James Robert Shelow, Sr.

James Robert Shelow, Sr., 74, died peacefully Sunday December 7, 2025 at his residence.

Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Herbert and Shirley (Myers) Shelow and the husband of 37 years to Barbara (Stoner) 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.

He worked as a diesel mechanic for over 20 years for John A. Gleim Excavating and also for Get Leasing, Inc., retiring from there. 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 and he loved playing golf, taking part in the Eagles Crossing Mixed Golf League. He also liked doing crossword puzzles and drag racing.

In addition to his wife, James is survived by his sons: James Robert Shelow, Jr., (fiancé: Nicole Leaper and her daughter: Bella), of Hollidaysburg and Kris Thomas Shelow, of Duncansville; his granddaughters: Grace Shelow and Julia Neely; his sisters: Deborah A. Phelps and Kimberly K. Plummer as well as his brother: Mark A. Shelow.

James was preceded in death by two brothers: David A. and Terry L. Shelow.

Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral service 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Hoffman Funeral & Cremation, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, where the family will greet guests after 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. There will also be a viewing Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle.