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1975

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2014

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Robin Cherney Obituary

Cherney, Robin Robin Lee Cherney died unexpectedly at her home on August 23rd, 2014. She was 38. Robin was the light of many lives because of her positive spirit. She never had a bad day and she made the days of those around her happier. Robin attended Central Florida Community School through high school. Then she worked at Quest for 14 years where Katie Porta and her wonderful staff helped her learn new skills. She spent her summers at Sara's Campground in Erie, Pa. She loved reading, music, The Golden Girls, travel (especially Paris and the New York theaters) and acting. The highlights of her short life were working with the Dr. Phillips Theater Group. We are indebted to Karen Rugerio for the joy she brought to Robin as her acting teacher. Robin is deeply missed by her parents, Becky and Jerry Cherney, her sister, Buffy Cherney-Ocasio and brother in law, Jose Ocasio. Her nephew and nieces, Jerry, Anna and Carlee Ocasio also added great love and happiness to Robin's life and they greatly miss her. Her extended family, Annie, Brian, Sara, Carl and Jacob Candela and her Godparents, Michael and Myra Delaney loved her as much as she loved them. She also has many relatives and friends in Wisconsin. Robin was baptized, received first Holy Communion and was confirmed at St. Andrew Catholic Church. She joined Holy Family Catholic Church in 1987. Visitation will be at Woodlawn Funeral Home (400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Fl. 34734 / 407-293-1361) on Friday, August 30, 2014, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be at Holy Family Catholic Church (5125 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 / 407- 876-2211) on Saturday, August 31, 2014, at 11:00 am, with Father Robert Kurber presiding.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Aug. 26 to Aug. 29, 2014.

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August 31, 2014

So Sorry for you loss Becky.. prayers for your family Susan Jackson

Dianne Cosgrove

August 29, 2014

Becky, I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

June Kliment

August 29, 2014

Dear Becky, Jerry, Buffy and family.Robin will definitely be missed. She always had a smile on her face. Robin would always greet us with a big hug and say something positive to us. She is missed by her family in Wisconsin. Heaven has gained an angel. Sending love and prayers to you from Wisconsin.

Jill Franz

August 28, 2014

Dear Becky, Jerry, Buffy and Family, All of you and Robin are in our thoughts and prayers. Robin was always so happy and positive in all that she said and did. We loved her hugs. Heaven has a loving angel now. From your Wisconsin relatives, Paul and Jill Franz

Sean and Mary Candela

August 28, 2014

Dear Becky, Jerry ,Buffy and family we enjoyed Robin and her fun personality every summer while she visited in Erie.May you find peace in knowing you will see her again one day. We will continue to pray for you during this difficult time.

August 27, 2014

Dear Becky, Gerry, Buffy and Jose,
It is with my deepest condolences that I send my heartfelt wishes for a life lived well with family and friends close at heart.
Love,
Roberta

August 27, 2014

Dear Becky, Gerry and family..
My prayers are with you at this time. This is such a difficult time for parents and family. She brought much love to you and all she knew.. All my best.
N. Lois Adams-Orlando, Fl.

Peggy Symons

August 27, 2014

Dear Becky, Gerry, Buffy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of beloved Robin.
I can't imagine how much you must miss her. Robin was unique and a delight in her own right. Everyone who knew her was touched by her light and unforgettable sense of humor.
I know Robin's name is written in the Book of Life.Her light and beauty of spirit will never leave us.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,

A happy spirt that we will miss forever

Anna Ocasio

August 27, 2014

Robin Cherney was an amazing woman and although she is gone she will be ingraved in our hearts forever. She was funny, amazing, sensational, and loving to everyone around her we will miss you with all of are heart and love you forever no one can replace how wonderful you were and how you never had a dull moment I love you so much and thank you for everything you did for everyone we will never forget you Robin I love you.

Carol Opacity

August 27, 2014

Dear Becky, Gerry, Buffy, Jose and Family, I am so sorry at Robin's passing.I know in my heart she soars with the Angels.
Love,
Carol Opacity

August 27, 2014

Words can not say enough, or express the sorrow we feel for your loss and how our hearts go out to you. Greg & I feel blessed to have known Robin just as we feel blessed to be apart of your lives. She was such a pure & joyous soul, radiating her exuberance for life and the obvious love she had for you. She was a gift to anyone's life she touched and all are richer for having known her. Her spirit will live on & we'll always be reminded of her wit, sense of humor & the free spirit she was. She will be even freer now as she soars with the Angels. Love, Light & Blessings, Tamara & Greg Daul, Encinitas, CA

Raye Roth

August 27, 2014

Dear Becky,Jerry, and family. I am saddened by your loss. Robin will leave many, many memories for years to come. I pray that your sorrow will be replaced by them. Your faith, family, and friends will see you through. I am so, so sorry. Warmest Regards, Raye McMullen Roth

Randi Kaufman-Long

August 27, 2014

We are just getting the news her at Quest and we are so sad about this! She was our first OCPS student assistant here and she was so fun and such a joy to be around! She had such a great sense of humor. She will be remembered always!

Mary Mulard

August 27, 2014

Robin was a real light in this world! She will be missed here in Erie. Please accept my sympathy.

Fondly,
Mary Mulard (Friend of the Candela Family)

Scott B. Clark

August 27, 2014

Becky, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your daughter Robin. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Christiana D

August 27, 2014

Becky and Jerry,
I am so sorry that Robin was called home so very early. I wish that I could be there in person for hugs and tears. I have found a butterfy garden near where I am, and I am going to release a monarch for Robin with a wispered prayer for her and your peace and happiness.

A Symbol of Hope
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.
-Unknown

Robin Cherney's amazing smile

Anna Ocasio

August 26, 2014

We will love you and miss you with all of are hearts. You had an amazing 38 years and I will miss you always.

Joan Shimkonis

August 26, 2014

Dear Becky and Jerry,
May the future hold the dearest memories of your beloved Robin..
And may you know the comfort of the Lord today and always.
Joan Shimkonis

Patricia Hafer-Plunkett

August 26, 2014

Becky,

I was very saddened to hear of your loss. She was a great joy to you and others.

James andJanet Reinertson

August 26, 2014

We miss you so much. The gates of heaven opened wide for you and the angels were there to hug you
Love you Robin Aunt Jan &Uncle Jim,

Tracy and Matt Larson

August 26, 2014

Mr. and Mrs. Cherney and Buffy -- May you find comfort in memories of a beautiful woman whose joyous light will continue to shine in everyone who knew her. My deepest condolences to your family.

Rick and Shari Smith

August 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. May God bless you Becky.

Barbara Fidler

August 26, 2014

Becky, Jerry and Buffy, My heart was saddened to hear of your loss. My memories are many years back when Lea and Buffy were at St. Andrew and Robin was a young and happy gift to us all.

Jeff Joint

August 26, 2014

I will miss you Robo, your buddy Mr Oink
Im very sorry for your loss Mr &Mrs Cherney, Robin always put a smile on me every morning during her summer visits, Jeff Joint

frank/louella palermo

August 26, 2014

Robin was a joy to know, really a gift for her positive attitude. She is gone much too soon. Our prayers are with Becky, Gerry and Buffy.

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