Stacey Shay

Stacey Renee Shay, age 42, of Meadville, PA passed away comfortably at Marquette Hospice House on August 9, 2026 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on October 27, 1983 in Meadville, PA to Robert J. Shay Jr. and the late Darla (Gamble) Shay.

Stacey attended Meadville High School. She also attended Edinboro University. She worked in-home healthcare for Sunny Days.

She was a star athlete in high school. She excelled in basketball, softball, wrestling and soccer. She was a die-hard Steelers fan. She enjoyed spending time outdoors. She loved celebrating Halloween and Christmas. She also loved to shop.

Stacey is survived by her son, Payton Shay and his significant other, Heather of Meadville, PA; her grandchildren, Payton Jr. and Praxton; her father, Bob Shay; her brother, Robbie Shay and his significant other, Stephanie of Saegertown; her nieces and nephews, RJ, Keegan, Victoria and Haley and her beloved dogs, Apollo, Topaz and Ravyn and her ferret, Domino.

She was preceded in death by her mother, her stepfather, Jack Lackey; her godfather, Dom Mottillo her beloved ferret, Carmella.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Stacey’s family would like to thank the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, the Fox Chase Cancer Center, especially Dr. Igor Astaturov and the Marquette Hospice House for their wonderful care of her.

Stacey was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed by everyone whose life she touched. Though she is no longer with us, her memory will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved her. She will never be forgotten.

Please sign Stacey’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.