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Lawrence J. Shanahan

January 26, 1940 - September 13, 2025

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Obituary For Lawrence J. Shanahan

Age 85, of Baldwin, formerly of Brentwood, Beechview, and Mt. Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Beloved husband of the late Joyce (Waters) Shanahan. Loving father of Colleen (Bob) Benton and the late Larry Shanahan. Proud PapPap of Nathan (Mikaela Dragt), Bobby, and Jacob Benton. Great PapPap of Emery Joy Benton. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he loved dearly. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965 and worked for LTV Steel for 40 years until his retirement in 1998. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who always put others before himself. To know Larry was to love him. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Sylvester Church at 10:30 a.m.

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    Carmella Odonnell planted 5 trees in memory of Lawrence J. Shanahan . - September 15, 2025

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  • September 20, 2025

    Mickey Waters Suro

    One of my greatest memories of Uncle Shan was witnessing him help Grandma Betty with an oversized, heavy appliance that she requested he remove with a hand cart, he just picked it up like it was an everyday request and carried it half a mile to the truck. Amazing strength both inside and out! He always had a funny or kind word no matter the circumstance. Sending hugs and healing thoughts to the family. We all loved Uncle Shan, he will be deeply missed and forever fondly remembered. 🍀❤️🙏🏾 Neice Mickey Waters and Suro Family 🥰

  • September 16, 2025

    Merle Sharrer

    f Rest in peace peace dear friend and most kind neighbor . Rest in peace dear friend and former neighbor. A man of few words ,very kind , calm, and complimentary. Shan will be fondly remembered. A family guy of the highest tier. We have missed him since he and Lar moved and will continue to miss them both very much. Our most sincere sympathy to all of Shan's family. Merle and Helen Sharrer- Brentwood,PA We are Shan's former neighbors and long time friends of the Shanahan family. All of them top tier people. Shan was a wonderful guy - very soft spoken and kind. He and I shared January birthdays . I was 1 year older.

  • September 16, 2025

    Sam and Sandy Young

    Dear Colleen, so so sorry to hear about your father. Larry was such a dear sweet man and Sam and I have such great memories of him and your family. We will be away this weekend and will be unable to come to see you but you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless. Love Sam and Sandy Young