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Romayne Shank Obituary
March 14, 1927 - January 12, 2026
ROMAYNE M. SHANK
Romayne M. Shank, 98, of Carlisle, passed away January 12, 2026 at home.
Born March 14,1927 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Albert B. and Stella (Brickner) Ilgentfitz. She was the widow of George H. Shank, who passed in 2020.
She was a graduate of Carlisle High School Class of 1944. Romayne retired from the PA Dept. of Transportation in 1989.
A member of Grace Baptist Church, Carlisle, she was also involved with the Claremont Auxiliary. She was a former owner, along with her husband of The Village Food Market and the Punt and Shank Food Market.
Surviving are three sons, Gary L. (Patricia), Dennis K. (Susan) and Jeffrey C (Marcia), and daughter in law, Dolores Shank, all of Carlisle. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kirby, Jill, Todd, Christopher, Jamey, Amy, Jon, Molly and Erica; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a son, Scott M. Shank.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026 at Grace Baptist Church, 777 W. North St., Carlisle, with Rev. Jeff Oliver, officiating. Burial will follow in Letort Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service.
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Jeff Shank
January 16, 2026
Good night Mom..we love you...Jeff and Marcia.
Randy Hays Family
January 16, 2026
Sissy was a childhood friend of my Mother Letty. This friendship would extend until my Mother's final days, with Sissy driving to the house for visits. Sissy was born March 14, 1927. Letty was born March 13, 1927.
Ron and Jean Ream
January 15, 2026
We send our condolences to Romayne's dear family. We only knew her for 9 months after we became her neighbor. She sure was a special lady who loved the Lord. Your whole family has been so close and helpful to her during her last months! God bless you all.
Chris Gensler Crout
January 15, 2026
My sincere sympathy to her family. My Mother, Grace Fraker Gensler, and she were friends for a very long time. I´m not sure if they were once co- workers, or exactly how their friendship developed, but I know that they had a special friendship. May she RIP
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Jim & Lorrie (Ream) Henneman
January 14, 2026
To the family of our dear friend Romayne...you have our sincere sympathy. Romayne was always a joy and had a positive attitude. We both worked with her at Reeves-Hoffman and appreciated her friendship. She will be missed, but we will see her again.
Eileen
January 14, 2026
Romayne, Sis, Grammy, Friend, MIL, Neighbor ... however you knew her, she was the kindest and most loving woman to all. To be able to live alone, drive to the store, Church or Swim Club, go on day trips, volunteer and be involved in her family´s lives for 98 years is a testimony to a wholesome clean life with no drama ... only love in her heart. She will be sorely missed.
Gregg and Karen Messner
January 14, 2026
Romayne was a gracious lady and a good neighbor she will be missed
Mark Howell
January 14, 2026
RIP MRS SHANK. one of the "I" street moms. You were always nice to us neighbor.hood kids.
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