Snyder Funeral Home Lexington Avenue Chapel

MANSFIELD: “Nothing but harmony, honesty, industry and frugality are necessary to make us a great and happy people.” George Washington’s letter to Marquis de LaFayette on January 29, 1789 seemed to foretell the life of Dick Shasky. Like Washington, Dick was a good leader, concerned with his legacy, patriotic, and a wise teacher. A caring […]

LEXINGTON: David Hershner wore black leather for Jesus. A motorcycle enthusiast since his youth, Dave had a passion for evangelism and was a member of Sons of God Motorcycle Club – a national organization of real bikers, doing real life – living according to God’s Word, and riding. He later founded Evangelists for Christ a […]

Jerry Lee Matuch, 88, of Morrow County, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2025, following a short illness. Born on July 22, 1936, in Lexington, Ohio, Jerry was the son of the late Martin and Winona (Berry) Matuch. On September 9, 1956, he married the love of his life, Helen Morrison, in […]

MASON, OHIO Nothing shapes a life more than the commitments one makes. And nothing forms a legacy more than how those commitments were kept. Susan Babik ascribed to high standards of righteousness – to do the right thing – with absolute commitment to Christ and the local church. She didn’t segment her life – giving […]

MANSFIELD: Osa Goodwin’s diminutive size belied the size of her big heart. The depth of her desire to volunteer and serve others in her community, her church, and her family reflected a heart of service – so big, so strong, and so loving, it mirrored the heart of God. She was incredibly caring – always […]

Sheila Huff of Mansfield, passed away December 14, 2024 at 95 years old. She was known by family as “The Kindest Woman on Earth.” Sheila is survived by daughter Kay Huff; granddaughters Nichole and Courtney Schopp; great-grandchildren Natalie Day, CC Sauder, Brody Cline, Rose Sauder, Ellie Cline and Ari Cline. She has been reunited with […]

LEXINGTON: Pat Hershner was a fighter. Equipped with the full armor of God (Ephesians 6: 10-18), Pat fought on her knees. As a prayer warrior, she covered her family, her church, and even strangers with the “liquid gold” of her anointed prayers to God the Father. The Holy Spirit laid heavy on her heart – […]

In Ephesians 6 Paul equips the Church in Ephesus with the Armor of God. After he describes the shield of faith, helmet of salvation and sword of the Spirit, he admonishes them “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always […]

Obituary for John Robert “Bob” Gunther LEXINGTON: God allows us to make plans, but over all his plans, Bob Gunther wrote “subject to change without notice by God.” Bob considered those interruptions as ordained moments. As much as Bob liked to have his ducks-in-a-row, he liked to follow the Lord more – and he did […]

MANSFIELD: Sofia “Oma” Lamp went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2024. She passed away at Wedgwood Estates, her home for the past 3 years. Prior to that, she was a longtime resident of the Apostolic Christian Church Retirement Center, where she made many lifelong friends. Sofia was the youngest […]