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Steven Cherkas Obituary

CHERKAS Steven Mark Cherkas, born March 17, 1942 in Cortland, NY; died November 23, 2010 in Hat Yai, Thailand. Pre-deceased by father Edward Cherkas, mother Beatrice Nadel. Survived by wife, Nachada Duangkaew of Thailand; sister, Marlene Honey Adams (Richard) of Rochester, NY; uncle, Neil Wolfe of New York, NY; niece, Cheryl Christensen; nephew, Perry O'Neil; grand-nieces, grand-nephew; and cousins. Steven was a veteran of the US Army, was stationed at Presidio of Monterey and Turkey. He graduated from Ohio State and returned to Columbus to own Son of a Son of a Cobbler where he made custom sandals and bags, importing silks, woolens and silver. He travelled the world, spoke Russian, Spanish and Thai, married and made his home in Thailand. Steven was an artisan and a businessman. He lived a full and satisfying life, and his many friends and family here and in Thailand feel he departed this world too soon. Donations can be made to Mended Hearts, Inc., 65 Erie Dr., Fairport, NY 14450.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 20 to Dec. 25, 2010.

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Tonya

June 20, 2023

His shoe shop was a staple on high st. I was a teenager when I bought my first and only pair of Birkenstocks at this store. Friendly guy and was great to his customers.

March 2, 2011

Steven, I think about you every day, feeling that a piece of me has been cut out of my heart. There were things I've wanted to talk to you about, I still want to talk to you, hear your voice, which was a good voice, did I ever tell you? You were a good person, Steven, and sweet most of the time, and I miss you terribly. Honey

Cheryl

January 2, 2011

You will be missed Uncle Steven. Truly one of a kind. RIP

Jay Zenitsky

December 25, 2010

You lived on your own terms. I hope you find peace on your long journey.

You will be missed.

December 23, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch9
Worthington/Cols. Oh

December 22, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 22, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Rainbow

December 21, 2010

Son of a Son of a Cobbler falls into the category of an example of a small business that became a part of history, along with Dick's Den and Nancys' Home Cooking. A great man has crossed over to the other side, may he rest in peace.

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