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Doris Ann Snyder, 79, of Topton, passed away April 18, 2026, at Willow Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Kutztown.
Born April 1, 1947, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold E. Fluck, Sr. and Matilda E. (Irving) Fluck.
She was a 1965 graduate of Emmaus High School.
Doris was employed with Lehigh Valley Health Network for over 15 years, and retired from BARC Developmental Services, Quakertown, where she worked for 5 years.
A lover of the outdoors, Doris lived in campgrounds her entire life, living at Penna Dutch Campground, Shartlesville, the longest. She enjoyed life within the campgrounds and loved hosting her family there for campground events.
She enjoyed doing ceramics, painting, and loved the spiritual Indian crowd and going to powwows.
Doris leaves behind her beloved dog, Foxy.
Surviving are her three children: Dean Gruzdis of Allentown; Timothy Snyder of Walnutport, and Michelle Gruzdis of Albrightsville.
Other survivors include her nine grandchildren: Tanya, Kye, Amanda, Tiffany, Travis, Tamera, Tyler, Christopher and Matthew; and her eight great grandchildren: Hazley, Sylis, Isaiah, Julian, Madison, Luke, Cora, and Corie, Jr.
Doris was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Fluck, Jr. and Pierce C. Fluck.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508.
Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.
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