Smethport - James Dale Snyder, 69, of Betula, PA and Pinellas Park, FL, died Wednesday (December 14, 2011) in the Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

He was born Oct 4, 1942 in Massillon, OH, a son of Dale D. and Doris M. Smith Snyder. On Oct. 25, 1964, in Canton, OH, he married Joanne "Joni" Marie Gipp, who survives.

Mr. Snyder served in the U. S. Army. He operated Jim's Gulf, which became Jim and Dale's Auto Repair, as an auto mechanic until 1986. He and his wife also owned and operated the Smethport Diner for 7 years. He and Joanne currently owned and operated J.J. Snyder Food Concessions.

He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by
one son: James David (Sue) Snyder of Akron, OH
one daughter: Julianne Marie (Rodney) Creed of Olean , NY
granddaughters: Ioana Snyder and Jordan Creed
Grandson: Gannon Creed
Step Grandson: Josh (Angie) Creed
one brother: Thomas L. Snyder of Scottsdale, AZ

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no public visitation or services.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the McKean County Hospice and VNA. Online condolences can be left at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.