Doloris L. “MOM MOM” Shaw, 90, of West Decatur died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late John Edward and Dora George (Nash) McTigue born Sept. 14, 1922 in Philipsburg.
Mrs. Shaw was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, and the Order of Sons of Italy, Lodge #189.
She was formerly a member of the Philipsburg Country Club. She was an avid golfer and member of the National Hole-In-One Association. She also enjoyed sewing, painting and collecting dolls.
Mrs. Shaw was a published poet with the International Library of Poetry. She was also the owner and instructor of the Shaw – Ghaner School of Dance for more than 60 years.
She was a graduate of the PhilipsburgHigh School and the Adele Allens School of Cosmetology in Altoona, where she received her cosmetology license. Mrs. Shaw also maintained professional membership with the Dance Educators of America and Dance Masters of America.
She loved teaching children the art of dance and touched the lives of thousands of children throughout the area, with hopes of bringing the love of dance and culture to many.
Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by her first husband, Franklin Libreatori; her second husband, Russell G. Shaw in 2010; two daughters, Franquline Rae Libreatori and Frankalee Libreatori Nixon; a son-in-law, Harry J. Ghaner Sr.; two brothers; and one sister. She was the last of her generation.
She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis M. Ghaner and Shawn M. Shaw, both of West Decatur and a son, Franklin G. Shaw of Ohio.
She is also survived by, three grandchildren, Heather Ireland and her husband, Christopher of Surveyor, Harry J. Ghaner Jr. and his wife, Diane of Clearfield and Ian R. Shaw of Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Victoria M. and Devynn C. Ireland and Haidyn J. Ghaner; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Clearfield, with Monsignor H. Desmond McGee Jr. as celebrant. Burial will be at the PhilipsburgCemetery in Philipsburg.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.
Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.