Michael "Butch" Cherney

Michael "Butch" Cherney, age 62, of Richmond Heights, Ohio, formerly of Lorain, died Saturday evening, June 25, 2005 at Alter Care in Mayfield Village, Ohio, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Cherney was born on February 7, 1943 in Johnstown, PA. He was a member of and had been employed for 35 years, by the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #42 of Norwalk. He also was a member of the International Plumbers and Steamfitters Union of Virginia.

He enjoyed deer hunting and was an avid Brown's and Indian's fan.

Surviving is his longtime friend- Darlene Fiorille of Euclid; one son- Michael Cherney of Vermilion; and one brother- Steve Cherney of Johnstown, PA.

Preceding him in death was his wife- Jeannie (nee-Sawyer) Cherney; parents- John and Kathryn (nee-Hanechak) Cherney; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 from 5 - 7p.m., with services held at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain.

Mr. Michael Cherney had requested that his body be cremated after the viewing on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions if desired may be given to the American Diabetes Association, Heartland Region, 155 Ken-Mar Parkway, Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147.