DARLA J. SHAW

Darla J. Shaw, 78, of Newry, formerly of McKee, died Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, at UPMC Altoona after a one-year battle with leukemia.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Darla was born on Aug. 8, 1941, in McKee, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mildred (Teeter) Decker.

She married Barry L. Shaw on Aug. 12, 1961, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1998.

Surviving are four children: Tim Shaw (Bretta) of Martinsburg, Wes Shaw (Dee Croll) of Scotch Valley, Kelly Shaw (Carla) of Harrisburg and Cris "Crissy" Leighty (Brent) of Newry; seven grandchildren: Kristi, Kacey, Tessa, Kaiya, Falyn, Taryn and Brannon; and two great-grandchildren: Stella and Tristan.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Melissa J. Shaw.

Darla was a graduate of Roaring Spring High School.

She retired as cook and baker at Iron Master's Country Club and had previously worked at the Spring House Restaurant.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, baking and Pittsburgh sports.

Arrangements by the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., http://www.thompsonfh.com, Roaring Spring.