ILION - Nancy Jane (Croop) Snedeker, 68, of PA, formerly of Ilion, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 11, 2011, at York Hospital, York, PA. She was the wife of Robert Leo Snedeker, to whom she was married for 39 years. Mrs. Snedeker was born April 14, 1942, in Ilion, NY, the daughter of the late Paul B. and Marjorie (Crossman) Croop. Mrs. Snedeker graduated from Ilion High School class of 1960 and from Oneonta State Teacher’s College class of 1965. She was employed as a Home Economics Teacher in Fonda-Fultonville School District and the Ilion High School for many years. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed crafts, quilting, making dolls and baking. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Snedeker is survived by a daughter, Leigh Marjorie Brown Watkins and her husband, Jimmy, of Morrisville; a son, Robert Shannon Snedeker and his wife, Melissa, of Hanover; grandchildren, Alliyah C. Croop Snedeker, Robert M. Snedeker, Elissa M. Snedeker, Haley E. Wark, Alexis Nichole Martin, Darius Paul, Adrianna Elizabeth, Jillian Malinda Jane, and Jaleessa Rae Watkins; step-grandchildren, Kevin D. and Josie L. Redfern; and many nieces and nephews, including Daniel, Kirk, Michael, Trisha, Becky and Nancy Lynn Dederick. Mrs. Snedeker was preceded in death by her sister, Particia Rae Dederick and her husband, Clinton. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a graveside committal prayer service at 12 noon, Saturday, September 3, 2011, at Calvary Cemetery, W. German St., Herkimer, with Rev. Andrew Peloubet and Deacon James Bower officiating. A family and friends gathering will be held immediately following the service at the Mohawk Reformed Church, 18 S. Otsego St., Mohawk. Mrs. Snedeker’s family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, NY 13357, to assist some of her favorite charities. The Snedeker family entrusted all arrangements and supervision of services to their family Funeral Director, Don Applegate.