Barbara S. Shankster Obituary
We announce the death of Barbara S. Shankster of Edon, Ohio, who passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 86. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara S. Shankster to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Basil N. Steffes and Francis A. Steffes (Stoy); her husband Joseph A. Shankster; her children, Sara Handy and Bobby Joe; and her siblings, C. Joe Steffes, Richard Steffes, Sam Steffes, Agnes Stoker and Loretta Andres.
She is survived by: her son Steve J. Shankster (Paula) of Butler, Indiana; her grandchildren, Courtney Loughborough (Andrew), Chelsey L. Handy, Dave Hankey (Rainbow) and Daniel Hankey (Melissa); and her siblings, Raymond "Tony" Steffes, John Steffes, George Steffes and Nancy Risedorph.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Edon Music Boosters.
