Michael "Mike" Walter Snovitch passed away on November 5, 2024 at the age of 78. His sense of humor and quick smile will be missed by all who knew him. He was born September 14, 1946 to Walter and Marian (Szutowicz) Snovitch in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Mike was married for 54 wonderful years to the love of his life, Elaine (Nuss) Snovitch. Mike earned a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State and a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University. He was a graduate of Columbia University's Senior Executive Program, completed Penn State's Financial Knowledge for Executives Program, and completed Harvard University negotiations seminars. He was a registered Professional Engineer.

Mike started his career with PPL and held many positions until taking early retirement as executive in charge of PPL's Fuels Department. He was PPL's Loaned Executive for the United Way campaign. Mike was an adjunct professor of engineering at Lafayette College where he taught graduate and post graduate level courses. After retiring from PPL he was hired as the Executive Director of Environmental Resources for the state of Maryland. He was named the Executive Director of Alliance for Rail Competition, a national organization of railway shippers with headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he was the liaison between the Alliance and numerous Congressmen and Senators. In that capacity he testified before numerous congressional committees.

Mike had always been involved in local politics. He had over 25 years' experience as a member of the Lower Milford Planning Commission and served as Chairman of the Planning Commission for over 15 years. He was elected to the Board of Supervisors of Lower Milford Township.

Mike was an avid golfer and had two holes in one in his lifetime. Mike and his wife loved to travel and did so extensively throughout the US and around the world. He accomplished one of his many bucket list items by sailing around Cape Horn.

Surviving besides his wife is his beloved son Nicholas of Coopersburg, PA. They loved taking hiking and fly fishing trips to the western US and spent many Sunday afternoons cheering on the Eagles football team.

Services: Family and friends may call on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 5050 St. Joseph Road, Coopersburg, PA, 18036, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am. Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Coopersburg.

Contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

Memories can be recorded at www.schantzfh.com .