OBIT: George F. SHANK, 1978, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ SHANK George F. Shank, 85, of 2903 Hillcrest, Lansing, Mich., formerly of Windber, died Dec. 17, 1978, in Lansing. Born July 22, 1893, in Shanksville, Somerset County, son of John and Sarah (Raymond) Shank. Preceded in death by wife, the former May Frazier; and son, J. Edward. Survived by these children: Dr. Robert Paul of Shanksville and Mary Louise, wife of Glen Baumgardner, with whom he resided; and daughter-in-law, the former Pearl Wentz of Windber. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Carrie Custer and Mrs. Nellie Hunter, both of Shanksville. Retired employee of Berwind Corp. clerical department. Member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lansing. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Lloyd G. Shank Funeral Home (Joseph R. Dallas Valle, associate), Windber, where services wil be held at 1 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Paul Ciampa officiating. Interment, Walker Cemetery, Shanksville. Daily American, December 20, 1978 [S1056]