Charles V. Snyder, 80, of Moran Road died Wednesday at Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born Dec. 27, 1932, in Clearfield Township, he was the son of the late Harry S. Snyder Sr. and Clara A. (Nugent) Snyder.

He was a farmer, and he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Mr. Snyder was a member of the St. John Roman Catholic Church in Coylesville and also the Herman Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

Surviving are his daughter, Regina E. Campbell and David Campbell of Butler; three brothers, John J. Snyder Sr., Leo E. Snyder and Thomas A. (Rose) Snyder, all of Fenelton; two sisters, Theresa A. Snyder and Margaret M. Graham, both of Fenelton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elma E. (Shuler) Snyder; a son, Charles V. Snyder Jr.; three brothers, and three sisters.

SNYDER — Friends of Charles V. Snyder, who died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. John Roman Catholic Church, Coylesville. Interment will be in St. John's Parish Cemetery.Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.