Karen Kay Shawley Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Kay Shawley of Madison, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 17, 2026 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Karen may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John "Moe" Esasky and Irene Estelle Pace Esasky. She is survived by: her husband Richard Curtis Shawley; her children, Ericka Lynn Gallaher of Herminie, PA and Heather Marie Hussey (Al); her grandchild Delaney Heather Gallaher of Belle Vernon, PA; her son James "Jimmy" Richard Gallaher, Jr. of Herminie, PA; her sister Connie DeMarcki of Maryland; her sister-in-law Shirley Natale of North Carolina; and her pets, Buster and Penny.
