Selina Winchester

Selina Winchester, 59, of Easton, formerly of Bowie, MD, passed away after a long battle against cancer on February 4th, 2025, in St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 6th, 1965, in Rainbow City Canal Zone, Panama, Selina Newell Winchester was the fourth and last child of Eva B. Newell and Jaceline B. Newell. Emigrating to the United States at the age of 16, she seized opportunities in this new country. At La Salle University, she played volleyball while earning a degree in communications. After graduating, she worked for news and radio stations in Philadelphia and experienced the dynamic world of broadcast television. She carried a passion for politics and journalism through her entire career. She worked in public relations at the Girl Scouts of America, Planned Parenthood, and the office of Susan Wild of Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. Additionally, she eagerly volunteered for the Easton democrats and held multiple leadership positions in The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). She enjoyed cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles and the Penn State volleyball and football teams, embracing culture and the arts in all forms, learning about Black History, traveling around the world, and entertaining loved ones with perfectly curated parties. She always brought the best dish to the potluck. Selina was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Surviving are her two children, Zachary Bancroft Winchester of Osaka, Japan, and Rachel Teresa Winchester and her partner Albert Robles-Montas of Philadelphia, PA; former husband Lawrence Richard Winchester III, of Newark, NJ; a sister, Veronica Newell of Bethlehem, and two brothers, Arcelio Newell and his wife Noela of North Carolina, and Rafael Newell of Panama; nieces, Debbie Thom of Bethlehem, Vanessa Newell of California, and Casandra Newell of Virginia; nephews, Charles Thom and his wife Michelle, and Kevin, Eric and Kyle Newell all of Bethlehem; and godchildren, Armando and Arianna Thom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Friday, February 21st, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3219 Santee Road, Bethlehem. Calling hour Friday, February 21st 10-11am in the church. Burial will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Selina, please visit our Tree Store.