Barbara Jean (Schweitzer) Snay, age 72 of Manistee, Michigan, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was born on October 9, 1953 in Manistee, Michigan the daughter of the late Joseph and Phyllis (Schweitzer) Raspotnik. Barb was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1973. She married Thomas Patrick Snay on August 16, 1986 at

Trinity Lutheran Church in Manistee, Michigan. In her younger years, she was employed at the Manistee Heights Care Center for many years. Spending time with her family was her number one love in life, but she also enjoyed playing bingo  going to the casino and playing cards of any kind, except for Uno. Barb loved to bake, and was well known for her cherry cheese cake. She had a big interest in music and listening to the many local bands that played at various times around Manistee.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas P. Snay, two sons, Matthew Snay and Nicholas "Nicky Pooh" Snay (Lydia), her brothers and sister's in-law, Melvin and Alice Schweitzer, Joseph and Patty Raspotnik, James and Pam Raspotnik, Richard Raspotnik, Edward and Kathleen Raspotnik and her sister in-law, Janeen Raspotnik and her little fur baby at home "Tigger". Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

Barb was preceded in death by her son Patrick Snay, her infant sister, Carol Ann Schweitzer, her sister and brother in-law, Kathy and Paul Moore, her sister Betty Ledger and by her three brothers, Frank, Al, and David Raspotnik.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 20, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Rev. James Bearss celebrant.  The family be at the church 1 hour prior to Barb's funeral Mass to receive friends.  Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.