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Officiating will be Heidi Lundquist. To honor Donna’s love for the fall season, guests are kindly encouraged to wear fall colors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Forgotten Felines and Fidos, Inc., 6022 Mountain Road, Germansville, PA 18053. Online condolences may be shared at NesterFuneralHome.com.

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