William J. "Gus" Schrieber

William J. "Gus" Schrieber, 94
CAMPBELL William J. "Gus" Schrieber, 94 passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Gus was born November 23, 1930 in Campbell, Ohio, a son of John and Mary (Krajnak) Schrieber.
He was a 1949 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and Campbell was always his home. Gus served in the U.S. Army from November 26, 1951 until November 6, 1953. He served his country 18 months in Germany.
Gus married the love of his life, the former Dolores J. Yarab on April 14, 1956 and they shared 69 years of marriage until her passing on April 26, 2025.
Gus worked as a package and freight truck driver for Anderson Suburban Delivery. He then drove the senior citizen bus for the City of Campbell until his retirement in 1992.
He was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish in Campbell after the closing of Saint Elizabeth's Church, his home parish. He was also a member of the American Legion, Jednota.
Gus was an avid baseball player, having played in the Army, and became semi pro as a pitcher for the New York Giants farm system. He was inducted into the Campbell Memorial Hall of Fame in 1996, and then the Old Timer's Hall of Fame later on. During his baseball career, he had the opportunity to play with Lou Skizas and Ken Boyer, and trained with major leaguers Carl Hubbell, Curt Simmons, and Willie Mays. He was a scratch golfer and legitimate local champion, truly gifted at the game and never missing an opportunity to hit the course. In his free time, he enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians and Browns, as well as the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Gus will be deeply missed and always remembered by his children, Bill (Annie) Schrieber, Patty Manzi, Jimmy (Kim) Schrieber, Terri (Howard) Hoffman, Gary (Marilyn) Schrieber, Carolyn (Dave) Kopinsky, and Dee Dee (Willie) Suarez; grandchildren, Deana (Rob) Klindworth, Kristen (Adam) Bindas, Jocelyn (Michael) Xipolitas, Deanna (Sam) Krell, Michael (Kate) Hoffman, Brittany (Jeremy) Russell, Kevin (Anna) Hoffman, Brooke (Zach) Good, Brian Schrieber, Katie (Jon) Murphy, Amanda Suarez, Will Suarez, and 25 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his family; his parents; his wife, Dolores; his son-in-law, Bob Manzi; his grandsons, David Kopinsky and Daniel Schrieber; his sisters, Susie Tekac, Emma Schrieber, and Veronica Cook; brothers, Steve, Joseph, and John Schrieber.
Through the VA, Gus was given a new friend and caretaker in Tahijia, and Gus's loved ones consider her part of their family. They are forever grateful for the kindness and compassion that she gifted Gus. Additionally, Harmony Hospice showed Gus such overwhelming care. Specifically: Amber, Sloane, and Jess went above and beyond. The family would also like to thank Kathy for spending so much meaning time with Gus these past months.
The Schrieber family has entrusted Gus's care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, Ohio. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9:30-11:30am at the funeral home followed by a funeral service at 11:30am, officiated by Deacon Michael Medvec.
Gus will be laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lowellville, Ohio.
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