Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Aug 10, 1933 – Nov 1, 2020
Nancy J. Shook, 87, of Wind Gap, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 30, 2020, at her daughter’s residence. She was the wife of the late Derwood E. Shook, who passed away, January 17, 2004.
Born in Quakertown, August 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Clyde W. and Lillian M. (Derr) Confer.
Prior to retiring in 1995, Nancy was employed as a sewing machine operator for many years at A & H Sportswear.
She was a 1951 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and was a member of UNITE, Shutanka Chapter, Order of Eastern Star and presently a member of Calypso Chapter 163, Order of Eastern Star.
Nancy is survived by her children, Brian D. Shook of Bethlehem, Brenda N. Dowd and her husband Wayne of Wind Gap, and Barry D. Shook of Bethlehem, her grandchildren, Ashley M. Milkovitz and her husband John, Jessica L. Dowd, and Eric M. Dowd, her great grandson, John Milkovitz, her sisters, Lillian Repsher of Cresco, and Barbara Kessler of Farmington, CT, and her nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Paolini and June Hughes.
There will be a viewing, Wednesday, November 4, 2020, beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. Due to present Covid-19 restrictions, a maximum of 25 people will be allowed in the funeral home at a time, observing social distancing and mask requirements. A public graveside services will be Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 12:30 PM at Arlington Memorial Park, 3843 Lehigh Street, Whitehall, PA. Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to Lauren’s Hope Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 37, Bath, PA 18014.
Read MoreOur deepest sympathy to you, Brian and your family on the loss of your beloved mother Nancy. May you find peace within your hearts to cherish all the loving memories shared with her.
Your neighbors
The Palinkas Family
Lou & Bonnie Palinkas
November 08, 2020 | Bethlehem, PA | Neighbor
To Nancy's family:
Our deepest condolences in the passing of our dear friend, Nancy. Many of us have known Nancy for 75 years. We have so many precious memories of the monthly luncheons together over the years, filled with fun and laughter. Her sweet personality will be greatly missed. RIP Nancy.
1951 Pen Argyl classmates
Faith Cascioli
November 02, 2020 | Friend
I will miss Nancy's smiling face when she came to Cherry Hill for her clams. God bless you all!!!!
Pat Nesfeder
November 02, 2020 | Acquaintance
Brenda, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing my condolences go out to you, Wayne and all the family. RIP
Robin Bet
November 01, 2020 | Friend
SHOOK FAMILY: DON'T CRY BECAUSE HER LIFE IS OVER. SMILE,BECAUSE IT WAS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
A&H SPORTSWEAR
November 01, 2020 | Friend
You will be missed
Wayne Dowd
October 30, 2020 | Wind Gap
