Emma Alnora Snedeker, age 81, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Brookdale in Troy.  Alnora was born on April 26, 1935 in St. Clairsville, OH to the late Ralph and Arvanna (Fulton) Johnson.  Alnora was married to her husband of 44 years, Edward D. “Dale” Snedeker and he preceded her in death on July 27, 2003.

Alnora is survived by her brother and sister-in-law:  Bob and Fran Johnson of El Paso, TX; sister: Doris Jane Harry of Menlo Park, CA and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents and husband, Alnora was preceded in death by her brother: David.

Alnora was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Troy where she served as the choir director for many years.  She was also a member of the Ohio Music Education Association and the Red Hats in Versailles and Troy. Alnora was a graduate from Morehead State College with a degree in music and a major in bassoon.  She was a music educator in many schools including Versailles and Ansonia Schools.  She was also a private vocal instructor for many years and served as a judge for solo vocal competitions.  Alnora enjoyed being involved in the production of musical theatre including the Troy Civic Theatre and sang with the Sweet Adelines and Barbershop Quartets.

Services will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the First United Church of Christ, 120 S. Market Street, Troy, OH with the Rev. Lauren Allen officiating.  Interment will take place in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, OH.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00PM on Monday at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church Music Fund or the Troy Civic Theatre. 

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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