Tillman Richard “Dick” Snedden (1929-2025)

Tillman Richard “Dick” Snedden, passed away on September 21, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born in Ellwood City on December 21st, 1929, a son of the late Tillman R. and Violet May Snedden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years,  Phyllis Sahli Snedden. He is survived by his daughters, Louanne (Robert Senkevich) Snedden of Chippewa and Amy Lynne (James) Brown of Valencia, eight grandchildren: Kindall (Bryan) Davis, Kirk Glover, Evan (Maggie) Brown, Colin (Kayla) Brown, Preston (Danijela) Brown, Aileen (Brian) Isbell, Shanna and Shon Brown; as well as his great grandchildren: Cade, Jett, Caroline, Ilijana, Caleigh, Marko and one on the way; along with several cousins: Phyllis Reynolds, Georgianne Parker, Patty (Bruce) Kepler, Barbara (Chris) Pratt and Nancy Brigham; as well as his niece, Lisa (Rich) Owens, his nephew, Edward (Leslie) Sahli. Tillman was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School and graduated in 1951 with a chemical engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He was employed by Shell Chemical Corporation in engineering and sales, moving from Houston to Los Angeles to Detroit and New York City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in engineering and production with the Army Chemical Corps at Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Colorado. He moved his family to Beaver Falls in 1963 where he purchased Geneva Motors, which was renamed Dick Snedden Pontiac. The GMC Truck franchise was added in 1972. After selling the business in 1988, he was employed in environmental sales and service with PMET in New Brighton until 1991. He was an active member of Chippewa United Methodist Church of Beaver Falls having served on and chaired various committees over many years. He was a member of several Masonic bodies including Ellwood-Parian Lodge #599, Valley of New Castle Consistory and Syria Shriners. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Center Beaver (Heritage Valley Health System) for 27 years, serving as chairman from 1985 to 1987. He was also a board member of Tri-State Medical Group and chairman of the Chippewa Township Zoning Hearing Board. He enjoyed camping and boating with his family over many years in Pennsylvania state parks. He was also an instrument rated private pilot. He was a long time Pittsburgh Steelers fan who was also interested in the jazz scene and enjoyed discussing the topic with others who followed the genre. His comedy interests included an extensive collection of “Far Side” cartoons and recordings of 1950’s radio comedians “Bob and Ray” shows. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, September 28th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Corless-Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements. There will be a service on Monday, September 29th, at 10 a.m. at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010. Private interment will take place at the Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, Geneva College, 3200 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 or a charity of your choice.