Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Oct 13, 2023

Stephen T. Cummings, age 69 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Country Arch Care Center, Union Township, NJ.

Born in Liverpool, England, July 23, 1954, son of the late Thomas and Lilian Prescott Cummings, Stephen had formerly resided in Parsippany for thirty-five years.

He was a retired draftsman.

His...

Oct 11, 2023

Jacob Ryan Wassel, age 19 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died peacefully Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Royal Oak, MI, June 10, 2004, he is the son of Jeffrey Adam Wassel and Lisa Jane Wassel.

A 2022 Hunterdon Central Regional High School graduate, Jacob was one...

Oct 8, 2023

Joseph T. Peake, age 61 years, of Croton, NJ (Delaware Township), died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home.

Born in Kearny, NJ, August 31, 1962, to the late Edward Paul Peake, a first generation Irish American and to Bernadette Mary Ward of Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland.

He was raised in Colonia, NJ. After...

Oct 7, 2023

William E. Breitenbach, (Bill) age 82 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Pittsburgh, PA, April 22, 1941, son of the late Albert and Margaret Ruth Kuipers Breitenbach, William and his wife Shirley had formerly resided in Cary, NC for 30 years...

Oct 7, 2023

Phyllis M. Meola, age 82 years, of Readington Township, NJ, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home.

Phyllis was born on January 5, 1941, in Newark, NJ. She was the second daughter to Philip Meola and Florence Rosania who were married in the USA in September 1936. On her father’s side, her grandparents Salvatore...

Oct 5, 2023

Marie Pheobe Schwab: A Life of Dedication and Love

On October 5, 2023, the world bid farewell to a truly remarkable soul, Marie Pheobe Schwab. Born on May 25, 1929, Marie lived a life full of love, dedication, and perseverance.

Marie was a pillar of strength and resilience, navigating life's challenges with grace...

Oct 5, 2023

Diane Janeck, age 72 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, passed away in the early morning on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Care One at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.

Born in Paramus, NJ, December 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Mae Weden. She had formerly resided in Paramus, NJ,...

Oct 1, 2023

Thelma Lois Lesiak, age 56, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Franklin Township NJ.

Born August 1, 1967 in Taunton MA, Thelma was the daughter of Albert Mendoca and the late, Carole (Rounds) Mendoca. She grew up in Taunton and eventually her work brought her to the Chicago IL area.

Thelma worked as...

Sep 30, 2023

Obituary For James Gould Moffitt

James Gould Moffitt, “Jim” 64, died at his residence in Budd Lake, NJ on September 30, 2023.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Mary Jane and his brother Robert.

Jim is survived by his daughter Christen and son Joseph and by his...

Sep 30, 2023

Anita D. McKenna, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at her home in Delaware Township, NJ. She departed this world in a house full of love, surrounded by her family and holding her children’s hands.

Born June 2, 1954, in Maspeth, NY, Anita was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Gilligan) Dombrowski....

Sep 29, 2023

Paul Matthew Klemchalk, age 71 years, of Clinton Township, NJ, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home.

Born in Passaic, NJ, August 14, 1952, he was the son of the late Matthew P. and Helen E. Chowka Klemchalk.

Paul was a loving spouse, father, and grandfather. Generous with his time, support, and experience. He...

Sep 29, 2023

Edward G. Rehl, age 81 years, of Powells Point, NC, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home. He previously resided in Ringoes, NJ before moving to North Carolina.

Born in Somerville, NJ, on February 18, 1942, Edward was the son of the late George and Elsie Rehl, and as a young man, he served his country...

Sep 28, 2023

Yaeko “Bonnie” McMahon, age 88 years, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Bonnie was born on Taiwan on March 6, 1935. As a child, she moved to Kyushu, Japan. As a young woman, she worked as a nurse’s aide. She immigrated to the United States...

Sep 23, 2023

Karl Lackemacher, age 79 years, of Flemington, NJ, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, surrounded by family, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ.

Born in Rahway, NJ, on February 2, 1944, son of the late William and Theresa (Haggerty) Lackemacher, Karl had resided in Clinton, NJ, before moving to the Flemington area in 1970.

Karl formerly...

Sep 21, 2023

Allan D. Pietrefesa, age 71, of Raritan Township, NJ died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hunterdon Medical Center, with his family at his side.

Born on April 17, 1952 in New Brunswick, NJ, Allan was the son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Sinko) Pietrefesa. Growing up in South Brunswick, NJ, Allan graduated with the Class of...

Sep 19, 2023

William “Doc” George Schottman, III, age 75 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Irvington, NJ, April 9, 1948, he was the son of the late William George Schottman, Jr. and Margaret Winkelmann Schottman.

A United States Navy Veteran, William worked...

Sep 17, 2023

Linda Hoff, age 69, died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home in Franklin Township NJ.

Born June 13, 1954 in Phillipsburg, NJ, Linda was the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Kaufles) Penyak. She grew up and lived in Holland Township for much of her early life and graduated from DelVal Regional High School with...

Sep 16, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Elizabeth Jones, age 74, of Cartersville, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center.

Cindy was born in Trenton, NJ, to the late Jasper Phillip DiGirolamo and the late Elizabeth Torano DiGirolamo. She is also preceded in death by her grandson Alexander Jones, whom she is uniting with in...

Sep 16, 2023

N. Virginia Breen, age 92 years, of Flemington, NJ died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Lebanon, NJ, June 21, 1931, daughter of the late Walter and Norma Magill Apgar, she had resided most of her life in Hunterdon County, with the exception of seven years when she resided in...

Sep 14, 2023

Myrna Jean Barton, age 81 years, of Flemington, NJ and Kiowah Island, SC, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Arlington, Ohio, December 29,1941, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie Mae Watson Richardson.

Myrna formerly resided in Cincinnati, Ohio, before moving to the...