BORN

1935

DIED

2017

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Jo Anne Finlay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 14, 2017.

On July 13, 2017; JO ANNE FINLAY passed away. She is the beloved wife of George Finlay; loving mother of Vickie Keene, Laurie Harrison, Scott Harrison, Mark Harrison, and Valerie Morrissey; cherished grandmother of Neal, Lauren, Kellie, AJ, Emily, Lexie, Allie, Zachary, Nikki, and Matt; devoted great grandmother of Marley, James, and Hannah; dear sister of Mary Catherine Giroux.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 18 from 10AM-12PM at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228. Funeral service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Stroke Association, 217 E. Redwood Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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July 18, 2017

kristin genovese

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

July 18, 2017

Laurie
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I hope you find peace and comfort in the good memories and times you shared.
Robin Finch

July 17, 2017

John T.

My condolences for your loss. Remember the good times & love shared as those can never be taken from you.

July 17, 2017

Waynette Dawson

Catherine, I am very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

July 14, 2017

American Stroke Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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