Obituaries

In loving memory of Jean Schoy who passed away on January 17, 2026 from a short illness. She was born in Delaware in 1951. She acquired her BA in Sociology and moved to California to pursue her career, working first in San Francisco for newspapers. She chose human resources as her calling, achieving an MBA while working full time. She volunteered in her community as a tutor, counselor, and at the library as an aide. She retired in 2020 to spend time with her loved ones and to pursue her hobbies and passions.

Those who knew Jean in life, even those who simply met her, were always greeted with kindness, a smile, and her warm, calming and reassuring nature. Generous with her time and resources, she cultivated a rich, vast garden of friends and chosen family. For years, her evenings were dedicated to her volunteer work; she was humble, unpretentious, not showy. She loved and was loved in greatest measure.

She is survived by her partner of 51 years, Liz; her cousin, Victoria of Pennsylvania, several nieces and nephews and many friends and extended family. Her parents and a brother preceded her in death.

Services for Jean and the location will be announced at a future date.

"Truly, she was our Earth Angel".