M. Jane Shaw, 99, of Bradford, PA formerly of Mercer, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

She was born on January 24, 1923 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Nissley Hinman.

She was a 1940 graduate of the Altoona High School and a 1943 graduate of Penn State University, Main Campus; where she earned her Bachelor’s degree.

On August 18, 1945 she married Fredrick A. Brinkley who preceded her in death on August 31, 1980.  On January 26, 1985 she married Luther G. Shaw who preceded her in death on April 14, 2006.

Jane was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.  She made Christmas ornaments with her husband Fred under the brand “Holigays” which were sold all over the country in the 1970’s.

She was employed as a social worker in Altoona prior to her first marriage.  After moving to Bradford, she then worked for the Census Bureau in the 1960’s.  She also had her own antique business out of her home in Mercer and locally at the Bradford Mercantile.

She is survived by two daughters, Janice Caruso of Bradford and Paula (Scott) Weekley of Lampe, MO; four grandchildren, Heather (Donovan) Wattier of Omaha, NE, Andrew (Jacklyn) Weekley of Bennington, NE, Michael (Katie) Caruso of Bradford and Jill (Daniel) Neighbour of Bradford; eight great grandchildren; one great great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and two husbands she was also preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at a later date.

Burial will be in Brookville cemetery, Brookville.

Contributions in her memory can be made to the Chapel Ridge/Bradford Ecumenical Home Activity Fund, 100 St. Francis Dr., Bradford, PA  16701; the National Ataxia Foundation, P.O. Box 27986, Golden Valley, MN  55427 or the First Presbyterian Church, 54 East Corydon St., Bradford, PA  16701.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.