Morris Chijner
November 24, 1921 ~ August 4, 2008
Morris Chijner, 86, of Steubenville, OH, died Monday August 4, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all that knew him.
He was born on November 24, 1921, in Nova Sulita Bassarabia Romania, the son of the late Simon and Zlota Waizer Chijner. Morris was also preceded in death by his brother Sam.
Morris started out with his father, selling dry goods door to door in Steubenville, OH. Later, along with his brother Sam, Morris founded the Simon's Furniture Store which is presently located in downtown Weirton.
Morris is a member of the Temple Beth Israel; B'Nai Brith, AF&AM Masonic 22 for over 50 years; Osiris Shrine, The Breakfast Club, Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, Steubenville Big Red Class of 1940 and a former member of the Weirton Rotary Club.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie Schwartz Chijner, whom he married on March 2, 1947; his son, Larry and Marianne Chijner of Coraopolis, PA; his daughters, Iris and Bob Himmelrick, Cindi Chijner and her husband Rich Fletcher all of Weirton, WV; his sister, Ann and Sorel Myers of Pittsburgh, PA; his grandchildren, Steve and Jo Lynn Himmelrick, Kevin and Trishelle Himmelrick; his step grandson, Brad Buncher; his great grandchildren, Leah, Travis, Nathan, Nicole, and Adam Himmelrick, from whom Morris enjoyed much pleasures.
Visitation will be 11AM until time of service at 1PM Wednesday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Rabbi Beth Lynn Jacowitz Chottiner will preside.
Interment will follow at the B'nai Israel Cemetery, Steubenville, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity Hospice, PO Box 2483, Wintersville, OH or to the Temple Beth Israel, 300 Lovers Lane, Steubenville, OH 43952.
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Dear Bessie, Cindi, Iris, and Larry Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Morris. What a joy he was for the staff to serve. And how grateful I was to have seen him on Sunday and visit with you all. Please know we hold you in our thoughts and prayers and always in our hearts. We are here for you if you need anything. Love Cathy Cich, RN – Administrator Shelly Parrish, RN JoAnn Hast, CNA Mary Ann Reese,SW Charity Hospice Staff
Our deepest sympathy. We were sorry to hear of your loss.
Dear Bessie and Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. It was my pleasure to care for Morris on Saturday. He was such a gentle man. Bessie, I will always remember our crazy day and the Jewish bread! I think Morris would want you to know that “everything is okay”. Keep those cherished memories with you always. Take Care, Barb Charity Hospice
Thinking of you.. I can still see Morris standing in front of the store…he was a wonderful man to work for..and always gave us the best. He hired me back several time when I was home, in Steubenville, from my Florida Home. He had a grand family ,and I enjoyed being part of the working family. He will be a bright star in the heavens. Telling all his great stories..blessed be. Carol O’Connor Herchak/ Lavendergoddess2@aol.com
Where does one begin? I am absolutely grateful and a better person for having the privilege of knowing Morris and calling him my friend and a mentor. His stories and endless jokes I shall cherish forever. But most importantly, I hold dearly the sage advice and counsel he provided. Our community is lessened today by his loss. But it’s a much better and brighter place for having had Morris in it. God bless to Bessie, Cindi, Iris and Larry.
Iris & Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss.
Cindi, Iris and Larry: So sorry to learn of your father’s passing. He was always a joy to deal with, as he was always thinking. I met him more than 20 years ago, when Sorrell was at the store as well. We had fun with him at Rotary meetings too. My deepest sympathy to all of you and your family.
Cini,Iris and Larry So sorry to learn of your fathers passing. My prayers go out to your family at this time.
To all the family, Deepest Sympathy in the loss of Morris..Always a gentleman and a genuine guy in business and personal relationship. Dale & Paul Silverman
Chijner Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Morris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mick & Tara
Dear Bessie and Shirley, I haven’t seen either of you for many, many years. I used to live near you, Shirley, on White Oaks…now remarried and living in Wheeling. I am so sorry to read of your loss. Morris always had a smile on his face and was always so pleasant. This brought back fond memories of your father who once told me I was the only one to ever give him a Christmas present! It was always a joy to see him. My prayers are with you and your family.
To all the Family, So very sorry for your loss, Morris was a good man with a good heart.
Cindi and Iris Sorry about the loss of your father. If there is anything I can do just give me a call Terri Cline
To the family: You have our deepest sympathy. We knew Morris from Rotary and Simon’s Furniture. What a great guy! Mark and Barbara Trushel
So sorry for your Loss. Sam Musa
Dear Family of Morris Chijner, You have our sympathy in the loss of a great business man. He knew how to sell furniture and he never got angry at a customer at the store. He was a great person in doing his business in Weirton. Arden, Nancy, Jeffrey
Dear Aunt Iris,Uncle Bob,and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Morris will be greatly missed by all who knew him and were touched by his sense of humor, unmatched work ethic,and the pride he took in all that he endevoured.Family was always number one to him,and for that, I am greatful,for he gave me a kind, loving, compassionate Aunt,that even though we are not “blood”relatives,always treated me as such.Morris will be missed. We know in our hearts that there is a grand place in heaven for men like him. Love Always,Your Niece, Michele .