Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Apr 10, 1982

Joseph Melsky, age 66 years, of New Hope, PA, died April 10, 1982 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born November 7, 1915 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of George and Bertha Melsky. Joseph was a former State Trooper and a former employee of the Delaware Joint Toll Bridge.

He was survived...

Apr 10, 1982

Lillian M. Garay, age 63 years, of Flemington, NJ, died April 10, 1982 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington.

Born in High Bridge, she was a lifelong resident of Hunterdon County and was formerly employed by Fab-Ra-Kal Corp. of Somerville. Mrs. Garay was also a member of the Flemington Moose Lodge.

Surviving are her husband, Emil...

Apr 10, 1982

Howard Hope, age 78 years, of Franklin Township, NJ, died April 10, 1982 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born May 31, 1903 in Hunterdon County, he was the son of Walter and Josephine (Steell) Hope. He was a former employee of the Hunterdon County Road Department.

His wife, Marion (Cline) Hope, died in 1980....

Apr 3, 1982

Grenell Snyder, age 69 years, of Flemington, NJ, died April 3, 1982 in his home.

Born October 31, 1912 in Flemington, he was the son of Fannie Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a former employee at Bush Dairy Farms, Inc.

Funeral services were held in Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Ringoes.

Apr 2, 1982

Anna Seitz, age 90 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died April 2, 1982 in Union Forge Nursing Home.

Born June 23, 1891 in Czechoslovakia, she was a teacher in the Elizabeth Public School System.

She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore Seitz, Sr. in 1981.

Funeral services were held in Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home,...

Apr 2, 1982

Samuel R. Bodine, age 82 years, of Lambertville, NJ, died April 2, 1982 in Doylestown Hospital.

Born June 17, 1899 in Stockton, NJ, he was the son of Charles W. and Margaret Jane (Hunt) Bodine. He was a machinist for George Green, Lambertville.

Samuel was survived by his wife, Helen (Hartpence) Bodine.

Funeral...

Apr 1, 1982

Joseph H. Croasdale, Jr., age 78 years, of Holland Township, NJ, died April 1, 1982 in Stone Creek Nursing Home.

Born July 23, 1903 in Hunterdon County, he was the son of Joseph H. and Olive (Philtower) Croasdale, Sr. Mr. Croasdale was the owner of Amwell Valley Feed and Supply Co., Ringoes.

He was survived...

Mar 31, 1982

Allyn J. Baresch, age 75 years, of Middletown Township, NJ, died March 31, 1982 in South Miami Hospital.

Born December 25, 1906 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Baresch. He worked for Central R.R. of New Jersey.

He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Wilson) Baresch, in 1981.

Mar 30, 1982

Marian D. Abegg, age 84 years, of Broad Acres Estates, Flemington, died March 30, 1982 in Raritan Health and Extended Care Center, Raritan.

Born in Flemington, she had lived there most of her life. She was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and received her master's degree from Syracuse University. She was a member of Cherryville Baptist...

Mar 30, 1982

Ruth Mason, 71 years, of Flemington, NJ, died March 30, 1982 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington.

Born October 5, 1910 in Whitehouse Station, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Rose Hendershot. She lived in Hunterdon County most of her life.

Surviving are her husband, John Mason; a son, Leonard Smeaton, Flemington; three...

Mar 29, 1982

Harold S. Van Derveer, age 78 years, of Hampton Township, NJ, died March 29, 1982 in Newtown Memorial Hospital.

Born February 2, 1904 in Whitehouse, NJ, he was the son of Harry C. and Jennie (Rinehart) Van Derveer. Mr. Van Derveer was a Railroad Supervisor for Central R.R., New Jersey.

He was survived by his...

Mar 26, 1982

Louis M. Bauman, age 57 years, of Alexandria Township, NJ, died March 26, 1982 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born January 20, 1925 in New Jersey, he was the son of Milton P. and Laura (McDavit) Bauman. Mr. Bauman was a Senior Vice President of United National Bank, Plainfield NJ.

He was survived...

Mar 25, 1982

Marie Carroll, age 75 years, of Ogden, Utah, died March 25, 1982.

Born October 18, 1906 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of John and Lois (Goehler) Irving. She was a secretary.

Her husband, Joseph J. Carroll, died in 1970.

Graveside services were held in St. Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, under the...

Mar 19, 1982

Joseph Clark, age 81 years, of Hillsborough Township, NJ, died March 19, 1982 in the VA Hospital, East Orange.

Born December 18, 1900 in Kansas, he worked for Stafford Stables.

Mr. Clark served in the United States Army during World War II.

Funeral services were private and under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral...

Mar 18, 1982

Frances Hoffman, age 70 years, of West Amwell Township, NJ, died March 18, 1982 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born July 30, 1911 in Plainfield, NJ, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Wallace) Wenzel. She was a pastry chef for the Union Hotel, Flemington.

Frances was survived by her husband, Albert...

Mar 18, 1982

Margaret Paustian, age 57 years, of Flemington, NJ, died March 18, 1982 in the VA Hospital, Lyons, NJ.

Born July 24, 1924 in Locktown, NJ, she was the daughter of Fred and Pauline (Meckling) Paustian. Ms. Paustian was a United States Army Nurse during World War II.

Funeral services were held in Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home....

Mar 10, 1982

Johannes Leista, age 39 years, of Flemington, NJ, died March 10, 1982.

Born September 30, 1912 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he was the son of Johannes Leistra and Jane Santing.

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

Mar 9, 1982

Russell Ent, age 86 years, of Delaware Township, NJ, died March 9, 1982 in Buckingham Valley Nursing Home.

Born January 26, 1896, he was the son of Clara Ent. He was a former contruction worker for Compton & Busch Construction Co.

Funeral services were held in Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington. Interment was in Cherryville Cemetery,...

Feb 25, 1982

Wilson H. Yard, age 67 years, of Flemington, NJ, died February 25, 1982 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington.

Mr. Yard was a lifelong resident of Flemington. He was the proprietor of C. Chase Moving and Storage Co. of Flemington.

A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Flemington...

Feb 24, 1982

Ernest A. Oaks, age 95 years, of Quakertown, NJ, died February 24, 1982 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born September 15, 1886 in Quakertown, he was the son of William and Mary (Curtis) Oaks. He was a self-employed painter and decorator.

Ernest was predeceased by his wife, Edna (Brown) Oaks, in 1977.

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