John Elwood Finan Obituary

We bid farewell to John Elwood Finan of Bear, Delaware, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 1, 2026 at the age of 83. John Elwood touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Elwood Finan to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, John Elwood shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid John Elwood farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Elwood Finan and Mary Jane Finan (Brown); his son John Weston Finan; and his grandfather-in-law Margaret. He is survived by: his wife Joye Finan; his daughter Wendy Lee Finan; and his sister Gerri E. Bitter (Robert P. Bitter).

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made payable to, "Make a Wish Foundation" and sent in care of the funeral home.