Obituary for 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