B. Jane Cryder

B. Jane Cryder, 90, of McElhattan passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Williamsport on March 17, 1935 the daughter of the late Mervin E. Shaffer and Emma (Hillyard) Clark.

She was married to Edward G. Cryder who preceded her in death on October of 2003.

She reached a lifelong dream by establishing her own restaurant, “Janey’s Family Restaurant”. It originated in Jersey Shore and later moved to Avis and remained there until she retired in 2003.

She enjoyed crocheting and gardening.

Surviving are her sons, Ben Snyder, Jeffrey (Toni) Snyder, William Snyder and her daughters, Linda Snyder, Joy Overman, Susan Snyder and Kimberly Ohlsson.

She was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

One sister Patricia Alden and a brother Leroy Hill.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with Pastor David Miller of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ officiating.

Friends and relatives will be received from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel.

Online condolences can be sent at MaxwellHelt.com.