James R. Fink

James R. Fink obituary, Chambersburg, PA

James R. Fink

James Fink Obituary

Visit the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Chambersburg website to view the full obituary.

James R. “Jim” Fink, 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. Born December 21, 1936, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Lloyd T. and Lena Mae Johnson Fink.

Jim was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. A US Navy veteran, he served honorably from 1960-64. He was employed at Chambersburg Engineering Company as an inspector for 42 years until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church. Jim enjoyed HO model trains, collecting coins, and growing show roses.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Devona Strike Fink, whom he married on July 1, 1972; four children, Cheryl Peiffer, Carla Couch, Bryan Fink, and Elizabeth Fink, all of Chambersburg; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; three nephews; and one niece. Aside from his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Fink, Sr.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, February 10, 2025, in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Rev. Robert Culler will officiate. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Condolences and memories may be shared at geiselfuneralhome.com.

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Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Chambersburg

333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202

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