Charles J. Schreder, 79, died on Friday, April 15, 2011 at his residence in Elkton, Maryland.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George and Teresa (Hecker) Schreder.  Charlie also resided in Newark, DE.

He was the companion of the late Olive M. 'Murph" Murphy for fifty years who passed away March 15, 2011.

Charlie was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic, class of 1949.  Throughout his high school years, he worked at the Glass Kitchen in Lancaster.  During the late 1950's, he moved to Delaware where he worked in the Glass Kitchen of Glasgow and became the Owner as well as President in 1986.  He was very dedicated to his work and exhibited an unparalleled work ethic. 

He proudly served our country in the Korean War as a Sergeant for the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

He was an avid baseball fan and followed the Phillies and the Orioles as they were his favorite teams. 

Surviving is his brother, George J. Schreder, sister, Geraldine M. Walter wife of Robert, and sister-in-law, Ann H. Schreder, all of Lancaster.  He will be missed by his niece, Gloria Novacheck, and his four nephews, Robert J. and Stephen M. Walter, Michael and Stephen Schreder. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Schreder.

A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Rev. Daniel Mitzel, will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 11am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 501 East Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602.  Family and friends will be received at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 East King St. Lancaster, PA on Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 am.  Burial at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery will follow the Mass.  Please omit flowers; memorials in Charles' memory may be made to St. Anthony's Church.  To send an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-363-9661.