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Sharon Wineberg Obituary
Born on Oct. 21, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, to Lewis and Caroline Compton, Sharon grew up in Punxsutawney and was a 1960 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and a 1966 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
A resident of Newark, Delaware, since 1967, Sharon taught English in the Colonial School District for over 25 years. Well-loved and respected by her colleagues, she chaired the English Department at Gunning Bedford Middle School for many years. She also taught English at James H. Groves Adult High School in Newark, from which she derived much satisfaction. An avid reader, she was smart, sensitive, caring and fun to be with. She will be missed.
She is survived by her sons, Matthew and John and his wife, Alexa; daughter Susan and her husband, Shane; and one grandson.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the following: Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106; or James H. Groves Students, James H. Groves Christina School District, 925 Bear-Corbitt Rd., Bear, DE 19701; or Cheer Center of Georgetown, DE, 546 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kay (Timko) Meade
January 16, 2018
Mrs. Wineberg, I still have the book you gave me in 7th grade English class more than 50 years ago. In fact, I'm looking at it right now. It was a guide to poetry written by one of your own English professors back before the college you attended became a university. It is called A Saddle for Pegasus, and you passed it on to me because you saw promise in me as a writer and a poet. You were absolutely the first person to really encourage my writing, and I have drawn upon the gifts you gave me throughout my entire life. I have two grown children, both of whom are excellent writers who would never dare to dangle a preposition in polite company (you would be so proud!) One also became an educator. Whenever I am asked to identify a teacher who made a huge difference in my life, it is always you, hands down. You may be gone from this physical world, but the impact you made on so many thousands of students like me lives on, and is being passed down through generations. I remain extremely blessed to have had your encouragement to help to shape the person I grew up to be. Thank you. I will never forget you.
Michael & Cheryl Hamilton
January 16, 2018
Susan and Family,
Our sincere condolences on your mother's passing. We will always remember her as a principled, supportive lady who had a genuine concern for helping all. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Treasure your memories of such a wonderful person.
Mike and Cheryl Hamilton
Caren Sudler-Wilson
January 15, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the Wineberg family. Rest in Heaven Ms. Wineberg.
Caren Sudler-Wilson
(former student of Gunning Bedford)
Jane Keeports
January 15, 2018
I had the distinct honor to work as an English teacher with Sharon at Gunning Bedford. My family and I were deeply saddened by the loss of Sharon. She mentored me as a new teacher, and I learned many skills from her, which I continue to use. We grew quite close, and she became a mentor to to me as a young mother as well. Sharon's innate humor and wit were enjoyed by many, but her compassion ran equally as deep. She blessed many in her life. Sharon adored her children and their each of their unique talents and personalities. They were everything to her.
John Wineberg
January 14, 2018
John Wineberg
January 14, 2018
January 14, 2018
So very sorry for your loss . May many precious memories comfort you and may the God of all comfort be with you and give you peace .
Romans 15 : 13 .
January 13, 2018
My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
Terry Gumbert
January 12, 2018
My sincere condolences to Sharon's family from a high school classmate at Punxsutawney High School. Sharon was loved by so many for her magnetic personality and sense of humor during our high school days together. May fond memories sustain you in this time of sadness. God bless each of you.
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