Obituaries
Darel R. Snook, D.C.
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.
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We send our condolences for a man who dedicated his life to helping people up to the very end. He once said "It isn’t I alone who heals my patients; God guides my hands." He will be fondly remembered.
Dear Tim, Christine and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your father. I just wanted to let you know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Jill Iamurri Cisney
To Tim, Christine and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
From Joe Deery and Family in Ireland.
Tim, Christine, Josephine, Patrick, and Connor:
I am so very sorry for your loss. My sister Pat called to tell me the news of Tim’s father’s passing and I want you to know that I am thinking of you all. Having lost my father last year at this time, I know what it’s like. It doesn’t matter how old, a loss is a loss.
God bless you all-I’m praying for all of you.
Love,
Clare/ Ms. Daher
Our sincerest condolences to your family on the loss of Dr. Snook
Sincerely,
Carol LeBahn & Family
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a kind and patient man. He was always going above and beyond to be kind to everyone despite the situation. He was a great man and will be missed dearly. To his family, I pray for you in this time of need.
Dear Droney Family,
So so sorry for your loss. I just picked up the paper the other day and was so saddened. Praying that God will continue to wrap His loving arms around your family and comfort them. This past weekend I was attending a Chiropractic seminar and sharing with them about Dr. Snook…At the seminar they talked about having integrity and faith….I loved reading his obituary he is all that we strive for in our practice…"His generosity knew no bounds and changed the lives of many." I am going to cut this out and put it on our wall….Anyway after meeting you Christine, on Sat. my son said, I think we should take care of the Droney’s while their father, grandfather is in the hospital…..how sweet. So here is an open invitation if we can ever do anything for your family please call upon us….I will be telling other chiros by fb about the loss of Dr. Snook…again so sorry for you loss and so sorry the profession has lost a true servant…..
Sincerely,
Carolann Klingert and family.
Timothy, our sincerest condolences to your family on the loss of your father. Having lost both of my parents over the last few years, I know how difficult it is. Your West Coast Mumper cousins keep you and your family in our prayers.
Ken Mumper
kmumper@hotmail.com
