John F. Finlan

John “Jack” F. Finlan

John “Jack” F. Finlan, 79, of Pitman passed away Friday evening June 13th at Geisinger Medical Center-Danville.

Born in Ashland on April 12, 1946 he was the son of the late Alma (Rice) and Joseph Finlan.

Jack graduated from Ashland Area High School in 1964.

He was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Charles Boromeo and of the former St. Mauritius in Ashland.

Jack worked for over 40 years as a lineman for PPL.  He also served in the Marine Corps.

He was a life member of Washington Fire Company-Ashland, life member Good Fellowship Club-Ashland and East End Fire Company-Gowen City.  He was also a talented craftsman who was well known for his fine woodworking skills. Jack was very proud of his wood shop that he and his son operated. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Finlan.

Jack is survived by; spouse Diane L. (Hatzel) Finlan, Pitman; son John “Cowboy” R. Finlan (Michelle), Marion Heights; daughter Christine Reiner (Eric), Herndon; brother Joseph Finlan (Sharon), Aristes; 7 grandchildren Corina, Megan, Audrianna, Connor, Aaron, Cole & Mark; 5 great grandchildren Claiden, Greyson, Carter, Layken & Django.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday June 27th at 10:30 AM at St. Charles Boromeo Church, 1115 Walnut St, Ashland PA 17921.  Interment with military honors will be Friday afternoon June 27th at 2:00 PM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville PA 17003.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a charity or organization of your choice in Jack’s memory.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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