She graduated from Mount Union High School in 1982, and earned her Bachelor's in Education from Shippensburg University in 1986. Jill had a passion for teaching English, and worked 18 years at West Perry High School and for the past 10 years at Sci Tech High in the Harrisburg Area School District.

She is survived by: her husband of 21 years, Daniel M. Schiessl, II; one sister, Garnett (husband, Tom) Moore of Mt. Union; one brother, Gary (wife, Sherian) Kelley of Carlisle; three nieces: Kelly White, Linda Grove and Elisabeth Kelley-Foley; one nephew, Jonathan Kelley; two step-daughters: Samantha Damon and Jessana Schiessl; two great-nieces: Paige White and Magnolia Foley; and one great-nephew, Jackson Foley. Jill also loved and leaves behind her feline friend, "Baby Boo."

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor William Benson officiating. Viewings will be held on Wednesday from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope for Healing Fund. Please visit www.Since1853.com to send condolences.