Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Oct 25, 2023

The bright shining light that is Nancy Louchart Higgins is no longer with us. After a fall at home, Nancy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Nancy lived a wonderful life filled with travel and love and so many friends.

She is survived by her beloved family, her husband Mike and son Andrew;...

Oct 22, 2023

David Shai Asa, age 65 years, of Union Township, NJ, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Hunterdon Developmental Center, Clinton, NJ, where he had resided for most of his life.

Born in Livingston, NJ, June 4, 1958, he was the son of the late Dr. Maxim and Sara (Halbstein) Asa.

David was born...

Oct 20, 2023

Robert J. Conlon, age 79, died Friday, October 20, 2023 at Morristown Memorial Medical Center in Morristown NJ.

Born April 21, 1944 in Jersey City NJ, Bob was the son of the late James and Katherine (Lau) Conlon.

Bob served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967....

Oct 18, 2023

Meddy B. Ginsberg, age 73 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Newark, NJ, July 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ada Dranoff Ginsberg.

An x-ray technician, Meddy loved to paint and write.

He is...

Oct 16, 2023

Thelma C. Smith, age 101 years, of Delaware Township, NJ passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.

*A more complete obituary, composed by the family, is pending.*

Born in Oberlin, OH, July 12, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hatter) Quinn.

She was formerly employed as a Nurse...

Oct 13, 2023

Stephen T. Cummings, age 69 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Country Arch Care Center, Union Township, NJ.

Born in Liverpool, England, July 23, 1954, son of the late Thomas and Lilian Prescott Cummings, Stephen had formerly resided in Parsippany for thirty-five years.

He was a retired draftsman.

His...

Oct 11, 2023

Jacob Ryan Wassel, age 19 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died peacefully Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Royal Oak, MI, June 10, 2004, he is the son of Jeffrey Adam Wassel and Lisa Jane Wassel.

A 2022 Hunterdon Central Regional High School graduate, Jacob was one...

Oct 8, 2023

Joseph T. Peake, age 61 years, of Croton, NJ (Delaware Township), died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home.

Born in Kearny, NJ, August 31, 1962, to the late Edward Paul Peake, a first generation Irish American and to Bernadette Mary Ward of Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland.

He was raised in Colonia, NJ. After...

Oct 7, 2023

William E. Breitenbach, (Bill) age 82 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Pittsburgh, PA, April 22, 1941, son of the late Albert and Margaret Ruth Kuipers Breitenbach, William and his wife Shirley had formerly resided in Cary, NC for 30 years...

Oct 7, 2023

Phyllis M. Meola, age 82 years, of Readington Township, NJ, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home.

Phyllis was born on January 5, 1941, in Newark, NJ. She was the second daughter to Philip Meola and Florence Rosania who were married in the USA in September 1936. On her father’s side, her grandparents Salvatore...

Oct 5, 2023

Marie Pheobe Schwab: A Life of Dedication and Love

On October 5, 2023, the world bid farewell to a truly remarkable soul, Marie Pheobe Schwab. Born on May 25, 1929, Marie lived a life full of love, dedication, and perseverance.

Marie was a pillar of strength and resilience, navigating life's challenges with grace...

Oct 5, 2023

Diane Janeck, age 72 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, passed away in the early morning on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Care One at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.

Born in Paramus, NJ, December 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Mae Weden. She had formerly resided in Paramus, NJ,...

Oct 1, 2023

Thelma Lois Lesiak, age 56, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Franklin Township NJ.

Born August 1, 1967 in Taunton MA, Thelma was the daughter of Albert Mendoca and the late, Carole (Rounds) Mendoca. She grew up in Taunton and eventually her work brought her to the Chicago IL area.

Thelma worked as...

Sep 30, 2023

Obituary For James Gould Moffitt

James Gould Moffitt, “Jim” 64, died at his residence in Budd Lake, NJ on September 30, 2023.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Mary Jane and his brother Robert.

Jim is survived by his daughter Christen and son Joseph and by his...

Sep 30, 2023

Anita D. McKenna, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at her home in Delaware Township, NJ. She departed this world in a house full of love, surrounded by her family and holding her children’s hands.

Born June 2, 1954, in Maspeth, NY, Anita was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Gilligan) Dombrowski....

Sep 29, 2023

Edward G. Rehl, age 81 years, of Powells Point, NC, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home. He previously resided in Ringoes, NJ before moving to North Carolina.

Born in Somerville, NJ, on February 18, 1942, Edward was the son of the late George and Elsie Rehl, and as a young man, he served his country...

Sep 29, 2023

Paul Matthew Klemchalk, age 71 years, of Clinton Township, NJ, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home.

Born in Passaic, NJ, August 14, 1952, he was the son of the late Matthew P. and Helen E. Chowka Klemchalk.

Paul was a loving spouse, father, and grandfather. Generous with his time, support, and experience. He...

Sep 28, 2023

Yaeko “Bonnie” McMahon, age 88 years, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Bonnie was born on Taiwan on March 6, 1935. As a child, she moved to Kyushu, Japan. As a young woman, she worked as a nurse’s aide. She immigrated to the United States...

Sep 23, 2023

Karl Lackemacher, age 79 years, of Flemington, NJ, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, surrounded by family, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ.

Born in Rahway, NJ, on February 2, 1944, son of the late William and Theresa (Haggerty) Lackemacher, Karl had resided in Clinton, NJ, before moving to the Flemington area in 1970.

Karl formerly...

Sep 21, 2023

Allan D. Pietrefesa, age 71, of Raritan Township, NJ died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hunterdon Medical Center, with his family at his side.

Born on April 17, 1952 in New Brunswick, NJ, Allan was the son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Sinko) Pietrefesa. Growing up in South Brunswick, NJ, Allan graduated with the Class of...