Born in Paintersville PA, he had resided in the Tampa Bay area since 1953.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Keatts and son-in-law, Glenn, of Westminster, MD, a son, Matthew Snook and daughter-in-law, Charlie, of Tampa, grandsons Daniel Snook (Atlanta) and Christopher Snook (Denver), and stepdaughter, Debi Haager and husband, Jimmy, of Brandon. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred D. Snook, second wife, Chris Scogin Snook, brothers Clair, Arthur, and Fred Snook, sister Frances Lundvall, and their spouses.
He was a naval veteran of WWII, graduated from the U. S. Navy V-12 program, went to Midshipmen’s School at Fort Schuyler NY and received his commission in the Navy at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. After finishing service in the Pacific, he graduated from Yale University in 1948 along with to-be President George H. W. Bush, among others.
From Exchange National Bank reaching toward the heavens to help housing homeless veterans, from bad news for the Bonnies to a Christmas made whole again, hereâs a look back on the week that was 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago on this edition of Turning Back the Clock.
1920
Dec. 21 â âAmericanizationâ classes are now underway in Olean, said Rovillus Rogers, director of Americanization work in this district. Classes have been formed at the Pennsylvania Railroad car shop in the early evenings three times a week. The first class had 64 men attend, learning civics, as well as a better grasp of English. Another 18 men in the locomotive shop are also learning. Two home classes for Syrian women have also been formed, and classes for Syrians, Italians and Poles are now in contemplation.
OLEAN â Some congregation members of Temple BâNai Israel had attended the synagogue all of their lives, others for a few decades and a few were relatively new.
Of those who attended Sundayâs deconsecration service at the South Barry Street temple, however, many were sad as this was their last gathering in the synagogue which was recently sold to Olean Community Theatre. Due to the declining number of congregation members, the synagogueâs leadership decided to sell the temple and move to a smaller location in a classroom at the former St. Johnâs School on North Union Street Extension.