Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Howard "Stew" Stewart
Aug 9, 1961
Howard Stewart, age 28 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 9, 1961 at his residence.
Born in Pennsylvania on December 13, 1932, he was the son of Alexander James Stewart and Garnet Caster.
Mr. Stewart was a history teacher at Hunterdon Central Regional High School.
He was survived by his wife,...
Kate Polhemus
Aug 8, 1961
Kate Polhemus, age 87 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on August 8, 1961 at Amity Nursing Home.
Born in Ringoes, NJ on June 28, 1874, she was the daughter of the late John C. Polhemus and Anna Case.
Interment in Union Cemetery, Boss Road, Ringoes, NJ.
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George R. Parker, Sr.
Aug 8, 1961
George R. Parker, Sr., age 78 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 8, 1961 at the Union Forge Nursing Home, Lebanon, NJ.
Born in Flemington, NJ on August 27, 1882, he was the son of the late Willard C. Parker and Margaret Case.
Mr. Parker was a retired self-employed insurance agent.
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Carrie K. Schwartz
Aug 2, 1961
Carrie Schwartz, age 78 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on August 2, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Czechoslovakia on April 22, 1883, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Kukula.
Carrie was predecased by her husband, John Schwartz, who died in 1955.
Interment in Prospect...
George Clauston, Sr.
Aug 1, 1961
George Clauston, Sr., age 52 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on August 1, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in the United States on March 16, 1909, he was the son of Russell and Mabel Clauston.
Mr. Clauston worked as a day laborer.
Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69...
Helen Seebeck
Jul 31, 1961
Helen Seebeck, age 40 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on July 31, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
She was the daughter of Raymond Beam and Sarah Hecft.
She was survived by her husband, Francis X. Seebeck, of Flemington.
Interment in Amwell Ridge Cemetery, Ringoes, NJ.
Edward Pavlica
Jul 30, 1961
Edward Pavlica, age 74 years, of Sergeantsville, NJ, died on July 30, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Czechoslovakia on May 16, 1887, he was the son of the late Frank Pavlica and Mary Obal.
Edward was survived by his wife, Anna (Mokros) Pavlica, of Sergeantsville.
Interment in...
Richard F. Bacorn
Jul 26, 1961
Richard F. Bacorn, age 41 years, of Atlantic City, NJ, died on July 26, 1961 at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, 301 Spring Garden Rd, Hammonton, NJ.
Born in New Jersey on December 18, 1919, he was the son of Frederick Bacorn and Emma Fields.
Mr. Bacorn was a United States veteran of World War II.
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Robert Douglas
Jul 25, 1961
Robert Douglas, age 54 years, of Washington, NJ, died on July 25, 1961 at the Vineland State Hospital, NJ.
Born in Newark, NJ in November of 1906, he was the son of the late Louis W. Douglas and Emma Woodhull.
Mr. Douglas was a peacetime veteran of the United States military.
Interment in...
Mary Skinner
Jul 20, 1961
Mary Skinner, age 75 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on July 20, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Flemington, NJ on October 14, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Daniel O'Hare and Margaret Ann Gregory.
She was married to Joseph W. Skinner.
Interment in Saint...
Lawrence Gethard
Jul 20, 1961
Lawrence Gethard, age 59 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on July 20, 1961 in Trenton, NJ.
Born in Flemington on February 2, 1902, he was the son of the late Harry Gethard and Louise Horner.
Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69 Capner Street, Flemington, NJ.
Alfred W. Gatti
Jul 16, 1961
Alfred W. Gatti, age 48 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on July 16, 1961 in Rahway, NJ.
Born in Italy on June 14, 1913, he was the son of Edward Gatti and Elizabeth Vacca.
Mr. Gatti was president of the Circle G. Supply Company.
He was survived by his wife, Celestina (Giorcelli)...
Mary Fink
Jul 15, 1961
Mary Fink, age 59 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on July 15, 1961 in Readington Township, NJ.
Born in Austria on November 23, 1901, she was the daughter of Frank Widmer.
Interment in Saint Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, Long Island, NY.
Almira Mason
Jul 14, 1961
Almira Mason, age 98 years, of Neshanic Station, NJ, died on July 14, 1961 in Readington Township, NJ.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 13, 1863, she was the daughter of the late John Garrett and Sara Hinison.
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery, 833 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
James L. Rolla
Jul 13, 1961
James L. Rolla, age 47 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on July 13, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Italy on December 19, 1913, he was the son of Giovanna (Torelli) Rolla, of Italy.
Mr. Rolla was employed by the Tarantola Trucking Company of Flemington.
He was...
Bertrice Hunt Pedrick
Jul 11, 1961
Bertrice H. Pedrick, age 73 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on July 11, 1961 in Flemington, NJ.
Born in Flemington, NJ on September 9, 1887, he was the son of the late George Pedrick and Jennie Hunt.
Mr. Pedrick was survived by his wife, Mary (Suydam) Pedrick, of Flemington.
Interment in Prospect...
George Schaefer
Jul 10, 1961
George Schaefer, age 60 years, of Neshanic, NJ, died on July 10, 1961 at Somerset Hospital, Somerville, NJ.
Born in Germany on August 15, 1900, he was the son of Adam and Anna Schaefer.
Mr. Schaefer was a farmer.
He was married to Barbara S. Schaefer.
Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
Sarah Risler
Jul 10, 1961
Sarah Risler, age 69 years, of Stockton, NJ, died on July 10, 1961 in Delaware Township, NJ.
Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on March 16, 1892, she was the daughter of Clinton Reading.
She was survived by her husband, Wilmer Risler.
Interment in Rosemont Cemetery, Route 519, Rosemont, NJ.
Newell A. Lambert
Jul 9, 1961
Newell A. Lambert, age 62 years, of Lambertville, NJ, died on July 9, 1961 in West Amwell Township, NJ.
Born in Lambertville, NJ on May 13, 1899, he was the son of the late James F. Lambert and Caroline Wilson.
He was married to Dorothy (Roberts) Lambert.
Interment in Holcombe-Riverview Cemetery, Route 29,...
Antoinette Komarek
Jul 7, 1961
Antoinette Komarek, age 65 years, of Barbertown, NJ, died on July 7, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.
Born in Czechoslovakia on April 28, 1896, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Barbara Trachtulec.
She was survived by her husband, Bartol Komarek.
Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94...
