Donald H. Snyder Jr.

1943-2025

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Donald H. Snyder Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at his home in New Springfield, Sunday afternoon, June 1, 2025.

Mr. Snyder was born on July 8, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of Donald H. and Margaret (Williams) Snyder Sr. A Springfield Local high school graduate, Donald helped his parents start Snyder’s Antique Auto Parts in New Springfield. Then in the mid 80s, he left to pursue his real passion, Snyder & Son Farms, grain & cattle farm, including a trucking business. He enjoyed his antique car collection and semi-truck pulling. Don’s car collection turned into Snyder Specialty Cars, an automotive museum and car restoration business. Don became quite the celebrity semi-truck pulling “Mr. Nasty” with many loyal fans cheering him on to eventually become the 2002 champion. Don was a dedicated member of the East Palestine First Church of Christ, Member of the Canfield Fair Board, Youngstown Chapter of Model T Ford Club, Young Farmers, Springfield Township Ruritan, Springfield Mutual Insurance Board, Allen Masonic Lodge #276, and Youngstown Shrine Club. 

Don leaves to cherish his precious memory his wife, the former Karen Bonar, whom he married April 3, 1964 and recently celebrated their 61st anniversary; his sons Donald H. (Sheri) Snyder III and Bryan (Rachael) Snyder, his daughters Amy (Michael) Crowe and Julie (David) Crowe; grandchildren Donald (Donnie) Snyder IV, Brittany Jepson, Kelly Snyder, Mackenzie Kolehmainen, Sarah Withers, Spencer Snyder, David (Isaac) Crowe, Michael (Gabe) Crowe, Lacey Snyder, Rachel Gumble, Quinnlan Allen, and Allison Sauerwein; 14 great-grandchildren; brother David Snyder, sister Maggie (Bill) Mullen, and brother-in-law Al Gugliotti.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sally Gugliotti.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, 11500 Market St., North Lima.

Funeral services will be private.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: First Church of Christ, 20 W. Martin St., East Palestine, OH 44413.

6/3/25