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The Life of Richard Ives Schreiber

Richard I. Schreiber, 81, of Upper Darby, PA, died March 24, 2019 at the V.A. Medical Center, Coatesville. 

Raised in Yeadon and Springfield, he was a graduate of  Springfield  High and served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

Richard had been employed as a Mechanic by the Lock Getty Station for over 30 years before retiring. He was a member of the Train Collector's Assoc for 50 years and a lifetime Member of Handyman's Club of America.

He enjoyed working on classic cars, trips to the casino, jigsaw and crossword puzzles.

He was the father of the late Robin O'Donnell-Carson. Survivors: include his wife of 42 years, Louise (nee Lock); daughter, Holly Steele, sister, Maryanne Hamilton, 9 grandchildren and  15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be  11am Friday, at the Toppitzer Funeral Home at Arlington, 2900 State Rd., Drexel Hill Pa 19026, with visitation at 10am

Burial: Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA.

Contributions: in his memory to Coatesville VA Hospice Unit, 1400 Blackhorse Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320 would be preferred

Condolences/online obituary:www.Arlingtoncemetery.us

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2019.03.26
World's best great grandpa

Celebrate Dad's birthday approximately 2006.

6 of his great grandchildren celebrate Xmas 2018.

Posted by Holly S on 03/26/2019

2019.03.27
GGkids

Posted by Holly S on 03/27/2019

2019.03.29
checking out the birdies at the unit with Holly

Posted by Louise S on 03/29/2019

2023.02.27
I rem,ember him always in my heart nd mind.

I always remember him.  I also donated a brick in his name at the Delcomemorialveterans.com commemeration.  So sad though I do not have a grave marker for my family.  Only when I die, I will get to see it.

Posted by Louise S on 02/27/2023