Jacqueline K. Pearson, 79, of Steel City, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, in St. Luke's Hospice House.  She was the wife of the late Irwin Pearson.

Born in Steel City, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Isabella (Kiss) Shimko.

Jacqueline was an associate at JustBorn Candy Co. for 16 years before retiring.

Surviving are two sons, Irwin, Jr. and Troy Victor, both of Bethlehem; a sister, Yvonne Mays of Easton; and a grandson, Jonathan.  She was predeceased by brothers, Micheal and Victor Shimko and grandson, Russell Pearson.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in Jacqueline's memory may be sent to UCP of Northeast Pennsylvania, 425 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.