Marta Finley
May 08, 1934 - January 01, 2025
Visitation: No Visitation
Service: Services will be held at a later date.
Finley
Marta N. (Norona)
Age 90, formerly of McCandless/Cranberry Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Marta was born in Havana, Cuba on May 8, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Roberto Norona, Jr. and Dolores M. (Gonzalez) Norona; Mother of Christina Mullen-Rowe (Matthew Rowe); Proud grandmother of Sierra Simcic (Adam Barnes) and the late Shannon Mullen (Randy Schuck); Great-Grandmother to Sean, Khloe and late Skylar Schuck; Stepmother of Robert Finley, Jr., (Gina) and late Mary Beth Finley; Step grandmother of Connor; sister of late Roberto Norona III; as well as aunt to Roberto Norona IV. Marta graduated from the Universidad of Havana and became a professional ballerina. When she came to reside in the states, she was a bilingual translator for many years. Marta spoke six languages and traveled around the world with her close friends. She was also very involved at Ingomar United Methodist Church, in particular the Missionary Group where they traveled to give aid to people in need. Outside of church, Marta had a very busy social calendar, where she made lifelong friends. There will be a service to celebrate Marta’s life that will be held at Ingomar United Methodist Church at a later date sometime in the spring. Friends and family will be informed when a date will be chosen.
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I was very surprised to hear that Marta Finley passed. My condolences to her family and friends. I was her contact on the Ingomar Church Wellness Ministry and contacted her frequently over the last few years to check on her health and see if she wanted visits or communion from me or the pastors, but she was difficult to reach. Most of my contact was through letters and cards. She gave no indication that her health was declining. I’m glad that at least she passed peacefully.
Marta was a lovely lady who will be sorely missed. She endured hardship early in life escaping communist Cuba and created a new life here in U.S. I am proud to have known and loved her.
Met Marta at Ingomar Church. As soon as we spoke we realized we shared a common language; Spanish. I’m from Puerto Rico and there is a saying “Cuba y Puerto Rico son de un pájaro las dos alas” (Cuba and Puerto Rico are the wings of a bird). Took her to church couple times when she moved to Zelle. A fine, lovely and sweet lady who I’m thankful to have shared our Hispanic heritage and our faith. May you rest in the arms of your Savior, Marta!🙏🏽💜