Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Elizabeth Ann Sauerland
Aug 6, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Sauerland passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Flemington, NJ. Born on January 22, 1935, in Stanton, NJ, Ann was a beloved music teacher and educator at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, where she shared her passion for music with students for many years. She taught music theory, keyboard instruction, and directed choral ensembles. Known for her...
Janice M. Cooper
Aug 3, 2025
Janice M. Cooper, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in Flemington, New Jersey. Born on March 21, 1957, in Teaneck, New Jersey, daughter of the late James J. and Eveyln (Zeidler) Greenwood, Janice devoted her life to her family behind a legacy of kindness.
Janice's cherished role was being at home with...
Mimi Connell
Aug 2, 2025
Mimi Connell, 83, passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 2, 2025. A beloved and legendary dance teacher in Hunterdon County, Mimi shared the joy of dance and self-expression with thousands of students over a remarkable career that spanned more than six decades.
She dedicated those six decades to the Eleanor Connell School of Dance, carrying forward the legacy...
David P. Verity
Aug 1, 2025
David P. Verity, born on October 17, 1968, in Doylestown, PA, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Raritan Township, NJ. A devoted husband, father, and friend, David leaves behind a legacy of hard work, passion, and unyielding love for his family.
David spent his career in property maintenance, proudly working for Linque Management in Bridgewater, NJ, where he contributed his...
Dr. Frederick J. Ferrari, DDS
Jul 29, 2025
Dr. Frederick J. Ferrari, D.D.S., age 89, beloved orthodontist, outdoorsman, and long-time resident of Flemington, NJ, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Raritan Township on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born August 1, 1935, in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, Fred was the son of the late Fiorenzo and Claire (Viola) Ferrari. Though shaped by city life, he was...
Ruth Marie Patterson
Jul 28, 2025
Flemington/Peoria - Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Ruth Marie (Mimi) Patterson, 92, was born August 13, 1932, in Somerville, NJ. On July 28, 2025, she went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her son, daughter in law, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Those who went before to prepare the way were her parents Robert...
Barbara E. Charles
Jul 28, 2025
Barbara Elaine Charles, of Belvidere, NJ, former resident of Ringoes, NJ, died on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her home. She had resided in Belvidere for the last seven years.
Born on March 10, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Rene and Gladys (Hallman) Spehner.
She was a retired elementary school teacher at several schools.
Her hobbies included needlework and cooking....
James E. Hanrahan
Jul 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my father, James Emmett Hanrahan, who departed on July 27, 2025. Born on March 14, 1953, to Marguerite McCoy and William Patrick Hanrahan, my father lived a life characterized by resilience, keen intellect, and his own charm.
He was the fifth of seven children, growing up alongside his siblings, Bill...
Joan M. Case
Jul 26, 2025
Joan Arlene Miller Case, of Philadelphia, PA, died on July 26th, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on May 31st, 1940, in Somerville, NJ; was raised in Three Bridges, NJ, and lived in Flemington, NJ prior to moving to Philadelphia.
Joan was the middle daughter of Stanley D. Miller and the renowned Lindbergh kidnapping historian & collector, Thelma...
Charlotte J. Peterman
Jul 26, 2025
Charlotte Jane Peterman died on July 26, 2025 at age 99. She lived in Basking Ridge, NJ. She was born July 16, 1926 and grew up on a farm in Sioux County, NW Iowa. After her elementary education in a one-room school and high school in Sioux Center, Iowa, she taught in a Sioux County rural school for one year....
Eduardo De Leon Martinez
Jul 21, 2025
Eduardo De Leon Martinez, born on November 11, 1982, in Guatemala, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Hunterdon Medical Center. He was 42 years old. His journey from his homeland to the United States at the age of 15 marked the beginning of a dedicated life that spanned over two decades in Flemington, NJ. Eduardo served for 17...
Harold Lowe Polhemus
Jul 21, 2025
Harold Lowe Polhemus, age 102 years, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Bridgeway Care Center, North Branch, New Jersey, after a short stay.
Born in Clover Hill, NJ, January 21, 1923, he was the son of the late Cornelius Cruser and Cora (Lowe) Polhemus.
He was a 1941 graduate of Flemington High School and retired from American Cyanamid in 1985,...
Irene Kuhl
Jul 18, 2025
Irene Van Lieu Kuhl, age 82 years, of Media, PA, went home to her Lord on July 18, 2025, at Granite Farms Estates, Media, PA, where she had resided for the past eight years. She was surrounded by family concluding a long battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia.
Born in Frenchtown, NJ, January 13, 1943, she was the daughter of...
David F. Catanzareti
Jul 16, 2025
David F. Catanzareti passed away at his home in Flemington NJ on July 16, 2025 at the age of 56. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. The cherished son of the late Frank and Ann (Martin) Catanzareti, David is now reunited with them, as well as his sister Ann, and brother Barry, who went before him.
David was...
Marvin Robert Salerno
Jul 15, 2025
Marvin Robert Salerno, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, New Jersey. He was born on December 17, 1938, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. While Marv was born in Scranton his home was here in the Flemington area where he was well known by many of the residents and merchants in the area. Marvin lived...
Richard H. Perkins
Jul 12, 2025
Richard H. Perkins, age 85, died Saturday, July 12, 2025 at St. Lukes Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg NJ, surrounded by his family. Born February 24, 1940 in Jersey City NJ, Dick was the son of the late Albert and Emma (Christ) Perkins.
A devoted family man and cherished friend, Dick will be remembered by all who knew him for his warmth,...
Lucille Hranj
Jul 7, 2025
Lucille Ann (Yeager) Hranj, beloved wife of Pete, entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2025, at the age of 99. She formerly lived in Rahway, and New Egypt, NJ, but resided in Hunterdon County for the last decade.
Lulu/Lucy was born in 1925 to the late Mary (Kalafut) and Andrew Yeager of Duryea, PA. She was one of twelve children....
Mary Lee McQueen
Jul 5, 2025
Mary Lee McQueen, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of the Flemington community, passed away on Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, at Bridgeway Care & Rehab Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey. She was 91 years old.
Born on November 27, 1933, in Brent, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Vince Mayhan and Alma Norris. Mary led a life filled...
Virginia J. Dorio
Jul 5, 2025
Virginia J. Dorio, age 95 years, formerly of East Amwell Township (Woodsville), NJ, died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Carnegie Post Acute Care, Princeton, NJ.
Virginia was born on September 18, 1929, in Trenton, NJ, daughter of the late Charles and Martha (Funk) Lamendola, and was a lifelong resident of Hunterdon County.
She was a graduate of Flemington High School, Class of...
Barry E. Day
Jul 3, 2025
Barry E. Day, a cherished husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Avow Hospice Center in Naples, Florida, at the age of 74. Born on May 17, 1951, in Morristown, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Gordon E. and Louise A. (Kolshorn) Day. Barry spent the majority of his life...
