It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gladys Mae Hillyerd of Columbia, New Jersey, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, who passed away on July 8, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William Mantell and Isabel Mantell; her husband Edward Hillyerd; and her daughter Donna. She is survived by : her daughters, Rosemary and Eileen Plunkett (Rich); her grandchildren, Jessica Zieche (Jared), Colleen Apgar (Joel) and Patrick Plunkett (Maureen); her son-in-law Bill O'Reilly; and her great grandchildren, Conor, Libby, Kaitlyn, Jonathan, Reid and Sunny.

Gladys wanted any donations to be made to St. Jude Catholic Church Ladies Guild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newbaker Funeral Home