Gloucester City, New Jersey
William Charles Winegardner, passed away on Sunday, March 23rd.
The family will receive friends from 11:30am to 1:00pm on April 5th at McCann-Healey Funeral Home, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ (856-456-1142). A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on April 5th at the same location. Family and friends are invited to gather after the service to celebrate Bill’s life.
Bill was born in Woodbury, NJ, on February 13th, 1940. He attended Glassboro State College where he earned a B.A. in Education in 1964 and a Masters Degree in Student Personnel Services in 1971. Bill was a science teacher and Guidance Counselor in the Pennsauken School district for 34 years, retiring in 1998. He was also a celebrated soccer coach for Camden Catholic High School, Pennsauken High School and Paulsboro High School.
Bill was predeceased by his loving parents William Winegardner and Helen Freas. A devoted husband to his wife, Dianne, they were high school sweethearts and have been together for fifty years. Also survived by his children, Krista and William, his daughter-in-law Jennifer, cousin Janet (Bob) Fleeger, nieces Susan, Alyne and Lori, nephew Robert and Soccer buddy Charles “Skip” Arnold.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Collingswood Manor Fellowship Fund: 460 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108.
Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey .com under online obituaries of William Charles Winegardner.
Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.
Phone: 856-456-1142
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sympathy to Bill's family. I had the privilege of working next to Bill as a junior high and later as a high school counselor. We did share a few laughs over the years. During a crucial time in my life, Bill was very supportive and helpful. May he rest in peace.
Marsha Bennett-Gainer
April 01, 2008 | Sicklerville, NJ
Bill and Krista, I have fond memories of going to the Eagles games with Sel, Eugene and Dad back in the 60's. It was always great conversation. Your dad always had great insight and would even let a young kid like me express an opinion. His devotion to your Mom has been an inspiration. God Bless, Cousin Jeff.
Jeff Duvilla
March 30, 2008 | Paulsboro, NJ
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Shirley Powell-Hart-Prepsel
March 28, 2008 | Bellmawr, NJ
Bill and Krista,
Thinking of you and your families and hoping you find comfort in the great memories and laughter shared with your dad throughout your lives.
Marnie (Bevan) Lengle
March 28, 2008
Dear Krista, Bill and family members. I spent just about my entire teaching career working with Bill. I always admired his even disposition and his desire to make each day special for his students. When I saw him coach I saw a coach who loved to win but valued fun, sportsmanship and the growth of his players above all else. For several years a group of us would travel to some exotic location ( Boston or Baltimore or Trenton ) to watch a game, have a beer and a laugh, and often, talk about...
Bob Buderman
March 27, 2008 | Pennsauken, NJ
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Mr. Winegardner was the soccer coach for our sons at Paulsboro HS. He was a very kind man and he will always be remembered for his kindness and dedication to the boys. He will be missed dearly. God Bless
Rita Costenbader
March 27, 2008 | Paulsboro, NJ
Krista and Bill, our heartfelt sympathy to you during this difficult time. Bob & Janet Bevan
Janet Bevan
March 26, 2008 | Gloucester City, NJ
Dear Krista, Bill and members of Bill's family. Saddened to read of your Dad's passing. He was a great guy. Lou remembers being in the Jaycees with him. I remember him loving soccer and coaching it so well. He and I fought to get the soccer team started at GHS and succeeded. As the years passed, I would often go by and stop to chat with your Mom and Dad. Then, when your Mom became ill, I tried to keep up your Dad's spirits. He was a wonderful guy going to see your Mom every day. He...
Frances Stief
March 26, 2008 | Gloucester, NJ
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Tammy Hines
March 26, 2008 | Syracuse, NY
