Herb Snyder

Herb Snyder, 72, died on August 3, 2026. Herb Snyder was known publicly as an American politician and member of the West Virginia Senate (1997–2005, 2009–2017). Snyder (born September 7, 1953 in Winchester, Virginia) was a former Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate representing District 16. Snyder served as a Jefferson County Commissioner from 1990 to 1996, when he was elected to his first term in the State Senate. He was reelected in 2000, defeating future Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Corliss. In 2004, he was defeated in the primary by former Ranson, West Virginia, Mayor Greg Lance, who went on to lose the November election to Republican John Yoder. When Yoder announced he would run for State Circuit Court Judge in 2008, Snyder announced his bid for a third term. Public biographical listings identify Snyder as an American politician. Snyder was also associated with member of the West Virginia Senate (1997–2005, 2009–2017). This public record remains centered on Snyder's work as an American politician and member of the West Virginia Senate (1997–2005, 2009–2017) and the documented milestones of that career.