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Karen Ayers-Snyder
Karen Ayers-Snyder

Karen L. Ayers-Snyder

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November 2, 1959 – February 12, 2025

Karen L. Ayers-Snyder, 65, of Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

She was born on November 2, 1959 in Bradford, a daughter of the late Louis Piscitelli and Norma Blair Snyder.

On October 28, 2006 in Bradford, she married Andrew “Buddha” Ayers who preceded her in death on March 21, 2020.

Karen loved spending time with her family and her “fur babies”; she also enjoyed going out to listen and dance to her sister Loey’s band.

She was employed by Servco Services for twenty-two years until she had to retire due to her health issues.

She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Snyder of Bradford; five siblings, Patty Troutman of Bradford, Larry (Vickie) Snyder of Massilion, OH, Steve (Donna) Snyder of Emporium, Diane (Jim) Lapallo of Mechanicsburg and Loey Snyder of Bradford; longtime special friend, Ron Burritt of Bradford and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by one sister, Robin Snyder and one brother, Rodney Snyder.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the VFW Post 212 Club Room starting at 2:00 PM.

Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA  16701.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.


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