Elsie V. Shank Obituary
The memory of Elsie V. Shank of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elsie V. Shank to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Elsie may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles W. Martin and Lula Holsinger Martin; and her husband Merle Aldus Shank. She is survived by: her children, Shirley Fisher (Wayne) of St. Thomas, PA, John Shank (Nancy) of Smithsburg, MD and Linda Fritz (Gary) of Chambersburg, PA; and her sister Miriam Timmons of Greencastle, PA.. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, February 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church (13343 Williamsport Pike, Greencastle, PA 17225). A funeral service was held on Monday, February 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, February 10th 2025 at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the church above or to the Cumberland Valley Relief Center, 4225 Molly Pitcher Hwy., Chambersburg, PA 17202.
