Estelle M. Churnick, 81

WARWICK, R.I. – Estelle M. Churnick died March 26 at Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice, Providence. She was the wife of the late George “Yussi” Churnick. Born in Brockton, Mass., a daughter of the late Abraham and Vera (Schleiffer) Rubin, she had lived in Warwick, previously living in Cranston.

She was a salesperson for Benny’s, Cherry & Webb and Filene’s, retiring 36 years ago. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and was once voted “Queen for a Day.”

Devoted mother of Cheryl (Donald) Berger of Lakewood Ranch, Fla., Vicki Pagliarini (Donald) of Cranston and Amy Warner (William) of Lakewood Ranch, Fla.; sister of the late Shirley Solomon and Martha Cipkin. Cherished grandmother of Adam, Tara, Donald, William and Ashley. Adored great-grandmother of Emma, Ainsley, Zoe, Fiona and John.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.