Barbara Jane Finnegan

1937 - 2024

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) Guilmette, 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.