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Sean Winemiller Obituary

PORTLAND, OR Sean Alan Winemiller, 47, formerly of Fawn Grove, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in Portland. Following cremation a Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Solarium), 970 Colonial Ave., York. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Born October 8, 1964, in Kansas City, Mo., Sean was the son of Cinda Lee Winemiller of Colonial Manor, York. Sean had been a house painter and landscaper, a restaurant cook, and a life-guard. He was also an inventor who did business with the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. He was a student in the gifted program at Kennard-Dale High School, graduating in 1982. He then attended Penn State University. Sean was an avid lover of professional wrestling. He enjoyed reading, cooking, swimming, and diving. Music was also an important part of his life. In addition to his mother, Cinda Lee Winemiller of Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, York, he is survived by his aunt, Bari (Winemiller) Snyder and her husband, Bill of Shamokin. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Perry L. and D. Jean Winemiller. J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published by York Daily Record on Oct. 16, 2012.
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I was just reminiscing about Sean two days ago with some KD graduates I ran into in Key West. We talked about much fun it was to be around Sean and his amazing pinball skills and diving ability at the pool.

Kimberly Weiss Aschenbach

Friend

October 11, 2021

When I think of Sean I definitely get a smile on my face! So many awesome memories and tons of laughs! Hanging out at KD, Shennys, "the jail" ....you are very fondly thought of and will always be remembered!!

Kimberly Aschenbach

Friend

October 10, 2020

Sean was the kind of guy who would light up the the whole room just by walking into it! He was so funny you wouldn't beleive it!

Bill Schreck

October 30, 2012

Many good times and memories. Rest in peace friend

Mike Ford

October 29, 2012

Many good memories growing up with you. Rest in peasce

MIke

October 28, 2012

We had so many good times, and laug hed so hard...I was wondering where you were, and have been missing you for years. Guess I will miss you forever now, my friend. But I will always remember you with a smile. In your own words, "raw deal". Condolances to the family.

Ronni Bergman

October 22, 2012

Too many good memories to put in words! May you truly rest in peace. Gone but definitely not forgotten! I will see you on the other side! (That's a promise, not a warning! Ha! Ha! ) HUP!

Denise Peyton DellaCamera

October 21, 2012

So many good times! R.I.P., my friend.

Dave Hersey

October 20, 2012

When I think of Summers at Shennys, it definitely includes Sean. Such a sad loss. Prayers for his family.

Beth Flaharty-Stevens

October 18, 2012

So sorry to hear the news wemt to kd and grew up with him my prayers are with you

randal vemcill

October 17, 2012

I remember Sean very well. He was so funny. May he R.I.P.

Lisa Mitzel Brazzon

October 17, 2012

So sorry to hear of Sean's passing.

Dawn Walter Palaia

October 17, 2012

So sorry to hear of Sean's passing.

Dawn Walter Oalaia

October 17, 2012

So sorry to hear of Sean's passing, as a young boy, he spent a lot of time at my house, Hanging out with my son David, He will be very much missed., my prayers go out to his family.

Shelia Trimble

October 17, 2012

So sorry to hear this sad news!! We had so many great, fun times together. My prayers are with the family.

Kim Weiss Aschenbach

October 17, 2012

Wow, I can't believe it. I will never forget all the times Sean made me laugh. We grew up running the streets of Fawn Grove, hanging out at the pool and the ballpark and of course the infamous jail.

October 17, 2012

Rest in peace Shawn have great memories and will never forget you.

Lorie Thompson

October 17, 2012

Too many memories to recall them all.. Muscle Beach, Shenny's, teaching me to back flip from diving board, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans (lol, one of my favs), pinball wizard, 'The Jail', concerts.... RIP my friend.. even though you always believed we evolved from fish, and no wonder the way you loved the water.. See you on the other side..

Shelby Wagner Pague

October 17, 2012

So Sorry for your loss,

Roni King-Zentz

October 17, 2012

So sad to hear. There are so many memories of fun and laughter that we had that I will never forget! Rest in peace my dear friend. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family!

Christine Williams

October 17, 2012

So sorry hear this. We had such great times at the pool. He was such a good guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Ruth Kohl (Reynolds)

October 17, 2012

I will never forget all the great times hanging out at Shennys especially the time you handed me the life guard whistle so you could dive off the board.

Rest in peace Sean!

Alice Joines Steele

October 17, 2012

Wow! so many memories from good ole KDHS...RIP Sean and know that you'll never be forgotten...My deepest sympathies to the family!

Patsy Keller

October 17, 2012

Will always cherish the times we had throughout school together. Rest in peace my friend!

Carl Glackin

October 16, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Terri Juchniewicz (Burgee)

October 16, 2012

May you rest in peace

Tommy Hildreth

October 16, 2012

Oh my gosh - Sean is the person that nicknamed me "Germantown" and made me laugh so much. He will be missed and forever remembered. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Trena Burkins-Howard

October 16, 2012

So very sad to hear this news. I grew up several houses up from Sean and have alot of memories...may you rest in peace

Jodie Smithson

October 16, 2012

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