Sylvia Winchenbach

Sylvia Winchenbach obituary, Waldoboro, ME

Sylvia Winchenbach

Sylvia Winchenbach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hall Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Waldoboro on Apr. 24, 2025.

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Sylvia F. Winchenbach, 83, died February 15th at Windward Gardens in Camden. Sylvia was born October 1, 1941 in Rockland to Charles Doherty and Verna Young Doherty. She grew up in Rockland and graduated from Rockland High School. She later attended Beautician School.
She began working as a hairdresser. She later worked at Crowe Rope in Warren for many years, and for Custom Cordage. She enjoyed making Christmas wreaths and digging clams when her family was young. She also enjoyed cooking, dancing, playing cards and family gatherings. Sylvia was well known for being outgoing, funny and a hard worker.
She was predeceased by her former husband, Eugene F. Winchenbach; and sons, Corey and Duane.
She is survived by her sons, Steven Winchenbach of Waldoboro Scott Winchenbach of Waldoboro
Sisters, Helen Plourde of Standish Virginia Clark of AZ Several grandchildren
A gathering to celebrate Sylvia's life will be held at Noon on May 3rd at the Old Fellows Hall (corner of Route 1 and Route 90) in Warren. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.
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