Barbara Jane “Barb” Finnegan
Barbara Jane Finnegan, age 86, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, July 13, 2024 at her home with her family at her side.
Barb was born November 10, 1937 in Shelby to the late Paul W. and Beatrice V. (Yetzer) Dick. She attended elementary school at St. Mary School in Shelby prior to boarding school at Villa Maria in Pennsylvania from where she graduated. On February 13, 1965 Barb married Ronald J. Finnegan and together they raised their family of six. In addition to raising her family, Barb was active in helping Ron run their family business in Crestline, The Car Shop, which they owned from 1977-1998. Additionally, Barb had worked for the Columbus Dispatch and Barnes and Noble in Ontario.
Barb was a faithful member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church where she could always be found in row 10 and formerly had been a member of the church’s Altar and Rosary Society and bowling league. She also had been a member of the Crestline Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Barb thoroughly enjoyed sports and especially watching the Ohio State University Buckeyes, the Cleveland Indians, and the Cleveland Browns.
Barb is survived by her children: Tanya Hartings of Florida, Shannon Finnegan of Crestline, Rhonda (Dave) Gregson of Crestline, Erin Finnegan of Shelby, Molly Belcik of Crestline, and Megan (Madison) Ratliff of Columbus; grandchildren: Seth (Jennifer) Hartings, Spencer (Chelsea) Hartings, Max (Leslie) Hartings, Emma (Michael) Lafex, Molly b Hartings, Callan (Cory) Guillemette, Jack Gregson, Rylee Gregson, Finnegan Belcik, Bridget Belcik, Rudy Belcik, and Simon Ratliff; great grandchildren: Saylor and Gianna Hartings, Everly and Knox Hartings, Charlee Hartings, Poppy Lafex, and “Baby G” due in August; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ron, on August 14, 2014; her son-in-law: Jeff Belcik; her sister: Marilyn Tennant; and infant twin brothers: William and Ralph.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 4-7 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a vigil service will immediately follow at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bethlehem, Shelby Settlement with Fr. Jeff Smith celebrating and Fr. Chris Bohnsack concelebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Barb was so proud that all of her local grandchildren were able to attend and will be graduates of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the school.
Condolences may be left on Barb’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellTurner.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellTurner).
To view Barb’s Tribute Video, click the provided link: Barbara Jane Finnegan Tribute Video
Megan… so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Peace be with you and all the family.
Your entire family is in our prayers. As a kid, Barb was fascinating and was always involved and helping people, sometimes directing. She and Ronnie helped my mom out many times at The Car Shop. Transported a lot of swimmers in her day!
Will always remember her zooming up and down Finnegan, Kemp, and 61 definitely being a busy mom.
May she rest in peace – God Bless.
We are so sorry for your loss! So many childhood memories of your mom and family! Sending prayers and hugs to each of you!
Barb was such an influence in my years of teaching children at Sacred Heart School in Bethlehem. She tolerated no nonsense and had much wisdom to pass along to me. I grew as a teacher and a woman in my four years there at the little school in the country. Barb along with many others chiseled me into a better person. Peace to you Barb.
Molly and family- so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May peace be with you in the days ahead.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with all of Barb’s family and friends.
Tanya and family,
So very sorry to read of your mom’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all❤️
We are so so sorry to hear of your loss! Such a sweet lady, I’m glad I got to go to her house & get to know her a little better…. I’m so thankful she got to mass w others all these years that she wasn’t able to drive — I’m sure that driving was sooo hard for her to give up….that independence & love to shop & just be out chatting with & helping people…
I’m happy she’s up there with Ron again, but also with Jeff & her other beloved relatives…. God comfort & bless & keep you all.
RIP Barb… well done, good & faithful Servant!❤️
We are sooo sorry to hear of your loss.
Barb was a sweet gal… I’m so glad I got to go to her house & know her a little better! I’m also glad she got to go to mass all these years she couldn’t drive…. I’m sure it was tough for her to lose her chance to get out & drive on her own— that independence, ability to shop, & just het out & chat & help people! We are so happy she’s with Ron again, & also Jeff & other beloved relatives.
RIP Barb, enjoy Jesus’s peace & His loving arms.
God Bless & take care, all of you, Barb’s Family…. May God bless, keep, & comfort you!❤️
Our thoughts are with this incredible family.
May God be with you as you walk this path.
Mike
Paula &
Nick
Currie
Erin,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. May God hold you in his loving arms at this time of need. Hugs & prayers to the family.
Pat & Pam Beaver
Sorry to hear of your lost Ron and Barb were great friends Ron is out hunting and Barb is watching football prayers are with you all
I will miss not seeing Aunt Barb but want all of you to know I will miss not seeing her when I visit my Ohio family. She was always so kind to have us Finnegan’s from Oklahoma to feast on her great cooking. I will pray for you all and for her soul to rest in peace and what a celebration with all of our family who have gone home! Love my Finnegan Family
Tanya so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers
My deepest condolences.
Finnegan kids: So sorry for the loss of your mom. We had lots of good times with Barb and Ron when our kids were little and kept in touch after we moved away.