Diana Rochelle Shenk, 78

February 19, 2025

Diana Rochelle Shenk, 78, of Lititz, PA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Diana was born in Lebanon, PA, the daughter of the late Marian E. (Frantz) and Clarence W. Sattazahn. Diana graduated from Elco High School and went on to earn a B.A. in Education from Millersville State Teachers College.

Diana had a heart for young children. She taught in pre-schools and later became a school director, even launching preschool programs, including St. Paul’s Childhood Early Learning Center.

She was an avid reader and had a love for children’s books. Diana spent a lot of time with her grandchildren, telling stories, reading to them, teaching them. Diana also enjoyed cross stitch, knitting, and participated in her church’s Bible studies. She was a fantastic baker and has passed this passion along to her daughter.

Diana was a faithful member of Trinity E.C. Church in Lititz for over 50 years, serving in the children’s ministry. 

Diana is survived by her three children Chris Shenk, husband of Amy, of Pottsville, PA; Bryan Shenk of Lititz, PA; and Adrianne Caporusso, wife of Francesco, of Los Angeles, CA. Diana was a loving grandmother and is survived by her five grandchildren Daniel, Rebecca, Caleb, Gia, and Roman. Diana is also survived by her siblings Steven Sattazahn, husband of Bertha, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and Ginny Hart, wife of LeRoy, of Mohnton, PA.

Diana’s funeral will take place 11 am Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 44 E. Orange St, Lititz PA 17543, with The Rev. Nathan Fry and The Rev. Robert Stahl officiating. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 am. Interment will be in New Evangelical Cemetery, Lititz, PA.

Please omit flowers. Kindly consider a contribution in Diana’s memory to Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
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