Obituaries
Sandra E. Shank, 73
Sandra E. Shank, 73, of Landisville, died peacefully on March 10, 2011 after a 10 year battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Her passing occurred in the loving care of the staff at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy.
She was born on February 20, 1938 in Columbia, PA to the late Maris and Ethel Ortman Worley. She was married to Robert E. Shank and would have celebrated 35 years of marriage on July 2nd.
Sandy was retired from AMP, Inc. in 1998 where she was employed as a line supervisor for 20 years. Prior to this, she was employed for 20 years by Calder Door Sales Company as the office manager. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1956.
Sandy loved to travel, especially to Disney World with her granddaughters Caitlyn and Morgan. She also spent most of her time reading and doing newspaper puzzles. She enjoyed shopping with her daughter and friends, crocheting, and was an experienced Folk Art painter. Known as Nanny, she also shared a tradition of painting Easter eggs with her granddaughters. Sandy loved and appreciated all animals especially her Yorkiepoo, Emma and cat, Casey.
Sandy was thankful for the company of many friends and family during her time at home and at Hospice.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Cathleen A. married to Lyndon Girvin of Landisville, her grandson George C. Davis III and her granddaughters, Caitlyn A. and Morgan E. Girvin. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine A. Cecelic and her brother, Maris J. “Pinky” Ortman.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 1-2PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Memorial Service to follow at 2PM, the Rev. Bruce Epperly officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Sandra’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
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Dear Bob and Family,
I just want to let you know how sorry I am about Sandy. I know that she has had some rough times and how devoted you were to helping her. I also know how much you and your family will miss her.
I heard a lot about you and her from Chuck V. I know he always thought a lot of both of you and that he will miss her. I am sorry that I never got to meet you or her.
Take care.
Deb Bair
Though these words come from far away and Kathy and I are not able to be with you please know that are hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
As I think of our aunt sandy I am flooded with memories as far back as when I was a very small child when mom took us kids (me, Rick and Deb) to visit her at her home in Silver Springs to times together with Dad and Arla at their house in Holtwood and more recently sitting with her, Bob, Cathy and Deb looking over old photos. Memories of teasing the cat "nikki" to the point where she would bite me and make me cry, Rick and Cris baysitting Deb and I, Camping trips with Cathy and Bob, rides in Bob’s sportcar (was that a Mustang?), playing Pinochle, long chats with her and dad by the the fish pond at the back of he his house in Holtwood in his last few days, and the list goes on and on… I specifically recall the deep interest she had in our life here in China and the many questions she had about our travels. Most of all I will NEVER forget my aunt Sandy’s sense of humour and love of life. I can close my eyes now and see her smile and hear her laugh. I thank her and her family for all of the fantastic memories they have given us. We will all deeply miss her.
With deep sympathy and love,
Michael and Kathy Ortman
