Barbara L. Bedics, 79, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in her home.

Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Ralph W. and Marion (Zahn) Snyder.

Barbara retired as the manager of the Student Mail Room at Moravian College in 2011 after 39 years of service.  She began her career with the City of Bethlehem, where she was employed from 1960-1962.

She was a former member of Christ Church - UCC, Bethlehem where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.  She was a Past President of North Central Little League Auxiliary and taught swimming for Special Olympics.

Surviving are her daughter, Terrilyn M. Smith (Clayton) of Bethlehem; sisters, Diane L. Hriniak of Palmer Township and Patty Coxe (James) of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Ryan A. Smith (Jennifer) and Kristin N. Smith; and her beloved dog, Abby Rose.  She was predeceased by a brother R. Robert Snyder.

Services will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3897 Adler Place, Building C, Suite 180, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.  www.pearsonfh.com