Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Aug 31, 2001

Margaret Pittenger, age 85 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on August 31, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Garfield, NJ on March 28, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Alex Bachardy and Rose (Bittman) Bachardy. She was a salesperson, working at the Locktown Sweater Shop, Locktown, NJ. Margaret was predeceased by her...

Aug 30, 2001

FLEMINGTON -- Edward F. Ondrak died on Aug. 30, 2001 at home. He was 71.

Born in New York City, he was the son of Alexander and Julianna Ordrak. He had lived in Flemington for the past 49 years.

He was employed in the plumbing industry for many years, for George Zanetti and Sons Plumbing...

Aug 29, 2001

Beverly C. Becker, age 69 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 29, 2001 at her home in Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Trenton, NJ on December 16, 1931, she was the daughter of Carlton Jones and Margaret Magie Jones. She worked in the Medicine Records Department of the Hunterdon Medical Center until 1964. Beverly was survived by her...

Aug 27, 2001

Walter N. Henry, a retired carpenter of Greeneville, died Aug. 27 at his home.

Mr. Henry was born in Ringoes, N.J., and was a son of the late Catherine Henry and the late Norman Henry.

He grew up in Flemington, N.J., and had lived in Portland, Pa., and Blairstown, N.J. prior to moving to Greeneville....

Aug 27, 2001

Mildred Gulick Miller, age 88 years, of Neshanic Station, NJ, died on August 27, 2001 at the Somerset Medical Center, Somerville, NJ. Born in Neshanic Station, NJ on February 22, 1913, she was the daughter of the late John Gulick and Margaret H. Gulick. She was a homemaker and worked for Crones' Chicken Farm in Pittstown, NJ. Mildred was...

Aug 26, 2001

Roberta L. Hansson, age 74 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 26, 2001 at the Holly Center At Arbor Glen Assisted Living Facility, 100 Monroe St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Born in Bayonne, NJ on February 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John O'Brien and Sarah (McKeener) O'Brien. She was a homemaker. Roberta was predeceased by...

Aug 25, 2001

Nora A. Klase, age 54 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 25, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Rahway, NJ on February 17, 1947, she was the daughter of Stephen A. Buczek and Anne (Brodniak) Buczek. She was a dietitian for the U.S. Public Health Service. Nora is survived by her husband, Alan...

Aug 25, 2001

Hannah Fitzpatrick, age 93 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on August 25, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Trenton, NJ on January 30, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Edward Fitzpatrick and Mary (Scarff) Fitzpatrick. She worked as a secretary for an automobile dealer for years. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Harwich...

Aug 23, 2001

Louise Steinbacker, age 75 years, of Laurence Harbor Township, NJ, died on August 23, 2001 at the Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge, NJ. Born in Newark, NJ on March 15, 1926, her maiden name was Doxey. She was a homemaker. Louise was predeceased by her husband, Fred Steinbacker, who died in 1986. The burial was private.

Aug 21, 2001

William Richard Coles, age 80 years, of Vero Beach, FL, died on August 21, 2001 at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, FL. Born in Montreal, Canada on December 7, 1920, he was the son of the late William A. Coles and Mary Jane (Smith) Coles. He was a retired sugar commodities broker. William was predeceased by his wife,...

Aug 20, 2001

Dolores A. Fertig, age 70 years, of Philadelphia, PA, died on August 20, 2001 at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA on June 9, 1931, she was the daughter of Benjamin Lyons and Matilda (Krell) Lyons. She did clerical work for the Federated Bank Note Company in Philadelphia. The burial was private.

Aug 16, 2001

Harald C. Petersen, age 88 years, of Frenchtown, NJ, died on August 16, 2001 in Kingwood Township, NJ. Born in Czechoslovakia on June 9, 1913, he was the son of the late Thomas Petersen and Katharina (Flathmann) Petersen. He was a Mason, Union Local #4, Teaneck, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Katharina (Baljer) Petersen. The burial was...

Aug 15, 2001

Helen Terry, age 87 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 15, 2001 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 8, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Emma Maniatakis. She was a homemaker. Interment in Saint Bernard's Cemetery, Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ.

Aug 11, 2001

Lucy Hawkins, age 91 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on August 11, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Jutland, NJ on August 8, 1910, she was the daughter of the late William Edmonds and Frances (Cole) Edmonds. She was a homemaker. Lucy was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Hawkins, who died in 1982. Interment...

Aug 10, 2001

Marie Yard Lahey, age 72 years, of Hobe Sound, FL, died on August 10, 2001 at the Mary Anne Hale Pavilion Haven Hospice in Edison, NJ. Born in Delaware Township, NJ on May 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Yard and Sara (Case) Yard. She worked as a customer service supervisor for Ortho Diagnostics in...

Aug 9, 2001

Samuel Seligman, age 94 years, of Pembroke Pines, FL, died on August 9, 2001 at the Hollywood Manor Assisted Living Facility, 1928 Washington St, Hollywood, FL 33020. Born in Bridgeport, CT on April 5, 1907, he was the son of the late Morris Seligman and Lena H. Seligman. He was the owner and operator of a confectionery store. Interment...

Aug 7, 2001

William S. Zimmerman, Jr., age 72 years, of Hillsborough, NJ, died on August 7, 2001 at his residence. Born in Brooklyn, NY on August 1, 1929, he was the son of Williams S. Zimmerman, Sr., and Katherine Tonsen. Mr. Zimmerman was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. He then became an insurance...

Aug 5, 2001

Joseph Edward "Ed" Stout, age 78 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on August 5, 2001 at his home. Born in Franklin Township, NJ on February 11, 1923, he was the son of the late George Stout and Amy Leaver. Mr. Stout was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He then worked as...

Aug 5, 2001

Ida C. Case, age 86 years, of Boonville, NY, died on August 5, 2001 at the Lowville Nursing Home, NY. Born in Ringoes, NJ on January 8, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Fred Smith and Lillian (Staats) Smith. She was a homemaker. Ida was predeceased by her husband, Alston Case, who died in 1999. She is...

Aug 3, 2001

Helen M. Lucci, age 96 years, of Bridgewater, NJ, died on August 3, 2001 at the Valley View Care Center, Alexandria Township, NJ. Born in Exeter, PA on June 24, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Piccioni and Ida Amoratti. Helen was a cook at Grico's Restaurant, 1074 Wyoming Ave, Exeter, PA 18643. Interment in Mount...