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William "Bill" Finley

  • January 28, 1951 - January 12, 2012
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“To Bill's wife Vicki and to my cousins Larry Dan Dave and Paul I'm so sorry about Bill. I just happen to run across his Obituary. Vicki I am so...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Lisa Finley Graves - perrysburg, OH

“Vicki, I was sent this when I lost my husband. I hope it helps. May you know the peace and comfort this heartfelt thought imparts the one we...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Carol Hines Williams - FL

“My heart goes out to you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss. ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Nancy Frey Patterson - Ashland , OH

“Sorry for your loss Vicki my thoughts and prayers are with you! ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Marji Johnson Daugherty - OH

“Oh, Vik - can't imagine how you must feel. Think of you often - but so sorry to be in touch because of this. Bill and Terry DeVan ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Terry DeVan - Perrysivlle, OH

“Vicki and Family, so sorry for your loss, in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Ellen Hughes ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Steve Hughes - Ashland, OH

“Vikki & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you!!! Jason Stewart & Family ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Jason & Melissa Stewart - Ashland, OH

“So sorry Vik & family over the loss of Bill. He will be sadly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. He had quite a sense of humor & was...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Celia Andersen - Mansfield, OH

“I sorry for you loss.. ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Michelle Lybarger - Mansfield, OH

“I am very sorry for your loss Vik. I am keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandy ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Sandy Krebs - MANSFIELD, OH

“Dear Vicki, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. Larry & Barb Snider ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Larry & Barb Snider - arlington, OH

“We'll miss you greatly ! ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: HCKC - norwalk, OH - friends

“We are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Sorry to hear about your loss. Sincerely, Heidi and Sean Lehlbach and family ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Heidi Lehlbach - OH

“Dear Chrindye and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Everyone at work is keeping you in their thoughts and prayers through...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Nancy Adams - Avon, OH


William "Bill" Charles Finley age 60, of Collins, Ohio died Thursday January 12, 2012 in University of Toledo Medical Center after a recent illness, but after a long battle with PKD. Bill was born in Sandusky on January 28, 1951. He was a 1969 graduate of Western Reserve High School where he participated in track and field and football. After graduation he played softball and had a great passion for bowling. He has lived in Norwalk, Ashland, Collins as well as summers on the Great Lake Erie at Catawba Island. He has worked in HVC and most recent years followed his passion of fishing as a charter captain. He loved hunting with his 5 brothers, fishing with his wife, the great outdoors and putting fish fries on when the Ohio State Buckeyes were in a bowl game. He will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humor, his passion for the outdoor life and his dedication to his family.

He is survived by his wife, Vikki (Scott) of Ashland, daughters, Chrindye Finley-Dietz(Craig) of Avon, OH, Sharlee Finley of Chicago, IL, and step daughter, Jodi Willet (Jimmy), of Ashland, grandsons, Aiden, Ashton and Greyson Dietz of Avon, Bryan and Baily of Ashland, Brothers Larry(Lainey), Dan(Candy), Dave(Chris), and Paul(Michelle) Finley all of Collins, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and his cat Squeak.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Margaret and James Finley, brother Jim and his wife Elaine Finley of Collins.

Memorial Service to be held on Monday January 16 at 1:00 pm at the Collins United Methodist Church, 4290 Hartland Center Road Collins, Ohio 44826

Online condolences may be left at mormanfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the PKD Foundation 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510 Kansas City, MO 64114-2000, or 1-800-PKD-CURE (1-800-753-2873) or online http://www.pkdcure.org/Donate.aspx or to the family in care of the funeral home.