Marian A. Cherkin, 99, of The Landings, Fort Myers, Fla., passed away peacefully May 1, 2022. Born in Connellsville, Pa., Jan. 7, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Julius Harris and Lottye Kinsbursky Harris. Marian followed her son and daughter and family to Fort Myers after living in Monongahela for 70 years. A loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Marian always made time for friends and community. During World War II, while attending the University of Pittsburgh, she participated in several efforts to help our soldiers during their time of need. Following the war, Marian worked for United Artists prior to getting married. While living her life in the Mon Valley, she volunteered for countless organizations including the Donora Public Library, YMCA and her husband’s optometric practice. A dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins, she recently received a personal video from Sidney Crosby wishing her well during her illness. Marian was the oldest living member of the Monongahela Valley Area Country Club and Temple Beth Am in Monessen, serving as secretary of the temple, sisterhood and cemetery committees. Survivors include a son, Brad (Terri); daughter, Heidi Camper (Rick); grandchildren, Adam (Jessica) Cherkin, Kara Cherkin, Benjamin (Camille) Camper, Carter (Erika) Camper and Jay (Ali) Camper; and great-grandchildren, Caden, Brayden, Wyatt, Cooper and Lettie Camper. Marian was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harold; parents, Julius and Lottye Harris; and a brother, Howard Harris. Funeral arrangements are handled by ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Monessen, www.billicksfuneralhome.com, and are private. The family requests no flowers. Contributions in her memory can be made to Temple Beth Am Cemetery Fund c/o Mark Shire, 1711 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062.
