Dear Steve and Family,
I am saddened to hear of Jeanette's passing after her long
ordeal. I am greatly appreciative of the many contributions she
made for our community. She will be long remembered. My prayers
are with Jeanette and your family.
Sincerely,
George Kershner
Steve and Sarah -
Our thoughts are with you at this time of great loss. Jeanette
was a wonderful women and I feel privileged that I had the
opportunity to know her and work with her. She will be long
remembered for her strengths and kindnesses. I still miss her
leadership at the Reading Hospital.
I am sure that the memory of her will get you through this tough
time, as she would want you to continue on. If I or anyone at
Reading Pediatrics can be of any assistance, please fell free to
call.
With a heavy heart,
Mark Reuben
Steve,
My heart weighs heavy for you, my friend. Our thoughts have
been with you and your family for some time. Please accept our
deepest condolences and prayers for the loss of your beloved
Jeanette.
With sympathy and love,
Bucky & Linda
Jeanette is remembered as a wonderful, loving,
energetic person , full of life and vitality. Her presence made
an impact on my life. So many beautiful flowers grow and
flourish on the farm , many gracious gifts to us from her
garden. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to the
family.
Cindy and Steve Vollers - Charming Creek Farm
I worked for Jeanette at Ephrata Hospital and
she profoundly influenced my life in a professional and personal
level. I am so sorry for your loss...A special comment for
Sarah - your Mom spoke of you with such love and such pride, I
know you were the light of her life....
Cindy Kolp
I worked with her for all her years at Reading
Hospital and she was always very co-operative, very gracious and
one of the loveliest ladies I have ever photographed. She will
be missed by everyone that ever knew her...
Ron Endy
Deepest sympathy and condolences on the
passing of Jeanette. A gracious and accomplished person, we are
the poorer for her loss.
In sorrow,
Dan Downing
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, LOVE, AND PRAYERS TO ALL
OF YOU, HER PRECIOUS ONES! I AM SO GLAD KER MASSENGALE TOLD ME
JEANETTE WAS AT TRHMC AND THAT I HAD A CHANCE TO VISIT HER AS
"RAGGEDY ANN".IT WAS VERY SPECIAL FOR ME TO BE THERE, AS SHE
SEEMED TO REACT VERY POSITIVE TO RAGGEDY, AS THAT WAS A "FUN"
PROGRAM THAT SHE DEVELOPED AT TRHMC.
BLESS YOU ALL! SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON.
MARY ANN RUTH
Jeanette was a mentor to me when I started my
journal as a leader; such a giving person to those around her
and always upbeat.
My profound sympathy to Steve and family.
Jo Ann Bretz
I am so sorry to hear about Jeanette's
passing. Though I only knew her for a short time, she was a
pivotal part of me going to The Reading Hospital School of
Health Sciences for nursing where I will graduate this July. I
had the pleasure of meeting her for lunch one afternoon at the
Blue Marsh Canteen ... our conversation was inspirational to say
the least. She understood me completely when I said I had a
"calling" into nursing. I wish I had the opportunity of getting
to know her more.
My warmest condolences to the family.
Yvette Rotundo
I was so sorry to read of Jeanette's passing
in the Reading Eagle this AM. I knew her when we were both
active with Berks Womens Network.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kathy Higo
With much sadness, we send our sincerest
condolences to the entire Finkel family on the loss of
Jeanette. May the wonderful memories of Jeanette be a comfort
to you all at this most difficult time.
Most fondly,
Robin & Jess Drezner
She will be remembered and missed by many.
B Myers
My condolences to the family on the death of
Jeanette. I met her and her family years ago in Reading (Flying
Hills) when I tutored her son Brian in Hebrew.
She was a wonderful and caring woman.
My sincerest condolences on the death of
Jeanette. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her
and crossed her path. She helped us at the Kesher Zion
Synagogue. Best wishes for the entire family to stay healthy
and remember what a wonderful person she was.
Lila Shapiro
Dear Steve,
I offer my condolences to you and your family at this time of
your loss of Jeanette.
May all of us follow Jeanette's remarkable inspiration and find
ways to imitate her legacy of service to our communities.
Tom Hackett
It was truly a pleasure to know Jeanette. I
enjoyed both talking with her and interviewing her for WEEU
Radio. She was truly someone who put a smile on my face. But
Jeanette is also someone to be admired tremendously for her
passion for community service and helping fellow individuals. I
will miss her.
Dave Langley
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of
Jeanette. She was a friend, mentor, second mother, and
inspiration to me. I have her to thank for a career that I
love. I take comfort in knowing she is at peace and hope you do
the same.
Tracy (Myers) Davidheiser
Steve and Sarah,
We were all lucky to have had Jeanette in our lives. She touched
so many in small and profound ways. Her strength was admirable
and an inspiration to everyone who had the priviledge of
encountering her. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
JP Armstrong
Dear Steve and Family;
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for Jeanette's loss.
She was a mentor, friend and guide to many including me. I felt
it a privilege to have worked with and for her.
Greg Stoddard
I enjoyed working with Jeanette at Ephrata.
Her ability to mentor others was truly a gift; I learned so much
from her. Sarah, no meeting was complete until we had an
update about you and your horse...it was so obvious that your
mother was so proud of you....
My sincere condolences -
Beth Kerper
Dear Steven, Sarah, Brian and Jason,
To the community Jeanette was a healthcare pioneer, a leader and
an innovator for women and children's programs. To me, she was a
mentor, a friend, family Through Jeanette I learned the
parenting skills I have today and the positive way of thinking
that often carries me through.
Learning to see the world through her eyes showed me that it is
not from where we came, or how we lived that matters. Rather, it
is how we choose to live the life we have and what imprint we
strive to leave on this world that is most important.
Jeanette taught me about giving back, not in monetary fashion
but from the heart. She also taught me the importance of
accepting the people around us for who they are instead of
trying to mold them to fit what we want them to be. Most
importantly, Jeanette taught me that I must first love and
accept myself before I can do the same for other's.
No single human being has had a greater impact on my life than
Jeanette. I am who I am because of her.
Thank you for sharing her.
Love Pam, Ariyana, AJ and Alyssa Jeanette Hernandez
Please know you have our deepest sympathy at
the passing of Jeanette. She was truly a remarkable woman, so
caring and dedicated to her family and community. I had the
pleasure of working alongside her during a volunteer event a
couple years ago and she a significant reason the event was very
successful. She smiled, she queried, she sought the right
outcomes and those of us working with her respected her opinion.
She will be missed. I can see her face now. Beautiful.
Sincerely,
Jo and Bob Moon
Jeanette was a great leader. She had the
ability to get others to see the "right way" without having to
show it to them. She had superb personal strength and used used
it well. And I know that she was as well a loving wife and
mother whose loss, after the long battle, her family deeply
mourns. May her memory be a blessing.
Neil Hoffman
We did not know Jeanette, but worked closely
with her father-in-law at Community Hospital in Lancaster. We
extend our sympathy to the family including Ruth Finkel who we
both know. We know she was a blessing to Ruth. May God grant you
all comfort.
Joyce and Carol Gehman
Jeanette was an incredible role model and I
still hold close to my heart the advice and guidance she gave to
me as a young career woman. Her kind heart, wisdom, and
thoughtfulness will be with me forever.
Pamela Shupp
My condolences to Steve, Jason, Brian and
Sarah. Jeanette was an inspiration to many, including me. I
remember our early days at the Child Development Center with
fondness. I thank her for her vision. May your happy memories
see you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Miss Lori (Messner)
Steve and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of Jeanette. The
legacy she leaves speaks for itself, but her biggest legacy will
be her family. Your wonderful memories will keep her alive in
your hearts....
Bob and Georgeann Gibble
Ft. Myers, FL
Dear Steve and Family,
I always appreciated Jeanette's vision and insight as a
professional when I worked with her at TRHMC. I was honored to
have had several opportunities to socialize with her, as well,
and found her to have a great sense of humor and to be a
welcoming person to everyone. Even in her early years of having
been diagnosed and facing her illness, she maintained her
insight into the value of life and shared her hope and strength
with others. She was a pioneer in many ways and the world was
gifted by her presence within it. My thoughts are with you at
this time of loss.
Gail {Staudt} DiBlasi
Dear Steve and Family,
My condolences for the loss of Jeanette. She is a legend at
Reading Hospital and will always be remembered for her
innovative ideas and her focus on the patient. Her community
service and concern for the medically underserved are her
legacy. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bob Paul
Dear Steve, Sahara and family:
Our prayers and love are with you. May you all share the
strength that Jeanette exhibited throughout her life of
triumphs. Steve you are a very special person too. May God
provide you comfort and help you keep the love you and Jeanette
shared forever in your heart.
Love,
Mike Vigiolto and Rob Brown
Dear Steven and Sarah,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of my friend Jeanette.
She was a wonderful person and a great friend to me. My first
meeting with her was life changing for me. I know how much she
loved you and all her family. It is my hope in the coming days
and months that love will be of comfort to you.
I will always hold her in my heart.
Much love,
Ramona Turner Turpin
To the family and friends of Mrs. Jeanette
Finkel,
I met Jeanette many years ago when I first was employed by the
hospital (1983). My admiration of Mrs Finkel grew over the
years. She was such an incredible woman and always carried
herself in such respectful manner.
My first real encounter with her, and one that I will treasure
forever, was when I was in the cafeteria line and a resident
started to complain about an elderly gentleman who had come
into the ED overnight and the patient was alone and spoke no
English. The resident proceeded to describe the patient's
illness, etc. As he continued, and I listened, I knew this
person was speaking about my father. Needless to say I was not
very happy and after paying for my food. I approached the
resident (at the Dr's table and told him what a horrible person
he was), and that the patient he was describing was "MY FATHER"
who I absolutely adored! Needless to say till I was done with
him I was a complete mess. I was in tears and marched right up
to Jeanette's office.
She was compassionate and listened and told me she would take
care of the matter. I received a letter from the resident and he
apologized for his behavior. My father and mother have since
passed away, but I will NEVER forget Jeanette for what she did.
This incident my have been one of many but I am sure this was
the beginning "story" of the whole HIPPA process.
I have told this story to many friends and folks here at the
hospital, and I am so grateful that today HIPPA is now a process
that we must all follow.
Thank you for allowing me to share my precious moment with
Jeanette Finkel. She and her family are in my thoughts.
Sincerely
Debbie Bollinger
Steve,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Jeanette will be long
remembered for all the good work she did for our community.
Jim Hehn
Dear Steven and Sarah, I am so sad to hear
of Jeanette's passing. She and I talked a few times this past
winter about your pets, and as usual I inquired about both of
you. The question always brought a smile to her face as she was
very proud of her family and never hesitated to talk about your
accomplishments. Take comfort knowing that she loved you all
very much.
Mike Comalli
Dearest Steven, Sarah, Brian & Jason,
It is with a very saddened heart, I send my deepest Sympathy.
Jeanette will be sorely missed. My thoughts & Prayers are with
you, the family. I know how dearly she loved each of you, as she
would ALWAYS speak of you, every time I saw her. Always thinking
of others first before herself. God Bless you & give you
comfort, as He is Holding Jeanette now.
Debi Fegley
Steve and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jeannette's passing. My years at THRC
and with the family, truely impacted my life! Jeannette will be
missed but FOREVER remember and adored in everyone's heart. She
will live on through all the lives she touched and programs that
she cared so much about! My thoughts and prayers are with all of
you.
Sincerely,
Angela Smeltz-Masser
Steve,
I was so sorry to hear about Jeanette, she was and will always
be remembered as an incredible and strong woman. I'm proud that
I had the opportunity to work with Jeanette during my time at
TRHMC as a Patient Representative. Jeanette was always very
supportive of our role and often gave us guidance on how to deal
with some difficult situations. My thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family...may you find comfort in your wonderful
memories and may you find comfort in friends and family who love
all of you and will be there for you.
Sandy Espinal
Myrtle Beach,SC
Dear Steven,
Baruch Dayan HaEmet. Jeanette brought me to Reading 12 years ago
and I followed her steps to Ephrata thereafter. Her embodiment
of humanity and spirituality allowed the world to be a better
place and those she touched to become more than they dreamed.
Sincerely,
David J. Hoffman
I am so sorry, Steve. I will always remember
Jeanette as a very caring, intelligent and unstoppable woman who
got things done that the rest of us only dreamed about. All the
women who worked with her will remember her as fearless,
articulate, compassionate and so far ahead of her time. We will
all miss her. I am so sorry that you and your children had to
lose her so early. She made such a difference in so many lives
in the short time she had.
Dear Steve and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jeanette's passing. She was a true
mentor to me. I will never forget the day I went into her
office to discuss if nursing was a career I really wanted to
choose. She took the time to sit with me and gave me the
motivation I needed to go back to school. And 14 years later as
an RN I will never forget her words of wisdom. I know I am not
alone in telling you that she touched so many lives in so many
ways. She will always be in your hearts and will always watch
over all of you. Let her strength give you the strength you
need to go on in life.
With much love and sympathy,
Melissa (Tillman) Seifert, RN
Sincere condolences to Mrs.Finkel's family. I
am an employee of the Child Development Center, which she had
founded. She was a fine lady and an outstanding person. She
will be missed by all.
Sincerely,
Joan A. Gnau
Dear Steven and Sarah,
Our dear Jeanette has ascended leaving a great void. I know she
is watching over us all as we move through our lives. We are
blessed to have been graced with her presence.
We are sorry for your loss.
Karen & Greg Schweitzer
Dear Steve,
Jeanette was the most remarkable woman I have known. The list
of her accomplishments is mind-boggling. I was privileged to
have a small share in her vision of health care in the
inner-city. Those of us who had the opportunity to work under
her guidance are far richer for the experience. My thoughts and
prayers are with you and your children.
Opal Lebo
Dear Sarah (Finkel) and Steve-
We were so sorry to read the sad news that Jeannette has passed
away. I last saw her at your LCDS graduation and she looked
wonderful. We had a lovely conversation about Michaela's
attending her alma mater Loyola-- she was very excited about
that! She was such a lovely person, both inside and out, and I
always admired her. Even during the years that she was ill, she
always seemed to focus on other people and never seemed like a
"cancer patient", simply someone who was simply making the most
of her life who happened to have cancer. We will always remember
her and keep her in our prayers. We wish all of your family our
deepest sympathy.
Fondly,
Elena, Rich, Michaela and Ian Wolman
I just learned of Jeanette's passing and I
wanted to express my sincere condolences. I will never forget
my interview process with Jeanette at Ephrata Community
Hospital. I felt like I was talking with an old friend!
Jeanette was so passionate about nursing and what the future
would bring to ECH. I knew immediately I wanted to work for and
with her. She was a sincere example of nursing and leadership!
I will always remember her and the excitement she brought with
her to ECH. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this
time.
Tracy Miller
Dear Steve,
We are saddened to hear of Jeanette's recent passing. She will
be remembered by us as a gracious and kind person who extended
herself to welcome our family to Reading. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mark and Tara Loos
Chagrin Falls, OH
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