Regina E. "Jean" (Pryzkopski) Pretko, 94 of Shenandoah passed away on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.
Born in Shenandoah on December 16, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Marie (Knoll) Pryzkopski.
She was a 1943 graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights.
Earlier in life, she worked as a dietary aide at the former Locust Mountain State Hospital, Shenandoah Heights.
Jean was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah formerly Saint Stanislaus Church. She was a former treasurer of the Shenandoah Little League. She enjoyed playing daily bingo at the nursing home. But above all, her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought joy to her heart.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, Bernard "Butsy" Pretko, Sr.; her son, David Pretko; and three brothers, John, Paul and Ted Pryzkopski.
Surviving are her son, Bernard Pretko, Jr. and his wife Sandy of Shenandoah; her daughter, Carol Armon of Frackville; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Kofluk of Girardville; nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Ridgeview Health and Rehabilitation Center for the care and comfort they provided Jean.
Private services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.