Ronald A. "Ron" Shaw

Ronald A. "Ron" Shaw obituary, Starbrick, PA

Ronald A. "Ron" Shaw

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Ronald Shaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc on Mar. 18, 2026.
Ronald A. "Ron" Shaw, 88, of Starbrick, PA, passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2026, in his home.

Ron was born in Akley, PA, on January 23, 1938, the son of the late Ralph E. and Vera L. Morrison Shaw. He was a graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1955. He worked for 35 years with the former National Forge retiring as a machinist. Ron attended Wiltsie Community Church, in Russell, PA, for many years.

In his younger years, Ron enjoyed golfing, wood working, cabinet making, furniture making, table making, and visiting with his friends and family. Ron also had a love for racing, he attended races at State Line Speedway, as well as traveling to numerous NASCAR races all over the country. Ron and Barb also enjoyed spending their last 23 winters in Florida.

On December 22, 1984, he married the former Barbara A. Lundmark in Kidder Memorial Church in Jamestown, New York.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Barbara A. Shaw; two children, Robert A. Shaw and wife, Jane of Dillsburg, PA, and Debra K. Chapman and husband, Darrell of Waterford, PA; grandsons, Ronald D. Shaw of Nebraska, Robert A. Shaw Jr. and wife, Katie of Wisconsin, Ryan D. Shaw and wife, Eva of Georgia; seven great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Sophia, Robert III, J.J., Logan, Carolina, Lucy; 2 step granddaughters, Jennifer, and Jackie; step-grandson, John; brother, Gail R. Shaw, of Starbrick, sister, Beverly D. Shaw of Brooksville, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents Ron was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert E. Shaw, Theodore E. Shaw, Ralph E. Shaw, and Jerrold R. Shaw.

Friends will be received at the Wiltsie Community Church, 2981 Swede Hill Rd., Russell, PA 16345, on Friday March 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with the Rev. C.D. Moore, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Wiltsie Community Church, 2981 Swede Hill Road, Russell, PA, 16345 or the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com., or on our Facebook page.

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Wiltsie Community Church

2981 Swede Hill Rd., Russell, PA 16345

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Service

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Wiltsie Community Church

2981 Swede Hill Rd., Russell, PA 16345

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