Sarah Renee Snouffer, age 44, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Parkside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 27, 1981, in Mariemont, Ohio, Sarah spent her childhood and formative years in New Richmond, Ohio, where her roots were deeply planted. She is survived by her loving parents, Robert W. Snouffer, Jr. and Rena Snouffer; her beloved son, Ryan, the light of her life; and her dear sister, Marianne. Sarah now rests in peace, reunited with her brother, Robert W. Snouffer III, who preceded her in death. Sarah was one of the kindest and most generous souls one could ever know. She was a fiercely loyal friend, the kind of person who truly listened, remembered the small details, and made others feel deeply seen in ways that mattered. With a sharp, witty sense of humor and a deeply sentimental heart, she moved through the world with gentle grace. She possessed a vibrant, creative spirit and a rare ability to notice beauty where others might miss it. Like her spirit animal, the butterfly, Sarah carried the immense courage required to navigate life’s strongest winds.
Beneath that softness lived a woman of remarkable tenacity. Sarah was a woman on a mission. She was creative, determined, and gifted with the rare ability to turn intention into action. She was a woman of Christian faith who truly believed there was a divine purpose for her life, finding great comfort in trusting God’s plan above all else. Life tested her often, yet those challenges only strengthened her resolve and deepened her desire to plant beauty, peace, and hope wherever she could.
She found her greatest peace in nature, happiest by the water with a fishing rod in hand, her worries drifting far away. While she loved the outdoors, she loved her son more than anything in this world. A woman of incredible grit and even greater heart, Sarah found her ultimate happiness in her son, Ryan, who remained her proudest achievement and greatest joy until the very end.
Though a sudden brain bleed took her from us far too soon, Sarah passed as a woman who had fully reclaimed her life and found her way back to herself. She leaves behind a legacy of humor, resilience, and the powerful reminder that a heart of gold can survive even the fiercest fires.
In her memory, please take time to connect with nature, plant flowers, care for an animal in need, or extend grace to someone carrying heavy burdens. These were the quiet ways she healed the world.
The family will hold a private ceremony to honor Sarah’s life. We kindly ask for privacy and your continued prayers during this difficult time.
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David Wayne Smith says
January 29, 2026 at 7:39 pmDear Rena, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Sarah. Please know you are in my prayers. Peace and Love, David
Sarah says
January 30, 2026 at 3:35 amMy heart hurts for you all. Unending love prayers. 🙏
Lynne Stone says
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 pmWhat a Beautiful, Gentle and Free Spirit Sarah was! In her childhood she was a frequent visitor at our house as she was one of my daughter, Kristen’s, Best Friends. Rest in Peace Sweet Sarah.
Ellen (Brinkerhoff) Bungenstock says
January 30, 2026 at 9:27 pmI am crushed by the news of Sarah’s passing. I met her at New Richmond High School. She was a beautiful human inside and out, a gentle but tenacious fighter who brought joy and inspired hope to everyone she knew. What a devastating loss for all of us. My heart is with you and thinking of her sweet legacy.
Roger & Scott says
January 31, 2026 at 12:10 amRena – We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Sarah. We still laugh every time we think about the time the dog got sprayed by the skunk and we tried to get the smell off. May her memories last a lifetime for those she touched and prayers for everyone. Hugs from Roger and Scott
Linda Bolen says
July 26, 2026 at 3:23 amI miss her everyday and talk to her often. Every time I make something special to eat I think of how we used to try each other’s cooking and all the new foods we explored together.
And our passion for art lol I have a couple of her paintings that she made for me .
There’s not a room in my home that she’s not in, for Sarah gave me so many things over the years from plants 🪴 to furniture, pictures, and pillows, nick naks of all sorts.
Her heart ❤️ was big, her challenges were many, her love and passion for things was bigger, and Ryan was the pinnacle of all her achievements .
It’s taken me a while to send my condolences because I was grieving the loss of my best friend as well.
She brought joyful noise into my life and we shared so many things.
Over the years I nursed her, took care of her cat and her home when she faced medical issues, she is still a bright light in my life when I remember the laughs, the adventures and the love and great friendship we shared.
Know that when not in your stead, she was taken care of with all my heart.
I’m truly sorry for our loss but her joy continues, my love goes out to you and yours
Many Blessings
In her memory, please take time to connect with nature, plant flowers, care for an animal in need, or extend grace to someone carrying heavy burdens. These were the quiet ways she healed the world.