So grateful to have had you as my momma. You loved your children and grandchildren so deeply and unconditionally. I miss you in so many ways. I miss your motherly advice, your love, your understanding, your kindness. I also miss that wild and rowdy side of you.  Listening to music through the morning.. making me listen closely to the lyrics. Signing up my friends. You always knew how to have a lot of fun. My friends all really loved you, just as you loved them. 

I love you momma. I hope you visit me again sometime soon in my dreams. Can't wait to talk with you. 

Your Son,
Adam

Cherna was a dear friend, and we shared some wonderful times as kids in the 70s. Our families were very close and I only have wonderful memories of her and her family. I shall miss her dearly.

I am so sorry to read of the passing of Cherna,  we were close in high school through BBYO.  She was the NICEST person, wasn't an act, that's who she was
Thank you for posting all the wonderful pictures.  I take comfort in seeing how much love she gave, and shared.
G*d bless you Cherna.


Cherna was my best friend from the time we were 14-until my early thirties. We were inseparable. Thick as thieves, college roommates, maid of honor, and Godmother to Marc. May she be at peace & her memory be a blessing. 

we knew we were going to be friends immediately when we met with a group at bowling-i love you, dear cherna, having coffee with you and being together❣️ 
i miss you☕️💙☕️💙☕️💙

I met Cherna through her son Adam. She welcomed me to her home, and made me feel like a part of the family from day one.  Cherna was always very nice and welcoming to me. She was always straight forward with me, and wasn't afraid to have a real conversation about any topic. I am grateful to have experienced many good times with Cherna, especially once she got the Rolling Stones rocking. 

I will remember Cherna for her fun personality and welcoming heart. 

I met Cherna when her children were just little tykes, in pre-school at Castlehill.  We became close because our daughters bonded and our sons became best friends as well.  We would shuttle the kids back and forth from my house to her house.  We even vacationed together in San Diego by the ocean.  Cherna was the most loving person, not a mean bone in her body.  She was sensitive, caring, tender, and kind to everyone she met.  And she loved my children like her own, and I loved her children like my own.  That has continued to this day.  
The world has lost a precious person,  but her children are her legacy.  They will keep her memory alive.  So will all of us who knew her. 
Sweet, sweet Cherna.  We love you still.  You will always be with us in spirit.  We will not forget your tender soul.  

What a fun amazing and funny woman! I was fortunate enough to know her twice in my life. Once as a teenager in high school where she introduced me to ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS  and again in my late 30's a mother with my own children.  I was honored to help care for her in the last year or so andi I loved her as she loved me and my children . Cherna you are dancing with the Angel's now and you will always be in my heart LOVE KC ,V & KILIBEAR ♡

Cherna was one of the most thoughtful loving people i've met in my life, and will always be remembered as a second Mom to me. 

She was so outgoing and caring... Her laughter and smile were infectious and you never knew if she would make some new friend while out with her. I've spent countless nights under her roof... Listening to her favorite music. Listening to her stories. Telling her about my day. Eating some delicious food she got for everyone. ALWAYS having fun. She was always making sure my life was good.  She cared for so many people in this same way. You could of been a life long friend. Or a cab driver she met on the way home. She would welcome you into her home and make you feel like family. 

I will always miss her smile and blue eyes. The way she called me O. The amazing trips to San Diego. The late nights talking about life. So many things. I am so thankful for her and the love she showed me. But most importantly... I am so thankful for her that she gave this world two amazing kids who I am proud to call my friends. 

I love you Cherna and will always remember you. 

Charna was one of my first cousins. Her father, Benjamin and My father Michael were brothers. Cherna was named for our Grandmother who was murdered in the Holocaust in Poland.
Due to geographical distance and other circumstances I did not get to know Cherna as much as I would have liked.  I first met Cherna in 1972 in Israel. She was on a youth tour and I was just visiting. We hit it off right away. But she was locked into the group and could not spend much time with family. After that we only met infrequently when she visited NY or I visited Arizona. However, thru the electronic miracles of the late 20th and early 21st centuries we got to know each other much better!  You did not have to meet Cherna face to face to to realize what a good person she was, it came thru the wires and airwaves.  Now one of my biggest regrets is going to be that I did not visit Arizona more often. 
Rest in peace beautiful Cherna I will miss our phone conversations.  And the love you always expressed!
Love you,
Dave     

I met Cherna working at The SLIC( Student Learning Intervention Center) program in 1992! She was an amazing friend and colleague.
She loved her elementary  Students and they loved her. We had a close staff and many of us would go to Friday Happy Hour. Cherna was a great dancer and we all had so much fun back then! 
Cherna and I continued our friendship after I left SLIC. I would often hang out with her family Sarah/Adam and Michael! Sunday night my job for awhile was to pick up Chinese Food at Lotus Garden! The leftovers would last me a week!
Sending love to everyone!
Cherna will always have a place in my heart💜💜💜💜
Love Hank

My heartfelt condolences  and thoughts and prayers to Cherna's family and friends. I have many fond memories of time spent with Cherna, she always made me feel welcome in her home, she was a beautiful person. May her soul be at peace 🌹❤⚘

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Cherna Ellen Surlin

September 15, 1956 – August 20, 2020

East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery

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