Cheryl Sineath, born Cheryl Leavitt on Sept. 6, 1950 in Ontario, left this world peacefully at her home on April 21, 2026 at the age of 75.
Cheryl’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and dedication. She touched the lives of many with her unwavering strength and nurturing spirit.
The youngest of 10 children born of William B. Leavitt and Hazel J. Leavitt, she was predeceased by her parents and her beloved siblings: sisters, Barbara Domby, Donna Barklow and Doris Ray and brothers, Bill, Roger, Dale, and Larry Leavitt. Despite the heartache of these losses, Cheryl carried forward the values and love instilled in her by her family, always remembering them with warmth and affection.
Cheryl was the cherished wife of Earl Sineath, with whom she shared a life filled with love and companionship. Cheryl’s family was her pride and joy, and she was a devoted mother to daughters, Michelle (Mark) Marciano, Jennifer Manley, Tina (Jon) Irish, April (Torrey) Link and Amy (Mike) McCaulley, and son, William Sineath. She was a grandma to 13 grandchildren and a great-grandmother to four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Karen Paulovcin and brother, Mervin Leavitt.
A graduate of Payette High School in 1968, Cheryl pursued her passion for beauty and creativity by attending Lady Catherine’s Beauty School in 1969 and obtaining her Oregon cosmetology license from Ontario Beauty School. Her career was as diverse as her talents, as she worked in various roles including a daycare provider, truck driver, cashier, and homemaker. Cheryl’s adaptability and willingness to embrace new challenges were a testament to her fighting spirit.
Cheryl was a woman of faith. She led the Pioneer Girls Club at Bethany Baptist Church in Puyallup, Wash., where she left a lasting impact on many young lives. In 2006, she began attending New Hope Community Church, where she continued to nurture her spiritual journey.
Her hobbies reflected her creative and nurturing nature. Cheryl excelled in tole painting, cooking, baking, and sewing. She took immense pleasure in teaching these skills to her children and grandchildren, creating cherished memories and passing on her legacy of love and creativity. Cheryl was known for her strength and stubborn determination, yet she remained calm under pressure, a quality that endeared her to all who knew her.
Cheryl’s ability to do anything she set her mind to was inspiring. Her love for reading and caring for her family was evident in everything she did.
As we say goodbye to Cheryl Sineath, we celebrate a life well lived, a heart full of love, and a legacy that will continue to resonate through her family and all those she touched. Her memory will forever be cherished, and her spirit will live on in the laughter of her grandchildren, the warmth of family gatherings, and the love that she shared. Rest in peace, Cheryl. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Services are to be announced.
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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
