Devon Michael Shaak, 36, died unexpectedly in August 2026.

Born on June 26, 1990 in Pottsville, PA, he attended Good Shepherd School and graduated from Minersville Area High School in 2008.

An extrovert through and through, Devon was happiest in the company of friends.

A handful of jobs in his twenties sparked a genuine love of cooking, and Devon enjoyed creating all kinds of dishes. He loved live music, great movies and delicious food. He loved walking in the woods, at the beach or somewhere new, and never came across a rock, or trinket he didn’t want to add to his collection.

Devon will be remembered for his outgoing spirit and the joy he found in being with others. His life was far too short, but the stories, laughter and memories he shared will remain with those who knew and loved him.

Devon is survived by his mother Judy Rizzardi and stepfather Ron Rizzardi of Pine Grove; Grandfather Jon Leonard; Uncles Jeff & John Leonard; Aunt Jessica (Jebba) Leonard; sisters Kristin Shaak of Harrisburg and Danielle Shaak of Pottsville; a brother Ian Shaak of Kissimmee, FL; stepsisters Nina Rizzardi and Kaitlin Rizzardi-Brennan of Pottsville; cousins, Great-Aunts and Uncles and friends.

He is reunited in death with his beloved Grammie Patricia Leonard, Aunt Becky Miller and his dearly missed friends including Mitchell, Adam, Chris, Ed, and Amanda.

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held on October 17, 2026 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the former Mount Pleasant Hose Co., 1546 Sunbury Rd., outside of Minersville.

Cremation Society of Schuylkill County has been entrusted with arrangements.