Patricia R. Schneider
March 18, 1937 ~ May 7, 2016
Patricia R. Giffel Tobin Schneider, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Indianapolis to Edward and Ruth Havard Giffel. Patricia was a 1955 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. She began her 35 year teaching career at Holy Cross Grade School and retired from Indianapolis Public Schools in 1999. Patricia is survived by her husband, Donald E. Schneider; children, James Tobin Jr. (Lori), Michael Tobin (Denise), P. Kathleen Saylor (Rick); grandchildren, Ann Tobin Pliler (Daniel), Nicole Tobin Wesling (Brian), Amy Tobin Kinnaman (Kevin), Katelyn Saylor, Jonathan Tobin (Kathleen), Matthew Tobin (Jamie); and 9 3/4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held in St. Jude Catholic Church from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Jude Church. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.
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Aunt Pat was truly one of the finest, funniest & caring person I’ve had the great privilege to have known ❤ ❤ ❤
Dear Jimmy, Mike and Kathy…so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was always such a happy lady. May she rest in peace. Love Toby and Sharon Tobin
So sorry to hear about your wife. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Bless all of you for the wonderful care given to this very special lady. We have you all in our prayers.
So sorry to learn of your loss. She looks like such a sweet and happy person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult for all of the family to lose their Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Friend. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Bless you for the love and care you gave to her. It is a loss, but she is at peace.
To a friend from years ago, I’m so sorry about the loss of your wife. I hope your faith, family and memories are of comfort to you. You are in my prayers. Helen Lavin Wilson