Jill (Podlesney) Gill, 80, of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 20, 2025, while on a family vacation in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Born in Worcester, MA on November 30, 1944, Jill was the daughter of the late Henry and Eleanor (Tripp) Podlesney. She was raised in Marlborough, graduating from Marlborough High School in 1962 and the Ward School of Business in 1963.

Jill worked for many years as a Key Punch operator, fondly recalling how she once ran a computer the size of a room. She later worked at Magikitch'n in Quakertown, PA and retired as Office Manager from Guerrier-Halnon in Franklin, MA.

She lived in Illinois and Colorado before settling in Pennsylvania in the early 1980s with her husband Frank Gill, who predeceased her in 1997. In 2003, Jill moved back to Massachusetts to be closer to her family.

Jill was known for her incredibly big heart, kind spirit, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends. She never missed a birthday, holiday, school event, or family milestone. She was a proud and present mother and grandmother, attending soccer games, cheer competitions, swim meets, graduations, and school performances.

She loved to travel and spent time in Mexico City and Lima, Peru, in her younger years, and later took many cruises and a memorable trip to Italy with her lifelong friend Mary McLellan. Jill went on countless bus trips. In recent years, she cherished time with her close-knit group of friends lovingly known as "The Survivors."

Jill is survived by her son, Henry Garcia, and his wife, Lyria; her daughter, Amy Garcia, and her fiancé, Scott Marsh; and her beloved grandchildren, Maggie Tobin, Nicholas Garcia, and Benjamin Garcia. She also leaves behind her sisters Karen Giardina (Kenneth) and Robin Monteiro (Joseph), her sister-in-law Vallapa Podlesney, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Her brother, Paul Podlesney, predeceased her.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, June 27, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, with a service to follow at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jill's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, to raise awareness and support for those living with this difficult disease.

Jill lived her life with grace, warmth, and a heart full of love. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.