Obituaries

Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Dorothy  Porter

Dorothy Porter

Aug 3, 1966

Dorothy Porter, age 44 years, of Three Bridges, NJ died on August 3, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Englewood, NJ on August 5, 1921, she was the daughter of Roy Schomp and Alva Lindstrom.

She was a homemaker and housewife.

Dorothy was survived by her husband, Levi...

W. Earl  Peterman

W. Earl Peterman

Jul 28, 1966

W. Earl Peterman, age 66 years, of Stockton, NJ died on July 28, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Cherryville, NJ on May 13, 1900, he was the son of the late Clinton Peterman and Sallie Allen.

Mr. Peterman was formerly employed by the Prudential insurance company.

He...

Marie  Ruhnke

Marie Ruhnke

Jul 28, 1966

Marie Ruhnke, age 90 years, of Neshanic, NJ died on July 28, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Germany on December 26, 1875; her maiden name was Meyer.

She was predeceased by her husband, Gustav Ruhnke, who died in 1963.

Interment in Neshanic Cemetery, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ....

Joshua  L.  Elliott

Joshua L. Elliott

Jul 27, 1966

Joshua L. Elliott, age 85-86 years, of Flemington, NJ died on July 27, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in North Carolina in the year 1880, he was the son of the late Richard Elliott and Mary Jane Davenport.

Mr. Elliott was a retired, self-employed auto dealer for many years.

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Lester  K.  Baldwin

Lester K. Baldwin

Jul 25, 1966

Lester K. Baldwin, age 48 years, of Trenton, NJ died on July 25, 1966 at Mercer Hospital, Trenton, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on February 26, 1918, he was the son of the late Fred Baldwin and Ethel Miller.

Mr. Baldwin was a contractor and builder.

Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Capner...

Grace  Hayes

Grace Hayes

Jul 23, 1966

Grace Hayes, age 72 years, of High Bridge, NJ died on July 23, 1966 in High Bridge, NJ.

Born in New Jersey on April 22, 1894, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Barrick and Helen Bellis.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Hayes.

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

Andrew  Toth, Sr.

Andrew Toth, Sr.

Jul 23, 1966

Andrew Toth, Sr., age 77 years, of Pittstown, NJ died on July 23, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

He was born in Hungary on January 19, 1889.

Mr. Toth was a farmer for many years.

He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret M. Toth, who died in 1965.

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J. Preston  Case

J. Preston Case

Jul 20, 1966

J. Preston Case, age 69 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on July 20, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on March 2, 1897, he was the son of the late Daniel Case and Minnie Strum.

Mr. Case was a retired farmer.

He was survived...

Pauline  H.  Szulim

Pauline H. Szulim

Jul 12, 1966

Pauline H. Szulim, age 69 years, of Flemington, NJ died on July 12, 1966 in East Brunswick, NJ.

Born in Austria on November 15, 1896, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Hull.

She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore Szulim, who died in 1953.

Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, North Main...

Samuel  Housel

Samuel Housel

Jul 7, 1966

Samuel Housel, age 86 years, of Neshanic, NJ died on July 7, 1966 in Hillsborough Township, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on August 22, 1879, he was the son of the late Daniel Housel and Lucretia Cronce.

Mr. Housel was a retired farmer.

He was predeceased by his wife, Jennie (Cole) Housel,...

Edgar M.  Everitt

Edgar M. Everitt

Jul 5, 1966

Edgar M. Everitt, age 73 years, of Ringoes, NJ died on July 5, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on September 28, 1893, he was the son of the late Abel Everitt and Laura Hann.

Mr. Everitt was a farmer for many years.

He was...

Ida  Hogenkamp

Ida Hogenkamp

Jul 5, 1966

Ida Hogenkamp, age 85 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on July 5, 1966 in Lambertville, NJ.

Born in Sweden on October 21, 1880, she was the daughter of the late Gustav Gustafson and Mary Person.

She was survived by her husband, Henry Hogenkamp.

Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, 7202 Astoria Blvd S,...

Caroline  Ware Bushfield

Caroline Ware Bushfield

Jul 5, 1966

Caroline Bushfield, age 98 years, of Stanton, NJ died on July 5, 1966 at the Amity Nursing Home, Ringoes, NJ.

Born in Bridgeton, NJ on January 5, 1868, she was the daughter of the late James H. Loper and Lavinia Ware.

She was a retired school teacher.

Caroline was predeceased by her husband,...

Rebea  Bassett

Rebea Bassett

Jun 29, 1966

Rebea Bassett, age 78 years, of Stanton, NJ died on June 29, 1966.

Born in New York on February 8, 1888, she was the daughter of the late Samuel White.

She was predeceased by her husband, Glenn Bassett, Sr, who died in 1965.

Interment in Whitesville Rural Cemetery, Whitesville, Allegany County, NY.

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Margaret  M.  Smith

Margaret M. Smith

Jun 28, 1966

Margaret M. Smith, age 76 years, of Belmar, NJ died on June 28, 1966 at the Grandview Rest Home.

Born in New Jersey on February 7, 1890, she was the daughter of the late James A. Morton and Mary Brower.

She was a retired school teacher.

Interment in Allenwood Church Cemetery, Monmouth County,...

Raymond  Fenwick

Raymond Fenwick

Jun 28, 1966

Raymond Fenwick, age 43 years, of Neshanic Station, NJ died on June 28, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Clover Hill, NJ on January 21, 1923, he was the son of John D. Fenwick, Sr., and Alice Parker.

Mr. Fenwick was a veteran of World War II.

He...

Bergen  N.  Carter, Jr.

Bergen N. Carter, Jr.

Jun 27, 1966

Bergen N. Carter, Jr., age 63 years, of Flemington, NJ died on June 27, 1966 in Flemington Borough, NJ.

Born in Whitehall, NJ on September 22, 1902, he was the son of the late Bergen N. Carter, Sr., and Laura Cole.

Mr. Carter worked as the long-time county clerk of Hunterdon County.

He...

Harold  J.  Marlowe

Harold J. Marlowe

Jun 25, 1966

Harold J. Marlowe, age 77 years, of Flemington, NJ died on June 25, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

He was born in Saint Louis, MO on August 28, 1888.

Mr. Marlowe was a retired restaurateur.

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

Eva  J.  Hall

Eva J. Hall

Jun 24, 1966

Eva J. Hall, age 86 years, of Flemington, NJ died on June 24, 1966 at the Union Forge Nursing Home, Lebanon, NJ.

Born in Flemington, NJ on July 21, 1879, she was the daughter of the late George Jordy and Caroline Dean.

She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel C. Hall, who died in 1953....

Edward  Foster

Edward Foster

Jun 22, 1966

Edward Foster, age 61 years, of Clinton, NJ died on June 22, 1966 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in New York on August 24, 1904, he was the son of the late Edward Foster and Mary Combs.

Mr. Foster was a veteran of World War II.

He was formerly...

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