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Dorothy Mae Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 21 Oct 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dorothy Mae Klinger was born on 9 October 1922, Lena RD, Stephenson County, IL.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Preston Elias Klinger and Cora Shippy.¹
• Dorothy Mae Klinger died on 1 January 2015, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 92.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  ELIZABETHVILLE - Mrs. Dorothy Mae Smeck, age 92, of Elizabethville, PA, died Thursday, January 1, 2015. She was born on October 9, 1922 in Lena RD, IL, daughter of Preston & Cora (Shippy) Klinger.
  She was employed as a medical worker and a farmer. Dorothy enjoyed working with her flowers and pulling tricks on family and friends.
  She is survived by her son, Joe Smeck of Lena, IL and a sister Laura Rice of Lena, IL. Two Grandchildren, Joseph (wife Jasmine) Smeck of North Las Vegas, NV & Julie (husband John) Carlucci of Arlington Heights, IL. Four Great Grandchildren, John Joseph, Michael, Nicholas and Mia of Arlington Heights, IL. Nephews, Benjamin & Molly Crabb, of Elizabethville, and Daniel Crabb of Millersburg, Bill & Kay Rice of Lykens. Caregivers Molly Crabb & Diane Kaster.
  Dorothy was preceded in death by a sister Goldie Maurer, and two brothers, Jonathan Klinger and Roy Klinger.
  A Memorial Service will be at the discretion of the family.
  Arrangements by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Inc., Elizabethville.
  If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's memory to Hospice Care, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
  Published in Patriot-News from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2015.³
  

• Father*: Preston Elias Klinger¹ b. 28 Jan 1895, d. 27 Jan 1952
• Mother*: Cora Shippy¹ b. 14 Feb 1897, d. 25 Aug 1983

Jonathan D. Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 21 Oct 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Jonathan D. Klinger was born on 18 September 1927, Lena, IL.^3,2
• He was the son of Preston Elias Klinger and Cora Shippy.¹
• Jonathan D. Klinger married Hilda Miller, daughter of Clyde Jacob Miller and Effie Emeline Klinger, circa 1948.²
• Jonathan D. Klinger died on 18 August 2012, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 84.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Loyalton - Jonathan D. Klinger, age 84, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was born September 18, 1927 in Lena, Illinois, son of the late Preston and Cora Shippy Klinger and was also preceded in in death by a brother Roy Klinger and a sister Goldie Maurer. He was co-owner of the R & K Diner, Route 209, Elizabethville, a member of Ashlar Lodge No. 570, F & AM, Lykens, the Keystone Garage Car Club, enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars and going to the Hollywood Casino.
  Mr. Klinger is survived by: His wife of 63 years, Hilda Miller Klinger; two sons: Roy Klinger, Loyalton and Randy Klinger, Elizabethville; two sisters: Dorothy Schmeck and Laura Rice; three grandsons: Mike Klinger, Elizabethville, Kyle Klinger, New Jersey and Kory Klinger, Halifax; a granddaughter: Ann Morgan, North Carolina; four great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the John R. Shultz Funeral Home, 406 Market St., Lykens, with The Rev. Jeffrey A. Wagner officiating.
  Viewing will be Thursday, August 23rd from 10:00 A.M. until Masonic Services at 10:50 A.M., followed by the funeral service.
  Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
  Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to Ashlar Lodge No. 570, F & AM, 410 Market St., Lykens, PA 17048.
  Published in Patriot-News on August 21, 2012.²
  

• Father*: Preston Elias Klinger¹ b. 28 Jan 1895, d. 27 Jan 1952
• Mother*: Cora Shippy¹ b. 14 Feb 1897, d. 25 Aug 1983

Goldie Inez Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 4 Apr 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Goldie Inez Klinger was born on 26 September 1918, Lena, Stephenson County, IL.²
• She was the daughter of Preston Elias Klinger and Cora Shippy.¹
• Goldie Inez Klinger married Edward Crabb before 1945.^2,3
• Goldie Inez Klinger was baptized on 2 January 1945, Loyalton Revival Meeting, Loyalton, Dauphin County, PA.³
• She died on 4 May 2007, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 88.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  ELIZABETHVILLE-Mrs. Goldie Inez Crabb Maurer, age 88, of Elizabethville, PA, died Friday, May 4, 2007. She was born on September 26, 1918 in Lena RD, IL, daughter of Preston & Cora (Shippy) Klinger.
  She was a self employed lifetime farmer and was employed by the Nedrich Shirt factory. Goldie enjoyed working outdoor in the fields, her garden and with her animals.
  Goldie was affiliated with St. Johns Lutheran Church of Berrysburg.
  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ray Maurer of Elizabethville. Two Sons & their wives, Benjamin & Molly Crabb, of Elizabethville, and Daniel & Sandy Crabb of Millersburg. Five Grandchildren, Judy Crabb McGarvey, Cindy Crabb and Robert Crabb of Elizabethville, Susan Crabb Dawson of Blytheville, AK, and Michael Crabb of Lykens. Two Step-Grandchildren Ronnie Romberger Jr. of Lykens, and Glenda Potter of Elizabethville. Five Great Grandchildren Steve Welker, Andrew Welker, Ryne Crabb, Jena Crabb, and Krystal Crabb. Two Great Great Grandchildren Brock Welker and Cale Welker. Siblings Laura Rice of Lena, IL, Dorothey Smeck of Pasadena, MD, and Johnathan Klinger of Loyalton. Caregivers Diane Kaster and Theresa Keeney.
  Goldie was preceded in death by former husband Edward Crabb, brother Roy Klinger, and Grandson David Crabb.
  Visitation will be from 9:30-11 AM on Wednesday May 9, 2007 at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Berrysburg. Services will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Tom Bruner officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Memorial Gardens in Halifax. Arrangements by Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. in Elizabethville. To sign the online guest book go to hooverfuneralhomes.com.
  If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Goldie?s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson?s Research, or at www.michaeljfox.org/help_honorMemoryGifts.cfm or to St Johns Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 270, Berrysburg, PA 17005.²
  
• She was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Preston Elias Klinger¹ b. 28 Jan 1895, d. 27 Jan 1952
• Mother*: Cora Shippy¹ b. 14 Feb 1897, d. 25 Aug 1983

Roy Raymond Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 21 Oct 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Roy Raymond Klinger was born on 18 October 1919, in Illinois.^2,1
• He was the son of Preston Elias Klinger and Cora Shippy.¹
• Roy Raymond Klinger died on 4 August 1925, Stephenson County, IL, at age 5.^3,1
• He was buried at Silent Hill Cemetery, McConnell, Stephenson County, IL.¹

• Father*: Preston Elias Klinger¹ b. 28 Jan 1895, d. 27 Jan 1952
• Mother*: Cora Shippy¹ b. 14 Feb 1897, d. 25 Aug 1983

Edward Crabb¹

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Edward Crabb married Goldie Inez Klinger, daughter of Preston Elias Klinger and Cora Shippy, before 1945.^1,2

Benjamin Edward Crabb

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Benjamin Edward Crabb was born on 22 January 1935, Freeport, IL.²
• He was the son of Edward Crabb and Goldie Inez Klinger.¹
• Benjamin Edward Crabb died on 16 March 2023, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 88.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  BENJAMIN CRABB OBITUARY
  ELIZABETHVILLE - Benjamin Edward Crabb, age 88, of Elizabethville, PA, died March 16, 2023 at home on his farm.
  He was born on January 22, 1935 in Freeport, IL, son of the late Goldie Klinger-Crabb-Maurer & Edward Crabb.
  He lived in Lena, IL prior to moving to Loyalton, PA.
  He was a farmer and truck driver (for Shaffer Trucking, Mainliner, Food Rite and Super Rite).
  Ben was a lifelong Cubs fan and enjoyed antique farm tractors and equipment. He was a member of numerous antique tractor clubs and traveled to many shows locally and throughout the Midwest. He was a lifetime member of the Reliance Hose Co. #1, Gratz Fire Company and a member of the Ashlar Lodge #570 F&AM, Lykens.
  He was affiliated with Immanuel United Methodist Church, Loyalton and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg.
  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Molly (Stoneroad) Crabb of Elizabethville, his children Judy Crabb (Thomas) McGarvey, Cindy Crabb (Terry), Robert (Jayne) Crabb of Elizabethville, Susan Crabb (Ron) Dawson of Louisville, KY. Grandchildren Steve Welker, Andrew Welker, Ryne Crabb, Jena Crabb. Great Grandchildren Brock and Cale Welker, Cora Welker, Makayla, Hailey and Kaitlyn Crabb, Emerson and Hendrix Donnelly and a brother Daniel Crabb of Millersburg.
  Visitation will be from 10AM to 11AM Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 at St John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg. Services will follow at 11:00AM, with Rev. Tom Bruner officiating. A masonic funeral will be held immediatly prior to the church service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elizabethville.
  If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Ben's memory to Immanuel United Methodist Church, Loyalton, Main Street, Lykens PA 17048 or St John's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 270, Berrysburg, PA 17005.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²
  
• He was buried on 22 March 2023, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Edward Crabb
• Mother*: Goldie Inez Klinger¹ b. 26 Sep 1918, d. 4 May 2007

William A. Rice^1,2,3

• Last Edited: 31 Oct 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William A. Rice was born on 13 April 1912.⁴
• He married Laura V. Klinger, daughter of Preston Elias Klinger and Cora Shippy, on 28 June 1938, Lanark, Carroll County, IL.^1,3
• William A. Rice died on 30 September 1991, at age 79.⁴
• He was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport, Stephenson County, IL.⁴

Bessie Mae Bensinger¹

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Bessie Mae Bensinger was born on 24 August 1910.^3,4
• She was the daughter of Francis W. Bensinger and Emma Jane Carl.²
• Bessie Mae Bensinger married Joseph Irvin Fetterolf, son of Charles Elias Fetterolf and Minnie P. Underkoffler.¹
• Bessie Mae Bensinger died in 1965.⁴
• She was buried at Saint Peters United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Francis W. Bensinger²
• Mother*: Emma Jane Carl²

William F. Fetterolf¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William F. Fetterolf was born on 25 May 1932, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Irvin Fetterolf and Bessie Mae Bensinger.¹
• William F. Fetterolf died on 11 April 2012, Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  William F. Fetterolf, 79, of 313 S. Goodspring Road, Hegins, passed away Wednesday [April 11, 2012] at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.
  Born in Pottsville, May 25, 1932, he was a son of the late Joseph I. and Bessie Mae Bensinger Fetterolf.
  He was a 1950 graduate of the former Hegins Township High School.
  He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
  After being discharged from the Army, he began working for his father at Fetterolf's Meat Market, Hegins. In 1974, he became the owner of Fetterolf's Meat Market. After selling the meat market in 1996, he worked part time for Bixler's Meat Market.
  He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, F&AM Valley Lodge 797, VFW Post 8237 and American Legion Post 575, all of Valley View.
  Bill was a very avid golfer, outdoorsman and sports enthusiast.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard J. Fetterolf and Jack D. Fetterolf.
  Surviving are his wife, Norma F. Schultz Fetterolf, to whom he was married for 59 years; a son, David F. Fetterolf and his wife, Cheryl, Hegins; a daughter, Susan F. Fetterolf, Lancaster; a granddaughter, Erika R. Fetterolf; a grandson, Travis J. Fetterolf; a sister, Ann L. Peifer, Millersburg; nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, with the Rev. Claude Schach officiating. A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Interment will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins. Memorial contributions can be made to Friedens United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 57, Hegins, PA 17938. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
  Published in Republican & Herald on April 13, 2012.¹
  
• He was buried on 16 April 2012, at Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

• Father*: Joseph Irvin Fetterolf¹ b. 31 Jul 1905, d. 15 Oct 1974
• Mother*: Bessie Mae Bensinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1910, d. 1965

Ann Louise Fetterolf¹

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ann Louise Fetterolf was born on 19 March 1936.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Joseph Irvin Fetterolf and Bessie Mae Bensinger.¹
• Ann Louise Fetterolf married Ned Joseph Peifer on 2 October 1957, Friedens UCC Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4
• Ann Louise Fetterolf died on 23 November 2016, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 80.³
• Online obituary:
  Ann F. Peifer, age 80, of Millersburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016.
  She was born May 19, 1936 the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie Bensinger Fetterolf. She was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp. High School and Peirce School of Business in Philadelphia.
  Ann was retired from the former Engle-Rissinger Auto Group. She was a member of David's Community Bible Church where she was a former choir member and participated in various bible study groups.
  She was the widow of Ned J. Peifer and was preceded in death by three brothers Richard J, Jack D. and William F. Fetterolf.
  Surviving are two daughters Shelley Heinbaugh (Steve) of Harrisburg and Rebecca Ulsh (Greg) of Camp Hill; four grandchildren Benjamin Heinbaugh, Rachel Heinbaugh, Matthew Ulsh and Adam Ulsh.
  The family will receive family and friends from 9 to 11 am on Wednesday Nov. 30 at David's Community Bible Church in Killinger. Services will begin at 11 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
  Donations can be made to David's Community Bible Church 1072 Route 25 Millersburg, PA 17061.
  Arrangements by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg.³
  
• She was buried on 30 November 2016, at Saint David's Reformed Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Joseph Irvin Fetterolf¹ b. 31 Jul 1905, d. 15 Oct 1974
• Mother*: Bessie Mae Bensinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1910, d. 1965

Ned Joseph Peifer¹

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ned Joseph Peifer was born on 13 May 1924, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.²
• He married Ann Louise Fetterolf, daughter of Joseph Irvin Fetterolf and Bessie Mae Bensinger, on 2 October 1957, Friedens UCC Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• Ned Joseph Peifer died on 30 July 1996, Dauphin County, PA, at age 72.^3,2

Richard Joseph Fetterolf¹

• Last Edited: 17 Jun 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Richard Joseph Fetterolf was born on 11 December 1927, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Joseph Irvin Fetterolf and Bessie Mae Bensinger.¹
• Richard Joseph Fetterolf married Ruth Blanche Hatter, daughter of Roy Hatter and Sarah Seiger, on 9 September 1948, Donaldson, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• Richard Joseph Fetterolf married Theresa Bonadio, daughter of Cesar Bonadio and Raffaello Toricha, circa 1969.⁴
• Richard Joseph Fetterolf died on 27 October 1984, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 56.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Richard J. Fetterolf Sr.
  Richard J. Fetterolf Sr.,1 56, of Schuylkill Haven area, died Saturday in Pottsville Hospital.
  He was born in Hegins, Dec. 11, 1927, a son of the late Joseph and Bessie Bensinger Fetterolf.
  He was a driver for Bio-Medical Inc; Friedensburg, and prior to that was affiliated with Fetterolf Meat Market, Hegins, for 25 years.
  He was a member of Humane Fire Company No. 1, Pottsville, and Friedensburg Fire Company.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Theresa Bonadio, to whom he was wed for 15 years; two sons, Richard J. Jr., Hegins, and William F., Gratz; two stepdaughters, Elaine, wife of Ronald Rohrbach, Chicago, 111., and Janet, wife of Francis Ryan, Pottsville; a stepson, Robert D. Carter, Pittsburgh; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Jack, Valley View, and William F., Hegins; a sister, Ann, wife of Ned Peiffer, Millersburg.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m, Wednesday from Lord Funeral Home, Pottsville. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery.
  Pottsville Republican, October 29, 1984, Page 2.⁴
  
• He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Mount Carbon, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Joseph Irvin Fetterolf¹ b. 31 Jul 1905, d. 15 Oct 1974
• Mother*: Bessie Mae Bensinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1910, d. 1965

Jack David Fetterolf^1,2

• Last Edited: 17 Jun 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jack David Fetterolf was born on 4 January 1930, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3,4
• He was the son of Joseph Irvin Fetterolf and Bessie Mae Bensinger.¹
• Jack David Fetterolf married Marian Eleanor Herb, daughter of Thomas E. Herb and Mabel M. Stutzman.²
• Jack David Fetterolf died on 16 April 2007, Ashland State Hospital, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 77.^2,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Jack D. Fetterolf
  April 16, 2007
  Jack David Fetterolf, 77, of Sunshine Lane, Valley View, died Monday at Harrisburg Hospital.
  Born in Hegins Township, Jan. 4, 1930, he was a son of the late Joseph Irvin and Bessie Mae Bensinger Fetterolf. He was a 1947 graduate of Hegins Township High School.
  He was the owner of the former Jack's Carry Out, Valley View, and retired as a butcher at Redner's Markets, Fredricksburg.
  He was a charter member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian E. Herb Fetterolf, on Sept. 30, 1998; an infant son, Tommy Joe Fetterolf; a brother, Richard J. Fetterolf.
  Surviving are two daughters, Romaine A., wife of Barry Daub, Millersburg, and Heidi J. Fetterolf, Valley View; two sons, Steven H. Fetterolf, Valley View, and Joseph A., husband of Melissah Fetterolf, York; eight grandchildren; a sister, Ann L. Peifer, Millersburg; a brother, William F. Fetterolf, Hegins.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Friedens United Church of Christ with the Rev. Claude Schach officiating. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Friedens United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 57, Hegins, PA 17938. Interment will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
  Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.⁶
  
• He was buried at Friedens Union Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Joseph Irvin Fetterolf¹ b. 31 Jul 1905, d. 15 Oct 1974
• Mother*: Bessie Mae Bensinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1910, d. 1965

Marguerite E. Demmy^1,2

• Last Edited: 4 Apr 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marguerite E. Demmy was born on 13 January 1922.¹
• She married Harold Underkoffler, son of Arland Albert Underkoffler and Mary Reich.¹
• Marguerite E. Demmy died on 9 May 1992, at age 70.¹
• She was buried at Covenant Greenwood Cemetery, Ebenezer, Lebanon County, PA.²

Lamar Foulds¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2012

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lamar Foulds married Nancy Jeannette Stiely, daughter of Harry Allen Stiely and Evelyn Elsie Klinger, on 9 June 1953, in Maryland.¹
• Lamar Foulds died on 13 November 2010.¹

Gregory J. Snyder^1,2

• Last Edited: 9 Nov 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Gregory J. Snyder was born on 24 March 1952.²
• He was the son of Richard D. Paul Shade and Leah A. Snyder.³
• Gregory J. Snyder died on 6 August 2006, at age 54.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Gregory J. Snyder
  August 6, 2006
  Gregory "Greg" J. Snyder, 54, of Rebuck, died Sunday at home.
  Surviving are his wife, Robyn Snyder ; a son, Gregory A. Snyder, Hebe; a daughter, Melissa Myers, RR1 Shamokin; five grandchildren; his parents, Richard and Leah Snyder Shade, Rebuck; a sister, Virginia Billow, RR1 Dornsife.
  A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Route 225, Hunter Station. Funeral will follow at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Stephen R. Rother-mel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, has charge of arrangements.
  Republican and Herald, August 8, 2006, Page A15.⁴
  
• He was buried at Emmanuel Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Hunter Station, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Step-father*: Richard D. Paul Shade³ b. 16 Oct 1934, d. 28 Oct 2013
• Mother*: Leah A. Snyder³