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Obituary: John Finley

John Finley, 76, of Medford, passed away on Feb, 18 of breathing problems.

He was born January 11, 1935 in Williamstown, Pa. and graduated from the Milton Hershey School.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, five daughters Kim Pollack, Lori Coury, Debbie Orr, Roseanne Finley and Julie Skinner, eight beloved grandchildren and Maggie “The Scooter”.

Devoted father and the hardest working person one would ever know, his family will treasure and abundance of memories. All who knew him can attest to his strength both inside and out. Absolutely fearless he faced everything head on. Throughout his life he overcame one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after another. In his later years, he even overcame melanoma and heart failure.

Relatives and friends may call on tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home 58 N. Main Street, Medford, NJ 08055. A service will follow at 8 p.m. Interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or to the American Heart Association 1 Union Street, Suite 301 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 or to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania c/o the Oncology Dept. 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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