Rensselaer- Jola M. Snyder Buck age 71 yrs. passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer. Jola was daughter of the late Charles and Grace Hastings Snyder. She was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer and Russell Sage College in Troy. Mrs. Buck was employed as an Administrative Assistant for Glenmont Job Corp working for the company for 12 years. She was also employed by Albany Medical Center and 5 years at Russell Sage College. She enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing and traveling, including trips to Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Wife of 42 years to John M. Buck of Rensselaer. Mother of Christina (John) Gray and Bryan Buck. Grandmother of Angel, Kiersten, Nicole and Zachary. Sister of Charles (Elaine) Snyder. Funeral from the W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue Rensselaer, Monday evening at 6:00. Calling hours will be Monday at the funeral home prior to the service from 4-6 PM. Masks and social distancing will be followed. Interment will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 at Blooming Grove Cemetery, Defreestville.