James A. Shuster

James A Shuster, 73, of Lorain, died Tuesday August 29, 2023 while surrounded by his family at Regency Hospital Cleveland West after complications from recent surgery. He was born October 8, 1949 in Elyria and had resided in Lorain for over 49 years. Jim worked for many telephone companies, Lorain Telephone, Centel, Bell, Ameritech and finally settling in at AT&T for 30 years retiring in 2015. He was an active member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church in Lorain where he served as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister as well as Past President of Parish Council and the Nativity Cares program. Jim was very involved in youth sports having coached each of his children in basketball, track and softball. He served as CYO President and Athletic Director and for many years organized the holiday basketball tournament at St Mary School in Lorain. He was always a hard worker and put his family first every time. The love for his family was his greatest gift. Jim always had an opinion on everything and loved to debate any subject because he knew no matter what was said, he was always right, thus, a Shuster was never wrong- a trait passed down to his children and grandchildren. Jim loved watching golf, NASCAR cup racing, Cleveland browns football and the Guardians, although it was hard not to refer to them as the Indians. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Carol Shuster; children: Tony Shuster of Lorain, Christine Shuster Mahon of Lorain, Matt Shuster (Kelly) of Georgia and Nick Shuster (Makayla) of Columbus; grandchildren: Gabrielle, Alexandra, Hailey, Jameson, Brandon, Madison, Carissa, Trevor & Tristan; great grandchildren: Gavin & Jeffrey; brother Thomas Shuster (Sandy) of Fostoria, grand dog Dash and adopted brother Lou Samson of Michigan. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph A. Shuster in 2021, parents Walter J. & Mary Jane Shuster and brothers Charles Shuster & wife Shirley and Walter Shuster & wife Flo. The family will receive friends Monday September 4, 2023 from 3:00-7:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain where the rosary will be recited Monday at the conclusion of the wake. Funeral services will be held Tuesday September 5, 2023 at 10:30 am in the funeral chapel followed by the mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, 1454 Lexington Ave, Lorain. The Rev Craig Hovanec, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in St Mary Cemetery in Elyria. Memorial contributions can be made to Nativity Cares, 418 W 15th St, Lorain, OH 44052.

James A. Shuster

October 8, 1949 - August 29, 2023