Earl Russell Shaw, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Earl honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Years later, he became a City of Pittsburgh Firefighter and proudly served for 29 years protecting the community. Beyond the uniform, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He especially enjoyed spending time with the grandkids. They were the light of his life. He was a great guy.