Mary L. Giles

July 20, 1933 - October 16, 2017

Mary Louise Giles died peacefully at age 84 on October 16 2017, in Matawan, NJ. Born in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Walko. Mary was a longtime resident of Laurence Harbor, NJ. A devoted wife and mother, she was a shining example of love and kindness. A talented and creative woman, she loved needlework, sewing, gardening, and just being with her family. A treasure to her family and a friend to all her neighbors, she leaves a legacy of love to everyone who knew her and she will be dearly missed. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Carl P. Giles, Sr.; five children, Catherine Meisch (Robert), Carl Giles, Jr. (Judy), Christine Stack (Joseph), Carleen Stankovits, Clint Giles (Stephanie); nine grandchildren, Robert (Dawn), and Joseph (Catherine) Meisch, Ryan and Kaitlyn Stack, Ashley and Emory Stankovits, Sydney, Mason, Jonathan Giles; and six great-grandchildren; Virginia Conley, Jackson, Patrick, Andrew and William Meisch, and Sage Meisch; a sister, Evelyn Kolb, a brother, John Walko (Barbara); a niece, Theresa Kolb, and a nephew, John Walko (Rachel). She was also aunt to the late Victoria Walko. A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremation Service located at 3377 US Highway 9 Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Keyport, NJ. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey.