John C. Schuster

John C. Schuster, 64, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA on Saturday, April 11

He was born December 2, 1955 in Pottsville, PA to the late Clarence and Margaret Hoffman Schuster.

He was a 1973 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He was of Catholic faith and a longtime member of Mary Queen of Peace Church until its closure when he then became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville.

He was currently employed by Shustack’s Welding, Hydraulic Hose, & Line Boring for the past 21 years as a Salesman. Through the years, he made countless business and personal friendships to last a lifetime. We will miss seeing him in his notorious black truck. John was previously employed at Ost & Ost Inc., until its closure.

“Pop” cherished his family and especially loved the time he spent with his grandchildren. The beloved grandkids never left “pop” without a good story, a knuckle sandwich, and a few bucks. The love he had for them was immeasurable and they could never do wrong in his eyes .

John enjoyed spending time in his garden, making food on his charcoal grill, listening to Classic Rock and watching NASCAR. His family and friends will miss him dearly, and treasure these moments. May the charcoal burn this summer like no other summer ever, the music play a little louder, the engines roar a little more, and the gardens grow ever more. May his memories live on forever!

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence (Buddy) and Charles (Chaz) Schuster as well as his grandson Seth Knarr.

Surviving are his wife of 43 years JoAnn Donton Schuster; 6 children, Jo Donton, Cameron Donton, Nicol Donton companion of John Christ, Tiffany Miller wife of William Jr, Jonni Knarr wife of Craig, Dylan Schuster companion of Erin Tranquillo; 6 grandchildren, Luke Knarr, Kaleigh Johnson, Landon, Hudson, Boden Miller, and Jonni Christ; 2 sisters, Linda Schuster-Wiley and Annette Gleim; 4 brothers, James, Patrick, Dennis, and Dean Schuster; several nieces and nephews.

Services of remembrance will be held Saturday Aug 1, at 12PM from Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10AM-11:30AM at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Please follow CDC Guidelines on wellness and social distancing.

Please share your memories and condolences with John’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com