11/10/2024
Cheryl Marie Fithian, age 76, of Leola, PA, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Sandra DiLeo of Vineland, NJ. She is also survived by: her daughter, Kimberli Watkins of New Holland, PA, her son, Mark Fithian and daughter-in-law Dee Fithian of Franklinville, NJ, and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 54 years, Richard Jon Fithian.
Cherie was a teacher for 39 years. She and her sister, Sandi, taught at their dance school, Dance Centre of South Jersey for 16 years. Cherie also taught Health and Physical Education at the Mays Landing School, Mays Landing, NJ. She also became certified to teach Special Education and enjoyed teaching children with all levels of abilities in Woodstown, NJ, Hinesville, GA, Pottsgrove, PA. She loved being with and taking care of her family. She also loved adventure and planning new excursions.
A visitation will be held at the Leola United Methodist Church, 7 W. Main St., Leola, PA on Saturday, November 16, 2024 starting at 10:30 am with a service following at 11:30. Guests are invited to join in a light lunch following the service.