Jitka Klimchok Snyder, 75, of French Woods, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 16, 2015. She was born on April 5, 1939 in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Dr. Josef and Helen (Borovickova) Langer. Jitka is predeceased by her first husband, Edward Klimchok Sr., who died on October 8, 1988. She married George Snyder on July 4th, 1991 at Holy Cross Church in Callicoon, NY.

She was a devoted member of the Holy Cross Parish, especially St. Patrick’s Church in Long Eddy, serving on the Parish Council and as a Eucharistic Minister. For many years she and her husband George organized monthly lunches for senior citizens at St. Patrick’s. She owned and operated Klimchok Real Estate, in Callicoon and Hancock, for almost 50 years. She was an active member of the Sullivan County Board of Realtors, having served terms as president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. She also was an active member of the Callicoon Business Association since its inception and the Callicoon Kiwanis Club. Jitka was generous with her time and service to those less fortunate and was a generous donor to many causes.

For enjoyment, Jitka loved listening to classical music, singing in the choir, swimming in her pond and cooking for others. The daughter of a veterinarian, she took an active interest in all animals, especially dogs.

Surviving are her husband, George Snyder; sons Joseph Klimchok and fiancée Shirley Woodfield, and Edward Klimchok and wife Lynne; three grandchildren, Kristin Powers, Kimberly Peek, and Marc Klimchok; and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several aunts and uncles in the Czech Republic.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Hancock. Burial will take place in the spring at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Long Eddy.

Memorial donations can be made in Jitka’s memory to St. Paul’s Church, 346 W. Main St., Hancock, NY 13783 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601.

Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.