John L. “Les” Shaw, 91, of DuBois died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. He was born Sept. 6, 1924 in Clearfield, a son of the late Irvin F. and Margaret (DeWalt) Shaw.
On Aug. 22, 1947, he married Betty Bellmore at the Presbyterian Church in Curwensville.
Mr. Shaw served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps during World War II and was 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 Co. 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 No. 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 Fourth Street Gang” weekly at his residence.
He played the banjo and guitar. He 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, Ohio and two daughters, Rebecca Braukus and her husband, Michael of Dayton, Md., and Nancy Speicher and her husband, Ray of Cranberry Township.
He is survived by five grandchildren, Brian Shaw and his wife, Esmarie, Kelly Braukus Kamenjar and her husband, Craig, Gregory Braukus, Eric Speicher and Molly Speicher; three great- grandchildren, Kaelyn Joy Kamenjar and Chloe and Johnathan Shaw; his and best friend, Frances Lingenfelter.
Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty B. Shaw, who died March 31, 2007; and his brother, Kenneth Shaw.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc., with the Rev. Robert F. Zilhaver officiating.
Full military honors will be accorded by the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The family suggests that contributions be made to Lakeside United Methodist Church, 420 First St., 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.