Margaret J. "Peggy" Hylan

Margaret J. Hylan, age 87 years, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Complete Care at Holmdel assisted living facility in Holmdel, NJ.

Peggy was born in Trenton, NJ, April 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Smith) Hylan.

She was a lifelong resident of Flemington, NJ and was a 1956 graduate of Flemington High School. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Trenton State College (now TCNJ).

Peggy was a long-time employee of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, working in the Medicaid Department. She retired in the year 2000.

A long-time volunteer, Peggy spent time volunteering with Meals on Wheels of Hunterdon and the Briteside Adult Care Center in Flemington. In addition, she also volunteered as a mediator for VICINGE (a mediation service for Hunterdon/Warren/Somerset counties).

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Ann Hylan, who died in 1997.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Sara Hylan and Scott Schwadron of Colts Neck, NJ and Elizabeth and Al Meyers of Atlanta, GA; as well as four grandchildren: Serena Schwadron, Parker Schwardon, Hanna Meyers and Max Meyers.

Interment in the family plot at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Capner Street, Flemington, NJ will be private under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Hunterdon, 5 Walter E Foran Blvd STE 2006, Flemington, NJ 08822 or St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, 575 Woodland Ave, Madison, NJ 07940.

For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.