Mary Grace (McGrath) Shank

Mary Grace (McGrath) Shank, age 80, passed away July 23, 2024. She retired from Franklin Park Conservatory and was also a beautician for many years. She was a 35 year member of Al-Anon. Preceded in death by husband, Al Shank, Jr; Mother Grace (Crossin) McGrath and father, Hugh McGrath. Survived by children, Michael (Marybeth) Shank, Daniel (Alison) Shank, Mari (Scott) Arledge; 6 grandchildren including Brittany and Alex Arledge; 2 great grandchildren including Ronan Arledge-Flores;  Brother, Mike (Beth) McGrath; brothers and sisters- in-law, Cindy (Bill) Hicks, Denny (Diane) Shank, Kendra (Wayne) Howard.  The family would like to thank Monica Burbridge for the wonderful care she provided Mom. Please join us in celebrating the wonderful life of our "Duckie", Mary Shank, on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. 3001 Etna Pkwy, Pataskala, Ohio 43062. A time to share stories, to laugh, to cry, to express our love for her. Please feel to share this with those who adored and knew Mary well – those to whom she would flash that big smile. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association at http://www.alsa.org/donate/giving/gifts-in-tribute.html. 

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