Dawn C

Royer

Dawn C. Royer (née Shanko), age 65, a long-time resident of Upper Chichester, passed away peacefully surrounded by love at her home on November 6, 2026. Dawn was a proud graduate of Sun Valley High School, Class of 1979, and later completed her studies at Venus Cosmetology. While she possessed a brilliant creative eye and a knack for beauty, her true life's work was her family. For 31 years, Dawn anchored her family in Upper Chichester, building a warm, welcoming home where love and laughter were always in abundance. She was a wonderful, fiercely devoted mother who would do absolutely anything for her children, constantly putting their needs and happiness above her own. Her grandest title, however, was "Ma," and she poured that same boundless affection into her grandchildren. Dawn's generous heart extended far beyond her own front door. For many years, she served her community as a paraprofessional at Chichester High School,  and known to many as simply "Ms. Dawn", She was deeply respected by her colleagues and beloved by the students she supported. Dawn brought an infinite amount of patience, kindness, and dedication to her job, ensuring every student felt seen, valued, and capable of succeeding. An exceptionally creative and active soul, Dawn found joy in life's simpler pleasures. She was an avid reader and loved to express her artistic side through sewing, cooking, baking, drawing, and photography. Her garden was a reflection of her vibrant spirit, filled with beautiful flowers she tended to with care. Some of her happiest moments were spent breathing in the salty air and soaking up the sun at the beach. When she wasn't creating or gardening, Dawn could be found passionately rooting for Philadelphia sports teams, cheering loudly during hockey games, or watching NASCAR. Above all, her life was grounded in her faith, and she was a deeply devoted member of the Faith Community Church in Brookhaven, PA. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Glenna Pearl Shanko (née Wood), and her brothers, Dan and Glenn Shanko. Dawn leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and devotion. She is survived by her husband of 42 awesome, beautiful years, Charles Royer; her father, Walter R. Shanko; her dear children, Katrina Royer, Kimberly Brennan (Colin), and Korinne Marie Royer; her siblings, Chuck Shanko, Dale Soring, and Jim Shanko; and her six cherished grandchildren, Bradley, Ahleena, Andrea, Leo, Lacey, and Colton. Visitation: Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, 5980 Chichester Ave., Aston, PA 19014. Second Visitation: Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Faith Community Church, 3515 Edgemont Ave., Brookhaven, PA 19015. Funeral Service: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:30 am at Faith Community Church, 3515 Edgemont Ave., Brookhaven, PA 19015. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Dawn's honor to support lung cancer awareness and research through the American Cancer Society.