Deborah Marie Taras Snyder, 51 years old, of Columbia Station, Ohio, passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born on September 28,1974 in Parma, Ohio to Dennis F. Taras and Nancy (Kortan) Taras.  Deborah earned her cosmetology certification and cut hair for many years, including her children's.  She later went on to earn her nursing license and was employed at Life Care Center of Westlake.

Deborah loved her Camaro and enjoyed rock and country music, especially Fleetwood Mac, Reba McIntyre and Metallica.  Lasagna was her favorite meal and she was a talented cook, known for her fantastic chicken paprikash.  Deborah's family was her greatest treasure, and she cherished every minute she spent with her children and her grandson.

She is survived by her beloved children Zachary Snyder (Maria), Coast Guard, Ret., Christian Snyder, and Savannah Snyder; cherished grandson Ronan Snyder; siblings Bonnie Shepard (Kenneth), Robert Taras (Natalie), and Dennis Taras, Jr. (Heather); mother Nancy Taras; her former spouse and father of their children, Christopher Snyder; and all of her English Bulldogs and Boxers, past and present.  She is preceded in death by her father, Dennis F. Taras, Sr.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Waite Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, OH 44256. The family will receive friends immediately following the service until 5:00 pm at the funeral home on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lifebanc.  If you would like to send flowers, our preferred florist is Rooted in Medina (330) 461-9224

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com.