Patricia “Patty” A. Shank, 87, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Rose Haven.
A daughter of Reginald T. and Viola B. (Shaffer) Shank, she was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Indiana.
Patty was a 1954 graduate of Indiana High School. She was a member of the East Pike Church of Christ. Patty’s job before retirement was at PNC Bank, where she was employed for 43 years and ultimately served as Head Teller. Patty enjoyed a variety of activities, such as putting jigsaw puzzles together, collecting magnets, playing softball, and playing golf at the VFW. Patty loved bowling; she was well known for her back up ball. She and her teammates bowled in 24 National WIBC tournaments, always making the trips into short vacations. Patty was an avid Steeler fan. She enjoyed going to sporting events for her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She loved cheering them on in their sports. Patty loved it anytime the family got together, especially when the menu included hot dogs, corn on the cob and watermelon. She also enjoyed decorating cut-out Christmas cookies with anyone in the family that was willing to help. Patty loved watching television. Her favorite actors were John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart, and her favorite shows were The Andy Griffith Show, Columbo and Matlock.
She is survived by four siblings: Denny Shank and wife Dru, of Katy, TX; William Shank and wife Patty, of York; Donna Shank, of Indiana; and Jeff Shank and wife Becky, of Clarksburg; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
Patty was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law, June Shank.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home, with Gordon Wells, Minister of Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Rose Haven for their dedication and loving care while Patty was a resident.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions be make to the East Pike Church of Christ, 225 East Pike, Indiana, PA 15701.
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