Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Apr 10, 1970

Laura Perelman, age 58 years, of Erwinna, PA, died on April 10, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in New York City, NY on May 23, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Max and Anneta Weinstein.

She was survived by her husband, S.J. Perelman.

The arrangements were...

Apr 10, 1970

Raymond H. Merrell, age 76 years, of Milford, NJ died on April 10, 1970 at Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on January 22, 1894, he was the son of the late Orville Merrell and Emma Hoff.

Mr. Merrell was a retired farmer.

He was survived by his wife, Wilhelmina...

Apr 9, 1970

Gladys F. Drosdick, age 62 years, of Raritan Township, NJ died on April 9, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in High Bridge, NJ on July 29, 1907, she was the daughter of the late William Wilson and Bertha Johnson.

She was survived by her husband, William Drosdick, of Flemington.

Apr 7, 1970

Mary S. Sine, age 70 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on April 7, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in New Jersey on March 14, 1900, she was the daughter of the late William Schenk and Honora Sullivan.

She worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) for many years.

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Apr 7, 1970

Amelia K. Smith, age 78 years, of Stockton, NJ died on April 7, 1970 in Delaware Township, NJ.

Born in Delaware Township, NJ on November 7, 1891, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Hewitt and Sarah E. Smith.

She was survived by her husband, Edwin L. Smith.

Interment in Rosemont...

Apr 4, 1970

Lorena A. Buchanan, age 62 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on April 4, 1970 at Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on April 3, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Anderson and Olive Bidewell.

She was a secretary for the Flemington Water Company.

Her husband, Earl...

Apr 3, 1970

Maebelle S. Helm, age 44 years, of Flemington, NJ died on April 3, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 25, 1926, she was the daughter of David D. and Edith Skaggs.

She was a homemaker and housewife.

Maebelle was survived by her husband, William...

Apr 3, 1970

Ernest Zuydhoek, age 61 years, of Flemington, NJ died on April 3, 1970 in Elizabeth, NJ.

Born in Briarcliff Manor, NY on July 20, 1908, he was the son of the late Ernest Zuydhoek and Ellen Barr.

Mr. Zuydhoek was employed as a guard by the Pinkerton Agency.

He was predeceased by his...

Apr 3, 1970

Elizabeth K. Donnelly, age 90 years, of Ringoes, NJ died on April 3, 1970 at the Union Forge Nursing Home, Clinton Township, NJ.

She was born in Germany on March 28, 1880.

Interment in German Valley Cemetery, Morris County, New Jersey.

Apr 1, 1970

Charles R. Kistner, age 61 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on April 1, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Flemington, NJ on October 8, 1908, he was the son of the late Charles Kistner and Myrtle Rodenbaugh.

Mr. Kistner was formerly employed by the Flemington Auction Market.

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Apr 1, 1970

Laura P. Blodgett, age 75 years, of Somerville, NJ died on April 1, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Elk Mound, Wisconsin on January 24, 1895, she was the daughter of the late Charles Anderson and Anna Peterson.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Blodgett.

Interment in...

Apr 1, 1970

David Scott, age 63 years, of Beverly, NJ died on April 1, 1970 in the Rancocas Valley Hospital, Willingboro, NJ.

Born in Pennsylvania on May 26, 1906, he was the son of the late Jefferson and Carrie B. Scott.

Mr. Scott was employed as a welder.

Interment in Thompson Memorial Cemetery, New Hope,...

Mar 21, 1970

Russell C. Miller, age 84 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on March 21, 1970 at the Union Forge Nursing Home, Clinton Township, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ in September of 1885, he was the son of the late William H. Miller and Aletta Cronce.

Mr. Miller was a retired mason.

He...

Mar 20, 1970

Franklin D. Sine, age 64 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on March 20, 1970 in Flemington Borough, NJ.

Born in Lumberville, PA on August 20, 1905, he was the son of the late Augustus and Alice Sine.

Mr. Sine was formerly employed by the Foran Foundry here in town.

Franklin was survived...

Mar 19, 1970

Nick Nekr, age 70 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on March 19, 1970 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

He was born in the Ukraine on October 15, 1899.

Mr. Nekr was a retired carpenter.

He was survived by his wife, Marie (Pleku) Nekr, and their children.

Interment...

Mar 17, 1970

William H. Cole, age 92 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on March 17, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Sergeantsville, NJ on October 14, 1878, he was the son of the late Michael Cole and Mary Abbott.

Mr. Cole was a retired farmer.

William was predeceased by...

Mar 16, 1970

Irma I. Hall, age 78 years, of Morrisville, PA, died on March 16, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Bloomsburg, PA on January 22, 1892, she was the daughter of the late Norwood Apgar and Clara Phipps.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert R. Hall, who died in 1940....

Mar 15, 1970

Hazel Anderson, age 45 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on March 15, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on February 13, 1925, she was the daughter of Raymond Beam and Sarah Height.

Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.

Mar 14, 1970

Lildred Roberts, age 40 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on March 14, 1970 at the University Hospital of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Born in Georgia on November 11, 1929, she was the daughter of Earl Campbell and Henrietta Sessom.

She was a housewife.

Lildred was survived by her husband, Charles Roberts, of Flemington....

Mar 3, 1970

Edwin M. Strong, age 62 years, of Ringoes, NJ died on March 3, 1970 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Ringoes, NJ on September 3, 1907, he was the son of the late Edwin N. Strong and Laura Dilts.

Mr. Strong was a self-employed machinist.

He was survived by...