1947
2012
Bonita "Bonnie" Faye Shankle
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Bonita "Bonnie" Faye Shankle, 65, of Cumberland passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a liver transplant and a brain aneurysm. She received a liver from a living donor by the name of Daniel Burr of Hedgesville, W.Va., who gave the ultimate miracle of becoming a living organ donor.
Born March 14, 1947, in Shenandoah, Va., Mrs. Shankle was a daughter of the late Donald Hirsch Boyer Sr. and Pearl Juanita (Thompson) Boyer.
Bonnie retired from Sears Roebuck and Co. and had worked for the Allegany College of Maryland Respiratory Therapy Department.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dennis M. Shankle; her daughter, Charity N. Holley and her husband, William; her beloved granddaughter, who was the light of her life, Calista Logan Holley. She is also survived by her brothers, Donald H. Boyer Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Middletown, Md., and Gerald W. Boyer and wife, Bonnie, of Warsaw, Ind.; and her sister, Joyce Kutlik and husband, Charles, of Greenbackville.
A celebration of Bonnie's life will be conducted at the Centre Street United Methodist Church on Monday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ann Atkins officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
A private oceanside ceremony will be held at a later date.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Bonnie's name to the Family House, 5001 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213.
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To Bonnie's Family,
I know that no words can be said at this time to ease the pain of your loss. But know that others care how you feel, but our Creator knows how you feel and he cares about you. Pour your heart out in prayer and he will give you the strength to go on even when you think you can't.
Sincerely,
Angie
August 6, 2012
My Dear Sweet Charity: You, Billy,Cali & your Dad are in our thoughts & prayers at this very saddened time in your life. Try & remember the good times & let those memories be the ones that get you thru this troubled time. I know it's hard but knowing your Mom is at peace with the Lord will hopefully ease some of the pain in your heart.
Joyce & Al Wright
August 6, 2012
Charity, you and I used to work together at the Ward Museum back in the '90's. I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing....she was way too young, but obviously God had a plan for her. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dana Parks
August 5, 2012
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