Jean Pretter Brill, 94, passed away on December 25. She was predeceased by her husband William Brill; and her four sisters Barbara Cushner, Ruth Albert, Betty Kuperstock, and Joan Mendler. She is survived by her two sons Martin (Debbie) and Bernie (Linda); along with three 

grandchildren and a great grandson. 

                             

Jean was raised in Pittsburgh by her parents Max and Lillian Pretter. She graduated from Penn State University in Home Economics in 1946. Jean was a substitute teacher at Greensburg Salem High School and Junior High. She was a member of B’nai Israel Congregation, Congregation Emanu-El Israel, and Eastern Star. For the past 15 years she resided in Harrisburg. 

 

A private graveside funeral is scheduled for Jean at the Congregation Emanu-El Israel Cemetery in Greensburg. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the funeral will be a private, graveside service restricted to family.

 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg or Chisuk Emuna Congregation in Harrisburg.