Geraldine Cherbak Obituary
The memory of Geraldine Cherbak (Highland, Indiana), born in East Chicago, Indiana, who passed away on December 8, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Geraldine may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Geraldine touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tony Ackerman and Helen Ackerman; her husband Victor; and her son Michael. She is survived by: her daughter Melissa; her goddaughters, Beth McCabe and Colette Snyder; and her brother Skip Ackerman. She is also survived by Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center (8941 Kleinman Rd, Highland, IN 46322). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location.