Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Kayla Ann Stephens
Jun 27, 2001
Kayla Ann Stephens, the infant daughter of Scott Stephens and Lori Hedges, died on June 27, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. The burial was private.
Devin Justin Lucas
Jun 27, 2001
Devin Justin Lucas, the infant son of Brian J. Lucas and Heather M. Niece Lucas, died on June 27, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Interment in Sand Brook Cemetery, Delaware Township, NJ.
George Washington Potts
Jun 26, 2001
George Washington Potts, age 77 years, of Three Bridges, NJ, died on June 26, 2001 at his home in Readington Township, NJ. He was born on March 17, 1924 to Robert Potts and Mary (Johnson) Potts. He was a self-employed farmer in Neshanic, NJ and had resided in New Jersey all of his life. Interment in Newell Cemetery, Stanton,...
Kenneth C. Young
Jun 26, 2001
Kenneth C. Young, age 81 years, of Allentown, PA, died on June 26, 2001 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA. Born in East Amwell Township, NJ on September 29, 1919, he was the son of the late Howard Young and Laura (Rowe) Young. He worked as a custodian for the Sprint Corporation in Clinton, NJ, retiring in 1983. Kenneth...
Carolyn E. Gordon
Jun 22, 2001
Carolyn E. Gordon, age 86 years, of Belvidere, NJ, died on June 22, 2001 at Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ. Born in Morristown, NJ on February 24, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Gordon and Alice (Carey) Gordon. She worked as a clerk for Flemington Cut Glass Co. and in Goehrig's Bakery in Flemington, NJ. Carolyn had...
Edith Bowers
Jun 22, 2001
Edith Bowers, age 82 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on June 22, 2001 at her residence. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on June 20, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Rupell and Maude (Stout) Rupell. She was a homemaker. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Maurice Bowers, who passed away in 1997. Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery,...
Alfred J. Kopp
Jun 19, 2001
Alfred J. Kopp, age 53 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on June 19, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Somerville, NJ on August 20, 1947, he was the son of Edward Kopp and Emma (Dolmar) Kopp. Mr. Kopp was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Corporal...
Ida P. Oakes
Jun 19, 2001
Ida P. Oakes, age 82 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on June 19, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Washington, NJ on August 18, 1918, she was the daughter of the late George Snyder and Elizabeth (Banghart) Snyder. She worked as a bank officer for the Flemington National Bank & Trust Co., retiring in...
John W. Chase
Jun 17, 2001
John W. Chase, age 92 years, of Dover, NJ, died on June 17, 2001 at St Clare's Health System, 25 Pocono Rd, Denville, NJ 07834. Born in Newark, NJ on September 25, 1908, he was the son of the late John Chase and Caroline Pickel. Mr. Chase was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army...
Antoinette M. Purcell
Jun 14, 2001
Star-Ledger, The (Newark, NJ) - Saturday, June 16, 2001
Deceased Name: Antoinette M. Purcell
OBITUARY
A Mass for Mrs. Antoinette M. Purcell, 61, of Raritan Township will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Magdalen Church, 105 Mine St., Flemington. Arrangements are by the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington.
Mrs. Purcell, who...
George A. Housel
Jun 14, 2001
George A. Housel, age 85 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on June 14, 2001 at his home in East Amwell Township, NJ. Born in Hopewell, NJ on August 26, 1915, he was the son of the late William Housel and Agnes (Little) Housel. Mr. Housel was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945....
Ernest Iorio
Jun 14, 2001
Ernest Iorio, age 98 years, of Fanwood, NJ, died on June 14, 2001 at his residence. Born in New York City, NY on January 9, 1903, he was the son of the late Gennaro Iorio and Maria DeFalco. He was a retired U.S. Merchant Marine Seaman deckhand. Ernest is survived by his wife, Josephine Ricca. Interment in Newell Cemetery,...
Frank Kalman Jr.
Jun 13, 2001
Frank Kalman Jr., age 80 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on June 13, 2001 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Fords Township, NJ on August 12, 1920, he was the son of the late Mary and Frank Kalman, Sr. He was a production worker for the Union Carbide Corporation in Bound Brook, NJ. Frank was...
Frank "Junior" Cregar Jr.
Jun 8, 2001
Frank "Junior" Cregar Jr., age 85 years, of Boonton, NJ, died on June 8, 2001 at the N.J. Fireman's Home in Boonton, NJ. Born in Flemington, NJ on July 4, 1915, he was the son of the late Frank Cregar Sr., and Rozella (Wyckoff) Cregar. Mr. Cregar was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines with...
Elizabeth Gilley Mara
Jun 7, 2001
Elizabeth Gilley Mara, age 71 years, of Bridgewater, NJ, died on June 7, 2001 in Bridgewater, NJ. Born in Scranton, PA on December 16, 1929, she was the daughter of James E. Guire and Minnie (Dilley) Guire. She worked as a cashier for Wald Drug Store in Flemington, NJ. Interment in Abington Hills Cemetery, Scranton, PA.
Adeline Decrosta
Jun 7, 2001
Adeline DeCrosta, age 100 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on June 7, 2001 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in New York City, NY on January 24, 1901, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence DeCrosta and Angela (Messeno) DeCrosta. She worked as a seamstress in New York for years. Interment in Holy Cross Chapel...
Harry E. Tharp
Jun 6, 2001
Harry E. Tharp, age 79 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on June 6, 2001 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Clinton, NJ on August 7, 1921, he was the son of the late Harmon Tharp and Hazel (Davis) Tharp. Mr. Tharp was a veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He then...
Anna Main
Jun 6, 2001
Anna Main, age 81 years, of Old Bridge, NJ, died on June 6, 2001 at the Victoria Healthcare Center, Matawan, NJ. Born in New York City, NY on December 7, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas Platenchuck and Sophie (Abramchuck) Platenchuck. She was a homemaker. Anna was predeceased by her husband, John Main, who died in...
Marylee Boone
Jun 5, 2001
Marylee Boone, age 53 years, of Charlesville, MD, died on June 5, 2001 at her residence. Born in Flemington, NJ on September 14, 1947, she was the daughter of Milton Mount and Vera Chilmonik. She worked as a paralegal for Miller Miller & Canby: Mc Keever Patrick C, 200B Monroe St # B, Rockville, MD 20850. Interment in Prospect...
Claire Helen Curtin
Jun 5, 2001
Claire Helen Curtin, age 76 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on June 5, 2001 in Salisbury Township, PA. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 14, 1924, she was the daughter of Joseph Groney and Claire E. (O'Brien) Groney. She was a homemaker. Claire was predeceased by her husband, John F. Curtin, who died in 2000. Interment in Saint Magdalen...
