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Shelby McDanel

Shelby McDanel was born and raised in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was a 2002 graduate of Shenango High School. After graduation, she attended Youngstown State University for two years to receive her general requirements before entering mortuary school.

In 2004, Shelby moved to Cincinnati and enrolled in the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. She graduated in December of 2006, earning her bachelor’s degree summa cum laude. She was the recipient of the Dr. George M. Sleichter Award, which is the class salutatorian award, and the Ohio Crematory Operators Association Award. Shelby also was Secretary/Treasurer of her class and a member of the Delta Gamma Pi Professional Sorority.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Shelby served her one-year apprenticeship at Becker Funeral Homes and now is employed as an Ohio licensed funeral director and embalmer with the funeral home. She also holds an Ohio Insurance Sales License to sell pre-need funeral insurance. She now makes her home in Struthers.