Obituaries

Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

William  H.  Henderson

William H. Henderson

Sep 27, 1961

William H. Henderson, age 80 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on September 27, 1961 at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Born in New York City on February 24, 1881, he was the son of the late William J. Henderson and Ella Carter.

Mr. Henderson worked as a horseman.

He was survived by his wife,...

Ernest  Rink

Ernest Rink

Sep 24, 1961

Ernest Rink, age 78 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 24, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Cherryville, NJ on May 29, 1883, he was the son of the late Jacob Rink and Samantha Bartow.

Mr. Rink was a retired carpenter.

He was predeceased by his wife,...

Rita  Ramsey

Rita Ramsey

Sep 19, 1961

Rita Ramsey, age 72 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on September 19, 1961 at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA.

She was born in the United States on February 10, 1889.

Rita was predeceased by her husband, Albert Ramsey, who died in 1938.

Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.

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Edward  S.  Emery

Edward S. Emery

Sep 18, 1961

Edward S. Emery, age 46 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on September 18, 1961 at Mercer Hospital, Trenton, NJ.

Born in North Branch, NJ on May 9, 1915, he was the son of William Emery and Nellie Rockafellow.

Mr. Emery served in the Army Air Force during World War II.

He then worked...

Lina  C.  Williams

Lina C. Williams

Sep 18, 1961

Lina C. Williams, age 62 years, of Sergeantsville, NJ, died on September 18, 1961 in Delaware Township, NJ.

Born in Sergeantsville, NJ circa 1898, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin Snyder and Melinda Ent.

She was survived by her husband, Robert Williams.

Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mercer Street, Hightstown,...

Mabel  A.  Brock

Mabel A. Brock

Sep 12, 1961

Mabel Brock, age 84 years, of Cherryville, NJ, died on September 12, 1961 in Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Trenton, NJ on August 25, 1877, she was the daughter of the late John Mellor and Sarah Pass.

She was survived by her husband, Morris Brock.

Interment in Cherryville Mountain View Cemetery, Cherryville, NJ....

Charles  Downs

Charles Downs

Sep 11, 1961

Charles Downs, age 70 years, of Annandale, NJ, died on September 11, 1961 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Delaware County, PA on May 29, 1891, he was the son of William and Harriet Downs.

He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Downs.

Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Ringoes,...

Barry  James  Tange

Barry James Tange

Sep 11, 1961

Barry James Tange, the infant son of Aksel Tange and Dorothy Hill, died on September 11, 1961 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

He was born in Raritan Township, NJ on November 30, 1960.

Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery, Quakertown, NJ.

Edgar  B.  Havens

Edgar B. Havens

Sep 7, 1961

Edgar B. Havens, age 89 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on September 7, 1961 in Flemington, NJ.

Born in Sussex, NJ on December 2, 1871, he was the son of the late John O. Havens and Emma Line Cox.

Mr. Havens was a Florida citrus grower.

He was survived by his wife,...

John  M.  Rynearson

John M. Rynearson

Sep 4, 1961

John M. Rynearson, age 67 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on September 4, 1961 in East Amwell Township, NJ.

Born in Ringoes on December 10, 1893, he was the son of the late Frederick A. Rynearson and Emma Fisher.

Mr. Rynearson was a farmer.

He was survived by his wife, Marietta P. Rynearson....

Carolyn  Masterson

Carolyn Masterson

Sep 3, 1961

Carolyn Masterson, age 63 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on September 3, 1961 in Flemington, NJ.

Born in New Jersey on May 1, 1898, she was the daughter of George Snyder and Rebecca Dean.

She was married to William Masterson.

Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.

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J. Leon  Trimmer

J. Leon Trimmer

Aug 28, 1961

J. Leon Trimmer, age 63 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on August 28, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in New Jersey on April 30, 1898, he was the son of Sedgwick L. Trimmer and Elizabeth Hendershot.

Mr. Trimmer was a farmer.

He was survived by his wife, Mary...

Cora  E.  Sierp

Cora E. Sierp

Aug 28, 1961

Cora E. Sierp, age 66 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 28, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Liberty, NY on October 6, 1894, she was the daughter of the late Newton Fisher and Louisa Burdick.

She was survived by her husband, Joseph G. Sierp, Sr.

The...

Retta (Henrietta)  Worthington

Retta (Henrietta) Worthington

Aug 27, 1961

"Retta" (Henrietta) Worthington, age 89 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 27, 1961 at the Union Forge Nursing Home, Lebanon, NJ.

She was born in Virginia on December 15, 1871.

She was married to Peter Worthington.

Interment in Rosemont Cemetery, Route 519, Rosemont, NJ.

From the Courier-News, Monday, August...

Parker  Snare, Sr.

Parker Snare, Sr.

Aug 24, 1961

Parker Snare, Sr., age 78 years, of Annandale, NJ, died on August 24, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Boston, MA on August 5, 1883, he was the son of the late James and Jane Snare.

Mr. Snare was a night watchman at the Echo Hill Camp.

He...

Russell  Hoagland

Russell Hoagland

Aug 23, 1961

Russell Hoagland, age 69 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on August 23, 1961 in East Amwell Township, NJ.

Born in Sand Brook, NJ on February 28, 1892, he was the son of the late John Hoagland and Jennie Lair.

Mr. Hoagland was a retired farmer.

He was survived by his wife, Blanche (Paulson)...

Mary  A.  Baker

Mary A. Baker

Aug 23, 1961

Mary A. Baker, age 73 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 23, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in West Orange, NJ on August 13, 1888, she was the daughter of the late John McGoey and Ann Freeman.

She was survived by her husband, Ambrose Baker, of Flemington.

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Melissa  J.  Mathews

Melissa J. Mathews

Aug 17, 1961

Melissa J. Mathews, age 83 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on August 17, 1961 in Holland Township, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on October 9, 1877, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Hoff and Mary Gordon.

She was survived by her husband, Harvey J. Mathews.

Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery,...

Frank  C.  Dalrymple

Frank C. Dalrymple

Aug 12, 1961

Frank C. Dalrymple, age 64 years, of Pittstown, NJ, died on August 12, 1961 in Franklin Township, NJ.

Born in Pittstown, NJ in 1897, he was the son of the late Elmer Dalrymple and Martha Jones.

Mr. Dalrymple was a veteran of World War I.

He then worked at the Dalrymple Market.

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Joseph  Stevens

Joseph Stevens

Aug 9, 1961

Joseph Stevens, age 90 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 9, 1961 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on February 7, 1871, he was the son of the late Van Doren Stevens and Catherine Emmons.

Mr. Stevens was a retired carpenter.

He was survived his...

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