Mrs. Hayes, 75, of Howell, died Jan. 1, 2012. She was a graduate of Lakewood High School. Mrs. Hayes was predeceased by her husband, Gerald N. Hayes; five siblings, Helen Mershon, Thomas Gunther, Charles Gunther, John Gunther and Marion Johnson; and a son-in-law, Robert Wagner. Surviving are four daughters, Jennifer Wagner, Linda Hayes, Margaret Megill and her husband, William, and Catherine Capper; a son, Gerald Hayes Jr. and his wife, Diane; nine grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Frances and Angela Gunther. A funeral service was held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township, followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Farmingdale.
