Obituary: Shirley Finck

Shirley Finck, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peaceably on Aug. 26, 2023. She is survived by two loving daughters, Barbara Landay and Denise Rothman, as well as a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where she spent most of her life. Shirley’s desire to help others led her to pursue a master’s degree in social work at Case Western Reserve University.

Shirley enjoyed playing cards. She had a particular fondness for bridge and gin rummy.

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She loved travel and cherished her memories of travel all over the world and in the United States.

In 2000, Shirley moved to Atlanta to be closer to her daughter, Barbara, forging new friendships and deepening family bonds. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, and attending classical music concerts. In her earlier years when her hearing was at its best, she enjoyed going to the theater.

Shirley loved to reminisce about her year in New York, 1944 to 1945, a time filled with new experiences.

Shirley was a devoted wife sharing 67 years of wedded bliss to her beloved Morris Finck. This love was a testament to the enduring power of love and partnership.

Shirley Finck will be deeply missed and remembered as a remarkable woman.

The family request that donations in her memory be made to the National Council of Jewish Women and Case Western Reserve’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.