Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Edward J. Phillips
Oct 2, 1954
Edward J. Phillips, a retired stock broker, age 78 years, died on October 2, 1954 in Stockton, NJ. Born on September 10, 1876, he was the son of Edward Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Ellen Horton Phillips. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, 1100 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ.
Louis Orashen
Sep 25, 1954
Louis Orashen, a farmer, age 69 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 25, 1954 at Princeton Hospital, NJ. He was an Austrian immigrant born on September 29, 1884. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.
Walter Hess
Sep 23, 1954
Walter Hess, a laborer at Flemington Block & Supply, age 20 years, of Frenchtown, NJ, died on September 23, 1954 in Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Jersey City, NJ in January, he was the son of Charles Hess and Cecelia Bauberger. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.
Morgan J. Callahan
Sep 22, 1954
Morgan J. Callahan, age 57 years, a rubber company worker, died on September 22, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Chester Springs, PA on December 10, 1896, he was the son of Andrew Callahan and Anne Rutlidge. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Ashkey. Interment in Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 211 Powell...
George Pedrick
Sep 20, 1954
George Pedrick, age 94 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 20, 1954 at Union Forge Nursing Home. Born in Flemington, NJ on January 4, 1860, he was the son of Hezekiah Pedrick and Mary Schmidt. Mr. Pedrick was predeceased by his wife, Jennie Hunt. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Minnie A. Polhemus
Sep 20, 1954
Minnie A. Polhemus, age 68 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 20, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Hunterdon County on July 3, 1886, she was the daughter of Albert and Louisa Marshall. She is survived by her husband, Zenus Polhemus. Interment in Clover Hill Reformed Church Cemetery, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ.
William Burns
Sep 19, 1954
William Burns, age 55 years, a veteran of World War I, died on September 19, 1954 in Readington Township, NJ. Born in New Jersey, he is survived by his wife, Julia. Interment in Rural Hill Cemetery, Old Highway, White House, NJ.
Edward Taylor
Sep 19, 1954
Edward Taylor, the former warden of the Hunterdon County Jail, age 75 years, died on September 19, 1954 in Saugerties, New York. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on December 11, 1878, he was the son of Daniel Taylor and Mary Shaeffer. He is survived by his wife, Laura Stokes. Interment in Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Route 22 East, Phillipsburg, NJ....
Jennie Kline
Sep 18, 1954
Jennie Kline, age 85 years, a housewife, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 18, 1954 at her residence. Born in Neshanic, NJ on December 14, 1868, she was the daughter of Peter Young and Amelia Moore. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Kline. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Malvern Opdyke
Sep 17, 1954
Malvern Opdyke, a laborer, age 56 years, of Trenton, NJ, died on September 17, 1954 at Saint Francis Hospital, NJ. Born in Quakertown, NJ on June 3, 1898, he was the son of George Opdyke and Emma Bowman. Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery, Quakertown Road, Quakertown, NJ.
Frederick Krause
Sep 16, 1954
Frderick Krause, a retired laborer, age 81 years, of Lebanon, NJ, died on September 16, 1954 in Clinton Township, NJ. Born in Germany on July 28, 1873, he was the son of August and Henrietta Krause. He is survived by his wife, Minna Valeska. Interment in Newell Cemetery, Foothill Road & Route 31, Stanton, NJ.
Margaret F. Fox
Sep 16, 1954
Margaret F. Fox, age 42 years, of Long Branch, NJ, died on September 16, 1954 at Monmouth Memorial Hospital, Long Branch, NJ. Born in Flemington, NJ on June 12, 1912, she was the daughter of Edward A. Fulper and Mabel Hoffman. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth H. Fox. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington,...
Harvey D. Thatcher
Sep 15, 1954
Harvey D. Thatcher, a painter and decorator, age 72 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 15, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Flemington on November 11, 1881, he is survived by his wife, Hazel Curtis Thatcher. Interment in Union Cemetery, Boss Road, Ringoes, NJ.
George A. Van Stone
Sep 11, 1954
George A. Van Stone, a pharmacist, age 55 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 11, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Sussex, NJ on May 3, 1899, he was the son of William Van Stone and Minnie Walter. He is survived by his wife, Mary Fraser.
Annie M. Apgar
Sep 9, 1954
Annie M. Apgar, age 83 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 9, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born on April 19, 1871, she was the daughter of Henry Sipler and Katherine Alpaugh. She was predeceased by her husband, George B. Apgar. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Andrew Dickson Hunt Iii
Sep 8, 1954
Andrew Dickson Hunt III, age 7 years, died on September 8, 1954 at West Chester County Hospital, PA. Born on January 26, 1947, he was the son of Dr. Andrew D. Hunt Jr..
Erastus W. Sutton
Sep 3, 1954
Erastus W. Sutton, age 78 years, of Lebanon, NJ, died on September 3, 1954 at Mercer Hospital, NJ. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Aaron Sutton. Mr. Sutton was Vice President of the Hunterdon County National Bank as well. He was predeceased by his wife, Angelene. Interment in Fairmount Cemetery, Old Turnpike Road, Fairmount,...
Elizabeth M. Huffman
Sep 2, 1954
Elizabeth M. Huffman, age 55 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on September 2, 1954 in Delaware Township, NJ. Born in New Jersey on April 8, 1899, she was the daughter of William Sharp and Mary Hunt. She is survived by her husband, John Huffman. Interment in Sandy Ridge Cemetery, Delaware Township, NJ.
Abram Polhemus
Sep 1, 1954
Abram Polhemus, age 82 years, of Tonica, Illinois, died on September 1, 1954 at his home in Illinois. Interment in Clover Hill Reformed Church Cemetery, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ.
Elizabeth S. Yankowski
Sep 1, 1954
Elizabeth S. Yankowski, age 64 years, of Frenchtown, NJ, died on September 1, 1954 in Kingwood Township, NJ. Born in Poland on November 19, 1889, she is survived by her husband, Joseph Yankowski. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.
