Donald Franklin Snook

I have no words to describe how deeply sorry I am to here of Mr. Snooks passing. I can only say he was so blessed to have a family that loved him so much. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this horrible time. Although our times together were few, he was such a sweet man and so easy to be around. I am truly sorry for your loss. Love, Michelle 

My sweet, sweet father... I am heartbroken writing this as I only can hope he knows how much I loved him and how much he's going to be missed. He was a wonderful father to me and my sisters and caring grandfather to his 7 grandchildren. He always liked to share a funny story or a joke and make us smile. He always worried about our well being and safety whether it was when we went off to college, got our first apartment, or traveled with our job. My Dad wanted to make sure that we were safe and that he cared and I always felt so good knowing he was there. My Dad taught me about working hard, whether it was at work or at home, about how to fix things and be independent, and to enjoy the simple things in life, like his love for folk music and just the beautiful scenery surrounding where he lived. It wasn't until he got sick, did I learn of all of the things he accomplished in his earlier life and all of the interesting and important jobs he had. He was too humble to share these things until I asked him including that he worked at a radio station during college and had his own radio call letters, that he worked on different important projects while working for the Defense Department while his travels took him from the Marshall Islands to Stuttgart, Germany while working for the Army as a communications engineer.  My sweet Father would rather talk about the funny frogs that crossed the Autobahn on the way to work or the beautiful church bells that he looked forward to hearing every morning while he was in Germany. Those were the things that made him smile. He taught me those are the things that bring beauty to life. He shared that twinkle in his eyes with my husband Mike as he taught him how to fix things around the house and our daughter Vienna while he shared his love of music with her. He always asked about my best friend Michelle too wanting to know what she was doing and that she was safe as well. My sisters, Gabriela and Christina know that my father loved us so, so much and that he adored our mother recently saying that he had a good life as he married 'the love of his life.'   Daddy, I can't tell you how much I miss you. It hurts to know you are not here. I just know that someday, we will be all together again in heaven...laughing, listening to Pokey La Farge and feeding your sweet Cocker Spaniel, Mr. George an ice cream cone. I love you Daddy and ALWAYS will.  Love your adoring daughter, Jackie 

As your Son in Law you have always been there to help Jackie and I tackle our big projects to better our lives. I will never forget when you admired the new 'level' I had purchased to start work on our 200 year old house in Fayetteville, PA. Then matter of factly informed me that " Nothing in this house is level". Or when you came over to help us install the new A/C unit that had to be wired directly into the electric panel. You then cut through a live wire thinking it was not hooked up and became 'Sparky'.(I decided then not to mess with anything in an electric panel) You taught me alot about engineering and repairing things - electric, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, ect. - but most importantly how to approach a challenge and develop a plan to get the desired results. As part of your family, I encourage everyone - Elisabeth, Gabriella, Christina, and Jacqueline along with our families to remember you as the Caring, Sharing, Funny, Wise, and Loving person you were. As for me, Jacke, and Vienna, you have been a very positive influence in our lives. You will remain loved in our hearts forever. 

Thank Don - Mike

Dear Daddy... we miss you immensely. Its hard to believe you are not here, however that is not entirely true. You will always be with us, forever in our hearts and in our spirits. I am so proud to have had you as a father. You taught us all the important lessons in life. Because we had you as our father we learned how to be strong and independent while at the same time how to be selfless and devoted. You taught us useful skills, showing us how to do repairs, how to drive, how to be humble and appreciative. You taught us how to stand and fight and when the to stop and smell the roses or should I say pick the apples and pears. You taught us how to laugh after you get qiute literally being kicked by a horse. But most of all you taught me what the greatest qualities of a father and husband are. Your devotion and love for our mother right up to you final days. The caring you always expressed about your children and your grandchildren. Always going the extra mile to ask about our lives no matter how minor the news was. I'll always remember all the times we had together. I loved riding in the tractor to get wood for the furnace, picking apples & pears from the back wagon. Sliding under the tree to make sure as a young girl I could reach. Our excursions thru europe and the flea markets, enjoying gyros. Hopping from train to train as if everyday was an adventure to be had. I'll miss hearing your voice, your "mmm, i guess" with the pat on the hand as you contimplitated the advice you were asked, and your chuckle and the slight shake of your head as to find humor in our wittyness. But most of all we miss you, all of you. Thank you for every moment, everyday that we had with you. You were the kindest, hardest working father we could have had. We love you so much Daddy!!! I miss you Daddy, rest peacefully and know you will not be forgotten. I love you Daddy!!

Lois and I send our deepest sympathy. It does not seemed that long ago when we all shared our

trip to Austria. Planes, trains and buses were just  beautiful settings  to bring our families together.

Don was a good man and will be missed by all.  Ed and Lois Cragin