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Cheryll Hoyes Obituary

48 of Hanover; MA, died August 6, 2008, at home after a valiant & courageous fight against cancer over the past months. She has lived in Hanover for the past 4 years and was a loving wife and stay-at-home Mom for her three children. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the daughter of Dorothy (Walkowiak) Marchlinski and the late Carl Cylvick and was raised in Elmira, NY and Hudson, PA. Cheryll's step-father was the late Walter Marchlinski. Cheryll was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA and College Misericordia in Dallas, PA. She graduated with a BA degree in Education and worked in the Wilkes-Barre, PA and Clifton, NJ School Districts teaching Special Education. Her caring teaching style was warmly received by her students across a variety of ages. Cheryll also taught at the Somerset Presbyterian Preschool in Franklin, NJ for several years. Cheryll lived most of her married life in Somerset County, NJ, but also has lived in Edwardsville. PA; Wayne, NJ; and, San Diego, CA. She was active in the local community with Women's groups, school committees and supporting various sports programs. Cheryll leaves her husband of 23 years. James Edward Hoyes; her children; James Carl (age 20), Dana Marie (age 16) and Luke George (age 4); her mother, Dorothy Marchlinski; and her sister Carla and her brother Richard. She also leaves behind her husbands parents (George and Clara Hoyes), her brother-in-law (Paul Woods) and two nephews (Timothy Woods and Ryan Woods). Visiting Hours will be on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte. 53 in HANOVER. Visiting hours & Funeral Service will be held in Forty Fort, PA on Sunday and Monday in the Hugh B. Hughes Funeral Home. Interment will be in Forty Fort cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Dr., Braintree, MA 02184. Sullivan Funeral Homes 781-878-0920 Family Owned Since 1897

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 8, 2008.

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Karen Tietz

August 1, 2019

I'll never forget her, and I'll always miss her. Sometimes I feel like I just talked to her yesterday!! Always in my heart...my best friend and "sister". I love you, Cheryll!!!

John and Chris Bye

August 20, 2008

Jim, our prayers go out to you and your family and we are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Bill Hickman

August 18, 2008

Jim, my prayers are with you and your family. I think about you every March 14th since I believe you, Don Quinn, Bob McCullough and I all share a birthday. If I can ever help you, please reach out. May God Bless You!

Ron Hanna

August 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael Daley

August 11, 2008

There are no words that can convey the comfort I'd like to give, no actions that can fill your void. Just a simple declaration that you and your family are in our thoughts.
Mike Daley (sanofi-synthelabo coleague) and family

Hyde Kirby

August 10, 2008

Jim and Family,

We are terribly sorry to learn of this tragic news. Cheryll was a lot of fun to be around, had a great time on an award trip with the two of you in Naples in 1999.

May her bright joy for life always shine strongly for you and your children.

With Heartfelt sympathy,
Hyde Kirby

Nancy Toomey

August 9, 2008

As one of Karen Tietz's sisters, I have heard of Cheryl's strength and grace as she battled her illness. My prayers and those of my family are with all of you at this time of sadness.
Nancy Toomey

Leigh Ann Signorello

August 9, 2008

Cheryll was a great Mom and I enjoyed our many mornings together watching our boys, Jack and Luke, grow from babies to toddlers to preschoolers. Cheryll had such a great way with Jack, she always made him feel so special and loved. Even after our move and exhausted from chemo, Cheryll made a point to keep our boys connected. I learned a lot from Cheryll and treasure those days our boys were little together. During those mornings, Cheryll always talked so proudly of Jimmy and Dana in everything they chose to do. The way she spoke of Jim was with pure love and happiness. I won't forget the look in her eyes when she talked about how her family started. There was no question, Cheryll was happy with her life. She will always be part of a special time in my life.

Tim Tietz

August 9, 2008

Jim, Jimmy, Dana and Luke,
You know how much your whole family means to us. Our friendship and good times together have meant so much to us, and even though our beloved Cheryll is gone, that friendship will go on. We will miss her terribly, her smile, her laugh, her kindness and generosity of spirit. But we will always have her with us through our friendship with you.
Love, Tim, Karen, Andy and Jack

Kathy (Hoyes) Washko

August 9, 2008

To Jim and family-I was sorry to hear of your loss when Kerry told me. I never had the privelege of knowing Cheryll, but she must have been very special to be part of such a wonderful family.

Lisa Sabo

August 8, 2008

Jim, Jimmy, Dana & Luke: My deepest sympathies to you all - I had the pleasure of meeting Cheryll years ago through my dear neighbors (Karen & Tim Tietz) and enjoyed visiting with Cheryll when she would visit NJ. She was a wonderful person, with a great spirit, sense of humor, and always shared photos of you guys - so even though I never met you all, I feel like I know you! My family & I pray for you all. Our thoughts are with you.

Marie Burke

August 8, 2008

To Jim and Family, Cheryl was a person of great courage...so many battles with health problems. I am sure her children will inherit and remember her amazing qualities..her love and caring. My daughter Karen will cherish forever memories of their friendship. My prayers and sympathies to you and your children. Marie Burke

Colleen Maguire and family

August 8, 2008

Jim and Family,
I met Cheryll once, many years ago, and have heard so much about her over the years from my sister, Karen Tietz, to whom Cheryll was the very best of friends. Please accept my family's heartfelt sympathy and know we will be praying for you, your children, and all those who know and love Cheryll.

Ellen McCune

August 8, 2008

Jim, Jimmy, Dana, Luke
My heart goes out to you. May you draw strength from each other in this time of grief. Cheryl was an amazing lady. I was blessed to have known her.
My deepest sympath
Ellen McCune

Roshan Girglani

August 8, 2008

Jim,

I am deeply sorry to hear of this tragedy. My heartfelt sympathies.
God Bless !

Roshan (Ross) Girglani

Nan MacKenzie

August 8, 2008

Jim, Jimmy, Dana, Luke, Family and dear friends:

Cheryll displayed more strength, courage, heart and soul driven resolve to confront the disease that fell upon her. Her struggle was great and yet she never ever wavered. I am so proud of her and only regret not having known her longer.
You are all blessed with beautiful memories. Hold them dear and let them heal you as you grieve.
Cheryll will always be watching over you, she will always be right beside you. She told me fondly just how much she cared and loved you all.
Her time to rest ever so peacefully is now. Bless you all and thank you for taking such great care of my friend.

Jack Tietz

August 8, 2008

I will miss Cheryll a lot. She was my mom's best friend and a really nice person.

Karen Tietz

August 8, 2008

Cheryll was the best friend anyone could ever ask for, sweet, funny, kind and giving. Her passing has left a huge hole in my heart, and I promise she will never be forgotten. She brightened the lives of everyone who was lucky enough to know her. Goodbye, my friend, my shining star. I love you.

Peter McCullough

August 8, 2008

Jim,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time and in the days ahead.

Shawn Murphy

August 8, 2008

Jim,
My wife and I are so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Your loving remembrance shows what a wonderful wife and mother Cheryll was. I know she will be dearly missed.

Linda Carlson

August 7, 2008

Jim,
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for you and your family. I most remember the day she dropped by the office and delivered a fruit custard tart she had made for us. As a fellow baker, i must say, she had a terrific talent. She was a thoughtful person and I'll remember her kindness.

Danielle B

August 7, 2008

May you find comfort within the imprints she has left on so many lives, and know that has changed the world for the better.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Rick and Mary Hoyes

August 7, 2008

Our driveway parties will not be the same without Cheryll. We miss you already, but we will not forget you. I can see you and hear you laughing at Rick's taunting you!!

James Hoyes

August 7, 2008

You fought a great fight! I am so proud of you and you will never be forgotten by me or by Jimmy, Dana or Luke. You live on as part of them, and I see you in them every day.

With all my love, Jim

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