Sylvia Snyder

Sylvia (Kranseler) Snyder of Peabody passed to Spirit on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the age of 95 from complications of pneumonia. She was the beloved wife of the late Barney Snyder; devoted mother of Marci Benson of Swampscott and Scott Snyder of West Hollywood, CA; adoring grandmother (Bubbe) of Ryn Spenser Benson and his fiancé Alex Moccia of Beverly; the loving sister of Dr. Melvin Kranseler and his wife Kathy of Palm Desert, CA, the late Arthur Kranseler and the late Esther Forbes; and the dear daughter of the late Jack and Freda (Goldberg) Kranseler. She grew up in Worcester, Dorchester and Chelsea. As a young woman she moved to Boston and in 1959 she moved to West Peabody to raise her family and remained there for the rest of her life.

In her early career she worked as a Doctor’s Assistant but spent the majority of her life as a Temple Religious School Teacher, at Temple Beth Shalom (now Temple Teferet Shalom) in Peabody and as a public school Teacher’s Aide & Computer Lab Instructor in the Peabody school system. She was a long time dedicated member of Temple Beth Shalom and in addition to teaching, she served on multiple Boards, holding various positions including President of Sisterhood and President and one of the founders of the Chai Club. She loved being involved with her Temple and organizing many social events right through her 90’s. She was extremely smart, witty, and very well known for her impeccable style & fashion sense. She was always there to help others and brightened the day of those whose company she kept. She loved the Opera, the Symphony, the Ballet, Lilacs, the Red Sox, Reuben sandwiches and playing Gin Rummy and Scrabble, which she especially loved to play with her son, Scott during his summer visits.

She cherished her time spent with friends and family and of course the apple of her eye, her grandson Ryn and loved going to the Ballet, theatre & weekly lunches with her girlfriends. She was greatly respected by her colleagues & students and was described by many as being a wonderful mentor. She lived a long and full life and remained socially active and independent, even continuing to drive her car into her early 90’s. She brought laughter, joy and inspiration into the many lives she left behind, and to the many who passed before her. It was a blessing to have had her with us for so many many years.

A Celebration of Life for Sylvia will be held on Thursday, July 11th at 1:00PM at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, Salem, MA.

A reception will follow the service, for those who have confirmed/rsvp’d, at The Regatta Pub, located at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 225 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970.

* Parking is available at the hotel, with additional reserved parking across the street on Congress Street.