Lillian Chernin Cooper
90 years of age, long time resident of Indianapolis, passed away on October 1, 2014 at Hooverwood Nursing Home.
Lillian was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on May 15, 1924 to Louis and Sadie Chernin.
Lillian received her Bachelor of Arts degree and her Master's in Education from Butler University. She taught in Indianapolis Public Schools for 22 years as a 2nd grade teacher at School #43. Later, she was a dedicated employee for Kipp Bros for 10 years.
She was an active member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and its Sisterhood.
Survivors include her beloved children: Andrea Levin, Elaine (Scott) Ladany and Dr. William (Dr. Penny) Cooper; grandchildren, Jessica and Jeffrey Levin; William and Stephen Ladany and Alexandra Cooper and great grandchild, Jesse Cooper.
Her husband, the late Bernard Cooper, passed away in 1991.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road. Entombment will follow in Washington Park North Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hooverwood Nursing Home or to a charity of your choice.