Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Cora E. Sierp
Aug 28, 1961
Cora E. Sierp, age 66 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 28, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Liberty, NY on October 6, 1894, she was the daughter of the late Newton Fisher and Louisa Burdick.
She was survived by her husband, Joseph G. Sierp, Sr.
The...
Retta (Henrietta) Worthington
Aug 27, 1961
"Retta" (Henrietta) Worthington, age 89 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 27, 1961 at the Union Forge Nursing Home, Lebanon, NJ.
She was born in Virginia on December 15, 1871.
She was married to Peter Worthington.
Interment in Rosemont Cemetery, Route 519, Rosemont, NJ.
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Parker Snare, Sr.
Aug 24, 1961
Parker Snare, Sr., age 78 years, of Annandale, NJ, died on August 24, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Boston, MA on August 5, 1883, he was the son of the late James and Jane Snare.
Mr. Snare was a night watchman at the Echo Hill Camp.
He...
Russell Hoagland
Aug 23, 1961
Russell Hoagland, age 69 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on August 23, 1961 in East Amwell Township, NJ.
Born in Sand Brook, NJ on February 28, 1892, he was the son of the late John Hoagland and Jennie Lair.
Mr. Hoagland was a retired farmer.
He was survived by his wife, Blanche (Paulson)...
Mary A. Baker
Aug 23, 1961
Mary A. Baker, age 73 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 23, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in West Orange, NJ on August 13, 1888, she was the daughter of the late John McGoey and Ann Freeman.
She was survived by her husband, Ambrose Baker, of Flemington.
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Melissa J. Mathews
Aug 17, 1961
Melissa J. Mathews, age 83 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on August 17, 1961 in Holland Township, NJ.
Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on October 9, 1877, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Hoff and Mary Gordon.
She was survived by her husband, Harvey J. Mathews.
Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery,...
Frank C. Dalrymple
Aug 12, 1961
Frank C. Dalrymple, age 64 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on August 12, 1961 in Franklin Township, NJ.
Born in Pittstown, NJ in 1897, he was the son of the late Elmer Dalrymple and Martha Jones.
Mr. Dalrymple was a veteran of World War I.
He then worked at the Dalrymple Market.
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Joseph Stevens
Aug 9, 1961
Joseph Stevens, age 90 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 9, 1961 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on February 7, 1871, he was the son of the late Van Doren Stevens and Catherine Emmons.
Mr. Stevens was a retired carpenter.
He was survived his...
Howard "Stew" Stewart
Aug 9, 1961
Howard Stewart, age 28 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 9, 1961 at his residence.
Born in Pennsylvania on December 13, 1932, he was the son of Alexander James Stewart and Garnet Caster.
Mr. Stewart was a history teacher at Hunterdon Central Regional High School.
He was survived by his wife,...
Kate Polhemus
Aug 8, 1961
Kate Polhemus, age 87 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on August 8, 1961 at Amity Nursing Home.
Born in Ringoes, NJ on June 28, 1874, she was the daughter of the late John C. Polhemus and Anna Case.
Interment in Union Cemetery, Boss Road, Ringoes, NJ.
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George R. Parker, Sr.
Aug 8, 1961
George R. Parker, Sr., age 78 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 8, 1961 at the Union Forge Nursing Home, Lebanon, NJ.
Born in Flemington, NJ on August 27, 1882, he was the son of the late Willard C. Parker and Margaret Case.
Mr. Parker was a retired self-employed insurance agent.
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Carrie K. Schwartz
Aug 2, 1961
Carrie Schwartz, age 78 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 2, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Czechoslovakia on April 22, 1883, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Kukula.
Carrie was predecased by her husband, John Schwartz, who died in 1955.
Interment in Prospect...
George Clauston, Sr.
Aug 1, 1961
George Clauston, Sr., age 52 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 1, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in the United States on March 16, 1909, he was the son of Russell and Mabel Clauston.
Mr. Clauston worked as a day laborer.
Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69...
Helen Seebeck
Jul 31, 1961
Helen Seebeck, age 40 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on July 31, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
She was the daughter of Raymond Beam and Sarah Hecft.
She was survived by her husband, Francis X. Seebeck, of Flemington.
Interment in Amwell Ridge Cemetery, Ringoes, NJ.
Edward Pavlica
Jul 30, 1961
Edward Pavlica, age 74 years, of Sergeantsville, NJ, died on July 30, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Czechoslovakia on May 16, 1887, he was the son of the late Frank Pavlica and Mary Obal.
Edward was survived by his wife, Anna (Mokros) Pavlica, of Sergeantsville.
Interment in...
Richard F. Bacorn
Jul 26, 1961
Richard F. Bacorn, age 41 years, of Atlantic City, NJ, died on July 26, 1961 at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, 301 Spring Garden Rd, Hammonton, NJ.
Born in New Jersey on December 18, 1919, he was the son of Frederick Bacorn and Emma Fields.
Mr. Bacorn was a United States veteran of World War II.
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Robert Douglas
Jul 25, 1961
Robert Douglas, age 54 years, of Washington, NJ, died on July 25, 1961 at the Vineland State Hospital, NJ.
Born in Newark, NJ in November of 1906, he was the son of the late Louis W. Douglas and Emma Woodhull.
Mr. Douglas was a peacetime veteran of the United States military.
Interment in...
Mary Skinner
Jul 20, 1961
Mary Skinner, age 75 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on July 20, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Flemington, NJ on October 14, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Daniel O'Hare and Margaret Ann Gregory.
She was married to Joseph W. Skinner.
Interment in Saint...
Lawrence Gethard
Jul 20, 1961
Lawrence Gethard, age 59 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on July 20, 1961 in Trenton, NJ.
Born in Flemington on February 2, 1902, he was the son of the late Harry Gethard and Louise Horner.
Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Alfred W. Gatti
Jul 16, 1961
Alfred W. Gatti, age 48 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on July 16, 1961 in Rahway, NJ.
Born in Italy on June 14, 1913, he was the son of Edward Gatti and Elizabeth Vacca.
Mr. Gatti was president of the Circle G. Supply Company.
He was survived by his wife, Celestina (Giorcelli)...
