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Barbara G. Finkelstein

Barbara G. Finkelstein, 84, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 3, 1939, and the daughter of the late Paul and Tillie (Schwartz) Paster.

Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Martin L. Finkelstein.

She was a wonderful wife, proud and caring mother and grandmother.

Surviving is her devoted and loving son, Michael Finkelstein and his wife, Kelley, their children Rachel and Marc Finkelstein, a daughter, Jill Miller, her children, Cory and Valery Miller, a sister, Sherie Polunsky and her husband, Phil, and her sister-in-law, Cynthia Paster. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Paster and her son-in-law, Scott Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in the Bookstaber Chapel of Mount Moriah Cemetery, with Rabbi Carl Choper officiating. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family in Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, 3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109.

To send condolences or to share memories with the family, please go to BitnerCares.com.

Memorial contributions in Barbara’s honor may be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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