JOHN A. D. SNELL
November 4, 1945 - August 3, 2020
John A.D. Snell, 74, of Lakeland, passed away Monday August 3rd at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Watertown, NY to the late Robert and Alma (Worden) Snell in 1945. He grew up in Adams Center and Syracuse, was a US Army Veteran and was a steelworker at Crucible Steel for 27 years before retiring in 1993. In his younger years, he enjoyed tinkering with and riding Triumph and BSA motorcycles. He was an accomplished guitarist and enjoyed rock and country music and was a member of the Jerry Williams Jr. and the Country Stars Band in the early 70’s. He was also an avid collector of militaria. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lorraine Scoville, sister, Barbara Cubberley and brother, Robert Snell. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Ann French, 2 children, John (Deb) Snell, of Baldwinsville and Kate (Chuck) Garbutt, of Onondaga Hill, son-in-law, Jeff Scoville, he was Papa to 5 grandchildren, Charles (Jen), Kylie, Jeffrey (Brooke), Corrine and Madeline, great-granddaughter, Maelie, brother, Harry Snell, sister, Jane Snell, sisters-in-law, Mary Kate Imbolli and Joan Richards, brother-in-law, John (Nancy) French and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 4 pm to 6 pm Friday at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave. Private burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lakeland. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to a charity of choice. Please share online memories and tributes at www.bagozzitwins.com.
John A.D. Snell, 74, of Lakeland, passed away Monday August 3rd at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Watertown, NY to the late Robert and Alma (Worden) Snell in 1945. He grew up in Adams Center and Syracuse, was a US Army Veteran and was a steelworker... View Obituary & Service Information