Harrison C. “Chick” Shaw, Jr.,  age 65, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, died Wednesday afternoon in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Harrison C. and Elizabeth Berthold Shaw, Sr.

Chick had been a heavy equipment operator for Vogel Disposal, Inc. in Mars.

He belonged to the Teamster’s Union Local 249 and the Mineworkers Union.

He attended CrossWay Church and was a member of John E. Mair Lodge 729 F. & A.M. and also was a social member of the Mars V.F.W. Post 7505.

He most enjoyed being with his family and friends and riding his motorcycle.

Surviving are two daughters, Michelle Henderson of Valencia and Alisha Shaw of Morristown, TN., his grandchildren, Madalyn and Noah, three sisters, Bernadette  “Bernie” Vogel and her husband, Richard of Mars, Georgian Colwell and her husband, Harold of Knox and Doreen Lager of Valencia, nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McCollim Shaw, who he married on January 15, 1972 and who died on October 3, 2012.

Friends are invited to a Memorial Service at CrossWay Church, 109 Davis Rd. Valencia, PA 16059 on Saturday at 4:00 PM. Rev. James Golla, officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Mars V.F.W. Charities, 331 Mars-Valencia Rd. P.O. Box 90,  Mars, PA 16046. Arrangements are under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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