Obituaries
February 19, 2021

Charles J. Finfrock – Newell

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Charles J. Finfrock, 50, of Newell, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Washington Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1971, in Uniontown, son of Charles J. Finfrock and Linda Williams Pierce, who both survive. He was a member of the Newell Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Kirk Finfrock; sons, Hunter Finfrock and Stone Finfrock; a daughter, Skye Finfrock, all at home; mother, Linda Williams Pierce and husband Reggie of Newell; father, Charles J. Finfrock of Rowes Run; brother, James Finfrock and wife Tammie of Newell; brother, Ron Finfrock and wife Kathy of Greensburg; step-brother, Chris Pierce and step-sister, Michelle Goodlin; mother-in-law, Diane Kirk of Newell; nieces and nephews, Stormmie Finfrock, Landon Finfrock, Justin Finfrock, Jared Williams, Gage Fabriziani, Kane Fabriziani, Mia Goodlin, Chris Pierce, Jr. and Braxton Pierce. He was preceded in death by a son, Chase Finfrock. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME, Fayette City, Pa., www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in the funeral home with Pastor Jack Washabaugh officiating. Keeping in compliance with the state mandate, guests are asked to please abide by personal protective guidelines. Masks MUST be worn, social distancing must still be maintained and please minimize your visit to allow other family and friends to pay their respects to the family.

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