Herman Chernoff Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Herman Chernoff of Boston, Massachusetts is shared. Herman, born on July 1, 1923, passed away on July 6, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Herman will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Herman by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Herman is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Herman’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pauline Chernoff (Markowitz) and Max Chernoff. He is survived by: his wife Judith Chernoff (Ullman); his father-in-law Louis Groh; his sister Lillian (Jack Bloom); and his daughters, Ellen Chernoff and Miriam Chernoff (late Stan Morse). He is also survived by six nieces, their children and grandchildren and by many cousins.

Please read about this event and Herman's contributions to the field of Statistics at the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and Harvard University websites.