Frances M. Shenk

Frances M. Shenk obituary, Myerstown, PA

Frances M. Shenk

Frances Shenk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grose Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 24, 2025.

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Frances M. Shenk, 91, of Lebanon, PA, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital.
She was the widow of Edgar J. Shenk, whom died in 2010.
Born in Annville, PA on September 18, 1933, she was a daughter of the late David A. and Lavina K. (Heisey) Ditzler.
Frances was employed as a cleaner at Cornwall Manor Cornwall, PA., for 25 years. She was also employed as a sales clerk at Fashion Bug in Lebanon for 14 years.
She was a member of New Beginnings- Grace Brethren Church, Myerstown, but most recently has been attending God's Missionary Church, Lebanon.
Frances had a love for purses and reading. She enjoyed keeping up with technology, playing games on her phone, and crocheting when she was able.
Frances is survived by daughters, Ellen, wife of William Jackson, of Lebanon, Eileen, wife of Henry Koons, of Lebanon, & Victoria wife of Alan Snyder of Lebanon; son Joseph Murray husband of Bob, of Erie; grandchildren, Joshua Fields, Drew & Noah Jackson; great grandchildren, Avery, Patrick, & Caitlyn Fields; sister, Doris Forker, of Virginia; and several nieces & nephews.
A viewing will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 from 11a.m.-12 p.m. at Grose Funeral Home, Inc., 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA. Funeral services will begin at 12 p.m. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park, Lebanon.
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