Cherie James Stellfox

On January 21, 2019
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Cherie James Stellfox, age 72 of McMurray, PA formerly Erie, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Born on October 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Howell L. “Bud” James Jr. and Barbara Teal James. Dear sister to H. Lester (Patricia) James III and Alan “Punk” (Margaret) James.

Beloved wife to Richard K. “Rick” Stellfox Sr. for 46 years. Loving mother to R. Kendell (Emily) Stellfox Jr., Teal (Katie) James Stellfox, Brittny (David) Anna Smith, and Cori (Daniel) Stellfox Weber. Cherished grandmother to David James “D.J.”, Cameron, Aurora, Uriah, Kayleigh, Elizabeth “Ella”, and Zachery.

Cherie graduated from Fairview High School in 1964 and Slippery Rock University in 1968. Cherie worked as a Physical Education Teacher at Keystone Oaks School District in Pittsburgh, PA for 42 years. During her teaching career she was heavily involved in many activities including coaching and the teachers union. Cherie had a love for many different hobbies and collecting over her lifetime. In her retirement her greatest joy was spending time with her 7 grandchildren and escaping the cold to their Florida home.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 24th from 2 PM – 4 PM and 6 PM – 8 PM at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 25th at 11 AM at Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 941-9050. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Gardens in McMurray, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation, www.nationalbreastcancer.org, or Alzheimer’s Association,www.alz.org.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.pittsburghcremation.com.

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Hope Schinkovec

Jan 23 2019

So sorry for your family ‘s loss! ((Hugs)) and prayers to all of you!!

Charles & JoAnn Kiselich

Dear Rick and Family, Cherie was a wonderful, caring person. She was my good friend for over 40 years, and I will miss her terribly. We worked together both at the high school and at Aiken Elementary, and she was always a dedicated teacher who loved her students. I loved the 23 years that we shared theater tickets together and how we would talk all the way into and out of town on those theater days. I don't know why God chose to take her so early, and I pray she is at peace in His care. Also I pray that with God's help and the help of family and friends you will find peace. Always keep in your hearts all the wonderful memories you have of Cherie as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was a special person. We both send you our prayers and sympathy.

Johnnye Patterson

Dear family of Cherie, It is with sadness that I learned of the transition of your very special wife, mother, grandmother Cherie. She was always such an outstanding person who cared greatly about her family, students and friends. It was a pleasure working with her at Keystone Oaks , and everyone admired her leadership and valued her friendship. Blessings to all of you.

Kathy Glod

Jan 24 2019

Rick and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Cherie was a wonderful person and we have so many memories of our conference trips. Our hearts are saddened. Prayers for all of you. I am certain she is smiling down on all of you. Deepest Sympathy, Eric and Kathy Glod

Geri Wise

My deepest condolences to all of Cherie’s loving family. What I remember most of Cherie, her love for her family, a kind and gentle soul.

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