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Carol J. Chijner, 90, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Wyngate in Weirton, WV. She was born in New York City to the late Rose & Arthur Jacobs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sam Chijner and her brother Bernard H. Jacobs.
Carol graduated as salutatorian of Newtown High School in 1941 and then worked in a theatrical attorney’s office. In 1947, while visiting relatives in Pittsburgh, she met her husband, and in October of 1948 married the late Sam Chijner, who established Simons Furniture. They settled in Steubenville, raised their 3 children and were active members of Congregation B’nai Israel, where Carol served on the Sisterhood board in various positions over many years. She was also active in the SHS Band Parents Association, Pilot Club, and was a charter member of the Academy of Lifelong Learning. She was passionate about her children and grandchildren, and keeping in touch with friends and extended family, which included working on the family tree. Her other loves were classical music, opera, antiques and animals.
She is survived by her two sons Myron P. Chijner of Steubenville and David (Susan) Chijner of Gahanna, OH, and daughter Audrey F. Chijner (Jim Kasper) of Newton, MA. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren Stephanie & Craig Chijner and Jordan & Evan Michelson, extended family including her sister-in-law Annie Myers, many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins, and dear friends.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Wednesday starting at 11 a.m. for visitation prior to the 12 p.m. (noon) service with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum officiating. Following the service will be the burial at B’nai Israel Cemetery, Steubenville, Ohio."
Memorial donations may be directed to Beth El Congregation of South Hills, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.
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