Russell Shank Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Russell Shank of Swanton, Maryland, who passed away on October 26, 2021 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Thomas and Margaret Pauline Shank (Rodeheaver); his former wife Mabel Jane Shank (Barnard); and his brother James Gordon Shank. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Shank (Romesburg); his stepchildren, Eric (Amy Uphold), Valerie Glass (Mike), Rhonda Carr and Frank Lemley; his grandchildren, Jessi, Amber, Autumn, Zach, Jordan, Ashton, Kennedi, Talon, Kendal and Maclin; his sisters, Barbara Johnson (Wayne), Linda Riley, Marsha Osekowski (Tom) and Brenda Buser; and his sister-in-law Bunny Shank. He is also survived by eleven great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life Christian Church Maintenance Fund, c/o Carol Shiffy, 158 Holly Lane Oakland, MD 21550 or Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 3152, Deer Park, MD 21550.
