FLY CREEK - Freida Snyder, 99, of Fly Creek, passed away peacefully at home March 29, 2025. She was born Sept. 16, 1925 in South Valley, to Dorr and Elizabeth (Brown) Putnam.

Freida was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Arthur in 2012. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by sisters, Mary Whiteman of Lafayette, Colorado, and Margaret Putnam who died in childhood; and great-grandson Bryan Turner.

She is survived by her children, Katherine Snyder of Fly Creek, Jack (Janet) Snyder of Fly Creek, Janice (Denis) Millea of Port Kent, and Robert (Trish) Snyder of Cooperstown and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Surviving grandchildren include, Tracy Turner (Scott Corsette), Jessica Garvey (Jeff German), Mary Beth (Louie) Giannattasio, Emily (Scott) Geer, Anna Millea (Aaron Dennis), John Millea, Reid (Emily) Snyder, Quinn Snyder, and Pierce Snyder. She had 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Surviving also is sister-in-law, Ruth Lotridge of Ft. Meyers, Florida and several nieces and nephews.

Freida was an active member of the Fly Creek community for 70 years. She was a postal clerk at the Fly Creek Post Office, member of Fly Creek Methodist Church, Oneonta DAR chapter member, charter member of the Fly Creek Area Historical Society, as well as working alongside Art on the family farm. Her family always came first, and she took great pride in her children and their families.

Freida was an avid quilter and loved meeting weekly with her special quilting friends at Fly Creek Methodist Church. She also loved reading and doing crossword puzzles.

The family is thankful for the support they received from Helios Care.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 11 at Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Fly Creek Methodist Church, 852 County Route 26, Fly Creek.

Donations in memory of Freida may be sent to Fly Creek Methodist Church, P.O. Box 128, Fly Creek, NY 13337; Fly Creek Historical Society, P.O. Box 87, Fly Creek, NY 13337; or Helios Care, 297 River St. Service Road, Oneonta, NY 13820.