Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Dr. Thomas Paul Koestler
Dec 25, 2024
Dr. Thomas P. Koestler passed away at his home in Frenchtown, New Jersey on December 25, 2024, after a long illness. Dr. Koestler had a long and distinguished career in the pharmaceutical industry. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Schering-Ploughing and President of the Schering-Ploughing Research Institute. Dr. Koestler's accomplishments include over 80 product approvals, including 30...
Judith A. Fennell
Jan 5, 2025
Judith A. Fennell, age 84 years, of Flemington, NJ passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Hunterdon Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Somerville, NJ, December 8, 1940, daughter of the late Clifford and Bessie Miller Hanna, Judy was a lifelong resident of Hunterdon County. In her youth, she was actively engaged at the Centerville Methodist church...
Natalie C. Whiting
Jan 4, 2025
Natalie C. Whiting, born on December 29, 1945, in Somerset, NJ, peacefully passed away on January 4, 2025, in Hillsborough, NJ, surrounded by the love and warmth she shared throughout her life.
Natalie dedicated many years to educating the youth of her community as a beloved teacher at North Hunterdon High School. She left an indelible mark in the lives of...
Jean S. Hunt
Jan 4, 2025
Jean S. Hunt, beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong community member, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Flemington, NJ, on January 4, 2025, just days shy of her 103rd birthday. Jean was born on January 7, 1922, to the late Asher R. Stryker and Elizabeth (Barras) Stryker. She lived a life marked by love, devotion, and service to her family...
Denice Wojtowicz
Jan 1, 2025
Denice Wojtowicz, a cherished mother, grandmother, and fierce friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, in Raritan Township, New Jersey. Born on September 26, 1957, in Irvington, New Jersey, Denice led a life marked by dedication and passion for her family, gardening, crafting, cooking and baking. Denice grew up in Clark New Jesey and moved various times with her...
Dermott P. O'Grady
Jan 1, 2025
Dermott P. O’Grady, of Basking Ridge, and formerly of Fords, New Jersey, passed away in the presence of his family on January 1, 2025, at the age of 94.
Dermott was born and raised in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx, New York. Following graduation from Cardinal Hayes High School, Dermott served with the United States Army in Korea and was...
Anne M. Amitrani
Dec 31, 2024
Anne M. (Lucas) Amitrani, born May 12, 1933 in Elizabeth, New Jersey passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 in Hillsborough New Jersey. She was a cherished daughter, beloved sister, devoted wife and mother, loving grandmother and a cherished friend to all who knew her.
Anne’s early life was rooted in Linden. She graduated high school in 1950 from the former...
Thomas H. Bartlett
Dec 31, 2024
Thomas H. Bartlett, born on December 17, 1944, in Belleville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Ringoes, New Jersey. He was a cherished individual whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
Tom was the beloved son of Walter E. Bartlett, Jr. and Kathryn (Shepherd) Bartlett, both of whom have predeceased him. Their loving...
Barbara B. Herder
Dec 29, 2024
Barbara B. Herder, former long-time resident of Flemington, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the Laurel Circle Retirement Community in Bridgewater Township, NJ. She was 90 years old.
Born in Ringoes, NJ, April 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Rockafellow) Bush. She lived almost the entirety of her life in Flemington, NJ,...
Stephen A. Borucki, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Stephen A. Borucki, Jr., age 83 years, of Flemington, NJ, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New York City, NY, June 17, 1941, he was the son of the late Stephen Borucki, Sr., and Helen (Platenchuk) Borucki. He had resided in Three Bridges, NJ and Flemington...
H. Gail Thompson
Dec 26, 2024
H. Gail Thompson, age 88 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Country Arch Care Center, Pittstown, NJ.
Born in Hunterdon County, NJ, September 17, 1936, daughter of the late Frank and Edna Titus Voorhees, Gail had resided in Hunterdon County all her life.
A 1954 graduate of Flemington High School, she was a homemaker and a caregiver for...
Marion E. Smith
Dec 25, 2024
Marion Emma Smith went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2024.
Born on April 29, 1937, in Baltimore, MD, Marion dedicated her life to serving others. Marion had a warm and nurturing spirit, which resonated with everyone she encountered. She was a great cook, delighting her family and friends with her famous apple pie. Marion was a lifelong...
Judith Ann Leidich
Dec 24, 2024
Judith (Judy) Ann Leidich, age 85, passed away December 24, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Born August 18, 1939 in Evansville, IN to the late Gilbert F. Sartore and Mary Sartore, she decided on a career in nursing at an early age. After finishing nursing school, Judy spent two years, 1961-1963, as a Lieutenant in the US Army where she met...
Edward Carl Serridge
Dec 24, 2024
Edward Carl Serridge, a lifelong resident of Flemington, NJ, passed away on December 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Somerville, NJ, Ed attended Hunterdon Central High School and began working for Shop Rite as a meat cutter before being drafted to the United States Army, where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a...
Georgina Echeverria Kubica
Dec 22, 2024
Georgina Echeverria Kubica, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Ringoes, New Jersey, on December 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 16, 1924, in Quito, Ecuador, and lived a remarkable life filled with love, strength, and resilience.
Georgina was married to Philip (David) for over 50 years...
Jeffrey B. Brunt
Dec 22, 2024
Jeffrey B. Brunt, age 69 years, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born on November 7, 1955, in Flemington, NJ, he was a lifelong Hunterdon County, NJ resident and graduate of North Hunterdon Regional High School.
A proud veteran, Jeffrey served in the United States Coast Guard for six years, a service...
William K. Miller
Dec 21, 2024
William K. Miller, age 75 years, life-long Flemington, NJ resident, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born April 9, 1949, in Flemington, NJ, he was the son of the late Amos and Velma (Whitehead) Miller.
William's career was marked by his long tenure as a laborer, forklift operator and truck driver, professions he embraced with pride. He...
Gail Ida Justin
Dec 21, 2024
Gail Ida Justin (nee August) passed away peacefully at her Phillipsburg, NJ home after a long and courageous six-year battle with cancer. With her beloved family by her side, Gail went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was 84 years old.
Gail was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Justin Sr. Together, Gail and...
Irma Best
Dec 20, 2024
Irma Best passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at All American Assisted Living in Hillsborough, NJ. She was born on July 9, 1924, in Elizabeth, NJ, and dedicated a significant portion of her life to serving others, notably as a high school secretary for Arthur L. Johnson Regional High School in Clark, NJ.
Irma was known for her warm personality...
Thomas E. Higgins
Dec 19, 2024
Thomas E. Higgins, age 75 years, of Flemington, NJ passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ.
Born in Plainfield, NJ, August 6, 1949, son of the late John and Mary (Valentino) Higgins, Tom had resided in the Flemington area since 1958.
He was a 1968 graduate of Hunterdon Central Regional High School, where he held the pole...
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