Fred Shawl

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 24, 2022

Fred Shawl, age 84, of McKeesport, died February 23, 2022, at Hempfield Manor.  Born December 23, 1937, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James Glenn Shawl and Ethel (Dingeldine) Shawl and husband of the late Barbara (Gobbels) Shawl. 

Fred was retired from Vesely Brothers Moving & Storage.  He was a member of the Kephart United Methodist Church and a Lay Pastor with the church.  He was the President of the Full Gospel Business Men's Association.  Fred was a kind, compassionate, hardworking man of faith who loved his family and friends.  He also loved his late dog Keshon and grand dog Tiki.

Fred is survived by children, James W. (Linda) Shawl, Dr. Timothy F. Shawl, and Kimberly Shawl; grandchildren, Alissa (Dan) Garcia, James (Emily) Shawl, Lauren Shawl, Brandon Shawl, and Nicholas Shawl; great-grandchildren, Grant and Ruth, and many nieces and nephews.  
In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Glenn Shawl, Bob Shawl, Don Shawl, Dolores "Sis" Darr, and Harry Shawl; daughter-in-law, Jo-Zetta Shawl.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  
The funeral service will be private.  
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.  
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Barbara G. Shawl Share the Music Scholarship Fund c/o Kephart United Methodist Church 906 Fawcett Ave.  McKeesport, PA 15132.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor.

Originally published February 24, 2022.

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