Shenango Township Fire Department Chaplain Gary Winemiller has passed away.

The Shenango Township Fire Department announced the news on Monday.

Reverend Winemiller joined the Shenango Township Fire Department in 1999 after previously belonging to the West Middlesex Fire Department.

Winemiller started serving communities in 1974 in his hometown in West Virginia. 

Reverend Winemiller also served as a reverend for the Wesleyan Methodist Church in West Middlesex.

Wednesday afternoon, the Fire department will have the honor of escorting Reverend Winemiller home to his final resting place at Haywood Cemetery.

Rest in peace, Chaplain Winemiller.

Thank you for your years of spiritual guidance and support. Your service to the community and church will be missed.