SNETHEN - Richard M. Of Springville, NY, age 100, a WWII Veteran, passed away August 24, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary E. Snethen, after 61 years of marriage. Father of Pamela J. Bartkowski (Patricia Oxenholm), Donna L. Snethen, Letty A. Snethen (David McIntosh), Mary J. Snethen (Dick Hegarty) and Perry W. Snethen, II (Kirsten Milliken); grandfather of Anthony (Kimberly) Bartkowski, Mary Catherine (CSM Edgard) Gonzalez and Lea (Larry) Archer; great-grandfather of Abigail, Elizabeth and Mary. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Richard was a retired Teacher at Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District. Memorial contributions in Richard's name may be made to Springville-West Valley Retired Teachers' Association scholarship fund: Donna Potter, Treasurer, 50 Child St., Springville, NY 14141. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435, 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com