Antonia Shuster

Obituary of Antonia Shuster

Antonia ?Toni? Shuster, 87, a 59 year resident of 636 State Highway 67, St. Johnsville and most recently residing with her daughter and son-in-law, Jan & William MacLauchlin passed away on Monday June 9, 2008. She was born June 16, 1920 in Kringsbush, NY the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Piniaha) Malinoski and was a graduate of Dolgeville High School. Her marriage to Francis H. Shuster took place on June 17, 1944 at St. Pauls? Lutheran Church in St. Johnsville. The couple shared a blessed union of 54 years until the passing of Mr. Shuster on February 6, 1999. Mrs. Shuster was last employed at Beech-Nut in Canajohaire, NY. As a faithful member of St. Paul?s Lutheran Church for over 60 years, Toni was active in choir, Bible studies and various other church activities. Toni proved herself a loving, generous and compassionate mother, grandmother and friend. In her spare time she was an avid reader and most recently enjoyed playing Chicken Foot Dominoes with some friends. Toni enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her husband and family at their camp at Piseco Lake and Stoner Lake. Survivors include her daughter, Jan MacLauchlin and husband William of Fort Plain; a son, Richard Shuster and wife Julie of Rome; five grandchildren, Scott MacLauchlin and fiancee Lisa Jeffords and her son Brayden, Jodi Eakin and husband Robert, and Lorynn MacLauchlin, and Jeffery and Johanna Shuster; a great grandson, Collin Eakin; four sisters, Nellie Pavlus of Gloversville, Julia Komar of St. Johnsville, Amelia (Butchie) Pingelski and husband Frank of Clifton Park, and Anne Gniewek of Clifton Park, and several nieces, nephews and very special brother & sisters in-laws. She was pre-deceased by three brothers, Frank, Anthony and Edward Malinoski and a sister, Frances Arnold. Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 12, 2008 at 11:00 from St. Paul?s Lutheran Church with Reverend David Johnson, officiating. Burial will be in West St. Johnsville Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center St. St. Johnsville, NY on Wednesday June 11, 2008 from 5-8 pm. All memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul?s Lutheran Church or to the American Bible Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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