Cynthia Winiarczyk

Cynthia Winiarczyk obituary, Erie, PA

Cynthia Winiarczyk

Cynthia Winiarczyk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home - Erie on Feb. 11, 2025.
Cynthia Anne Marie Jenks Winiarczyk passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at her residence.
She was born in Erie on May 18, 1960, a daughter of the late Robert B. and Nancy A. Hill Jenks.
Cynthia enjoyed, buying, and selling antiques. She enjoyed operating the Past and Present Antiques in Wesleyville where she helped her father, brother, and husband run and operate.
She also enjoyed gardening, loved flowers especially petunias, sitting on the deck, and having friends over.
In addition to her parents, Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Richard W. Winiarczyk and her brothers, Kevin R. Jenks and David M. Jenks.
Survivors include her brother, Robert Jenks (Kathy), her sister-in-law, Cheryl Jenks, her nieces, Jessica Fisher (Paul), Kristan Jenks (Jon), Lisa Dine (Charles); her nephews, Michael Jenks (Kimberly), Patrick Jenks (Krisi), and Stephen Jenks (Laura), and several great nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services were private and at the convenience of the family. Burial was private in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, Pa 16504.
Memorial contributions can be made to Erie Regional Cancer Center at 2500 W. 12th St., Erie, Pa 16505
Please visit http://www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign Cynthia's Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Cynthia, please visit our floral store.

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