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Derrill F. Shankle

May 06, 1922 - April 30, 2020

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Obituary For Derrill F. Shankle

Of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully at the age of 97, on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rose Marie; his daughter, Joanne (Sam) Patterson; three grandchildren; two great grandsons; three nieces and one nephew. Surviving in-laws are Joanne Moats of Huntersville, NC and Anita and Frank Porco of Irving, TX. He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, William Moats. Originally from Kingsport, TN, Derrill was the son of the late Henry Omar and Lula M. Shankle. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Lindley and her husband William Lindley. Derrill graduated from Sewickley High School and the University of Pittsburgh. He also attended Harvard University and MIT. He served in the US Navy from 1943-1944. He was employed by Westinghouse as an electrical engineer for more than 40 years. He also was an instructor for CMU and Penn State University and was elected as a Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers. A private service will be held to remember him and to celebrate his life. Arrangements entrusted to the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. Donations in his memory may be made to Baldwin Community United Methodist Church at 5001 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

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  • May 05, 2020

    Marie Popichak

    Joanne, please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. It is so difficult to say goodbye in normal times, but it must be extra sad during this weird time of isolation. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts. Much love to you and yours.

  • May 04, 2020

    Todd Stewart

    Joanne and Sam, very sorry for your loss as it seems he had a long, wonderful life. Todd

  • May 03, 2020

    Joanne Moats

    Our Family will not be the same without Derrill's positive outlook on life and stories he told. I hope we can find comfort together during this very difficult time. May you find peace and strength.

  • May 03, 2020

    Anita Porco

    Frank and I send our love to Rosemary and Joanne as they grieve Derrill's passing. Derrill was a a kind, loving, gentle man and a terrific brother-in-law. We are better for having known him and pray for peace for him and the family! Lots of love, Frank and Anita

  • May 02, 2020

    Cathy

    RoseMary, JoAnne and family, I am so sorry to hear about Derrill's passing. He was such an amazing Husband, Father, and grandfather. RoseMary, we have some good memories from the Blood Bank days that I will never forget and all of the fun that we had with you and Derrill! It is a very sad time right now and to lose him I am sure is very difficult. He is your Angel now and at peace. May the eternal light shine upon him! Rest In Peace my friend. Much Love Cathy J Zottola and Caterina.

  • May 02, 2020

    Deborah Lippert

    Rose Marie and Joanne, Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loving husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. We hope you are comforted by all your cherished memories of a life well lived. With sincere sympathy, Theresa Porco Debbie & Frank Lippert and family