Tilghman Arlys Schraden

Tilghman "Til" Arlys Schraden of Woodbridge, VA died peacefully on August 11, 2025 at the age of 81. He devoted his life to his country, his wife of 45 years Gloria Jean Phillips Schraden, and their son Tilghman "Til" Elvin Schraden II, both of whom were at his side during his final moments.
Born and raised in Allentown, PA, Til was adored by his four sisters: Janice E. Schraden Gaumer, Joyce L. Schraden Gill, Dolores E. Schraden (d.2024), and Denise A. Schraden (d.2000). He enjoyed bowling, poker, reading about history, planning road trips for his family, and cheering on his beloved alma mater, Penn State.
As a young man, Til enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for five years as an electronics technician and sailed aboard the USS Canopus. After transferring to the US Naval Reserve and attending college, he lived for several years in Richmond, VA before moving to Woodbridge. He worked for almost 30 years as an auditor for the Department of Defense, during which time he received multiple awards for Meritorious Civilian Service.
He will be dearly missed, and remembered for his wit, integrity, and generosity. There will be no public memorial service. Rather, the family requests that those wishing to honor his memory make a donation in his name to the American Cancer Society.