Michele L. Collier

Michele L. Collier, age 56, passed unexpectedly Monday, September 22, 2025 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Michele was born in Salem, NJ to parents, Wayne and Janice Collier, and spent most of her life in various areas of southern NJ. She most recently worked for Home Depot in Mantua, NJ in the hardware section.
Michele enjoyed spending her time outdoors, hiking and going for walks. She loved listening to good music, watching movies, and enjoyed a nice craft beer.
Michele is survived by her loving husband, Laurence M. Ward; her mother, Janice P. Collier (nee Mayfield): and brothers, Robert, Nathan, and Brian Collier. Also by many extended family, and her Home Depot co-workers and friends.
She was predeceased by her father, Wayne R. Collier.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Visitation, Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, from 11:00am - 12:00pm, at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051. Memorial Service will be held at 12:00pm.
In memory of Michele, contributions to help the family during this time would be greatly appreciated, and can be sent to Smith Funeral Home LLC 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051, where we will gather them for the family.
Memories and condolences can be left at https://www.smithfhmantua.com/.