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Theodore Chernak Obituary

Theodore N Chernak, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, at the age of 92. He is survived by his cherished companion, Linda Rose Barron; his loving children, Jon (Nancy) Chernak, Dr. Jeffrey Chernak (fiancee Sharon Blatt), Debi Chernak, and Wendy (David) Hefter; his dear sister, Marlene (Late Dr. Irvin P.) Pollack; his adoring grandchildren, Dr. Linda (Dr. Cliff) Meyers, Dr. Laura (Dr. Josh) Slane, Dr. Brian (Dr. Sajni) Chernak, Stephanie Hefter, Amy (Zev) Wiesen, Daniel Hefter (fiancee Orly Olbum), and Rebecca (Elliot) Levy, Jay Chernak, Michael Chernak; and his treasured great-grandchildren, Julia and William Meyers, Henry and James Slane, Mark and Daisy Wiesen and Leo Levy. He was predeceased by his lifelong best friend, Jay Blumenthal; his loving parents, Helen and Sidney Chernak; and his former wife, Judy Chernak.

The family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to the Caregivers from Home With You Senior Care who provided exceptional care and compassion over the last several years.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208, on Monday, September 1st, 2025, at 2:30pm. Interment Beth Tfiloh Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The Camp Airy and Camp Louise Foundation, 5750 Park Heights Ave. #306, Baltimore, MD 21215, The Helen P. and Sidney N. Chernak Teacher Education Fund, C/O Central Scholarship, 6 Park Center Court, Suite 211, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or to Beth Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208. The family will be in mourning at 7934 Winterset Ave., Pikesville, MD 21208, on Monday following the interment with an evening service at 7pm, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1pm until 4pm, and continuing at 7pm until 9pm with services at 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Kosher food only please.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2025.

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