Mary  Shaw, 78, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Bradford Manor. 

Born on August 21, 1948, in Peru, IN, she was a daughter of the late Ronald and Margaret (Mast) Newman.

She was a 1966 graduate of Penn Senior High School and went to Purdue University and earned her Registered Nursing Associates degree in 1975.

Mary was a RN for Allegany General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Bradford Regional Medical Center and Beacon Light and retired after 16 years.

She was a member of West Branch Global Methodist Church and loved knitting, crocheting and horses  

Surviving is a daughter, Erin Breed, of Peru, IN, one brother, William (Susan) Newman, of Peru, IN and four nieces and nephews and several grand nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday November 14, 2026, at 11 am with Rev. Ernie Perry, Pastor officiating. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Eel River Cemetery in Ft. Wayne IN. 

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to West Branch Global Methodist Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com