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Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Joseph P. Mccormack

Joseph P. Mccormack

Aug 26, 1985

Joseph P. McCormack. age 79 years, of Main Street, died Monday, August 26, 1985 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington.

Born in Ireland, Mr. McCormack came to the US in 1927 and was a former resident of Whitehouse Station, and had lived in Flemington since 1966.

He was formerly the proprietor of Mack and Frank Dry...

Adele Eckstein Drosdick

Adele Eckstein Drosdick

Aug 23, 1985

Adele Eckstein Drosdick, age 84 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died August 23, 1985 at Union Forge Nursing Home.

Adele was born October 2, 1900 in Austria. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Eckstein, in 1969 and by her second husband, William Drosdick, in 1983.

She was a retired owner of a children's...

Ronald G. North

Ronald G. North

Aug 20, 1985

Ronald G. North, age 55 years, of Clinton Township, NJ, died August 20, 1985 at his home.

Born September 13, 1929 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of Max Robert and Rose (Later) North.

Ronald was a veterinarian at Birch Lane Animal Hospital, Flemington.

Interment was in Zion Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT....

Wilhelmine K. Goss

Wilhelmine K. Goss

Aug 20, 1985

Wilhelmine K. Goss, age 83 years, of Maitland, FL, died August 20, 1985 in Florida Hospital, Orlando.

Born September 10, 1901 in Kearny, NJ, she was the daughter of Richard and Katherine Goss.

Wilhelmine was a retired registered nurse.

Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington.

Funeral arrangements were under the...

Myra C. Zachmann

Myra C. Zachmann

Aug 16, 1985

Myra C. Zachmann, age 70 years, of Frankin Township, NJ, died August 16, 1985 at her home.

Born July 10, 1915 in Elmhurst, NY, she was the daughter of Karl and Louise (Siemen) Schrimpe.

She was a corrections officer.

Myra was survived by her husband, William A. Zachmann.

Interment was in...

Fanny K. Large

Fanny K. Large

Aug 14, 1985

Fanny K. Large, age 93 years, of Delaware Township, NJ, died August 14, 1985 in Union Forge Nursing Home.

Born November 14, 1891 in Grandville, MI, she was the daughter of Thomas L. and Lucy (Douglas) Brown. Her husband, Frederick Large, died in 1962.

Cremation was private and under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home,...

William G. Pfeiffer

William G. Pfeiffer

Aug 14, 1985

William G. Pfeiffer, age 76 years, of Fair Lawn, NJ, died August 14, 1985 at Barnart Hospital, Paterson.

Born August 26, 1908 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of William and Anna (Schultz) Pfeiffer.

He was a traffic manager for Allied Van Lines, Yonkers, NY.

Mr. Pfeiffer served in the United States...

Russell M. Van Lieu

Russell M. Van Lieu

Aug 13, 1985

Russell M. Van Lieu, age 89 years, of Readington Township, NJ, died August 13, 1985 at Raritan Extended Care Center.

Born August 14, 1895 in East Amwell Township, he was the son of John H. and Mary (Hoffman) Van Lieu. He was survived by his wife, Beatrice (Hall) Van Lieu.

Mr. Van Lieu served in...

James Marino

James Marino

Aug 11, 1985

James Marino, age 85 years, of Flemington, NJ, died August 11, 1985 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born August 11, 1985 in Italy, he was the son of Anthony and Constance Marino. He was survived by his wife, Betty (Mattia) Marino.

Cremation was private and under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington.

Stanley S. Babst

Stanley S. Babst

Aug 9, 1985

Stanley S. Babst, age 64, of Raritan Township, NJ, died August 9, 1985 at Point Pleasant Hospital.

Born April 17, 1921 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Charles and Marion (Camerman) Babst. He was survived by his wife, Esther (Fitwack) Babst.

Stanley served in the United States Army Air Force during World War...

Gladys D. Gibson

Gladys D. Gibson

Aug 8, 1985

Gladys D. Gibson, age 81 years, of Rosemont, NJ, died August 8, 1985 at her home.

Born November 24, 1903 in Monticello, Illinois, she was the daughter of Howard and Annabel (Stickel) Dresback.

Her husband, Augustus Gibson, predeceased her.

Cremation was private.

Arrangements were under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home,...

Florence B. Mountcastle

Florence B. Mountcastle

Aug 7, 1985

Florence B. Mountcastle, age 82 years, of Princeton, NJ, died August 7, 1985 at her home.

Born December 15, 1902 in Flemington, NJ, she was the daughter of Frederick and Lillian (Ramsey) Bodine.

She was survived by her husband, Frank F. Mountcastle.

Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington.

Funeral arrangements...

George L. Frear

George L. Frear

Aug 6, 1985

George L. Frear, age 83 years, of Hillsborough Township, NJ, died August 6, 1985 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born September 29, 1901 in State College, PA, he was the son of William and Julia (Reno) Frear. He was survived by his wife, Esther (Wilson) Frear.

Interment was in Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven,...

Frank E. Burd

Frank E. Burd

Aug 5, 1985

Frank E. Burd, 95, of RD1, died Monday, August 5, 1985 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington.

Born in Quakertown, Mr. Burd was superintendent of schools in South Bound Brook from 1921 to 1946. He formerly taught school in Stanton and Pattenburg.

A graduate of Rutgers University, he as past Grand Chancellor of the Knights of...

Eva Mae Saums

Eva Mae Saums

Aug 3, 1985

Eva Mae Saums, age 83 years, of Neshanic Station, NJ, died August 3, 1985 in Foothill Acres Nursing Home, Hillsborough.

Born February 2, 1902, she was the daughter of Jacob and Jeanette (Van Neste) Vlereborne. Her husband, Otho W. Saums, died in 1972.

Interment was in Neshanic Cemetery, Hillsborough.

Funeral arrangements were under...

Ellen A. Worthington

Ellen A. Worthington

Aug 2, 1985

Ellen A. Worthington, age 71, of Church Street died Friday, August 2, 1985 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington.

Born in Flemington, Mrs. Worthington was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Flemington Police Force, serving as a crossing guard and traffic controller.

Wife of the late Clarence Worthington, she is survived by...

Roland Renaud

Roland Renaud

Jul 31, 1985

Roland Renaud, age 61 years, of Kingwood Township, NJ, died July 31, 1985 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Roland served in the United States Army during World War II.

Cremation was private.

Arrangments were under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington.

Edith Ewing Mason

Edith Ewing Mason

Jul 29, 1985

Edith Ewing Mason, age 89, of Tallahassee, FL, died July 29, 1985 at her home.

Born December 28, 1895, she was the daughter of Dr. John and Zoulie (Sullivan) Ewing. She was survived by her husband, Warren P. Mason.

Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of...

Stella Kuntz

Stella Kuntz

Jul 28, 1985

Stella Kuntz, age 71 years,of East Amwell Township, NJ, died July 28, 1985 in her home.

Born May 5, 1914 in Carteret, NJ, she was the daughter of Michael and Aniela (Borgarske) Nalchinsky. Her husband, Frank Kuntz, Jr., died in 1965.

Interment was in St. Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington.

Funeral arrangements were under the...

Kathryn P. Saums

Kathryn P. Saums

Jul 25, 1985

Kathryn P. Saums, age 73 years, of Flemington, NJ, died July 25, 1985 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born May 25, 1912 in Hunterdon County, she was the daughter of Zenus and Minnie (Marshall) Polhemus.

Her husband, John M. Saums, died in 1977.

Interment was in Three Bridges Cemetery, Three Bridges.

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