Jean Ann Shields
Jean Ann Shields, 67, a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, of 15 W. Irvine St. Lewis Run, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014, after a yearlong courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born December 30, 1946 in Uniontown, she was the daughter of the late James Robinson and Ellen Jean (Metz) Hochstetler.
Jean Ann was a 1964 graduate of South Union High School and a 1968 Home Economics graduate of Mansfield State College. She completed her Elementary certificate at Clarion University.
On November 29, 1968 in the Falls City Baptist Church in Ohiopyle, she married James E. Shields Sr. who survives.
She began her career as a second grade teacher at the Eldred Borough Elementary School in the Otto Eldred School District. In 1970 she began teaching in the Bradford Area School District. She taught second grade at M.J. Ryan Elementary School and in 1990 went to School Street Elementary from which she retired in 2003.
Jean Ann was a 37 year member of the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department. She served as president, treasurer, secretary, and on the board of directors. She was an active firefighter, serving as a driver and pump operator. She was also an EMS First Responder and helped Lewis Run Borough update their Emergency Disaster Plan.
She enjoyed working on crafts, genealogy, gardening and attending Red Hat events.
Surviving is her husband James E. Shields, Sr. of 45 years, two sons: James E. (Jaime) Shields, Jr. of Zionsville, IN, and Jeffrey D. (Jody) Shields of Singapore, two grandsons, James Xavier Shields and Hunter Reese Shields of Zionsville, IN, one sister Jamie Louise (Robert) Morrison of Boalsburg, one brother-in-law Gary (Edie) Shields of Rock Hall MD, one sister-in-law Mary Rose Hill of Langhorn, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jean Ann’s life on Saturday August 9, 2014. Friends will be received from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department in Lewis Run. At 1:00pm a service will be held with Rev. Robert Brest pastor of the First Free Methodist Church and Rev. Larry Corner pastor of the Evans Memorial United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Addison Cemetery in Somerset County PA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials may be made to the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Dept. in care of Linda Hinaman, PO Box 42, Lewis Run, PA 16738 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
Dear Jim, Jaime, Xavier and Hunter - we are very sorry for your loss, but know that your Mom/Grandmother has gone to a place where she is now pain free.
We hope that the many wonderful memories of her will be a source of comfort to you all.
With much love,
Uncle Dennis & Aunt Shirley
— Shirley Maugherman
Dear Jim, Jamie, and family I am so very sorry to hear of Jean Ann's passing. I have the fondest memories of our exploits in Ohiopyle during the summers of our younger years. Jamie, I'm sure that you remember some of them as well. Jean Ann was a great friend and, although I have not seen her in years, we still maintained contact. I will miss her very much. I wish you all peace and reassurance in the wonderful memories of her that you will carry with you. Thinking of you all. Roberta (Parsons) Howitt
— Roberta Howitt
It made me very sad to hear that Jean Ann had passed. We had such a nice visit when we were at the reunion at Ohiopyle School.
I prayed for her, Jamie all the time. I had breast cancer and I am blessed, and I was praying that she also would be blessed. I know we are blessed in a lot of ways, she had a wonderful family to be there for her, I am sure she felt there love for her. Every day if precious. You have my deepest sympathy.
— Carol Grover Van Kirk
I had the pleasure of having Mrs. Shields as my 2nd grade teacher at M.J. Ryan. I have nothing but fond memories of her. She was a wonderful woman and teacher. Prayers to her family. May she rest in peace.
— Amy Hartel
My deepest sympathy from a past Fire Chief, Otto Township Fire Dept. Jim Eaton
— Jim Eaton
Sorry for your loss Mrs. Shields will be missed she was an awesome second grade teacher and a wonderful neighbor in Lewis Run.
— Hope Hitchcock
Dear Jim and boys
Bernie and I extend our deepest sympathies to all of you and also to Jamie, who has been a devoted Sister helping Jeanne Ann and Jim this last year through all their medical struggles. This is a big loss for all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy and Bernie
— Judy and Bernie
Jim and family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Jean was a very very special person. May God bless.
— Larry & Suzie Fox
Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
May god bless you and your family
— Chris Burlingame
Dear Shields Family,
We're so sorry for your loss. Her dedication in helping others did not go unnoticed. May the God of all comfort, who promises to reunÃte us with our dear loved ones my means of the resurrection hope, give you a measure of peace. Thinking of you today and in the days to come. Acts 24:15
— Mr. & Mrs. Lewis
Jim and family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With deepest sympathy, Bruce and Kay Foote (Devon's parents).
— Kay Foote
Dear Jim,
You know we are holding you in our thoughts and were saddened to her of JeanAnn passing. Though didn't really get to know her well but still knew she was definetly a real people person.
She always seemed to want to be able to assist anyone. We shall keep you and the whole family in our thoughts and prayers as we have been throuhout her awful illness.
— Elsie & Jim Hunt
Jim & Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Jean's passing. She was my second grade teacher and I have many fond memories of her. I remember getting hurt the day before the last day of school and wasn't allowed to go down the big slide which was a huge deal in 2nd grade, but she stuck to her guns and said I couldn't do it. haha. I may have her class mixed up with another one, but I remember going to see how maple syrup was made. It was the neatest trip ever! She was a fantastic teacher and over the years kept in touch with my parents and always asked about myself and my younger sisters. She will be so missed :( I am so very sorry for your loss.
Kristen (Otto) Green
— Kristen (Otto) Green
We were very saddened to learn of Jean Ann's passing. She served tirelessly at the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, holding many offices there over the years. Her caring nature and dedication will be missed by her fellow firefighters.
With sympathy,
Pierre and Crystal Loncle
— Pierre Loncle
Jim and family, i am soo sorry for your loss ...what a wonderful amazing woman. You will all be in my prayers and i Send my love and condolences to u all in this time of need...may god bless you and your family
— nikki kornacki