Ronald J. Shank, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on May 27, 2022 at York Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clarence and Blanche Shank. He was the loving husband of Joanne DeWald Shank for 55 years until her passing in 2021.
He was an avid woodworker and especially loved being a toymaker. His faith was equally as important to him, and he was a founding member of both Westminster Presbyterian and Wheatland Presbyterian churches. He had recently been attending New Life Presbyterian.
Surviving are children Kathleen Springer (Terry), Darla Frantz, Michael Lentz (Vicki), and Stephen Shank (Dawn), 6 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers; Robert Shank, Rodney Shank, and Randy Shank.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11 am at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E Orange Street Lancaster, PA 17602. A viewing will be held from 10 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow immediately in Westminster Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Joe Heidler
I was blessed to be able to know Ron at New Life and have him in Bible Study. It is such a blessing to know that one of his last acts was to give the gift of his home made toys to children. May the peace and comfort of our Lord be with his family.
Barb Smith
Steve, Dawn, siblings, I can’t think of all the words, to express my sorrow.
As I’m so so sorry for the pain & grief you may be feeling, just a few thoughts
In combination, your dad is resting, at peace with Joanne, for ertinity. And God is nudging me say maybe he never said it to you, out loud… But Steve……..and Dawn you did a remarkable, unspokeon love for him.
Love, virtual hugs & prayers to all if you.
Barb
Carl Strubel
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you mourn the loss of your father……..
Kathleen Donovan-Snavely
Iren and I have known Ron for a short while, but in that time we discovered a friend who loved Jesus and loved people. He shared his stories with us, as well as the beautiful iris bulbs that bloom in our front yard. We will miss him even as we know his joy is now complete.
Mark & "D" Flaharty
So very sorry for your loss. We will miss sitting with Ron at church. Our hearts are heavy with his loss from our sights, but know he is with his loving Savior.