Carl James Shanko

Carl James Shanko, 76 of Gilbertsville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Lake Way Nursing & Rehabilitation in Benton, Kentucky.

Carl was born in Maryland on April 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Anthony Shanko, Sr. and Mildred Severino Shanko.  He worked in management for several different restaurants in Trenton, New Jersey.  Carl served our country in the United States Air Force.  He was an investiture at Murray State University.  Carl was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his daughter, Dana Sue Cox of Cedar Rapids, IA; two brothers, Anthony "Tony" Shanko, Jr. and Douglas "Doug" Shanko; nephew, Jereme York of Gilbertsville, KY; great-nieces, Kaea and Brylee York.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Collier Funeral Home & Cremation Services are handling all arrangements.