Richard Daniel Obituary
Richard was a member of Faith Ev. Lutheran Church in Whitehall. He retired as a Railroad Engineer for Norfolk Southern, and earlier in life worked for the PB&NE Railroad at Bethlehem Steel. He was the former Treasurer of the United Transportation Union.
Surviving beside his wife Jackie; daughter Amy L. Schroeder with husband Michael; sons David J. Penchishen with wife Sherri and Eric J. Penchishen with wife Cindy; grandchildren Cody J., Stephen D. and Dylan J. Penchishen, Skylar D. and Haley M. Schroeder; great grandson Leeland J. Penchishen; predeceased by brother Jackie Daniel.
Services officiated by Rev. June E. Wann and Rev. Manny R. Stivers will be held on Monday September 8, 2025 at 11:00 am in Faith Ev. Lutheran Church 3355 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052, where his viewing will begin at 9:30 am in the Gathering Place of the Church. Interment will follow in Saint Paul's Indianland Cemetery Cherryville.
For those who wish to honor Richard with a Memorial Contribution, his family suggests a donation to either Faith Ev. Lutheran Church 3355 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052 or The American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 www.cancer.org
The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall
is honored to handle his arrangements
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Co-Worker
September 9, 2025
This is sad news...., I worked with Rich many places on the railroad., he knew his stuff for sure.
Would think of him from time to time and the things he taught me
JoAnne Zairo
September 8, 2025
Dear Jackie, it has been a while since seeing you at the Farmer's Market but I want to express my sincere condolences to you and your entire family for your loss. Being retired I certainly miss chatting with people at work in the dental office, I seem to have missed so much. May your happy memories help you through this difficult time and share these memories and love with your grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sincerly,
JoAnne Zairo
Karen Schopf
September 8, 2025
Dear Jackie and family
My sympathies on your heartbreaking loss of a wonderful man. May your many memories provide you with comfort at this difficult time.
Karen Schopf and family.
Keith and Linda Baily
September 7, 2025
Jackie and family We extend our deepest sympathy on your loss of Richard. Sincerely Keith and Linda Baily
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Eric Butz
September 6, 2025
Sorry for your sudden and heartfelt loss. Rich was truly a good soul. I spent many days and nights working with him at Norfolk Southern. He always had time to explain and show a junior employee knowledgeable information. May the Lord´s light shine down and warm you, and keep Rich in all of our memories. He most definitely will be missed.
Susan Bellucci
September 4, 2025
My dearest Jackie and family,
We are so saddened and heart broken for the loss of Richard. We will cherish the times spent with you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Love and all of God's blessings.
Sue and Nic Bellucci
Linda Schroeder
September 4, 2025
I didn't know Rich very well, but knowing his wife, Jackie, a bit better, I can say that Rich was a loyal man with good taste. I know his daughter, Amy, and I can say he was a family man, fond of tradition, who would move heaven and earth for his beloved daughter and twin granddaughters, Skylar and Haley. Thanks, Rich, for taking wonderful care of the females in your life. They honor you by the love they share. You will be missed.
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