Gary Lynn Shank Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Lynn Shank of Big Pool, Maryland, who passed away at the age of 80, on February 9, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ronald F. Shank and F. Leona Shank (Dennis). He is survived by: his spouse Shielda Mae Shank (Secrest); his friends, Curtis Trucking of Denver, CO, Motor Transport of Mechanicsburg, PA, Blue, White Bus Lines (Hagerstown, MD) of Altoona, PA and Atlantic Coast Trailways (Hagerstown, MD); his daughters, Stephanie Ann Shank-Repp and Cheryl Lynne Ellmore (Wayne); his grandchildren, Brian Keith Bussard (Megan Rae), Brandon Lee McPherson, Amanda Renee McPherson, Caitlin Faith Ellmore, Samuel Wilson Ellmore and Emily Mae Ellmore; his brother Rodney "Cork" Shank (Betty Lou); his nieces, Lisa Shank-Poole (Cedric) and Kim Dryden; and his pet Shadow.

Due to current COVID-19 regulations, facial coverings are required and social distancing will be practiced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association of Maryland, Inc., 211 East Lombard Street, Suite 260 Baltimore, MD 21202 or to Joseph C. Herbert American Legion Post 222, P.O. Box 158, Clear Spring, MD 21722..