Barrie (Jill) Berger
1961 – 2026
Barrie Jill Berger, beloved daughter, sister, mother and wife, passed away peacefully on May 31st, at the age of 64.
Barrie was born in New York City, but spent her childhood growing up in Teaneck, NJ. She attended the University of Maryland, graduating in 1983. Barrie worked many years in the watch and clock industry, including for Seiko, Pulsar and Gruen. She also spent over 20 years working for Sony. Her last 4 years were her most enjoyable, working for Pennington Quilt Works, and helping countless people learn to use the latest sewing machines and accessories.
Barrie and Scott have lived in East Amwell Township, NJ for the last 23 years and where they raised their two sons. She will always be missed and in our hearts.
Barrie is survived by her mother, Marilyn Adler, sister, Susan Roberts (Jeff), her husband Scott, and two sons Steven (Norma) and Andrew. She was preceded in death by her father, Irving Adler.
Memorial services are Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 pm at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ. Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the NJ Sharing Network, which helps give the gift of life and raise awareness about the power of organ donation and transplantation. NJSharingNetwork.org
Scott, Steven and Andrew,
So incredibly sorry to hear of Barrie Jill’s passing. Remembering fun times we had when the kids were growing up. Sending sincere condolences and thoughts of comfort 🥰
Gale and Steven Katz
I worked with Barrie at PlayStation. It our true friendship came from our joint love of quilting. My heart goes out to her family. She was so proud of her boys and spoke so dearly of Scott. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Steve, and Andrew,
We are so saddened at Jill’s passing. She and I had so much fun together. I’m going to miss her, her silly jokes, she was a joy to be around.
Sending thoughts of love your way.
❤️Theresa and Greg
Barrie was a dear friend for over 30 years. I will always remember her with affection and will cherish the many memories we shared. She will be deeply missed and forever held in my heart.
Our deepest condolences.
Marisa, Gary, Stephen and Josh
To the family I send my condolences. I got to know Jill at Pennington Quilt Works when I bought a new machine because I wanted to learn how to quilt. Jill was a big part of teaching me all the things my machine could do. I am so sad to know that when I go there now she won’t be there with her big smile and great personality
RIP Jill, I’m going to miss you dearly
I’m only a long-past customer but I think I do remember Jill as a friendly, nice person helping me with quilting projects. Sad news.
I only met Jill recently at PQW. She was such a delight from the day I met her helpful with all of my questions and leading me in the right direction with my new machine. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family and her ‘family’ at PQW. The interaction she had with her coworkers was clearly friendships that will be missed. Jill, you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Ginnie Daniels
I just recently met Jill at Pennington Quilt Works, and found her to be extremely welcoming and helpful. I’m sure she was a wonderful, caring person. May her memory be a blessing.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I met Jill at the quilt shop and always looked forward to chatting with her. Jill always spoke with joy about her sons and family. I am so sad I won’t be seeing her again
May her memory be a blessing.
Jill was always a kind and helpful person whenever I encountered her at Pennington quilt works. A week and a half ago she was doing a demonstration lesson that I attended, and it is clear that her expertise and creativity was paramount with her. I will always miss her shining face whenever I enter the quilt store. My condolences to her family.
I met Jill at Pennington Quilt Works when I took a class with her. I remember her as dedicated, and helpful with a wonderful smile and lots of patience. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Jill as we knew her at Pennington Quilt Works was a beautiful ray of sunshine. As one of not so many Jewish quilters, it was so wonderful to work with her when planning a Judaic themed quilt. She was inspiring and helpful. May her memory be a blessing to those she touched and her family
Jill, you always had the right answers for my quilting questions, and it was easy to approach you and work with you at the store. I am so sorry you have left us, but please know that you were an important part of our lives. I will miss your energy; however, your example will definitely move on in me the others you have known.
To say i am shocked is an undetstatement. Jill always had a smile on her face and was always willing to answer any questions you had from classes you took and forgot what to do! She was patient vibrant with a wealth of knowledge on Bernina and many different projects! She will be missed greatly m boo y sympathy and prayer go out to the family and her Pennington family.
I’m so sorry for your loss of Jill it felt strange going to class today and not seeing her she was the one that thought me how to use my new sewing machine always nice and always there to help I will miss her
I am extremely saddened to hear of Jills’s passing. We met last October at PQW and she was very instrumental in helping me purchase my new sewing machine and sewing tables. Her classes were great and her willingness to help was wonderful. She will truly be missed . Sending condolences to her family and the staff at the shop. May her memory be eternal!
Sincerely,
Maria
So very sad to hear of Jill’s passing
Always friendly and very helpful to me.
She would listen to my difficulty of being left handed and learning to quilt!
She will definitely be missed❣️
Jill sold me my first ever Bernina in October 2025. Her enthusiasm was contagious. I attended classes she taught and spoke with her outside of class and was very impressed with how knowledgeable she was.
Jill was a lovely woman and will be greatly missed.
My condolences to her husband and sons for their tremendous loss.
Jill was a ray of sunshine everytime I went into Pennington Quilt Works. I am so terribly saddened by her loss.
She was a wonderful person through and through. So kind, helpful, creative, and just thoroughly lovely. I am so sorry for your family, and I’m sending love and prayers. I am so grateful for the time I spent with her.
Scott,
Your work family holds you and you and your family up in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by the family and friends that you have during your loss and grief.
Sincerest condolences to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jill and I had a lovely chat during my last visit to Pennington Quilt Works.