Nancy Kay Shaw
December 30, 1946 ~ April 21, 2023
Born in: Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Nancy K. Shaw, 76, of Titusville, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 30, 1946, in Bucks County, PA, to the late Lester and Dorothy (Boyle) Lewis.
From her youth, Nancy was passionate about educating children. She completed her undergraduate program at Clarion University and earned her Master's Degree in Education from Edinboro University. After graduating, Nancy began her teaching career at Valley Grove Elementary School where she worked until she had her children. During her children's younger years, she ran her own preschool. Nancy later spent many years serving as a teacher for the Cranberry School District from which she retired.
Nancy married the love of her life, Roger Shaw, on August 21, 1971. The couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 2021. Roger survives and will miss his wife dearly.
She was a longtime member of Bethel Community Christian Church where she served in many different capacities over the years. She is well known for her wonderful home cooking and hosting large family gatherings. She was the glue that held the family together. Nancy loved spending time with her grandchildren; you could often find her engaging them in some sort of craft activity. She loved traveling on bus tours with Roger. In her spare time, she loved quilting, reading and doing sudoku.
Lovingly remembered by her husband and her children: Teresa Kroh and her husband, John of Cornish, NH; Scott Shaw and his wife, Emily of Pittsfield; and Katie Blest and her husband, Jesse of Lowellville, OH; her grandchildren, Spencer Sekanina, Kennedy Eddins and her husband, Greg, Chandler Sekanina; Ryan, Reagan, and Dylan Shaw; Ciera, Nevaeh, Bree, Lilias, and Eowyn Blest; her great-granddaughter, Melina Stewart; sisters, Janice Jacklett of Guys Mills; Sarah Rollick and her husband, David of St. Mary's; Nora Lewis of Titusville; and Beth Thompson of Pittsburgh; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; her mother-in-law, Betty Shaw; her sisters-in-law, Judy Miller of Kittanning and Carol Cutchall of Franklin; and her best friend, Kathy Prichard.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her brothers; Gordon, James, David, Robert, and Richard Lewis; her sister, Bonnie Pollard; a nephew, Brian Lazorishak; her father-in-law, Harding Shaw; her brother-in-law, Dennis Shaw; and a sister-in-law, Sandy Shaw.
A funeral service for Nancy will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Bethel Community Christian Church, 2656 PA-417, Franklin, PA at 1pm with Rev. Jerry Burns, pastor of Bethel Community Christian Church, and Retired Rev. Joseph P. Martin, Jr., officiating.
Nancy will be laid to rest in Bethel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Nancy's memory to Bethel Community Christian Church, 2656 PA-417, Franklin, PA 16323.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolences with the family on Nancy's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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She was a very sweet lady. Jim and I really enjoyed having Bible Study with Roger and Nancy. She will be sadly missed. RIP.
We fondly remember Nancy when we use to be neighbors years ago. Our kids were very close! Memories are a great thing!! Nancy’s family have our love & prayers.
I worked with Nancy at Cranberry. She taught Library my first year of teaching here. I was the reason she was moved out of second grade for one year. She made my transition into the library go smoothly. We shared our love of children and all things reading. We both loved to quilt and craft. I will miss running into her at Walmart or the Dollar Tree where we always seem to meet to catch up on all the news. She so loved her family. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We know she is very happy in eternity with Jesus and we have the hope we will see her again. In love and prayers, Jina Gaddess
I was so sorry to learn of Nancy’s passing. I have many wonderful memories of our time together at her preschool. She dearly loved the children and it shone through in everything she did. As our own children grew up her love continued to be shown in many ways. What a special lady. Roger, Teresa, Scott and Katie – my deepest sympathy to you and your families.
I found a song years age called Dancing in Heaven. I’m sure Nancy is enjoying singing and dancing in heaven with the angles.
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Nancy was such a kind person.. We share three grandchildren. When they were small, and lived out of town, they often spent vacations in her and Roger’s home. She always opened her home to include me, and I always felt welcome. I know she will be missed terribly by her family, but welcomed joyfully as she joins our savior in heaven.
I enjoyed working with Nancy at Cranberry. She often talked about her family. Especially after she found out I knew Jesse.
We were what we called “twin cousins” as we share the same birthday. We were born in the same hospital in Doylestown, on the same day, within hours of each other and my father, Alfred, was the brother of Nancy’s father, Lester. I have fond memories of our families visiting during our childhood. I am so saddened that my “twin cousin” has passed.
She was a special and sweet lady.
We first met Nancy when she quit teaching at VGSD to raise her children. Jeff was hired to take over her 2nd grade class. Years later in CSD, she taught both of our boys in 2nd grade. Our boys moved onto junior high, and when asked, they quickly said Mrs. Shaw was their favorite teacher at Steffee. She gave them a classroom full of dedication, organization, realistic expectations, sternness when needed, & a sense of humor doing the job she loved. Thank you Mrs. Shaw!!! Jeff & Judy Clark
I got to know Nancy professionally after she retired. I have been wondering why I haven’t seen her around town. I decided to check on her. I’m very sad to read this. She was such a very special lady. She was all things good. My condolences to the family.