Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Edna S. Prehm
Jan 18, 2003
Edna S. Prehm, age 98 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 18, 2003 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Lambertville, NJ on July 4, 1904, she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Snyder and Bessie (Perrs) Snyder. Edna was predeceased by her husband, Frank Prehm, who died in 1968. Interment in Sandy...
Joseph Bourgart
Jan 17, 2003
Joseph Bourgart, age 91 years, of Whitehouse Station, NJ, died on January 17, 2003 at the Rolling Hills Care Center, Clinton Township, NJ. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 20, 1911, he was the son of the late Joseph Bourgart and Marie (Durwell) Bourgart. Joseph worked at Flemington Auto Body Auto Repair Shop in Flemington, NJ. He was predeceased...
William Wentworth
Jan 17, 2003
William Wentworth, age 75 years, of Milford, NJ, died on January 17, 2003 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Syracuse, NY on February 2, 1927, he was the son of the late William and Florence Wentworth. William was an Engineer for the Computer Power company in High Bridge, NJ. He was predeceased by his wife,...
Mabel Williams
Jan 16, 2003
Mabel Williams, age 94 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 16, 2003 at her home in Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Houston, Texas on August 6, 1908, she was the daughter of the late George Hunter Brown and Adeline (Shallock) Brown. Mabel worked as the Secretary for the Ditschman-Ford Care Dealership. The burial was private.
Fred D. Dickerson
Jan 14, 2003
Fred D. Dickerson, age 82 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 14, 2003 at Independence Manor, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Plainfield, NJ on October 4, 1920, he was the son of the late Fred T. Dickerson Jr.. Mr. Dickerson was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Fred then became a Building...
Ann H. Brown
Jan 13, 2003
Ann H. Brown, age 91 years, of Naples, FL, died on January 13, 2003 at the Bentley Village, Naples, FL. Born in Carteret, NJ on December 11, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Lt. Alexander Haydu and Mary (Louro) Haydu. She was a 4th & 5th Grade Teacher for the Green Brook School District, retiring in 1970....
Elmer Tigar
Jan 12, 2003
Elmer Tigar, age 83 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 12, 2003 at the Somerset Medical Center, Somerville, NJ. Born in High Bridge, NJ on October 27, 1919, he was the son of the late Jacob and Martha Tigar. He was a retired Truck Driver for Bush Dairy Farms, Inc. in Flemington, NJ. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery,...
Louise R. Godown
Jan 11, 2003
Louise R. Godown, age 83 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on January 11, 2003 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on October 29, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William Van Horn and Catherine (Roussett) Van Horn. Louise was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Godown Sr., who died in 1985. Interment...
Alice H. Chiles
Jan 9, 2003
Alice H. Chiles, age 83 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on January 9, 2003 at her home in Delaware Township, NJ. Born in Dedham, Massachusetts on May 31, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William E. Hanlon and Harriet A. (Jackson) Hanlon. Alice worked at the ARC of Hunterdon County, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband,...
Louisa Pagano
Jan 8, 2003
Louisa Pagano, age 82 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 8, 2003 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Italy on March 31, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ann Pagano. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Theodore J. Walinski
Jan 6, 2003
Theodore J. Walinski, age 76 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 6, 2003 at his home in Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Mount Carmel, PA on February 25, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph and Estella Walinski. Mr. Walinski was a veteran of both World War II and Korea, serving in the U.S. Navy. He...
Martin R. Austra
Jan 4, 2003
Martin R. Austra, age 85 years, of Kingwood Township, NJ died on January 4, 2003 at the Country Arch Care Center, Union Township, NJ. Born in Jersey City, NJ on January 31, 1917, he was the son of the late Martin Austra and Sophie (Koskie) Austra. Mr. Austra was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S....
Helen J. Luca
Jan 3, 2003
Helen J. Luca, age 81 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 3, 2003 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Millville, MA on May 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Dominic Capone and Estella (DeMour) Capone. Helen is survived by her husband, Carmen Luca. Interment in the Saint Magdalen Mausoleum, Flemington, NJ....
Catherine Appan
Jan 1, 2003
Catherine Appan, age 87 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on January 1, 2003 at the Country Arch Care Center, Union Township, NJ. Born in Stockton, NJ on September 15, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Smith and Emma (McPherson) Smith. Catherine was predeceased by her husband, Harry Appan, who died in 2002. Interment in Rosemont Cemetery,...
James A. Maguire
Dec 30, 2002
James A. Maguire, age 87 years, of Frenchtown, NJ, died on December 30, 2002 at the Valley View Care Center, Frenchtown, NJ. Born in New York City, NY on November 14, 1915, he was the son of the late James Maguire and Mary Ann (Corrigan) Maguire. James was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theater...
Anne M. Wilcox
Dec 30, 2002
Anne M. Wilcox, age 84 years, of Three Bridges, NJ, died on December 30, 2002 at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ. Born in Lynn Township, PA on April 12, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Fannie Williams. Anne is survived by her husband, Rodney E. Wilcox. Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Reaville-Ringoes, NJ.
Gregory C. Stryker
Dec 29, 2002
Gregory C. Stryker, age 49 years, of Morristown, NJ, died on December 29, 2002 at the Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ. Born in Morristown, NJ on January 22, 1953, he was the son of Paul Stryker and Louise (Jones) Stryker . Mr. Stryker was a Field Engineer for the Air Monitor Corporation, Santa Rosa, CA. Interment in Cherryville Mountain...
Frances "Polly" C. Alvater
Dec 28, 2002
Frances "Polly" C. Alvater, age 94 years, of Vincentown, NJ, died on December 28, 2002 at the Brandywine Senior Living at Moorestown Estates. Born in Somerville, NJ on August 11, 1908, she was the daughter of the late John T. Cox and Anna (King) Cox. Polly was a teacher for the Flemington-Raritan School System. She was predeceased by her...
Alice M. Alvater
Dec 26, 2002
Alice M. Alvater, age 90 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on December 26, 2002 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Wayne, NJ. Born in Flemington, NJ on August 13, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Howard Cronce and Salina (Voorhees) Cronce. Alice worked as a Cafeteria Aide at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. She was predeceased by her husband,...
Alfred Cumba Sr.
Dec 23, 2002
Alfred Cumba Sr., age 80 years, of Kingwood Township, NJ, died on December 23, 2002 at his residence. Born in New York City, NY on April 19, 1922, he was the son of the late Lawrence Cumba and Mary (Gautier) Cumba. Alfred was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a...
