Louise M. Shaw

Louise M. Shaw, 83, of Sinking Spring, passed away June 2, 2013 in the Mifflin Center.

She was the wife of James N. Shaw.

Born in Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Bertha (Neiman) Frantz.

Louise was a 1947 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

She was a self-employed slipcover seamstress for over 60 years, retiring in 2009. Louise's perfect custom slipcovers earned her the reputation of Best Slipcover Maker in Berks County. In addition to her own clientele she often worked with some of the most renowned local Interior Designers.

Louise was an active member of West Lawn United Methodist Church, enjoyed playing bridge at Berks Encore-Wernersville and participating in social activities with the Red Hat society. She previously served as a Girl Scout leader, was a former member of the Reading Camping Club, and enjoyed many arts and craft activities, swimming, camping, and tennis.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her three daughters: Sandra E., wife of Keith Phillips, Northeast, MD; Carolyn M. Seibert, Reading and Karen S., wife of Ronald Fisher, Exeter and her son, David J., husband of Christine T. Shaw, Muhlenberg. Also surviving is her sister, Alma Frantz, Emerald Isle, NC. Six grandchildren: Kathy Thomas, Jack Seibert, Lee Seibert, Brittany Shaw, Nicholas Shaw and Ryan Fisher as well as three great-grandchildren, Jonathan Thomas, Nicholas Thomas, and Mya Seibert, also survive her.

Louise was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 11 a.m. in West Lawn United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to West Lawn United Methodist Church, 15 Woodside Ave., Reading, PA 19609. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.