In a community on Turkey Ridge Road, 66-year-old Jacqueline Pryber from Wilkinsburg was discovered deceased inside a vehicle on November 17, 2025.
Washington Township Police acted on a tip about a potential homicide, locating the car parked outside a residence in the 2500 block around 2 p.m. A 36-year-old man from Wilkinsburg now faces criminal homicide charges in her death.
Jacqueline spent her career as a dedicated administrative assistant at a Pittsburgh-area insurance firm, retiring after 35 years of service in 2020. She earned an associate degree in business from Community College of Allegheny County in the early 1980s. Colleagues remembered her for organized efficiency and quiet kindness toward new staff.
Jacqueline shared a modest home in Wilkinsburg with her adult son and maintained close relationships with two daughters living nearby in Penn Hills. Family gatherings often revolved around her homemade pierogi dinners and holiday baking sessions. She cherished time with her five grandchildren, attending their school events regularly.
Jacqueline followed a steady retirement routine of morning coffee on the porch and afternoon visits to Frick Park for gentle walks. She stayed active through a senior water aerobics class twice weekly at the Wilkinsburg YMCA. Simple pleasures like reading historical novels and tending window herb gardens filled her peaceful days.
The suspect, known to the victim, allegedly covered Jacqueline with blankets and a duffel bag inside the vehicle after the homicide occurred elsewhere. Police recovered evidence linking him directly to the crime, leading to his arrest without incident. The Westmoreland County Coroner will conduct an autopsy to confirm cause of death.
Wilkinsburg and Washington Township honor Jacqueline with growing tributes, while her family prepares a private service at a local Catholic church. Authorities urge tips to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS as the investigation continues. The community reflects on protecting vulnerable seniors amid this profound loss.