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Jerry Shank Obituary

Jerry Lee Shank, 72, of Westminster, MD, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 25, 1951, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Hubert Shank and Jeanette Heatherly Knight. Jerry was the devoted husband of 54 years to Mary Ann Shank, Howser. Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Timothy (Elida) Shank of Hanover, PA, Terry (Spring) Shank of Westminster, MD, and Amy (John) Rill of Keymar; grandchildren, John Jr., Alexander, Faith Rill, and Austin Shank; great grandchildren, Nadalie, Rilynn, Elliana, and Ava Rill; and brothers, Pete, Robert, George, and Tinker Shank. Jerry was preceded in death by sister, Brenda Naylor. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, P.A., 136 E Baltimore St., Taneytown, 21787. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m., Thursday, July 18, at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Grace U.C.C. reformed Cemetery in Taneytown. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.myersdurborawfh.com.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Jul. 16, 2024.

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Joe & Vicki Almond

July 16, 2024

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen!

Joe $ Vicki Almond

July 16, 2024

The big guy will be missed dearly. He was a good friend. Sorry, I didn´t see him one more time. LOL to Mary & family.

ShannonSmith

July 16, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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