Shawn Geary
January 11, 1954 - June 20, 2025
Service: A celebration of Shawn’s life will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 1pm at Courtyard Pittsburgh North, 150 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, USA, 16066
Shawn Michael Geary passed peacefully on Friday, June 20,2025 surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on Jan 11,1954. Shawn was a 1972 graduate of Wintersville High School where he met his high school sweetheart Pam. He went on to graduate from THE Ohio State University and Robert Morris College. He worked as a Tax Director until his retirement from Nova Chemicals in 2016.
Upon retirement, Shawn spent his days on the golf course, at the casino, watching the Steelers and the Buckeyes and with his family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Geary II, his beloved wife of 39 years, Pamela (Shambaugh) and his first born son, Eric Shawn Geary.
He leaves behind his loving companion and fiancé MaryAnn Shinsky; son Bryan Geary, and daughter Jenna (James) Robinson, his granddaughters; Hanna Geary, Summer Klingensmith, Lenin and Zoey Geary, Ella and Eva Robinson. Mother; Joan Lantry, brothers; Thomas Geary III, Barry Geary, Michael Lantry (Janet) and many loving friends and family.
A celebration of Shawn’s life will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 1pm at Courtyard Pittsburgh North, 150 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, USA, 16066 Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in honoring Shawn’s memory. Light refreshments will be served.
The family would like to thank the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice for the compassionate care that they provided to Shawn.
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My Man, Shawn.
Met on a golf trip at least 25 years ago…what a guy, had so many laughs. Shawn joined our golf group here in Ohio. We played Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Shawn drove in from Pa regularly. He had the incentive of saving a lot of money due to our way cheaper gas prices in Ohio. Good natured ribbing with him on the Browns/Steelers . We sort of bonded right from the start, as soon as he realized that half or more of what came out of my mouth was BS. The battle he put up during his illness was legendary in my view. What an attitude and courage he displayed. If I am ever in that situation I can only hope I’m half the fighter Shawn was.
Love you man and you will be missed
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your dad was sick for awhile. It is never easy to lose a parent. May his memories give you two and your kids much comfort of having him in your life.
Shawn’s passing is no doubt a big loss to a lot of people but, all the Good Shawn did will last a long,long time.
Shawn and I had at least one thing in common and it wasn’t tax knowledge. Shawn was an expert tax master and I certainly was not. What we had in common was that we both met our highschool sweethearts after the consolidation of Wintersville, Wayne, and Mingo Junction High Schools back in 1968-69.
We shared a lot of family fun over the years. I remember on time when Nancy and I were visiting Pam and Shawn in their apartment in Columbus. The then young wives decided to make biscuits for Breakfast. The biscuits turned out so hard: they “ clanged “ when they hit the plate!
Shawn was a happy go lucky guy on the outside but, I think he carried a big load on the inside. He was such a benevolent fellow; always willing to help folks out.
He was a super sharp numbers guy, (taxes especially). He even got a write up in the Wall Street Journal for his tax prowess and held several high-level tax positions over his career.
Shawn was a humble but, quite capable guy who was quite a successful business man. He did so much for all his family including the Shambaugh’s) and never spoke of it.
I am happy that he is no longer suffering and is now in The Good Lord’s hands.
Though we weren’t related by blood, Shawn was truly a brother to me in every way that counts. He stood by me through so many times of my life—celebrating the good times, helping carry the weight of the hard ones, and showing up in ways only someone who truly cares can. Losing him leaves a space that can’t be filled, but I know I carry the best of him with me: the laughs we shared, the quiet support, the unforgettable memories. He may have been my brother-in-law, but in my heart, he will always be my brother.”
My condolences go out to Shawn’s son Bryan, daughter Jenna, and fiancé MaryAnn. Shawn was a great person and friend and will be sorely missed. My prayers are with him.
Jenna, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that all of the wonderful memories you have will help bring you some peace during this difficult time. ❤️🙏🏻