Alice Shankel Obituary

Alice G. Shankel
Age 98, of Mechanicstown, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Carrollton Baptist Temple with Pastor David Powell officiating. Burial will be in Moultrie Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday (today) 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at
www.gotschallfuneralhome.com
Gotschall-Hutchison
330-868-4900

Published by The Repository on Feb. 23, 2014.
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Mrs. Shankel was my 2nd grade teacher at Heritage Christian School. I remember her teaching me to read way back in 1971. She was such a warm and loving woman. She loved her students and she loved Jesus. May the peace that passes all understanding be with her family at this time. She is safely in the arms of Jesus now.

Sarah Fischer

February 26, 2014

I was fortunate enough to have been one of Mrs. Shankel's 2nd grade students at Heritage Christian, and though that was many years ago, I will never forget what a gentle, sweet, caring soul she was. Many teach, but she taught by example. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, and I hope they can take comfort in knowing that a little part of her lives on in every one of us who sat in her classroom.

Brian Mooar

February 25, 2014

Mrs. Shankel was my 2nd grade teacher at Heritage Christian School and was one of my all time favorite teachers. She was such a loving person and truly cared about her students. My favorite memory of Mrs. Shankel is when I fell asleep in her class. She must have known I was having a rough day as instead of yelling at me or waking me up, she came and draped her sweater over my shoulders and allowed me the nap I must have desperately needed. I have thought of her often over the years. I was truly blessed to have such a wonderful teacher. To her family, my condolences on your loss, and many thanks for sharing her with us.

Mara Kraft (McCullough)

February 24, 2014

I worked with Mrs. Shankel for several years at Heritage Christian School. She was the kind of person everyone loved. She was gentle, kind and loving. There is no doubt in my mind she has her reward in heaven.

Shirley (Chidester) Crew

February 23, 2014

Mrs. Shankel was my second grade teacher at Heritage Christian School. She was always so loving and sweet. Definitely a woman of God. Every summer I looked forward to her Backyard Bible Club. It was an amazing time of fun and Bible learning. What a ministry and commitment. She poured her heart into loving children and helping them know Jesus. She made a huge impact on many lives, including my own, and she blessed so many. She will be missed. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam (Chidester) Turley

February 23, 2014

I was saddened to read of Mrs. Shankel's death. I taught 2nd grade with her at M.I.Day Elementary in Minerva and was there the day her son was killed. She was a kind, sweet and lovely woman and teacher.

Bonnie Fleming Glick

February 23, 2014

she was my 2nd grade teacher at Heritage and friends with woman that raised me, Lula Rich and one of the sweetest ladies you could of known. Prayers and Condolences to her family. She will be watching from Heaven.

Teresa Leasure

February 23, 2014

I enjoyed attending her backyard bible studies she held in our neighborhood every year in the summertime when I was a kid. She definately made a great impact on my life and the lives of other children growing up in the neighborhood. We thank you Mrs. Shankle for teaching us about GOD and Jesus. May you rest in peace ..... blessings to your family and friends ..... we were very blessed to have known you sweet lady......

DENISE KETJEN

February 21, 2014

I had Mrs. Shankel as my 2nd grade teacher at Heritage Christian, and recall what a warm and kind hearted woman she was to all of her students. She was one of my favorite HCS teachers because of her sweet demeanor- you could tell that she really cared about all of us- she was a very genuine person. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing, and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

Lisa Gentzler Shafer

February 21, 2014

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