James William Finnerty

COLUMBIA CROSSROADS-James William Finnerty, 95, of Columbia Crossroads, PA, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington, PA. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Irene (Isbell) Finnerty who passed away on December 19, 1997. The couple married in May of 1937 and had over 60 happy years together. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 1:00-3:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. The memorial service to honor Jim's life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Jasper Smith, retired United Methodist minister, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Madigan Cemetery. Jim was born on June 10, 1913 in Luthers Mills, PA, the son of the late Gilbert and Margaret Finnerty. He farmed till his retirement in 1979 and a school bus driver for the Troy Area School district in the 1950's and 60's. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. Jim was a member of the Columbia Crossroads United Methodist Church. Jim is survived by his daughter Shirley A. (Ronald) Mix of Canton, PA, his son James G. (Mary) Finnerty of Billings, MT, his daughter-in-law Sharon D. Finnerty of Columbia Crossroads, PA, his grandchildren: Jason (Angela) Finnerty, Chad (Mora) Finnerty, Terry (Tom) Jarocki, James (Cecy) Robson, Robin (John) Crofut, his great grandchildren: Ella Finnerty, Laney Crofut, Ryan Crofut, Mackenzi Jarocki, Kyle Jarocki, Lily Robson, Logan Robson, Maggie Robson, Jody Tice, Jason Robson, Tim Robson, Kevin Robson, 6 great great grandchildren, his brother Martin Finnerty, his sister Rosella Leonard, and his special friend Gwladys Scott. Jim was preceded in death be his parents, his wife Elizabeth, his son Richard I. Finnerty, his daughter Ada Marie Finnerty, and his grandson Bradley E. Robson.