Obituary for Jill L. Conrad
POTSDAM - Jill Conrad, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
The daughter of John L. Conrad Jr. and Joan (Carricato) Conrad (both deceased), Jill was born on April 8, 1955 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was the second of five Conrad children.
Jill was a graduate of Shippensburg University (PA) and had retired from an illustrious career as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Akwesasne, New York.
In addition to her parents, Jill was preceded in death by her older brother Jan M. Conrad. She is survived by her three siblings; Jody A. Conrad and husband Donald Seidenstricker of Hanover, Pa, John J. Conrad and wife Mary of Mechanicsville, Va, and Julie (Conrad) Colestock and husband David of Camp Hill, Pa. Jill is also survived by seven wonderful nieces and nephews to whom she provided spiritual support and immense love and inspiration; Lauren and Brynn Seidenstricker, Jason Conrad, Amanda and Sam Franklin and Justina and Luca Colestock.
Jill also leaves behind many loving friends who shared her loves of nature, animals, spiritual exploration, and more. Jill was passionate about animals and cared for many cats and dogs during her lifetime. She was a talented Reiki Master and animal communicator and healer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a local St. Lawrence County Humane Society, Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, GardenShare of St. Lawrence County, NY or any local comparable in your area.
Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of her families in New York and in Pennsylvania. An outdoor celebration of life will be held at Higley Flow State Park on June 15, 2019, for more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/349624305652609/
The daughter of John L. Conrad Jr. and Joan (Carricato) Conrad (both deceased), Jill was born on April 8, 1955 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was the second of five Conrad children.
Jill was a graduate of Shippensburg University (PA) and had retired from an illustrious career as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Akwesasne, New York.
In addition to her parents, Jill was preceded in death by her older brother Jan M. Conrad. She is survived by her three siblings; Jody A. Conrad and husband Donald Seidenstricker of Hanover, Pa, John J. Conrad and wife Mary of Mechanicsville, Va, and Julie (Conrad) Colestock and husband David of Camp Hill, Pa. Jill is also survived by seven wonderful nieces and nephews to whom she provided spiritual support and immense love and inspiration; Lauren and Brynn Seidenstricker, Jason Conrad, Amanda and Sam Franklin and Justina and Luca Colestock.
Jill also leaves behind many loving friends who shared her loves of nature, animals, spiritual exploration, and more. Jill was passionate about animals and cared for many cats and dogs during her lifetime. She was a talented Reiki Master and animal communicator and healer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a local St. Lawrence County Humane Society, Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, GardenShare of St. Lawrence County, NY or any local comparable in your area.
Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of her families in New York and in Pennsylvania. An outdoor celebration of life will be held at Higley Flow State Park on June 15, 2019, for more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/349624305652609/