Obituaries
Joseph J. Finefrock Jr., 63
March 03, 2022
Joseph J. Finefrock, Jr., 63 of Leola, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Sara (Schroyer) Finefrock. He was preceded in death by his wife Marty Finefrock in 2000.
Joseph was a truck driver for many years. He also loved playing cards and going to the casino. He was a huge Elvis fan and was known for being quite the jokester. He adored his 4-legged companion Odie who will miss him greatly.
Joseph is survived by 2 sisters: Jamie Fryberger (Ed) and Jodi Shaffer (Dave); 3 nephews: Chad McComsey (Maria), David Shaffer, Jr. (AshLee), and Emmanuel James; and 4 great nieces/nephews: Izabella Taska, Kylee Sweigart, Hunter Shaffer, and Zayden James. He was predeceased by a sister, Jeanne James and a nephew, Nathan Taska. Joseph will be greatly missed by his family and his friends at Nathan Village.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joseph’s name to the American Heart Association, 4250 Crums Mill Road, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17112, the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, or the Lancaster County SPCA, 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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March 16, 2022
So sorry to hear about this. Although I have not seen Joe in a long time I have very fond memories of growing up with Joe. We had a great childhood playing football at the park and just hanging out together. He will be missed.
Alan Hefflefinger
March 13, 2022
Joe my friend RIP. We always had a good time when you come around the corner and stop at the house to shoot the breeze. Fly high with the Angels…
Don Proper Sr
March 13, 2022
March 13, 2022
Joe, you will be greatly missed. It’s just not the same when I pull in to see mom ( joan Eckert) and not have you and Odie there hanging out on the porch. I know mom is missing you also. Rest easy Joe, it’s not goodbye, but see you later! Tammy
March 13, 2022
Joe I miss you , I miss you calling me and bak,bak,baking even before I say hello, telling me when you are getting free food and asking what is for supper all the time, me and Jamie will miss coming over to play cards, I know you are better off in heaven, and I’m sure mom dad Jeanne Nathan grandma and pap were happy to see you,we will all be together again soon, I love you Joe, and really, really do miss you, you were a wonderful brother, and always helped me and Dave out when we needed it.and yes Joe I put back your last 50 I owed you.love you,see you soon
March 13, 2022
Joe you were the best brother ever. Jodi and I will miss you tremendously. We loved playing cards on Monday with you and although you cheated all the time we always enjoyed playing cards with you. Odie is being taken care of by Ed and me. You truly will missed We all love you!!
Jamie Fryberger
March 13, 2022
Joe will be missed by his friends at Nathan Village as will his sweet Odie. My mother lives there …she is 98 and she so enjoyed both Joe and Odie. He was so kind to her and always stopped to chat with her. We are sorry for the family loss ..he was so young and such a warm caring person…..writing on behalf of my mother ..
Pat Spangler and Anna Wolf