John L. "Les" Shaw

He was born on September 6, 1924 in Clearfield, PA; a son of the late Irvin F. and Margaret (DeWalt) Shaw. On August 22, 1947 John married Betty Bellmore at the Presbyterian Church in Curwensville, PA.

Mr. Shaw served in the United States Army Military Police Corps during World War II, stationed in England, France, and Belgium during his time in the service. After his service, Mr. Shaw worked as a Certified Life Underwriter for the Prudential Insurance Company until his retirement in 1999.

He was an active member of Lakeside United Methodist Church in DuBois.

Mr. Shaw was a member of the American Legion Post #17 and VFW in DuBois.He loved all kinds of music but especially playing country music at the Foundry in Reynoldsville, and most notably with the “401 North 4th Street Gang” weekly at his residence. He played the banjo and guitar, refurbished many instruments, and was an avid woodworker.Most of all Mr. Shaw was very patriotic and a proud American.

He is survived by a son: John L. Shaw, Jr. and his wife Eileen of Columbus, OH; two daughters: Rebecca Braukus and her husband Michael of Dayton, MD, and Nancy Speicher and her husband Ray of Cranberry, Twp., PA; five grandchildren: Brian Shaw and wife Esmarie, Kelly Braukus Kamenjar and husband Craig, Gregory Braukus, Eric Speicher, and Molly Speicher; three great- grandchildren, Kaelyn Joy Kamenjar, Chloe and Johnathan Shaw; and best friend, Frances Lingenfelter.

Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty B. Shaw, who passed away March 31, 2007; and his brother, Kenneth Shaw.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Mohney -Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc, 142 W. Long Avenue, with Reverend Robert F. Zilhaver officiating and full military honors will be accorded by the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Interment will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm, and an additional hour of visitation on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 9:30am until the hour of services.

The family suggests that contributions be made to Lakeside United Methodist Church, 420 1st Street, DuBois, PA 15801.

Online remembrances can be made at www.mohney-yargarfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com

Arrangements are under the care of Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc., DuBois.