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 Darel
R. Snook, D.C. of 2110 Lititz Pike Lancaster, PA passed away
peacefully on October 27, 2011 at Lancaster General
Hospital following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his
loving family.
Born in Burham,
PA, he was the son of the late Ira Jasper Snook and the late
Margarita (Mumper) Snook. He was married to Josephine (Arbutina)
Snook for over 38 years.
A Veteran of
WWII, Darel served in the United States Army receiving the WWII
Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and American Campaign Medal.
Darel was a
graduate of Shippensburg College, class of 1950, where he played
both basketball and football. He then attended Palmer College of
Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He graduated in 1954.
Darel owned
and operated the Snook Chiropractic Clinic on Lititz Pike in
Lancaster and was in practice for 55 years. Darel had a special
affinity for his Amish patients. He worked tirelessly to help
promote the good health of his patients, often taking calls in the
evening and weekends to meet their needs. His generosity knew no
bounds and changed the lives of many. Darel was a man of great
integrity and faith in God. He used his hands to heal and had a
brilliant mind. He was still practicing up until the time of his
death.
He was a
member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and a former member of St.
James Episcopal Church for 40 years.
In addition to
his beloved wife, Josephine, he is survived by his son, Timothy J.
Droney, MD and his daughter-in law, Christine Droney, of Linwood,
NJ. He was the much adored and devoted grandfather to Josephine
Droney, Patrick Timothy Droney and Connor Joseph Droney of
Linwood, NJ. Also survived by the Brannigan family of Woodbury,
NJ, his niece, Carol Stark, of Harrisburg, PA, Rhoda of Las Vegas,
Nevada and extended family in Belfast, Ireland.
Darel was
preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Allen and Ira Dale
Snook.
Relatives,
friends and his patients are respectfully invited to attend a
Celebration of Life Ceremony on Monday, October 31, 2011 at
11:30am in the Chapel of the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home &
Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike with The Rev. Dr. Lloyd Hartley Deacon
officating. A viewing will be held from 10:30-11:30am prior to the
service. Interment will be held in Landis Valley Mennonite
Cemetery with Military Honors rendered by the Red Rose Veterans
Honor Guard and the Vet-21 Salute Honor Guard. Memorial
contributions may be made in Darel’s memory to the Wounded
Warriors Project
www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to their address Wounded
Warrior Project 370 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor,
Room 320 New York City, NY 10001. To
send the family online condolences, please visit
SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr.
Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100. |
