Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Jul 2, 1981

Dorothy Hopler, age 71 years, of Readington Township, NJ, died July 2, 1981 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born January 8, 1910 in Bound Brook, NJ, she was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Pittenger. She was a bookkeeper.

Her husband, Charles Hopler, died in 1974.

Funeral services were held in Holcombe-Fisher...

Jun 28, 1981

Helen B. Large, age 91 years, of Flemington, NJ, died June 28, 1981 in Somerset Valley Nursing Home, Bridgewater, NJ.

Born August 12, 1889 in Flemington, she was the daughter of George and Josephine (Ramsey) Large. She was a social worker in New York City.

A memorial service was held in Flemington Presbyterian Church, Flemington....

Jun 27, 1981

Elsie G. Elliott, age 92 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died June 27, 1981 in Mary Ellen Nursing Home, Hellertown, PA.

Born October 7, 1888 in Flemington, she was the daughter of William H. and Ella (Flynn) Godley.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joshua Elliott.

Funeral services were held in Calvary Episcopal...

Jun 26, 1981

Ella Crandall, age 68 years, of Stockton, NJ, died June 26, 1981 in University of Philadelphia Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born April 30, 1913 in Idaho, she was the daughter of George and Frances (Smith) Abbott.

She was a postmaster for US Post Office, Stanton.

A memorial service was held in Stanton Reformed Church. Interment...

Jun 24, 1981

Grace B. Bell, age 69 years, of Clinton Township, NJ, died June 24, 1981 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born August 10, 1911 in Sand Brook, NJ, she was the daughter of William and Clara Green. She was survived by her husband, James C. Bell.

Funeral arrangements were held in Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington....

Jun 22, 1981

Myrtle T. Connet, age 56 years, of Hillsborough Township, NJ, died June 22, 1981 in Somerset Medical Center, Somerset.

Born March 8, 1925 in South Branch, NJ, she was the daughter of Irving and Elsie (Alpaugh) Connet. Myrtle was a beautician.

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

Jun 18, 1981

Wesley Henry, age 79 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died June 18, 1981 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born November 9, 1901 in Lisbon, OH, he was the son of Eugene and Sarah (Ozdell) Henry. Mr. Henry was a machinist for Taylor-Watson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Meenan) Watson.

Jun 18, 1981

Harry Snyder, age 89 years, of Flemington, NJ, died June 18, 1981 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, PA.

Born March 10, 1892 in Ringoes, NJ, he was the son of Elwood and Sarah (Servis) Snyder. He was a farmer.

Mr. Snyder served in the United States Army during World War I.

He was...

Jun 17, 1981

George E. Van Nuys, Sr., age 80 years, of Flemington, NJ, died June 17, 1981.

Born May 1, 1901 in Somerset County, NJ, he was the son of John and Jennie (Lane) Van Nuys. He was a farmer.

George was survived by his wife, Laura (Watson) Van Nuys.

Funeral services were held in...

Jun 17, 1981

William S. Higgins, age 60 years, of Ottsville, PA, died June 17, 1981 in University of Penn Hospital.

Born February 25, 1921 in Flemington, NJ, he was the son of Russell and Louise (Hoppock) Higgins. He worked for Flemington Agway.

William was survived by his wife, Glenna (Bishop) Higgins.

Graveside services were held...

Jun 14, 1981

James C. Culberson, Sr., age 89 years, of Delaware Township, NJ, died June 14, 1981 in his home.

Born October 14, 1891 in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of Albert and Mary Culberson. He was a self employed farmer and trucker.

Mr. Culberson was predeceased by his wife, Edith (Terry) Culberson, in 1955....

Jun 14, 1981

Edward Bird Snyder, Jr., age 58 years, of Delaware Township, NJ, died June 14, 1981 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born October 28, 1922 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of Edward B. and Mary (Schwenk) Snyder, Sr. He was a packaging supervisor for Ortho Pharmaceuticals.

Mr. Snyder was a World War...

Jun 10, 1981

Franz Schwenderman, age 89 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died June 10, 1981 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born January 5, 1892 in Austria, he was a self-employed farmer.

Mr. Schwenderman was predeceased by his wife, Theresa (Kersch) Schwenderman in 1969.

Mass of Christian Burial was held in St. Magdalen Church, Flemington,...

Jun 10, 1981

Gustav A. Kruttschnitt, Jr., age 82 years, of Doylestown, PA, died June 10, 1981 in Pine Run Community, Doylestown.

Born July 11, 1898 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Gustav and Emma (Armbruster) Kruttschnitt, Sr. He was a self-employed auto dealer.

Gustav was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte (Redden) Kruttschnitt, in 1977.

Jun 9, 1981

Charles W. Hornbaker, Jr., age 50 years, of Frenchtown, NJ, died June 9, 1981 in Helene Fuld Hospital, Trenton.

Born March 19, 1931 in Somerville, NJ, he was the son of Charles and V. Pearl (Allen) Hornbaker, Sr. He was employed by P.D. Color, Flemington.

Mr. Hornbaker was served in the United States Air Force...

Jun 8, 1981

Angela M. Schuster, age 72 years, of Hamilton Township, NJ, died June 8, 1981 in Easton Hospital, Easton, PA.

Born in Italy, Mrs. Schuster lived in Flemington for 27 years before moving to Hamilton Township in 1977.

She had been a machine operator for Raritan Mills, and a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers...

Jun 3, 1981

Richard F. Hadden, age 54 years, of Readington Township, NJ, died June 3, 1981 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born March 18, 1927 in Joplin, Missouri, he was the son of Andrew and Ethel (Page) Hadden. He worked for AT&T.

Mr. Hadden was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Navy....

May 29, 1981

Maria A. Krajcech, age 84 years, of Franklin Township, NJ, died May 29, 1981 in Parkway Nursing Home, Ewing, NJ.

Born January 6, 1897 in Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of Steven and Catherine (Pleuza) Hrusovsky.

She was predeceased by her husband, Philip Krajcech.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Magdalen...

May 28, 1981

Frederick Samuel Barrett, age 89 years, of East Amwell Township, NJ, died May 28, 1981 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

Born March 21, 1892 in New York City, he was the son of Samuel and Clara (Bruen) Barrett. He was a wallpaper shader for WHS Lloyd Co., New York City.

He was predeceased by...

May 26, 1981

Thomas H. Grozier, age 98 years, of New South Wales, Australia, died May 26, 2017 in Union Forge Nursing Home.

Born March 27, 1883 in Scotland, he was the son of William and Mary (Floyd) Grozier. He was employed by Graphite & Paint Manufacturing Company.

He was predeceased by his wife, Jennie Eliza Strain Grozier....