Pamela Pryshepa Ronan

Pamela Pryshepa Ronan

AGE: 64 • Jackson Twp.

Pamela Pryshepa Ronan, 64, a resident of Jackson, Twp., NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Pam was born in San Francisco, CA, to the late John and Cecelia Pryshepa. She was also predeceased by her brother John (Skip) of Gazelle, CA. She is survived by her husband Kevin and her brother, Michael Pryshepa and his wife Mary Lou, of Santee, CA, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and good friends. She resided in Burlingame and Alameda, CA, and then Plymouth, Minnesota, before settling in Jackson in 2007.

Pam lived a diverse and interesting life. Placed in leg braces as a toddler, her mother enrolled her in skating classes as a form of physical therapy. This led to her lifelong passion for skating, which included touring for two years as a professional ice skater with the Ice Follies. Her post skating career included working for the IRS, Wells Fargo Bank, and ITK Communications Corp.

Her artistic side included co-ownership of Berman Studio's and Art Gallery in Burlingame, CA. She produced oil paintings, learned and taught calligraphy, and later created and taught quilting in both Minnesota, where she was a member of the MN Quilt Guild, and New Jersey.

She was also the proud publisher of books on applique and beading. On a non-profit basis she created numerous quilts and crocheted items for her family members and friends.

After moving to NJ, she continued with her quilt work but expanded to include design and creations of pins, rings, necklaces, and other pieces of jewelry. She also joined the community theatre group and supported their bi-annual shows, as well as doing volunteer work with the local Brandeis chapter. Pam also was member of the Brandeis Association.

As per her wishes, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pamela's memory to the Jackson Food Pantry, PO Box 1042, Jackson, NJ 08527, to the United States Figure Skating Association, 20 First St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906 www.usfsa.org, or to a charity of your choice. The George S. Hassler Funeral Home, Jackson, NJ, is in charge of arrangements. For further information and to send condolence messages to the family, please visit www.hasslerfuneralhome.com.