VERNON F. SHANK Jr. age 73, of University Heights, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2016. loving son of Vernon F. Shank Sr. and Naomi Shank (nee Lambert) both de ceased, loving brother of Robert J. Shank (Barbara) and William Shank; uncle of Scott Shank, Jason Shank, JJ Shank and Margaret Algiere; great uncle of Austin Shank, Karista, Lonna, Kalip Jr., Colton, Warren and Brooke. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to "New Avenues to Independence, Inc.", 17608 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44112. Private Burial. A memorial Service will be held at a later date.