Obituary of Theodore Lucas Cherniak

Theodore Lucas Cherniak Bainbridge, NY Theodore Lucas Cherniak, 10, of Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. Teddy was born on February 26, 2002, son of Stephen and Jeanne (Seely) Cherniak in Johnson City. Teddy was a fourth grader at Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge where he played the trumpet and sang in the choir. He loved sports and was an avid participant in baseball, basketball and soccer. Teddy and his family are members of the United Methodist Church of Bainbridge where Teddy played in the chime choir. Teddy is survived by: His parents, Stephen and Jeanne Cherniak and his big brother, Xavier, of Bainbridge His paternal grandparents, Walter and June Cherniak of Cohoes Aunt, Daniele Cherniak of Cohoes Aunt, Cindy and Chris Lavell of Goshen Uncle, Frank and Deborah Seely of Hancock Cousins: Michael, Emily and Justin Lavell, Anthony and Carmella Seely and Ross Glasmann As well as many cousins, extended family, and numerous friends. Teddy was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Lynford and Helen Seely, and his aunts, Michele Cherniak, Pamela Seely and Patty Seely. Friends are invited to call from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 1st at the United Methodist Church of Bainbridge, 27 North Main Street Bainbridge, NY 13733 with Pastor Gary Kubitz officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Teddy's name may be directed to the Bainbridge-Guilford Booster Club c/o Christine Smith 2 Linda Lane Bainbridge, NY 13733, the Bainbridge Emergency Squad 22 West Main St. Bainbridge, NY 13733, the Guilford Emergency Squad Mechanic St. Guilford, NY 13780 or to the United Methodist Church of Bainbridge 27 North Main St. Bainbridge, NY 13733. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.