Robert "Bob" Millard Finnell, Jr. Obituary (1947 - 2021)

Robert "Bob" Millard Finnell, Jr., age 74, a lifelong resident of Harborcreek, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born on May 12, 1947, son of the late Robert M., Sr., and Emma Mary (Dobozy) Finnell. Bob was a 1965 graduate of Harbor Creek High School. He spent his life working as the third-generation owner-operator of the family farm, Finnell Farms. Along with his family, Bob grew fresh fruits and vegetables, selling them at the family's roadside market, grew grapes for Welch Foods, Inc. and at one time provided tomatoes to H.J. Heinz Company. Bob served as a delegate on the board for the National Grape Cooperative Association and was currently serving as the head of the Agricultural Security Committee for Harborcreek Township. He was an avid John Deere collector, and at one time, he was a volunteer fireman for the Harborcreek Fire Department. Bob was a devoted family man and a dedicated farmer. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Deborah; children: Tiffany Laboski (David) and Les Finnell (Holly); grandson, Christopher Laboski (Shannon); great-granddaughter, Cali Laboski; brother, Roger Finnell (Diane); and sister, Mary Lou Gates. Family and friends are warmly invited to call at the DUSCKAS-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5151 Buffalo Road (at Hannon Road in Harborcreek Twp.) on Sunday, September 26th from 2 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM, and are also welcomed to attend a Funeral Service there on Monday at 10:30 AM, officiated by Colonel (Dr.) Val W. Finnell, USAF Ret. Bob will then be laid to rest at North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Harborcreek Fire Department, 7275 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421.