Alla John Snodgrass, 84, of Slippery Rock, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Kadima in Harmony.

He was born Aug. 15, 1941, in Butler, a son of the late John "Snuffy" Snodgrass and Mary Stirk Snodgrass.

Alla attended Butler Area schools, where he played football as a Golden Tornado.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Sept. 4, 1958, serving aboard the USS Mississinewa as part of The Mediterranean Cruise. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 13, 1962, after being disabled on the job. Alla enjoyed the company of fellow veterans all his life and was always ready to offer camaraderie and support.

He married the former Elizabeth Ann Pache, originally of Sharon, Pa., on May 10, 1968. She preceded him in death on June 21, 2025.

Alla attended Slippery Rock University. He then worked for Yourga Trucking in Wheatland, Pa., and later with the U.S. Postal Service from 1980 until his retirement. Whilst at USPS, he served as president of the American Postal Workers Union New Castle Local 227 for many years, fighting to help dozens of employees retain their jobs and benefits.

He loved art and traveled to see major retrospectives of Vincent Van Gogh's work in both Washington, D.C., and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He enjoyed jazz and blues music -- particularly Thelonious Monk and Nina Simone. He was widely read and traveled extensively, most recently to Paris, France. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at "201." Family was everything.

Growing up, Alla was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler and later of St. Faustina Parish, St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Slippery Rock.

Alla is survived by two daughters, Tamara Moore of Pittsburgh and Sarah (fiance Eric Stettmier) Snodgrass of Slippery Rock, who also was his primary caregiver during the final decade of his life; a sister, Coral (Edward Szewczak) Snodgrass of Williamsville, N.Y.; a brother, Frank Snodgrass of Bothell, Wash.; nephews, Michael (Brenda) Riley of Hamilton, Ohio; Thomas (Rebecca) Altes of Pittsburgh, Jay (Kristine) Snodgrass of Tallahassee, Fla., and John Francis Snodgrass of Spanaway, Wash.; nieces, Donna Riley of Virginia Beach, Va., Karen (Brett) Barrett of Yukon, Okla., and Jackie (William) Snodgrass of Apollo; sisters-in-law, Julie (Nicky) DeMatteo of Cherry Hill, N.J., Rebecca Vogel of Spokane, Wash., and Shirley Estes of Oklahoma; several cousins; many great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; close friends; and his canine companions, Hercules and Rigel.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Snodgrass of Butler; sister, Margaret Ann Riley of Butler; in-laws, Eugene and Margaret Pache of Mesa, Ariz.; two nephews, Daniel Riley of Cold Spring, Ky., and William Snodgrass of New Kensington, Pa.; brother-in-law, Leon Riley of Butler; sisters-in-law, Janet Snodgrass of Butler and Maureen Snodgrass of Bothell, Wash.; seven aunts; four uncles; and several cousins.

Services were private, and burial took place in Butler County Memorial Park.

Military Honors were accorded at the cemetery by American Legion Post 778, VFW Post 249, and VFW Post 499.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home Downtown, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.