John "Jack" Joseph Shaw

John “Jack” Joseph Shaw, 67 of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Gower T. Shaw and Anna F. (Reff) Shaw; he was born in Waterloo, NY on March 27, 1953.

John was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville and St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Clayton, NY; Clayton VFW Post 1801, Clayton, NY.

He was a graduate of Thousand Island High School, and Penn State University with an Associates Degree in Horticulture. He proudly served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force.

John enjoyed hunting, golfing, and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Virginia L. (Bearer) Shaw; children, Travis J. Shaw (Beth Crusan) of Blairsville, Tyler J. Shaw  (Sarah) of Windber, and Trevor J. Shaw (Cassandra Platt) of Latrobe; five grandchildren, Isabella, Lexus, Carter, Lyndsey, and Liam.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Stephen Shaw.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Inurnment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clayton, NY at a later date yet to be determined.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N Walnut Street, Blairsville, PA 15717

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