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Carol Ann Ganzer Finnegan

Carol Finnegan Obituary

Carol Ann Ganzer Finnegan Devoted Wife and Mother Carol Ann Ganzer Finnegan, a lifelong Erie area resident, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, September 8, 2006, at her residence. She was born in Erie, July 28, 1954, daughter of Theresa Izbicki Ganzer Spinik and the late Theodore Ganzer. Ann was a 1972 graduate of East High School, an avid nature lover, and loved to ride and tour on her motorcycle. Including her mother, survivors are Dennis M. Finnegan, her husband of 34 years; two daughters, Jennifer Dumas and her husband, Phillip, and Jeanette Finnegan, all of Millcreek; and a sister, Susan Kajchrzak, and her husband, Gerald, of Millcreek. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Carolyn, Brandon, Rachel, Allison, Justyn, Kamri and Christi and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Russell C. Schmidt and Son Funeral Home, 5000 Wattsburg Rd. (corner of Pine Ave. and East Gore Rd.). A service will be held there Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to March of Dimes, 1407 Peninsula Dr., Erie, PA 16505. To send condolences, visit [email protected]. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Carol Finnegan

24 Entries

sandi moffatt

October 8, 2006

MaMa,My I am so pleased to have had time with you.I love you as if you were my mother,you showed me so much love in the time we had together.I made a promise to you and I will keep it until the day we meet.love always,Sandi

STEPHANIE & RYAN KIRK

September 15, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Beth Stanbro

September 15, 2006

Jen & Phil

Our thoughts and prayers are you at this time and always. I know nothing we can say will take your pain away just try to stress on the good times you shared with your mother. Were here for you!

Mary Beth and Kevin

Jennifer Maguire

September 15, 2006

Jen, Denny, Jeanette,Phil, and Family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Words can not explain the kind of woman that Mama Finnegan was and I can not express the love I have in my heart for you guys! I do know that pain heals with time but she will never be forgotten and I will always be there for you!

Jen,

We have many memories with Mama especially her birthday when we celebrated on the deck of your pool (with Captain Morgan) and how she didnt like my new haircut cuz it was to short. That and many more memories will be cherished in our hearts forever! I love you! Sincerley, Jen & Andreanna

SYLVIA YBANEZ

September 15, 2006

Denny, Jennifer, and Jeanette,

im so sorry about your wife and mother.my thoughts and prayers are with you all...love Sylvia (Pug)

Debbie O'Neil

September 14, 2006

Jen~

My sincere sympathy to you and your family. It is so hard to lose a parent, especially when it was so unexpected. Have faith in God that your mom is in a better place.

Remember to talk and laugh about your memories of her, it will help you with the healing process. God bless you and your family through this difficult time. Hope to see you soon.

Love your friend~

Deb

Stephanie Yeager

September 13, 2006

Sue (my step-mom)and ALL of the family:

Please know that we will get through these times and be with our loved ones again. Keep that faith and God will see us through the rest.

With love,

Stephanie Yeager

Andrew Carr

September 13, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vicki Tressler

September 12, 2006

Jeanette,Iam so sorry for the loss of your mom, I know words cannot take away the hurt, she was the grandma of my precious grandchildren and I know they loved her with all their hearts.

I thank her for being there for them when I cannot, she was very special to them.

But time alone can heal the hurt you and your family are feeling, it won't go away only lessen,but you will always have the memories of her in your hearts forever..

my prayers are with you all, remember we love you..

vicki

Shelli Amann

September 12, 2006

I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about Carol. We used to be neighbors.My mom and her were friends and so were jeanette and I. I still think about you guys when I drive past the old house on Wayne. The entire family will be in my prayers. Denny Jeanette and Jen your wife and mother was one of a kind and will truly be missed by my family.

Linda Kowalczyk

September 11, 2006

To Carol's Family~

I went to St. Stan's and East High with Carol. Although it has been some time since I've seen her; it was always great to see her when we did cross paths. I pray that God gives you the strength to get through this difficult time.

Jen Joint

September 11, 2006

Jeanette,

You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I am so sorry for your loss...

Love,

Jen

Bruce Frick

September 11, 2006

Denny,

Sorry for your loss. I enjoy riding with Carol and you. Me and the friends that ride together are going to miss her very much. You take care and see you down the road buddy. My deepest sympathy.

andrea izbicki

September 11, 2006

Carol will always have a special place in my heart. She was an Izbicki and loved Vodka. Denny, I'm thinking of you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Rick Burch

September 11, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kay and Dick Burch

September 11, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jim Bick

September 11, 2006

Denny,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please try to take comfort that you and your family are in our thoughts.

jeff and mary fargo

September 11, 2006

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

PATTY HAWLEY

September 11, 2006

MY THOUGHTS and PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF CAROL'S FAMILY MEMBERS

David Delarosa

September 11, 2006

Dear Finnegan Family,

With warm regards, I wish to extend my sympathy upon learning of Carol's passing. Although a bit of time has elapsed since I last spoke with Carol, it was with great regret to hear such untimely news from my mother, Rosemary Kurutz.

Our conversation that evening allowed for us to reflect on Carol's life, her sense of humor, and so many of the things that made her friendship special and unique.

It was once said: "I'm not a human being, but a spiritual being going through a human experience." Someday we will all meet again, void of this life's difficulties. Until then, your family is kept within my thoughts and prayers, and may all of you be blessed with divine comfort.

Yours sincerely,

- David

Los Angeles, CA

KEVIN & GRETCHEN TROST

September 10, 2006

WORDS CAN NOT EVEN EXPRESS THE LOSS OF CAROL. WE WISH WE COULD BE THERE FOR YOU AT THIS TIME. WE ARE GREATFUL FOR ALL TIME & MEMORIES WE HAD WITH HER AND WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THEM. WE WILL MISS HER DEEPLY AND KEEP HER AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.

Debbie Tharp

September 10, 2006

Den,

Bob and I want to express the sadness we feel in our hearts for you and your family at this time.

We are so grateful for being apart of Carol's life, If only for a short time.

We will always cherish and remember the fun times we shared with you and Carol.

Please know we are here for you.

Do not hesitate to call us if you need anything.

Deb and Bob

Dawn Kierzek

September 10, 2006

Words cannot express the passing of Carol "Ma". We had so many good times with her. Just know Denny and the whole family if you need anything please let us know. She will be missed!!

Keeping you in our prayers

John and Dawn

Breezy Lear

September 10, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss.Ma Finnegan Will always hold a very special place in my heart.If there is anything I am able to do for you in the coming days, take comfort in knowing that I am there if you need me...I Love You Jen... BREEZY and STACY

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