Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Sister Mary Magdalen of the Cross
Oct 14, 2024
Sister Mary Magdalen of the Cross, O.C.D., (Frances Regina Vannicola) a cherished and blessed cloistered Nun of the The Discalced Carmelite Monastery in Flemington NJ, died Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Hunterdon Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born September 7, 1943, in Lebanon County PA, Sister Mary Magdalen was the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Magdalene...
Anna E. Groch
Oct 9, 2024
Anna E. Groch, beloved mother and grandmother, aged 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Country Arch Care Center, Pittstown, NJ. Born Anna Lameyn on February 11, 1925, in Vlissingen, Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Wilhelmina (Mol) Lameyn.
She and her husband immigrated to the United States in 1959 and had lived...
John Kurzenberger
Oct 8, 2024
John Kurzenberger, a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on October 8, 2024, at the age of 95 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Born on February 22, 1929, in Delaware Township, New Jersey, John devoted his life to farming and animal care, exemplifying a strong work ethic that highlighted his character.
John's career spanned several roles within the agricultural...
Robert J. Gilligan
Oct 2, 2024
Robert John Gilligan was born on April 19, 1941, in Staten Island, New York, to John Joseph Gilligan and Hazel Vivian Van Name. Robert’s ancestry, of Irish and Dutch heritage, is traced to the original settlers of Staten Island in the 1600s.
Bob was a man of confidence and action, and he started early. At 7 years old he walked down...
Joseph M. Iselin
Sep 29, 2024
Joseph M. Iselin
Joseph Iselin, a Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at the age of 87. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, October 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Catherine M. (McCrae) Iselin and Joseph Iselin, Sr. He grew up in Nutley before moving to Whitehouse Station at the age of 12, graduating from Flemington...
Alex B. Abes
Sep 27, 2024
Alex B. Abes, age 64 years, of Readington Township, NJ, passed away the evening of Friday, September 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 19, 1959, in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, he was the son of Juliana (Bote) Abes and the late Marcelo Abes, Sr. He grew up in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, Philippines and immigrated to...
Ruth Galvin
Sep 25, 2024
Ruth Galvin, a beloved figure to many, passed on September 25, 2024 in Flemington, New Jersey, at the age of 90. Born on June 20, 1934, in Trenton, New Jersey, Ruth lived a life marked by creativity, dedication, and a fierce sense of pride in who she was.
Ruth’s professional journey as a floral designer showcased her artistic talents and deep...
Neal Friedenthal
Sep 24, 2024
Neal Friedenthal, age 74 years, of Ringoes, NJ, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 24, 2024, at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Neptune, NJ, July 6, 1950, he was the son of the late Bernard and Helen (Kidder) Friedenthal. He had formerly grown up and resided in Milltown, NJ, before moving to Ringoes, NJ in 1977, where...
Kenneth Joseph Volk
Sep 24, 2024
Kenneth Joseph Volk, age 81 years, of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, died peacefully, with family by his side on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, in New Jersey.
Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, February 26th, 1943, he was the son of the late Foster Snyder Volk and Doris T. Volk.
A United States Army veteran, Kenneth served from July 10th, 1964, as an MP...
Demetrio G. Jaremenko
Sep 24, 2024
Demetrio “Jerry” Jaremenko, 74, passed away September 24th peacefully in his home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marsha (Gorsky) Jaremenko; his two sisters; Lissa Yewshenko, Silvia Camson; his two sons; Jason and his wife Leah and their children; Matthew and his wife Meghan and their children;...
Betty Lea McPherson
Sep 23, 2024
Elizabeth L. McPherson, 86, of Pittstown, New Jersey,passed away on September 23, 2024, at home. She was born on February 16, 1938, in Easton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late George and Eula (Gibson) Howard.
Betty Lea married John H. McPherson on September 26, 1959, and enjoyed nearly 65 years of marriage. They lived in downtown Pittstown before building and moving...
Robert B. Richard
Sep 23, 2024
Robert B. Richard, age 72 years, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on Monday afternoon, September 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 17, 1952, in Surabaya, Indonesia, he was the son of the late Armand M. and Marie J. (van Polanen-Petel) Richard. He had formerly resided in the Netherlands as a child before his family immigrated to the...
Martha Jean Chonko
Sep 21, 2024
Martha Jean Chonko, age 94, died Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Allentown PA. She lived nearly all of her life in Hunterdon County NJ before moving to Allentown PA a few years ago.
Born January 12, 1930 in Flemington NJ, Martha was the daughter of the late Howard and Selina (Voorhees) Cronce.
For many years, Martha was...
Shirley B. Gessner
Sep 20, 2024
Shirley B. Gessner passed away in Somerset, NJ on September 20, 2024, at the age of 58.
Born July 12, 1966 in Red Bank NJ, Shirley was the daughter of the late James T. Hilken and Eleanor (Toth) Hilken. She grew up on Frog Hollow Farm in Flemington NJ and later resided in Branchburg nearly all her life.
Shirley graduated from North...
Joanne S. Pickell
Sep 20, 2024
Joanne S. Pickell age 92 years, passed away peacefully on Friday September 20, 2024 at NHC Healthcare, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Born in Passaic NJ, August 10, 1932, Joanne was the daughter of the late Frank and Marion (Leeds) Snyder. She formerly resided for more than 25 years in Annandale NJ and then in Bloomsbury NJ for five years, moving to...
Julian Andrew Kotulich
Sep 18, 2024
Julian Andrew Kotulich, age 76, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Country Arch Care Center in Pittstown NJ. He lived in Hunterdon County nearly all of his life.
Born on April 14, 1948, in Somerville, NJ, Julian was the son of the late Elias and Pauline (Zajac) Kotulich. He dedicated many years to working on the family farm in Reaville,...
Arnold Stuart Kessler
Sep 16, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Arnie Kessler, born June 9, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Herman and Frances (Goldstein) Kessler. He has reunited with his beloved wife of 53 years, Bonnie (Siegel) Kessler, in eternal rest.
After moving to East Windsor, New Jersey in 1978, Arnie lived life to the fullest and was happiest when...
Margaret Obal-Enevoldsen
Sep 13, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” King Obal-Enevoldsen, age 69 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Columbus, OH, January 21, 1955, daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Jones King, she had formerly resided in Somerville, NJ.
Margaret moved to Somerville, NJ in 1968 and graduated from Somerville High School, Class of...
Mark D. Wilcox
Sep 11, 2024
Mark Douglas Wilcox, age 74 years, of Easton, PA passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his childhood home in East Amwell, NJ surrounded by his immediate family.
Born May 4, 1950, Mark was the oldest son of Earle and Doris (Kline) Wilcox, and grew up in East Amwell Township before moving to Easton, PA. He returned to his childhood...
Rena Mindel Gitlitz
Sep 10, 2024
Rena Mindel Gitlitz, 71, a devoted mother, social worker, and fierce advocate for the underserved, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024. Born on February 4, 1953, in Montreal, Canada, Rena was the beloved daughter of the late Yitzchak David Bialy and Basia Liba Hirshfeld.
Rena's academic journey began at the Yeshiva of Flatbush, where she graduated in 1970. She pursued...
