Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Freeman S. Pfleger
Nov 1, 1953
Freeman S. Pfleger, born in Brooklyn, NY, died on November 1, 1953 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. He was the son of George W. Pfleger and Fannie Norton and was predeceased by his wife, Anne Kerr. Interment in Fairmount Cemetery, 620 Central Ave, Newark, NJ.
Louise C. Schanck
Oct 31, 1953
Louise C. Schanck, age 87 years, died on October 31, 1953 at the New Jersey State Hospital, Trenton, NJ. Born in Hunterdon County on August 30, 1866, she was the daughter of Abram Chamberlain and Mary Hunt. She was predeceased by her husband, Horatio Schanck. Interment in Harbourton Cemetery, Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Harbourton, NJ.
Mary J. Loshen
Oct 29, 1953
Mary J. Loshen, age 77 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on October 29, 1953 at her residence. Born on September 18, 1876, she was the daughter of James Hanson and Sarah Barras. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Floyd. Interment in Baptist Church Cemetery, Church Street, Flemington, NJ.
Aletta A. Latourette
Oct 26, 1953
Aletta A. Latourette, age 92 years, of Skillman, NJ, died on October 26, 1953 at her residence. Born in Neshanic, NJ on February 15, 1861, she was the daughter of the late George Voorhees and May Jane Huff. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Latourette. Interment in Clover Hill Reformed Church Cemetery, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ.
Rose Susan Roth
Oct 25, 1953
Rose Susan Roth, age 76 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on October 25, 1953. Born in Austria on February 6, 1877, she is survived by her husband, Martin J. Roth. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.
Dr. Hannah J. Beatty
Oct 25, 1953
Dr. Hannah J. Beatty, a physician, age 66 years, died on October 25, 1953 at Mercer Hospital, NJ. She was born in Ohio on July 16, 1887 to William Beatty and Evangeline Van Horn. Dr. Beatty resided in New Jersey for twenty-three years. Interment in Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire, Ohio.
William Brelsford
Oct 22, 1953
William Brelsford, a retired grocer, age 79 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on October 22, 1953 in Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Yardley, PA on April 12, 1874, he was the son of the late Aaron Brelsford and Marianne Morgan. Mr. Brelsford was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Wilsey. Interment in Newton Cemetery, Pennsylvania.
Isaac R. Crum
Oct 21, 1953
Isaac R. Crum, a retired farmer, age 93 years, of Sergeantsville, NJ, died on October 21, 1953 in Delaware Township, NJ. He was born on September 18, 1860, and resided in the area his entire life. Mr. Crum was predeceased by his wife Margaret Smith Crum. Interment in Sandy Ridge Cemetery, Stockton, NJ.
Charles Jones
Oct 20, 1953
Charles Jones, a tractor operator, died on October 20, 1953 in Readington Township, NJ. Born in Mountainville, NJ, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Winder. Interment in Sandy Ridge Cemetery, Stockton, NJ.
Martha Jordy
Oct 18, 1953
Martha Jordy, age 77 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on October 18, 1953 at Forbes Nursing Home, Whitehouse Station, NJ. Born in Flemington, NJ on February 13, 1876, she was the daughter of Judiah Emery and Josephine Bellis. She was predeceased by her husband, Lafayette Jordy. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
David M. Kidd Sr.
Oct 17, 1953
David M. Kidd Sr., age 73 years, died on October 17, 1953 in Raritan Township, NJ. Born in the United States in July of 1880, he was the son of the late Thomas Kidd. Mr. Kidd was predeceased by his wife, Catherine Forsythe. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Katharine Kerekes
Oct 17, 1953
Katharine Kerekes, age 63 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on October 17, 1953 in Delaware Township, NJ. Born in Hungary on October 6, 1890, she was the daughter of Joseph Wittman. She leaves behind her husband, John Kerekes. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.
John J. Smith
Oct 16, 1953
John J. Smith, age 81 years, of Three Bridges, NJ, died on October 16, 1953 at his residence. Born in Hunterdon County on July 16, 1872, he was the son of the late John J. Smith and Mercy Rowland. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Lane Smith. Interment in Readington Reformed Church Cemetery, 124 Readington Road, Readington,...
Sybil L. Bamber
Oct 9, 1953
Sybil L. Bamber, age 54 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on October 9, 1953 at the Hunterdon Medical Center. Born in Portland, Oregon on March 9, 1899, she was the daughter of Henry Barber and Ida Ohler. She leaves behind her husband, Samuel D. Bamber. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Philip R. Holjes
Oct 8, 1953
Philip R. Holjes, age 78 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on October 8, 1953 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Hunterdon County on January 30, 1875, he was the son of the late William Holjes and Elizabeth Fleming. He was predeceased by his wife, Lida Butler Holjes. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Reaville, Raritan Township,...
Frank Bernatzky
Oct 7, 1953
Frank Bernatzky, a masseur, age 63 years, died on October 7, 1953 in Delaware Township, NJ. He was born in Germany on September 29, 1890.
Samuel C. Hall
Oct 6, 1953
Samuel C. Hall, age 76 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on October 6, 1953 at his residence. Born in Centerville, NJ on November 14, 1876, he was the son of the late Samuel Hall and Elizabeth Carkhuff. He leaves behind his wife, Eva Judy Hall. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
James Maurice Mitchell Jr.
Oct 4, 1953
James Maurice Mitchell Jr., the infant son of James M. Mitchell Sr., and Mildred Hagan, died on October 4, 1953 at the Bethesda Naval Hospital, Maryland. He was born on February 10, 1953. Interment in Union Cemetery, Boss Road, Ringoes, NJ.
John S. Wilson
Oct 2, 1953
John S. Wilson, a retired railroad station agent, age 83 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on October 2, 1953 at his residence. Born in Stockton on October 12, 1869, he was the son of the late Cornelius Wilson and Amelia Dilts. He leaves behind a wife, Ada Snider. Interment in Rosemont Cemetery, Route 519, Rosemont, NJ.
Clarence Canady
Sep 30, 1953
Clarence Canady, age 59 years, of Lumberton, North Carolina, died on September 30, 1953 at his home. He leaves behind his wife, Nellie Taylor. Interment in Frenchtown Cemetery, Trenton Avenue, Frenchtown, NJ.
