Middlefield, NY - MIDDLEFIELD - Harry E. Snyder, 77, of Middlefield passed away on Sept. 7, 2025. He was born Sept. 10, 1947 to Lewis J. and Caroline S. (Gay) Snyder.

Harry first attended school at the Middlefield schoolhouse and then Cherry Valley Central School, where he graduated in 1965. In his teen years he started his own hobby farm, which was his true passion. After graduating high school, he worked for The Clark Foundation for a brief time before being employed at the Middlefield Highway Department. He dedicated 38 years of service to the town and was Highway Superintendent for 31 of those years. After his retirement, he spent winters in Florida, where he could be found thrift shopping to find the best deal. As much as he enjoyed his time there, he was always ready to come back home to work on his farm. He was a hard worker and worked until he was no longer able to. Two things he instilled in his daughters were to work hard and save your money.

Harry was a member of the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department and the Highway Superintendent's Association, which he was president of for a number of years. He enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing, where he was known to swing the women right off their feet. He also played pitch, knew all the strategies of it and was hard to beat. He also enjoyed fishing with his grandson, going to farm auctions with him and taking him on four-wheeler rides until his grandson was old enough to take over the wheel and drive him around.

He is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Mike) Stocking and Kim Snyder; grandson, Nathan Snyder; nephew, Michael (Lynn) Oeser; nieces, Lorel (Dean) Rathbun, Debra Staats, Donna Beckingham and her fiancé, David Hotaling; along with cousins, great nieces and great nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert Snyder; sister, Ruth Oeser; brother-in-law, Emory Oeser; and nephew, Robert Snyder Jr.

Calling Hours will be held 5 to 7 p.m, Friday, Sept. 12 at Ottman Funeral Home, 22 Church Street, Cherry Valley, NY 13320. A memorial service celebrating Harry's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at Ottman Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Fralick officiating.

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Arrangements are under the care of the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.