Michael Shank

Michael “Mike” Shank, 57, of Painesville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 31, 2026, at his home. He was born January 31, 1969, in Clymer, PA to the late Gene and Carol (Cecconi) Shank.

Mike was a graduate of Riverside High School before attending Hocking University, earning a degree in Applied Police Sciences. He was also a graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University and the College of Urban Affairs, Public Safety and Management at Cleveland State University.

Mike joined the Perry Village Police Department in 1990 as a part-time patrolman. He was promoted to sergeant in 1995, and lieutenant in 2001. While working part time for Perry Village, Mike also worked for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Cleveland. In 1991 he was promoted to the Detective Bureau (Vice/Narcotics). He was assigned to the Federal Drug Task Force from 1994–1998. He was promoted to sergeant in the narcotics unit in 1998 and to lieutenant in basic patrol in 2001. He served as patrol commander from 2004–2006. He left CMHA in 2006 to work full time for the Perry Village Police Department where he would eventually take the position of Chief of Police for them from 2012–2014. He retired in 2015.

Outside of his professional life, Mike enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, watching movies and working out. He loved animals and took in any stray he could.

Above all, Mike will be remembered for his big heart, his sharp intelligence and his one of a kind sense of humor.

Mike leaves behind his children, Devin and Michaela; his long-time girlfriend, Holly McGeever; his sister, Debbie Slovick; his nieces, Rachel, Allison and Claudia Slovick; his cousin, Mark Reid and his best friend, Clint Wade, both of whom he referred to and thought of as his brothers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Carol (Cecconi) Shank.

A celebration of life for Mike will be held at a later date.

Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH 44041, assisted the family with arrangements. (440) 361-2273

www.LakeErieCrematory.com