Obituaries

Jill Bianco

R. Jill Bjorkman Bianco, 68, of Myrtle Beach, S.C. passed away Nov. 23, 2022, at home.

Jill was born Sept. 14, 1954, in Morgantown. She was the daughter of Richard “Dick” and “Patricia” Joann Bjorkman, both of whom have preceded her in death.

Jill was a 1972 graduate of Valley High School in Masontown. She made a lifetime career in Washington, D.C. while working for the Department of the Navy and retiring from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a combined service of 35 years.

Jill is survived by her husband of 38 years, Michael Bianco; her sister, Janice (Robert) Bates, of Wilmington, N.C.; her brother, Brian Bjorkman, of Warm Springs, Va.; two nieces, Rosalyn (Ed) George and Sarah (Brad) Harris; one nephew, Reed (Katie) Bjorkman; and two great-nieces and five great-nephews.

Jill wished to be cremated and requested no services. If you would like to express your condolences, please consider making a donation in Jill’s honor to Arthurdale Heritage Inc., Arthurdale.