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 2 ^nd .

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