Donald L. Shankel Obituary
We bid farewell to Donald L. Shankel of East Canton, Ohio, born in Canton, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 8, 2026 at the age of 80. Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald L. Shankel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerome Herman and Patricia Herman; his son Abraham Shankel; and his grandson Zachary Pirreca. He is survived by: his wife Joanne M. Shankel (Viertel); his children, Suzanne Leonard (Bill), Kristin Pirreca (Andy) and Ben Shankel (Brandi); his sister Susan Jenkins; his grandchildren, Nick Lunsford, Tyler Lunsford, Allison Gunderman (Luke) and Lydia Shankel; and his great grandchildren, Brooke and Savannah Gunderman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Don's memory to the Center Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund at the church address listed above or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. (https://tribute.michaeljfox.org).
