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ALAN FINK Obituary
Age 45 passed away April 13, 2005 after a long battle with cancer.
Originally from Philipsburg, PA, Alan graduated from Penn State University in 1984 and moved to Bear, DE in 1991. Known for his involvement in First State HOG, his participation in various bicycle races to support cancer research and his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was the beloved husband of Betty (Fedorkowicz), loving son of William and Doris (Stranko) of Osceola Mills, PA, father of Matthew Fink of Waldwick, NJ and Jessica Okarski of Wilmington, DE. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Pete Fedorkowicz, Paul Fedorkowicz and Dan Fedorkowicz; his sisters-in-law, Gladie Brogan, Joanne Nichols, Mary Anderson and Barbara Brothers; his great aunt, Anne Galvin of CT; along with many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Hope Lutheran Church, 230 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE on Monday morning, April 18, 2005 at 11. Burial will be private. Friends may call at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Sunday evening, April 17, 2005 from 6-9 and on Monday morning from 9-10.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be sent to Vitas Hospice, 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713; or to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720. To send condolences,
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