John P Shanko, age 94 of Stratford, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Griffin Hospital. Born in Bridgeport he has been a life long area resident, serving in the US Army during WWII. Survivors include his son, John Shank of FL and a daughter, Lorraine Shank of Harrington, grandchildren Michael and Jennifer McCurrey and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are private, and have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford.