Jean L. Knell, 83, formerly of 1813 Heritage Ave., died Saturday evening at Moravian Manor.

Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late August and Blanche Pinkerton Knell.

Jean had worked for the Social Security Administration in Pottsville for many years until her retirement in 1980.

She had formerly been a member of the Pottsville First Methodist Church.

The last of her immediate family, Jean was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Louise Jones.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA on Friday at 11AM. Interment will be private at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Jean's memory to Moravian Manor Retirement Community, 300 W. Lemon St., Lititz, PA  17543.