Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Bruce E. Jacobs
May 24, 2025
Bruce E. Jacobs, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 83. He faced his illness with courage and grace, never losing his warm sense of humor or the steady presence that brought comfort to those around him.
Born March 2, 1942, in Parkchester, New York, Bruce grew up in Rosemont, New Jersey....
William Hatley
May 18, 2025
William Hatley, fondly known as Billy, was born on August 10, 1965, in Passaic, New Jersey, to Marvin and Patricia (nee: Rutledge) Hatley. As the youngest of five siblings, he brought unique joy to his family throughout his life. William faced significant challenges from an early age, including profound intellectual disability resulting from a congenital cerebral defect. Nonetheless, his spirit...
William Reed
May 15, 2025
William Reed, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 59. He was born on December 20, 1965, in Raritan Township, NJ, where he lived his entire life.
William dedicated a significant part of his career as a waiter at MOMS restaurant, where he built lasting relationships with both colleagues and patrons. His...
Steven R. Hendershot
May 14, 2025
Steven R. Hendershot, beloved husband, father, coach and educator, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Flemington, NJ, at the age of 54. Born on April 18, 1971, Steven's life was defined by his unwavering devotion to teaching, coaching, and his family.
Steven began his career in education as a teacher's aide before enrolling in the Alternate Route Program. He made...
Louise E. Cole
May 9, 2025
Louise Estella (Allen) Cole, age 87 years, of Franklin (Hunterdon County), NJ, died Friday, May 9th, 2025, at Little Brook Nursing Home in Califon, NJ.
Born on Feb 17th,1938 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter to the late James Stout Allen and Frances Louise (McPeek) Allen.
She attended North Hunterdon High School graduating in the Class of 1957.
Louise was married on...
Wayne K. Rutter
May 8, 2025
Wayne Kurt Rutter, age 77 years, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton NJ where he has lived for many years.
Born September 25, 1947 in Jersey City NJ, Wayne was the son of the late Kurt and Helen (Sarych) Rutter. For much of his life, Wayne lived at the Hunterdon Developmental Center (HDC) and enjoyed...
Teresa Kosow
May 7, 2025
Teresa "Terri" Kosow, age 92 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Country Arch Care Center, Pittstown, NJ. Born on November 5, 1932, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ludmila (Pribilova) Avender. She was a woman of remarkable resilience and grace, having immigrated to the United States in 1939. Throughout...
Henry R. Jenkinson, Jr.
May 5, 2025
Henry R. Jenkinson, Jr., a beloved member of the Flemington, New Jersey community, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Overlook Hospital in Summit NJ.
Born on March 13, 1949, in Plainfield, New Jersey, he was the cherished son of the late Henry R. and Bernadette (Smith) Jenkinson Sr. Henry graduated from Saint Joseph High...
Sharon Louise Mills
May 5, 2025
Sharon Louise Mills, born on November 14, 1961, in New Brunswick, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Milford, NJ. She was 63 years old. She was the daughter of Louise and Edward Wayne Murray. Raised in West Amwell Township, NJ, she had lived most of her adult life in Florida and South Carolina. Sharon returned to...
James S. Cascio
May 4, 2025
James S. Cascio, affectionately known as Jim (and “Cass” as he signed his paintings), passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Born on December 7, 1940 in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy Cascio. Jim was a beloved, larger than life figure who...
Douglas Edward McGregor
May 3, 2025
Douglas Edward McGregor, age 73 years, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Rolling Hills Care Center, Clinton Township, NJ.
Born in Orange, NJ, May 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Adeline (Bielfeldt) McGregor and Austen Bradford McGregor.
Doug was a 1974 graduate of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA.
Surviving are his five siblings, Margaret Hoopes, of...
Irene E. Sporysz
May 3, 2025
Irene E. Sporysz passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at home. She was born in Flemington, NJ, November 5, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Csamer) Kocsik. Irene had lived in Raritan Township, NJ since 1927, and was a graduate of Flemington High School, with the Class of 1943.
Irene was a secretary stenographer. During World War...
Mary Jane Petercsak
May 2, 2025
Mary Jane Petercsak, 89, of Lansdale, PA, formerly of Flemington, NJ, passed away in the company of her son on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale, PA.
Born January 15, 1936, in Stratford, NY, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late Stewart and Rose (Cickay) Hull. She grew up in Middlesex County NJ and graduated from...
Linda Lee Thompson
Apr 29, 2025
Linda Lee Thompson, born on June 27, 1950, in Dover, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Flemington, New Jersey. She was the beloved daughter of the late William Arthur Thompson and Patricia (Griffin) Loree.
In her youth, Linda dedicated her time working alongside her brother, Donald, cleaning commercial buildings, a testament to her strong work ethic and...
Patricia Augusta Eichlin
Apr 28, 2025
Patricia Augusta Eichlin, 90, of New Hope, PA, lovingly known as Pat, Patti, Mom, or Nanny to those closest to her, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Doylestown Hospital in Pennsylvania surrounded by her devoted family. She was born on September 16, 1934, in Bronx, NY, to the late George Vincent and Madeline (O'Shaughnessy) Rigaud.
During her early years, Patricia...
Kathleen M. Rabosky
Apr 27, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” M. Rabosky, age 78 years, of Three Bridges, NJ, died on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Flemington, NJ, November 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry S. and Joan (Baker) Fatton. She was a life-long Hunterdon County, NJ resident.
Kathy was a graduate of Hunterdon Central Regional High School with the...
Maria Jose Assuncao
Apr 26, 2025
Maria Jose Assuncao was born in Faro, Portugal, and was the daughter of Joao and Maria Jose Amaro and the sister of Joao Amaro and the late Maria Alexandre Pedro.
In 1954, Maria Jose met her future husband, Manuel Assuncao at a mutual friend's wedding in the Algarve and were quickly married two months later.
In 1955, Manuel was able to bring...
John Parente
Apr 21, 2025
John Parente, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on May 29, 1944, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, John lived a life rooted in family, craftsmanship, and community. He raised his own family in Staten Island, New York, before retiring to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where...
Virginia C. Piperato
Apr 18, 2025
Virginia C. Piperato, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ, at the age of 85. Born on June 9, 1939, in Elizabeth, NJ, Virginia lived a life filled with love, family, and a deep commitment to her community.
As a dedicated homemaker, Virginia created a nurturing environment...
Irvin E. Hockenbury
Apr 15, 2025
Irvin E. Hockenbury, life-long Hunterdon County, NJ resident, and dedicated local farmer, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the Rolling Hills Care Center in Clinton Township, NJ. He was 91 years old. Born at home in Ringoes, NJ, on May 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Levi D. and Myrtie (Parkes) Hockenbury. He embodied the...
