Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Feb 29, 2004

JOHN TRACY, age 82 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died Sunday, February 29, 2004 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Following is an obituary prepared by Mr. Tracy's step-son:

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John Tracy, a resident of Raritan Township for the past twenty years, died on February 29th. Mr. Tracy was eight-two years...

Feb 22, 2004

Alfred Gilbert Yawger, Jr., age, 81 years of Readington Township, NJ died Sunday, February 22, 2004 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born June 8, 1922 in Clinton Township, NJ to the late Alfred G. Yawger, Sr. and Grace Lance Yawger, he had resided in Readington Township since 1974, previously residing in Mountainville and Lebanon,...

Feb 22, 2004

Charles Eric Mergentime, P.E., Contractor, and Engineer, died at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ on the evening of February 22, 2004. He was 72.

He was born in New York City, New York, December 5, 1931, the son of the late Bernard C. and Helen Herzig Mergentime. He moved to Franklin Township,Hunterdon County, NJ in...

Feb 18, 2004

EVELYN C. EISENBEIL, age 84 years, of Flemington, NJ died February 18, 2004 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. A lifelong resident of Hunterdon County, NJ, she was born February 5, 1920, in Mt. Airy, NJ, daughter of the late Russell and Ethel Runkle Lambert. She had previously resided in Sergeantsville, NJ and Ringoes, NJ before moving...

Feb 18, 2004

Amelia M. Keating, age 91 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died on February 18, 2004 at the Country Arch Care Center, Union Township, Hunterdon County, NJ. Born in the Bronx, NY, November 13, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Minnie Fruhauf Schmadel. She had previously resided in St. Albans, NY before moving to Raritan...

Feb 14, 2004

Marion Mike, age 84 years, of Lower Gwynedd, PA, died on February 14, 2004 at Foulkeways Retirement Center, Lower Gwynedd, PA. Born on August 9, 1919 in Flemington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Mike and Emma (Lodi) Mike. Marion retired as the Head Dietitian at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, NYC. The burial was private.

Feb 14, 2004

Ruth Waldron, age 93 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on February 14, 2004 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Reaville, NJ on January 3, 1911, she was the daughter of the late George and Zaidee Kane. Ruth was a retired Hunterdon Central High School bus driver. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Stanley Waldron...

Feb 13, 2004

Judith G. Hunter, age 60 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on February 13, 2004 in Raritan Township, NJ at her residence. Born in Springfield, NJ on October 7, 1943, she was the daughter of John and Flora Fowler. Judith was Executive Assistant at Simon and Schuster Publishing, Morristown, NJ. She is survived by her husband, Anderson Hunter, and three...

Feb 11, 2004

Lucille Teyhen, age 93 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on February 11, 2004 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Worcester, MA on November 23, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary Wolkovich. Her husband, John V. Teyhen Sr., died in 1987. Additionally, her daughter, Lucille, died in 1980, and her son,...

Feb 11, 2004

Ronald J. Honachefsky, age 59 years, of Colonia, NJ, died on February 11, 2004 in Woodbridge Township, NJ at his residence. Born on April 1, 1944, he was the son of John Honachefsky and Stella (Karasiewicz) Honachefsky. Ronald was a self-employed Forklift Mechanic. Surviving are his two daughters, Andrea Honachefsky and Christine Webster. The burial was private.

Feb 10, 2004

Martha "Bea" Elizabeth Young, age 91 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on February 10, 2004 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Upper Black Eddy, PA on September 7, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Hillpot and Bertha (Burkett) Hillpot. Her husband, William F. Young, died in 1979. "Bea" operated the diner in...

Feb 7, 2004

Thomas R. Hopeck, age 79 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on February 7, 2004 at his residence in Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Pennsylvania on July 8, 1924, he was the son of the late Thomas Hopeck and Mary (Beno) Hopeck. Mr. Hopeck was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Tech Sergeant in the Army. He...

Feb 6, 2004

Alice J. Landon, age 81 years, of Glen Gardner, NJ, died on February 6, 2004 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Lebanon Township, NJ on January 21, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Harry Robinson and Mamie Kuntz. She worked in packaging for the Dural Rubber Company, Flemington, NJ. Alice is survived by...

Feb 4, 2004

Ronald E. Owens, age 69 years, of Wildwood, FL, died on February 4, 2004 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Fort Wayne, IN on May 20, 1934, he was the son of Evan R. Owens and Helen (High) Owens. Mr. Owens was a veteran of the Korean War, serving as an Army Captain. He was...

Feb 2, 2004

Steve D. Szilasi, age 89 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on February 2, 2004 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 3, 1914, he was the son of the late John Szilasi and Mary (Seposki) Szilasi. Steve is survived by his wife, Mary (Talitsche) Szilasi. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, NJ....

Feb 2, 2004

Carol Johnson, a retired nurse, age 73 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on February 2, 2004 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 18, 1931, she was the daughter of Edward Rhodes and Thelma (Sherbrine) Rhodes. Carol is survived by her husband, Kenneth P. Johnson. Interment in Hillside Cemetery, 1401 Woodland Ave,...

Jan 31, 2004

Connie F. Davis, age 34 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on January 31, 2004 in Delaware Township, NJ at her residence. Born in Raritan Township, NJ on August 16, 1969, she was the daughter of Kenneth Ansback and Gloria Jean Griffin. She is survived by her husband, Barry Davis, her two daughters, Katelynn and Ashley Davis and her sister,...

Jan 26, 2004

Richard W. Madden Sr., age 58 years, of Milford, NJ, died on January 26, 2004 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Lambertville, NJ on August 9, 1945, he was the son of Robert Madden and Edna (Burroughs) Madden. Mr. Madden was employed as a Corrections Officer for the State of NJ and had resided in...

Jan 25, 2004

Lucille Carr, age 91 years, of Three Bridges, NJ, died on January 25, 2004 at the Care Center of Lapatcong, Phillipsburg, NJ. Born in Newark, NJ on December 28, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Robert Schultz and Stella (Purcel) Schultz. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Carr, in 1983. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington,...

Jan 23, 2004

Dora Lee Roush, age 84 years, of Murfreesboro, TN, died on January 23, 2004 there. She was born in Rose Farm, OH, July 15, 1919.

She is survived by two daughters: Juanna Nastasi, of Raritan Township, NJ, and Lane Page, of Murfreesboro, TN; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on...