Richard Allan “Babe” Schuster, 77, of Hermitage, PA, passed away January 8, 2023 in UPMC Shenango, Farrell, PA after an extended illness.
Born September 14, 1945 in Sharon, PA, he was the son of Helen (Faber) Schuster and Carl Schuster.
“Babe” graduated from Hickory High School in 1963. He was a millwright for Sharon Steel for 28 years and a driver for Anderson bus Tours for 12 years before his retirement.
“Babe” was a member of St. Paul’s Church in Farrell, PA and a member of Masonic Lodge #810 in Hermitage for over 50 years. He coached girl’s softball in South Py and Hermitage for over 10 years and was a superb high school athlete himself playing football and was state ranked in wrestling.
“Babe” leaves behind two daughters, Shelly Schuster of Pittsburgh and Heather Garcia and her husband Luis of Hermitage; a sister, Diane Riddle of Hermitage; a brother, Dennis Schuster of College Station, TX and two grandchildren, Xavier Garcia of Hermitage and Aubriana Perry of Farrell, PA.
“Babe” was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Michaelene (Wrynn) Schuster whom he married October 4, 1969 and who passed away September 24, 1984 and a brother, Larry Schuster.