Marie Louise (Draxler) Shaw

Marie Louise (Draxler) Shaw, 89, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully, joining her circle of family and friends already in Heaven, on September 11, 2025. Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grand/great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born on November 12, 1935, in Minisink Ford, NY, to John and Esther Draxler, joining her three special big brothers Richard, Carl, and Don.

At the age of three, the family moved to Pine City, NY, where Marie graduated from Southside High School and worked at Westinghouse. She married Seymour Lewis Shaw on July 11, 1964, and moved to Mansfield, PA, where she spent the remainder of her life. They spent 49 blessed years together before his passing in 2014. In addition to being a homemaker, Marie worked for Chamberlain Bus Service.

Marie was blessed to have a blended family of 5 children - John (Matina) of Madison, AL, Jennifer Kinsey (Richard) of Mansfield, and stepchildren Michael (predeceased), Karen Burris (Tim) of Cherry Flats, and Maureen (predeceased). She had 8 cherished grandchildren – Brittany, Tiffany, Tim, Samatha, Sarah, Brandon, Ben, and Savanna – and 8 wonderful great-grandchildren. Marie also had numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marie enjoyed playing the piano, baking, gardening, canning, bowling, and was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and member of the choir. She devoted her life to her family, cherishing joyful gatherings, and staying closely connected with loved ones as they scattered across the miles.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marie’s memory may be made to the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, 100 Smith Park Road, Mainesburg, Pa. 16932, the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield, 67 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, Pa. 16933, or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrf.org).

A visitation will be held on October 18th at 11:00 a.m., at the Mainesburg United Methodist Church, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12:00 noon, with the Rev. William Vallet and the Rev. Candice Chase officiating. All are welcome to share stories and memories. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wilston-Currie Funeral Home, Mansfield, www.wilstoncurriefh.com.