L. Duane “the Duke” Snyder Sr., 82, of Harmony, formerly of Evans City, passed away Friday morning at the Grove at Harmony.

Born July 22, 1934, in Evans City, he was the son of the late John L. and Gladys Nicklas Snyder. He was Presbyterian.

Duane was an auto mechanic, owning his own business in Evans City until 1988.

He loved all types of cars. Many people considered him a jack-of-all-trades.

Duane was a veteran of the U.S. Army obtaining the rank as a SP4. He was a life member of Harmony-Evans City VFW Post 499.

Duane was a 50-year member of North Hills F&AM Lodge 716, a member of Knights Templar and the Syria Shrine.

He was preceded in death by two half sisters, Carol and Myrna.

Duane is survived by two daughters, Kay (Gary) Dindinger of Fombell and Heather Belles of Callery; two sons, Duane Webster of Zelienople and L. Duane Snyder Jr. of Evans City; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

SNYDER — Friends and relatives of L. Duane “the Duke” Snyder Sr., who died Friday, April 21, 2017, will be gather later to celebrate his life.

The family has suggested memorial donations be made to Shrine Hospitals for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505.

The A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Evans City, assisted with the arrangements.

Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.