OBIT: Michael J. SHANK, 1948, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MICHAEL J. SHANK

Formerly of 1532 Pleasant Valley boulevard, died at 5.50 o'clock this morning 
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Violet P. Corbin of 2622 Dysart avenue, after 
an extended illness.  He was born in Carrolltown April 19, 1857, a son of 
Francis and Theresa (Walters) Shank, and was a retired teamster.  His wife, 
Mrs. Luluach (Robison) Shank, died nine years ago.  Mr. Shank was a member of 
Sacred Heart Catholic church.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Carrie A. 
Shank and Mrs. Corbin, both of the city, and five grandchildren.  Mr. Shank was 
the last member of a family of 10.  Friends will be received at the N. A. 
Stevens mortuary after 7 o'clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror, Saturday, July 31, 1948, page 14

FUNERAL NOTICE

SHANK - Funeral services for Michael J. Shank of 2622 Dysart avenue, will be 
held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock with requiem mass at Sacred Heart Catholic 
church.  Interment in Calvary cemetery.  Friends are being received at the N. A. 
Stevens mortuary.

Altoona Mirror, Monday, August 2, 1948, page 15