Gerald Dean Snell

July 17, 1932 - December 18, 2020

Gerald Dean Snell, 88, of Newcomerstown passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Union Hospital. He was born July 17, 1932 in Newcomerstown to the late Homer Lane and Twila Viola (Ricketts) Snell. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from General Tire. He loved his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a lifetime fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians. He enjoyed bowling and country music. On March 4, 1956, he married Mary E. (Green) Snell who preceded him in death. Gerald is also survived by his four daughters, Linda (Bill) Wark of Manning, SC, Martha (Jim) Moore of Newcomerstown, Gloria (Chuck) McDaniel of Baltimore, and Diana "Deedee" (Harry) White of Howard; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his brother, Rolland "Babe" Snell of Newcomerstown; and special friend, Maryann Marlatt. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson. Services will be Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 12 pm at Addy Funeral Home, Newcomerstown with Rev. Gerald Gray officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown. Visitation will be on Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Military service will be conducted by Newcomestown Veterans Honor Guard. The family would like to thank the staff at Riverside Manor, Union Hospital, and Community Hospice for the wonderful care they gave.