Kevin Snavely Obituary

Kevin F. Snavely

Kevin F. Snavely, 78, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at his residence.

Kevin was born Aug. 24, 1944, in McComb, to Floyd and Joyce (Sharninghouse) Snavely, who preceded him in death. He married Lynda (Norbeck) Snavely on July 24, 1970, and she survives.

Kevin was a graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School and retired from Philips as a machine repairman after 34 years of dedication. He also started Custom Metal Fabrication out of his home as a welder. Kevin loved watching racing, pedal tractors, restoring cars, and all things motorcycles. He was a collector of many things and always had a joke. He and his wife loved to travel throughout the United States and he especially loved Alaska.

He is survived by his wife, Lynda Snavely of Pandora; daughters, Kim (Nathan) Neuenschwander of Pandora, Kris (Dan) Overholser of Cincinnati, and Keri (Brian) Barhorst of Pandora; and seven grandchildren, Luke (Hannah Goodwin) Neuenschwander, Lexie Neuenschwander, Zach Neuenschwander, Evan and Dean Overholser, and Grayson and Emmy Barhorst.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandchild, Owen Barhorst; and siblings, Reva Phillips and Merlin Snavely.

A celebration of life will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center in Pandora where a meal will be provided. Private burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to West Ohio Food Bank or City Mission of Findlay.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services of Bluffton.