Russell J. Snow, 57, of Adams Township died Saturday morning at his residence.

Born in Pittsburgh, June 10, 1949, he was the son of Louise Henry Snow of Mars and the late Jacob D. "Smokey" Snow.

He was a sandblaster by trade and owned Sno-Way Sandblasting in Mars.

Mr. Snow enjoyed creating crafts and giving them to friends as gifts.

He was a Protestant.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Rodger Snow of Mars and Gary Snow of West Deer Township, Allegheny County, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters.

<B>SNOW</B> — Friends of Russell J. Snow, who died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the <B>McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home</B>, 238 Crowe Ave. Mars. Funeral se0rvices will follow at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the West Union Cemetery, Pine Township, Allegheny County.Information and directions are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.