Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Dorotha Ann Shank
Dorotha Ann Shank, 95, died at 6:30 p.m. March 3, 2010, at Otterbein Care Center in Cridersville.
She was born Aug. 22, 1914, in Mercer County, to William Edward and Mary Rosella Snider Grier. On June 6, 1937, she married Elroy G. Shank, who died Nov. 6, 1986.
Surviving are a son, Daryl D. (Susan) Shank, Bel Air, Md.; a daughter, Sondra Sue (Steffen) Smith, Indian Trail, N.C.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Deceased are three brothers, Floyd, Johnny and Gerald Grier; and two sisters, Nellie Metzger and Genevieve Denny.
She was a member of Shawnee United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She also was a member of Friends of Otterbein and was a homemaker.
Services are 10 a.m. April 10 at Otterbein Care Center, Cridersville, the Rev. Brian Bucher officiating.
Contributions can be made to Otterbein or the church.
Condolences can be left at www.bayliffandson.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
