William M. "Bill" Schuster
December 3, 1940 — March 19, 2017
William M. "Bill" Schuster, 76, of Watsontown, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born December 3, 1940 in New Castle, a son of the late William and Anna (Hasulak) Schuster. On August 3, 1968, he married the former Patricia Jordan, who survives. Together they celebrated 48 years of marriage.
Bill was a 1959 graduate of New Castle High School. Following high school, he served in the United States Navy on the USS Independence from 1961 to 1965.
He worked as an independent truck driver for over 40 years and later taught at the Professional Drivers Academy, Milton, where he trained future truck drivers.
Bill loved to watch racing, especially dirt track racing.
Surviving in addition to his wife are one son and daughter-in-law, Kurt and Madeline Schuster, of Milton; one daughter & son-in-law, Amy and Walt Robenolt, of Watsontown; one sister, Judy Butler, of AZ and one granddaughter, Emily Schuster.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Gary Schuster.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests contributions in Bill's name be made to Lycoming County Hometown Heroes, Inc., care of Veterans Affairs, 48 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
The family is being assisted by Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, 308 Main St., Watsontown.