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Donald Kevin Shaner, Sr. "Donnie", age 58, of Smyrna, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Easton, Maryland on August 16, 1957 the son of the late Merle S. Shaner, Sr. & Beverly (Collier) Shaner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol S. Dillmore; a brother, David R. Shaner; a sister-in-law, Diane Shaner; and a brother-in-law, William Robert Carter, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cathy (Cassell) Shaner; his children, D. Kevin "Bunk" Shaner, Jr. (Nichole) of Smyrna, S. Nicole "Nicki" Shaner Shirey (Aaron) of Clayton, Michael C. "Tater" Shaner (Tyler) of Smyrna; grandchildren, Isaac, Jimmie, Kevin, Haley, Meghan, Lily, Christopher and Shane; brothers, Merle S. "Sandy" Shaner, Jr. (Pauline) of New Port Richey, Fla., Stephen F. "Steve" Shaner of Smyrna, Robert E. "Gene" Shaner (Debbie) of Smyrna & Terry Bratton (Patty) of Milton; sisters-in-law, Robyn F. Shaner of Clayton, Cheryl C. Hurlock (Jeff) of Clayton, Carla Cassell-Carter (Jeff) of Smyrna, Carol Jean Rhodes (Harry) of Smyrna, Rochelle Finfinger (Dave) of Magnolia; in-laws, Charles W. "Bill" and Nancy Cassell of Smyrna and Betty D. & Jack Flowers of Smyrna; fifteen nieces & five nephews. He is also survived by many loving great-nieces & nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends, softball players; and his dog, Sam. Donnie and Cathy own & operate Main Street Market (formerly Graham's Market) where he enjoyed entertaining customers and staff. He retired in 2004 from the Department of Corrections/Probation & Parole. Prior to his correctional career, he worked for Tank Services (a refinery service), Rigby's (a masonry company), Rothwell's, Phillips 66 & Dairy Queen (where he met his wife). During his high school years, Donnie proudly wrestled for Coach Ron Eby. He played semi-pro football for the Wilmington Raiders, many years of "hometown" & fire company (recreational league) softball, traveled the coast with a Class A men's slow pitch softball team (Schreppler Chiropractic), & went town-to-town playing competitive basketball & old-fashioned "sandlot" football. Donnie was a faithful Smyrna Eagles, Philadelphia Eagles & Phillies fan. He was exceptionally proud of the Smyrna Lady Eagles Softball Team for whom he coached for 9 years. Donnie enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, playing cards & spending time with his family. His unconditional love for his family was evident through his actions & words. Donnie was very proud of his "Eastern Shore" heritage – he spent many summers with his grandparents in Grasonville, Maryland |
