Eva (nee Zeliff) Boyce, age 91, died on Saturday, December 24 at Bartley Heathcare in Jackson.  Before moving to Bartley, she was a resident of Freehold Township for 27 years.

Eva was married to Richard Boyce for 63 years before his death in 2003.  She retired from McGraw-Hill Publishing Company in Hightstown in 1978.  Eva was a member of the Robertsville Bible Church and the Silvermeade Homeowners Association.  A talented craftswoman, she enjoyed crocheting and knitting.  She was also a 33 year cancer survivor.

Surviving are a son, Melvin Boyce of Robbinsville; three daughters, Carol Green of Cream Ridge, Joan Dye of Monmouth Junction and Audrey Frischer of Robbinsville; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one brother and one sister.

A viewing for Eva will be held on Tuesday, December 27 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM followed by the funeral service at 7:00 PM at the Tilghman Funeral Home, 52 Main Street in New Egypt (www.tilghmanfh.com), with Pastor Daniel Boyce officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Eva’s memory may be made to the TriState Bible Camp, 2 River Road, Montague, NJ 07827 or to Pastor Boyce, Victory Baptist Church, 134 Lennon Road, Carroll, NH 03598.