Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Carrie R. Painter
Feb 8, 1954
Carrie R. Painter, age 77 years, of Stanton, NJ, died on February 8, 1954 in Ewing Township, NJ. Born in Hunterdon County on May 21, 1876, she was the son of William R. Rockafellow and Anna Hann. She was predeceased by her husband, John V. Painter. Interment in Newell Cemetery, Foothill Road & Route 31, Stanton, NJ.
Andrew H. Prall
Feb 7, 1954
Andrew H. Prall, age 71 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on February 7, 1954 in East Amwell, NJ. Born in Ringoes on July 5, 1882, he was the son of Abram W. Prall and Mary Horn. The retired carpenter was predeceased by his wife, Mary A. Cray. Interment in Union Cemetery, Boss Road, Ringoes, NJ.
Maritta Richards
Feb 6, 1954
Maritta Richards, age 87 years, of Three Bridges, NJ, died on February 6, 1954 at the NJ State Hospital, Trenton, NJ. Born in Helena, NY on November 28, 1866, she was the daughter of Samuel Barlow and Mandona Sears. She was predeceased by her husband, Horace Richards. Interment in New Cemetery, 152 South Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ.
James Kanack
Feb 6, 1954
James Kanack, age 8 months, of Neshanic, NJ, died on February 6, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. He was born in Neshanic and leaves behind his parents, Samuel and Olga Kanack. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.
John B. Higgins
Feb 4, 1954
John B. Higgins, age 69 years, of Three Bridges, NJ, died on February 4, 1954 at Somerset Hospital, NJ. Born in Hunterdon County, he was the son of George Higgins. Interment in Clover Hill Reformed Church Cemetery, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ.
Lucy Payne Shipman
Feb 1, 1954
Lucy Payne Shipman, age 42 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on February 1, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in the USA on February 22, 1911, she was the son of Charles Payne and Trudy Hicks. She is survived by her husband, Charles Shipman. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Mary Elizabeth Burkett
Jan 24, 1954
Mary Elizabeth Burkett, age 82 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 24, 1954 at her residence. Born in Flemington on December 9, 1871, she was the daughter of George Plum and Sarah Cronce. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew J. Burkett. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Timothy Patrick Hughes
Jan 20, 1954
Timothy Patrick Hughes, born November 3, 1953, died on January 20, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. He leaves behind his loving parents, Gerard Hughes and Virginia Worthington Hughes. Interment in Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, South Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ.
Charles Matthews
Jan 20, 1954
Charles Matthews, age 77 years, of Lambertville, NJ, died on January 20, 1954 in Stockton, NJ. Born in Hunterdon County, he is predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth. Interment in Frenchtown Cemetery, Trenton Avenue, Frenchtown, NJ.
Kathryn M. Oakes
Jan 19, 1954
Kathryn M. Oakes, age 70 years, of Quakertown, NJ, died on January 19, 1954 in Franklin Township, NJ. Born in Jersey City, NJ on December 6, 1883, she was the daughter of James Reed. Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery, Quakertown Road, Quakertown, NJ.
George S. Bryan
Jan 15, 1954
George S. Bryan, a state highway engineer, age 68 years, of Califon, NJ, died on January, 15, 1954. Born in Sergeantsville, NJ on July 6, 1885, he was the son of Holcombe and Mary Bryan. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Ralph. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Martin S. Anderson
Jan 13, 1954
Martin S. Anderson, a retired telegrapher, age 97 years, of Neshanic Station, died on January 13, 1954 in Branchburg Township, NJ. Born in Sunnyside, NJ on March 17, 1856, he was predeceased by his wife, Emily Sutherland. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Joseph Sheier
Jan 11, 1954
Joseph Sheier, an electrician, age 39 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 11, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Newark, NJ on March 9, 1914, he was the son of Stephen Sheier and Mary Simon. He is survived by his wife, Helen. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ....
Randal P. Mathews
Jan 11, 1954
Randal P. Mathews, age 79 years, of Mount Airy, NJ, died on January 11, 1954 in West Amwell, NJ. Born in West Amwell, the retired farmer was the son of the late Alexander and Lucilla Mathews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Phillips. Interment in Old Rocks Cemetery, Mount Airy-Harbourton Road, Lambertville, NJ.
Horace O. Kane
Jan 9, 1954
Horace O. Kane, age 46 years, of Trenton, NJ, died on January 9, 1954 in Hopewell, NJ. Born in Reaville, NJ on October 26, 1907, he was the son of George Kane and Caidee Quick. He is survived by his wife, Marion Johnson. Interment in New Cemetery, Somerville, NJ.
Cora Herr
Jan 9, 1954
Cora Herr, age 93 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 9, 1954 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ramsey and Susan Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, H. Burdette Herr. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Lawrence E. Jonas
Jan 6, 1954
Lawrence E. Jonas, age 60 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 6, 1954 at the U.S. Veterans Hospital, Lyons, NJ. Born in New York City, he was the son of Frank Jonas and Anna Marie. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
John Rake
Jan 5, 1954
John Rake, a laborer, age 73 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 5, 1954 in Flemington, NJ. Born in Flemington on March 26, 1880, he was the son of the late Aaron H. Rake and Sarah Carkhuff. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Albert S. Phillips
Jan 5, 1954
Albert S. Phillips, born in Lambertville, NJ, died on January 5, 1954 in West Amwell, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Florence Higgins. Interment in Harbourton Cemetery, Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Harbourton, NJ.
William J. Lake
Jan 4, 1954
William J. Lake, age 69 years, of Neshanic, NJ, died on January 4, 1954 in Branchburg Township, NJ. He was born in Neshanic and was predeceased by his wife Lavinia Lake. Interment in Neshanic Cemetery, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ.
