Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
David T. Crosta
Jan 10, 2026
David T. Crosta, also known as "Dave the Brave," age 52, passed away on January 10, 2026, at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. He was the beloved son of Linda Lakatosh and Thomas Crosta, cherished brother of Dina Crosta, brother-in-law to Christopher Bayer, and proud uncle to Gabriel Bayer, age 10.
David spent the first part of his life...
Karl J. Winar
Feb 4, 2026
Karl J. Winar, a dedicated construction professional and beloved family man, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey. He was 63 years old. Born on March 1, 1962, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Karl was the son of the late Joseph and Veronica (Matunas) Winar. He grew up in Roselle, NJ, but had resided...
Arturo S. Panganiban
Feb 4, 2026
With deep love and gratitude, the family of Arturo S. Panganiban announces his peaceful passing on February 4, 2026, surrounded by those who cherished him most. He was 79 years old.
A devoted husband, a proud father, and a joyful grandfather, Arturo lived a life marked by service, compassion, humor, and unwavering love. He shared 52 wonderful years with his beloved...
Derik Patrick Bolan
Feb 3, 2026
Surrounded by loving family, Derik Patrick Bolan (38), a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, New Jersey. Born on July 9, 1987, in Somerville, New Jersey, he was the son of Jennifer (Machyousky) Bolan and the late Edward P. Bolan. Derik lived a life that radiated...
Kathleen Ann Martin
Feb 2, 2026
Kathleen Ann Martin, born on June 18, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, transitioned peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, NJ. She was surrounded by her loving family, who cherished her deeply.
Kathleen devoted her career to the food service industry, notably working as a waitress and chambermaid at the Lambertville Station Restaurant and Hotel....
Emily Eastwood Francis Santowasso
Jan 27, 2026
Emily was born on the family farm in Washington, NC (now known as 1838 Carolina Ave/Rt.17) to William Johnston Francis & Ethel Lee Witherington Francis in November of 1935. She attended John Small School & Washington High School, graduating in 1954. She excelled at reading, bowling, tennis, basketball, painting and playing the French horn in band. Following high school, she...
Anne Marie Haggerty
Jan 26, 2026
Anne Marie Haggerty, age 92 years, a beloved matriarch, passed away on Monday evening, January 26, 2026, at the Country Arch Care Center, Pittstown, NJ. Born on April 8, 1933, in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Phyllis (Dellaquila) Vallario. Anne Marie was a long-time resident of Martinsville, NJ, where she lived since 1976...
Christopher M. Russo
Jan 25, 2026
*A more comprehensive obituary, written by family and friends, will be forthcoming*
Christopher M. Russo, a respected economist, was born on July 21, 1992, in Somerville, NJ, and passed away on January 25, 2026, in Milford, NJ. His dedication to his profession was evident through his impactful work with the United States Congress and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York...
Richard P. Siano
Jan 22, 2026
Richard “Dick” Siano, age 87, passed away on January 22, 2026.
Richard was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, where at an early age he received a birthday gift from his father—a ride in an airplane—sparking a lifelong passion that would define both his life and career.
He graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Technology and began...
Khalil M.M. Dalia
Jan 22, 2026
Khalil M. M. Dalia, age 91 years, of Fairview Borough, NJ, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ.
Born in Jordan, December 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Sabiha Abdelhadi and Muhammad Mustafa Dalia.
Before his retirement, he operated a linen store in West New York, NJ.
Among his survivors, are his wife,...
William Robert "Bill" Atwell
Jan 22, 2026
William Robert "Bill" Atwell, born on February 13, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia, PA, February 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Calhoun) Atwell. Bill's life was...
Carol Wroblewski
Jan 21, 2026
Born in Bound Brook, New Jersey, on May 5, 1959. Carol Wroblewski was the beloved daughter of her father, John Wroblewski, and her mother, Pauline Uruchuk. At the age of 66, she passed away on January 21, 2026, from stage four pancreatic cancer. Until the very end, she was a fighter who wanted nothing more than to bring the spark...
Shirley Ward
Jan 18, 2026
Shirley Ward, born on January 16, 1936, in Earlville, NY, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Flemington, NJ. She was a beloved matriarch whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many around her.
Shirley dedicated much of her career to the semi-conductor industry, working as an assembly line worker for RCA Corp in Bridgewater, NJ, before moving on...
Elizabeth J. Greaney
Jan 15, 2026
Elizabeth J. (Betty) Greaney passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in North Wales, PA. She was 86 years old. A devoted homemaker, Betty lived a life dedicated to her family.
Born on August 11, 1939, in Kingwood Township, NJ, she was the oldest daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Trafnik) Wizner. Betty resided in NJ most of her...
Sydney V. Smith
Jan 14, 2026
Sydney V. Smith, known affectionately as Syd, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, NJ, after a brief illness. He was born to Vince and Alberta Smith on August 25, 1944, in Summit, NJ and grew up to become a remarkable man who touched the lives of many through his work, interests, and love...
Richard J. Barker
Jan 14, 2026
Richard John Barker, age 97 years, of Kingwood Township, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Country Arch Care Center, Pittstown, NJ. Born on May 24, 1928, in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Lewis G. and Edith V. (Melder) Barker.
As a young man, he served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946-1948....
Arthea E. Davis
Jan 14, 2026
Arthea E. Davis, age 85 years, passed away peacefully at Luther Woods Nursing Home in Hatboro, PA on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. Born on November 30, 1940, Arthea was a long-time resident of Hunterdon County, NJ and member of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 1959.
Arthea is survived by three sons, Brian Davis and his wife, Caroline of...
JoAnn M. Cronce
Jan 13, 2026
JoAnn Martin Cronce, beloved wife of 62 years to Fred Cronce, cherished mother of Fred and Erin Cronce and the late Bernice Cronce, devoted grandmother to Thomas Jennings, Mackenzie, Paige, Ally, and Freddy Cronce, and proud great-grandmother to Brian Jennings, passed away on January 13, 2026, leaving our hearts broken yet so full. We will forever be grateful for the...
John A. Christie
Jan 13, 2026
John Anthony Christie, age 86, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Newark, NJ, March 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Alberta (Meyers) Christie and Edward Morgan Christie, Sr.
Spending his youth in Cranford, NJ and Westfield, NJ, he began enjoying summers in East Amwell Township, NJ...
Dayna Lee Cregar
Jan 12, 2026
Dayna Lee Cregar, age 57 years, of Pennsville Township, NJ, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Born on May 21, 1968, in Washington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Barry E. and Patricia (Kries) Cregar. She had formerly resided in Ringoes, NJ, and Atlantic City, NJ prior to moving...
