Pearl Ullman Schecter

Pearl Ullman Schecter, age 94. "A woman of valor. Her worth is far beyond rubies. Her tongue was guided by kindness, she oversaw the activities of her household."

Pearl was living in Silver Spring, Maryland, for the past 66 years. She was born June 30, 1930 in Wilkes-Barrie, Pa. Pearl was one of six children to Jacob and Esther Puretz Ullman. She was an insurance underwriter before meeting her husband, Irving "Murph" Schecter from Drinker Street in Dunmore, a POW during World War II in the Battle of the Bulge. The two married in 1959 and moved to Silver Spring, Maryland. 

They had one child, a daughter named Courtney. After Courtney was born, Pearl was a full-time housewife and mother.

She enjoyed travelling with her family and friends, spending holidays with family and friends, giving back to her community and being with people. Pearl's greatest joy was her family, especially her 2 grandchildren, Abbie and Kobie. She was extremely proud of their accomplishments their devotion to our heritage and their love of life. 

On Monday, January 20, 2025, Pearl passed peacefully in her sleep. She was buried at Dalton Jewish Cemetery in the Temple Israel of Dunmore section.  

Donations can be made to the Silver Spring Jewish Center (1401 Arcole Ave., Silver Spring, Md 20902) or the Jewish Heritage Connection of Scranton (601 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, Pa 18510) 

"A G-d revering woman is much to be praised. Extol her for the fruit of her hands, whenever people gather, her deeds speak her praise."  That is Pearl Schecter.