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Jacqueline F. Shuster

Jacqueline F. Shuster, age 91, of Glen Mills, PA, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Jacqueline was born in Boston, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Frank L. and Dorothy M. Springs. She graduated from Hyde Park High School, Hyde Park, MA and worked at John Hancock Insurance Company, Boston, MA.

Jacqueline married Edward C. Shuster from Vandergrift, PA on August 24, 1957. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2007. Their first homes were in Roslindale and Tewksbury, MA, moving to Wilmington, DE in 1973. After moving to Delaware, Jackie worked for Olsen Temporary Services, Inland Container and Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate.

Jackie and Ed celebrated their life as professional clowns. Their clown name was Lolli-pop. They entertained family, friends, senior citizens and children. They volunteered through clown ministry (Merrymakers) at Aldersgate U.M. Church, RSVP (Retired senior volunteer) Media, PA. and (Spiffies Gang).

Both were members of Keystone Rovers, a square dance camping club and traveled with their 5th wheel camper once a month. They were also members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where Jackie served as a facilitator for Grief Share and was a member of the Martha Circle.

In addition to her parents, Jackie is predeceased by her husband, Edward C. Shuster,  her daughter, Janice E. Morgan and her brother Robert L. Spring.  She is survived by her son, Stephen E. Shuster (Diane) of Landenberg, PA and her daughter Brenda J. dePolo (Robert) of Wilmington, DE and her son-in-law Joseph E. Morgan of West Union, SC; five grandchildren, Michael, Anthony, Tristan, Caitlin, and Jacob, and two great-grandchildren, Francis and Nicholas.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind, donate.guidedogs.com or Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 94915-1200

Funeral Services

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. Interment will be private.

Condolences

    Carolyn Fleckenstein writes,
    Jackie and Ed- I worked with them during a flood in Texas during Katrina.
    07/15/2026 06:27 pm

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