Jill Cott Obituary
Jill Cott (nee Starr) on November 1, 2025. Beloved mother of Dana Cott Adams (Kevin) and the late David Cott. Loving Grandmother of Kevin and Eric. She was the wife for many years of the late Robert S. Cott and a long-time friend of Sandy Smaull.
Jill was the daughter of the late Honorable Morris C. and Emma (Brownstein) Starr, and was also predeceased by her sister, Jackie Amarnek. She was a proud member of the Philadelphia School Board. Jill’s family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Gloria Dei The Park.
Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Wednesday, November 5, 10:00 AM precisely at Shalom Memorial Park (Sec. Maccabees), 3573 Pine Rd, Huntingdon Valley PA 19006. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or to Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary, www.halliehill.com .
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