James Robert Shelow Sr.
July 12, 1951 – Dec. 7, 2025
James Robert Shelow Sr., 74, of Carlisle, died peacefully on Dec. 7, 2025, at his residence. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Herbert and Shirley (Myers) Shelow.
James was a graduate of Altoona Area High School, Class of 1969. He was active in the high school band and the Tyrone Drum & Bugle Corps.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Barbara (Stoner) Shelow; son, James Robert Shelow Jr. (fiancee, Nicole Leaper) and her daughter: Bella, of Hollidaysburg; son, Kris Thomas Shelow, of Duncansville; granddaughters, Grace Shelow and Julia Neely; sisters, Deborah A. Phelps and Kimberly K. Plummer; and a brother, Mark A. Shelow.
James was preceded in death by two brothers, David A. and Terry L. Shelow.
He worked as a diesel mechanic for more than 20 years at John A. Gleim Excavating, and later retired from Get Leasing Inc. James also drove trucks for Stroehman Bros. and Keen Transport.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lodge # 1299, Carlisle, as well as the Carlisle Moose. He loved playing golf, taking part in the Eagles Crossing Mixed Golf League and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and drag racing.
Services were held in Carlisle.