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Martha Finkbine Obituary

FINKBINE (Harris),

Martha

Feb. 14, 1949 ~ May 2, 2022

Age 73, Martha was born February 14, 1949, in London,

Kentucky, to Effie and Elisha Harris. Martha worked for over 32 years for Talawanda School District, retiring in 2016.

Martha passed away at home surrounded by her loving

family on Monday, May 2, 2022. She is the beloved wife of Gerald I. Finkbine, devoted mother of Lisa (Darin) Finkbine Rader, Shelley (Kevin) Finkbine Fuge and the late Samantha Finkbine; adoring grandmother of Lily Fuge, Lucas Fuge and Rayne Rader; survived by siblings Princess, Estill, Kathleen, Dorothy, Barbara, Leona and Janice and many dear nieces and nephews; preceded in death by

siblings Bill, AnnaLee and Anderson, and parents Effie and Elisha Harris.

A visitation will be held for Martha on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at College Corner Community Church, (200 Indiana St.) at

10 am followed by funeral service at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martha's name can be made to Ohio Living

Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal-News on May 12, 2022.

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Sandra Baker

May 14, 2022

So sorry to hear of this. Our hearts grieve with you all. We love you Gerry&Lisa. Many prayers for you.

Marilyn Combs

May 12, 2022

Gerry and family, I am so sorry that y
ou have lost this lovely lady.

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Sue Etta Beard Johnson

May 10, 2022

I was sorry to hear of Martha's passing. Martha was a lovely and kind person and she was a plus to the Eaton High School class of 1967. My thoughts are with Martha's family during this time of sorrow.

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