Obituary of Adam N. Shaw

Adam Nicholas Shaw, 26, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Kingston, a son of Denise (Cipriani) Shaw of Pringle and Aaron Shaw of Harveys Lake. Adam attended Lake Lehman High School and later transferred to Wyoming Valley West High School, where he was a graduate of the Class of 2017. He was employed as an equipment operator at Robert Faber Excavating & Landscaping, Wyoming. Adam was a dedicated member of the Lake Lehman wrestling team, where he showed the same determination, strength, and spirit that he carried into every part of his life. Adam was known for his big heart, smile and his unwavering devotion to family and friends. He brought light and laughter to every room he entered, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Though his time was brief, Adam’s life was filled with love, connection, and memories that will live on forever. His spirit will continue to inspire those who were lucky enough to know home. Adam was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a member of the Pour House Dart League in Ashley. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Raymond and Carol Cipriani and by his paternal grandparents, Timothy and Jean Shaw. Adam is survived by his mother, Denise (Cipriani) Shaw, Pringle and by his father, Aaron Shaw and his fiancé, Valerie Zelinsky, Harveys Lake; sister, Taylor Shaw, Shavertown, niece, Mia Shaw; girlfriend, Chase Montgomery. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Lisa (Cipriani) Mozeleski, Michael Cipriani, Jodie Burkholder, Timmy, Chris and Ty Shaw; and by numerous cousins and dear friends. A celebration of Adam’s life will begin with a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 4-7 pm at the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. A visitation will also be held on Friday morning, August 29, 2025 from 10-11 am in St. Leo the Great Church, 33 Manhattan Street, Ashley, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 am. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the Church on Friday. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Condolences may be sent by visiting Adam’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.