Paul E. Shawgo

Lewistown- Paul E. Shawgo, 95, of Lewistown, passed away at 5:00 AM Tuesday November 8, 2016 at Sunset Manor in Canton.

He was born October 26, 1921 at Pleasant Twp; Fulton County, the son of Lloyd and Mettie (Groff) Shawgo. He married Marcia Baum on April 20, 1947 at Astoria. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Patti West, three brothers, and one sister. Surviving is one daughter, Sandra (James) Maxwell of St. David, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and two sisters, Faith (BD) Foster of Springfield, and Barbara Gruber of Farmington.

Paul farmed his entire life in the Ipava and Lewistown Area, and was also a reporter for the ASC for 30 years. He was a WW 2 Army veteran serving from 1942-1945 during which he spent 30 months overseas. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of Lewistown VFW Post 5001, a 50 year member of the Ipava American Legion Post, and the Fulton County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed his large garden and sharing with family and friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, with Reverend Larry Wright officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Friday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Apple Cemetery with military rites conducted by his VFW and American Legion Posts. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church or Lewistown VFW Post 5001. To view Paul’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com