GOLDIE MEGILL FINCKE, 96, of LAKEWOOD, died peacefully Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at home. Mrs. Fincke was a teacher at the Belmar Public School for more than twenty-six years, then served as superintendent for six years, before taking an early retirement in 1960. She was a lifelong member of the Bradley Beach United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fincke's service to her church included membership in the United Methodist Women and serving on the official board. She was a graduate of Asbury Park High School and the Montclair Normal School. She received her masters degree from Rutgers University where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. Born in Bradley Beach, she lived there and then in West Allenhurst for 34 years before moving here 1988 where she and her husband were among the first residents of Harrogate. She was predeceased by her husband, George C. Fincke, Jr., in 1999. Surviving are a sister, Gertrude L. Hutchins of Lakewood, a sister-in-law, Ethel Megill of Neptune City and many nieces and nephews. A graveside ceremony was held at the Glendola Cemetery, Belmar Boulevard and Allenwood Road, Wall Township, on Saturday morning, July 23rd at 10:00 with burial following. A brief memorial service and reception followed at 11:00 in the auditorium at Harrogate, 400 Locust Street, Lakewood. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the First United Methodist Church of Bradley Beach, 319 LaReine Ave, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720, would be appreciated.