Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Jan 18, 1982

Fannie Case, age 96 years, of Irvington, NJ, died January 18, 1982 in Elizabeth General Hospital.

She was a retired, self-employed beautician.

Fannie was born in Hunterdon County and had resided in Reaville for many years.

Surviving are several cousins.

Graveside services were held in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, under the...

Jan 18, 1982

Frances M. Niece, age 62 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died January 18, 1982 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington.

Mrs. Niece was a former legal secretary with McMaster Law Offices in Jersey City, retiring two years ago.

She was a member of the Flemington Presbyterian Church and the fundraising committee of the Jenny Haver Scholarship...

Jan 17, 1982

Mary C. Snyder, age 93 years, of Delaware Township, NJ, died January 17, 1982 in Stone Arch Nursing Home, Union Township.

Born February 3, 1888 in New York City, she was the daughter of Jacob and Lena (Bauer) Schwenk.

Her husband, Edward B. Snyder, Sr., died in 1964. She was also predeceased by her son,...

Jan 12, 1982

Wilhelmina Molinari, age 103 years, of Flemington, NJ, died January 12, 1982 at her home.

Born November 11, 1878 in Italy, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Musa) Ratti. She was the owner of the Confectionary Store, Flemington.

Her husband, Louis Molinari, died in 1952.

Mass of Christian Burial was held...

Jan 9, 1982

Michael Bibbo, age 76 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died January 9, 1982 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born November 14, 1906 in Italy, he was the son of Crescenzo and Nicholina (Fabrizio) Bibbo. He was a self-employed carpenter.

He was survived by his wife, Diva (Dini) Bibbo.

A Mass of...

Jan 9, 1982

Paul C. Sauerland, Sr., age 83 years, of Readington Township, NJ, died January 9, 1982 in Stone Arch Nursing Home, Union Township.

Born July 23, 1898 in Werl, Germany, he was the son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Miller) Sauerland. He was a mechanic for American Cyanamid Corp., Bound Brook, NJ.

He was predeceased by his...

Jan 7, 1982

Mrs. Emilia Balek, age 80 years, of Flemington, NJ, died January 7, 1982 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington.

Born in New York, she had lived in Flemington for over 50 years.

Mrs. Balek was a former employee of the Johns-Manville Corp. in Manville.

Her husband, Joseph Balek, died in 1965.

Surviving...

Jan 5, 1982

Marie Barraci, age 85 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died January 5, 1982 in Garden State Health Center, East Orange, NJ.

Born July 13, 1896 in New York, she was the wife of Rosatio Barraci.

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

Jan 5, 1982

Stacy B. Opdyke, age 91 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died January 5, 1982 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born October 2, 1890 in Kingwood Township, he was the son of John C. and Jennie (Kugler) Opdyke. He was a farmer.

Stacy's wife, Bessie (Philkill) Opdyke, died in 1978.

Funeral services were...

Jan 4, 1982

Evelyn F. Hamilton, age 76 years, of Piscataway, NJ, died January 4, 1982 in Middlesex General Hospital.

Born December 14, 1905 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Carman) Hamaker. She was a visiting homemaker for Visiting Homemakers Service, New Brunswick, NJ.

Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Abram W. Hamilton,...

Jan 2, 1982

Elizabeth Hahola, age 86 years, of Alexandria Township, NJ, died January 2, 1982 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born September 15, 1895 in Hungary, she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Jacob. Her husband, John Hahola, predeceased her in 1947.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, Annandale....

Jan 2, 1982

Ruth Sudzin, age 76 years, of Piscataway, NJ, died January 2, 1982 in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville.

Born January 21, 1905 in Connecticut, she was a clerical employee for Prudential Insurance Co., Newark, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Sudzin, in 1967.

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

Jan 2, 1982

Mildred L. Bird, age 69 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died January 2, 1982 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born January 4, 1912 in Delaware Township, NJ, she was the daughter of C. Stewart and Sarah (Stevenson) Leeds. She was predeceased by her husband, Nathaniel Bird, in 1967.

Graveside services were held in Barber...

Jan 1, 1982

Jill A. Quick, age 21 years, of Mays Landing, NJ, died January 1, 1982 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, NJ.

Born April 21, 1960 in Flemington, NJ, she was the daughter of John A. and June (Melick) Quick. She was a production worker for Wheaton Corp., Mays Landing.

Funeral services were held in Holcombe-Fisher...

Jan 1, 1982

Almeta Apgar, age 92 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died January 1, 1982 in Stone Arch Nursing Home, Union Township.

Born August 25, 1889 in Annandale, NJ, she was the daughter of Archibald and Cora (Apgar) Cregar. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis C. Apgar, in 1967.

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

Dec 27, 1981

Michael Prenchak, age 63 years, of Hampton, NJ, died December 27, 1981 in the VA Hospital, Bernards Township.

Born May 7, 1918 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of Margaret Prenchak. He was a packer for Hofmann La Roche in Belvidere.

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

Dec 26, 1981

Elvira Gross, age 48 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died December 26, 1981 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born August 16, 1933 in Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of Louis and Hertha (Melchen) Bitenc. She was a customer representative for Utility Propane, Flemington.

Mrs. Gross served in the United States Marine Corps during...

Dec 22, 1981

Harry L. Miller, age 93 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died December 22, 1981 in his home.

Born April 12, 1888 in Flemington, NJ, he was the son of William H. and Aletta (Cronce) Miller. He was a self-employed mason.

He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn (Hartman) Miller in 1974.

Funeral services...

Dec 22, 1981

Vladimir Veselko, age 56 years, of Delaware Township, NJ, died December 22, 1981 in his home.

Born September 5, 1925 in Montreal, Canada, he was the son of Daniel and Paula Veselko. He was an employee of Roller Bearing Co., Trenton, NJ.

Mr. Veselko served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II....

Dec 19, 1981

William T. Duane, age 46 years, of Flemington, NJ, died December 19, 1981 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born in Louisville, KY, Mr. Duane had resided in Flemington for six years. He previously had lived in Long Island, NY.

Mr. Duane was a graduate of the University of Detroit, and was a director...