Barbara J. Snider, 88 Bell Hollow Rd of Port Matilda, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025.Born March 2, 1937, in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Eleanor (Lane) Beckwith. In Fort Dix, NJ, she married Mort J. Snider, who preceded her in death in 1994. Barbara is survived by two sons: Mort (Linda) Snider and Michael (Trang) Snider; two grandchildren: Benjamin and Jasmine Snider; three step-grandchildren: Bree Fogleman, Kristin Johnston, and Andrea Gurekovich; and eight step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Beckwith II, and was the last of her immediate family.

A 1954 graduate of Tyrone Area High School, Barbara went on to graduate from the Philipsburg School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse, drove a school bus, and owned the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Port Matilda. Barbara was a member of The Hannah Church and the Red Hats. She enjoyed auctions, traveling, camping, and attending the Grange Fair.

Barbara was a founding member of Tyrone Youth Football and dedicated many years to transporting football, wrestling, and track teams to away games and meets. She was affectionately known as "Mom" by countless athletes and who rode her bus.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at The Hannah Church with Pastor Bo King officiating. Friends will be received on Sunday, December 7, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Feller Memorial Home, and again on Monday at The Hannah Church from 10:00 a.m. until the service. Private inurnment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's name to the Tyrone Wrestling Boosters.