Obituaries

Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

Joseph  Oraschin

Joseph Oraschin

Feb 27, 1961

Joseph Oraschin, age 73 years, of Ringoes, NJ died on February 27, 1961 at Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in 1888, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Oraschin.

He was formerly employed as a farmer.

Joseph was survived by his wife, Anna (Wecha) Oraschin.

Interment in Saint Magdalen...

Leah Stryker

Leah Stryker

Feb 26, 1961

Leah Stryker, age 55 years, of Flemington, NJ died on February 26, 1961 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born on May 20, 1905, she was the daughter of Hanes Bouse and Minnie Woherle.

Leah was survived by her husband, Harry Stryker.

Interment in Union Cemetery, Lebanon, NJ.

Mathilde  Faethe

Mathilde Faethe

Feb 25, 1961

Mathilde Faethe, age 81 years, of Flemington, NJ died on February 25, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

She was born in Germany on August 20, 1879.

Mathilde was predeceased by her husband, William Faethe.

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

Julia  Balabas

Julia Balabas

Feb 22, 1961

Julia Balabas, age 76 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on February 22, 1961 in Flemington, NJ.

Born in Hungary on March 11, 1884, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Julia Bekenzi.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Balabas, who died in 1958.

Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, 69...

Aloise  R. Ryan

Aloise R. Ryan

Feb 21, 1961

Aloise R. Ryan, age 8 hours, of Flemington, NJ died on February 21, 1961 at Hunterdon Medical Center.

Born at Hunterdon Medical Center on February 20, 1961, he was the son of James L. Ryan and Joey Ryan.

Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

Idell W. Mcpherson

Idell W. Mcpherson

Feb 19, 1961

Idell W. McPherson, age 60 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on February 19, 1961 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in the United States on February 22, 1900, she was the daughter of the late William Warrenburg.

She was formerly employed in the Dietary Department at Hunterdon Medical Center.

Idell was...

Marie  Baker

Marie Baker

Feb 13, 1961

Marie Baker, age 69 years, of Pennsylvania, died on February 13, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born in France on June 29, 1891, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Michael.

She was formerly employed as a housekeeper.

The arrangements were private.

Mary  Grywalsky

Mary Grywalsky

Feb 12, 1961

Mary Grywalsky, age 64 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ, died on February 12, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

She was born in Austria on December 18, 1896 to the late George and Julia Dobrasky.

Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, 94 North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

Richard  Hires

Richard Hires

Feb 6, 1961

Richard Hires, age 87 years, of the Bronx, NY, died on February 6, 1961 in New York City.

Born in 1874, he was the son of the late Gerschorn Hires.

Richard was survived by his wife, Blanche (Robbins) Hires.

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

David Hughes

David Hughes

Feb 3, 1961

David Hughes, age 69 years, of Flemington Borough, NJ died on February 3, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born on September 12, 1891, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Hughes.

David was formerly employed as a contractor.

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

Lizzie  B.  Bush

Lizzie B. Bush

Feb 2, 1961

Lizzie B. Bush, age 85 years, of Liberty County, NJ, died on February 2, 1961 in New York.

Born in New Jersey in 1875/76, she was the daughter of the late Robert Durham.

She was married to Alvah Bush.

Interment in Readington Reformed Church Cemetery, 124 Readington Road, Readington, NJ.

Robert  H.  Moore

Robert H. Moore

Feb 1, 1961

Robert H. Moore, age 79 years, of Baptistown, NJ, died on February 1, 1961 in Kingwood Township, NJ.

Born in Sand Brook, NJ on July 3, 1881, he was the son of the late David Moore and Permilie Johnson.

He was formerly employed with Flemington Auction Market.

Robert was married to Bertha (Gaulich)...

Anna G. Smock

Anna G. Smock

Jan 29, 1961

Anna G. Smock, age 80 years, of Readington, NJ, died on January 29, 1961 at the Foothill Acres Nursing Home, Hillsborough Township, NJ.

Born on December 6, 1881, she was the daughter of Luther Smock and Suzanna Durling.

Interment in Readington Reformed Church Cemetery, 124 Readington Road, Readington, NJ.

Olive  Brokaw

Olive Brokaw

Jan 28, 1961

Olive Brokaw, age 78 years, of Centerville, NJ, died on January 28, 1961 at Foothill Acres Nursing Home, Hillsborough Township, NJ. Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on November 4, 1882, she was the daughter of the late John B. Schomp and Sarah Smith. Olive was predeceased by her husband, Peter Brokaw. Interment in Readington Reformed Church Cemetery, Readington, NJ....

Leon Storr

Leon Storr

Jan 28, 1961

Leon Storr, age 52 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 28, 1961 at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Born in New Jersey on April 13, 1908, he was the son of Joseph Storr and Sarah Green. Mr. Storr is survived by his wife, Evana Farley. Interment in Mount Peace Cemetery, Allertown Road, Clinton Township, NJ.

William  Toth

William Toth

Jan 27, 1961

William Toth, mechanic, age 45 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 27, 1961 in Raritan Township, NJ. Born in Neshanic, NJ on December 25, 1915, he was the son of Andrew and Theresa Toth. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.

James  V.  Ambrose

James V. Ambrose

Jan 26, 1961

James V. Ambrose, the infant son of John V. and Gloria (Bush) Ambrose, died at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, NJ. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.

Charles  Godley

Charles Godley

Jan 24, 1961

Charles Godley, retired jeweler, age 83 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 24, 1961 in Nazareth, PA. Born in Jersey City, NJ on January 13, 1878, he was the son of the late William Godley and Susan Zink. Charles was predeceased by his wife, Frances (Holcombe) Godley. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.

Mary  T.  Green

Mary T. Green

Jan 24, 1961

Mary T. Green, age 92 years, of Sand Brook, NJ, died on January 24, 1961 in Delaware Township, NJ. Born in Hunterdon County, NJ on June 3, 1868, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Brady. She was predeceased by her husband, Abraham V. Green. Interment in Sand Brook Cemetery, Delaware Township, NJ.

Gertrude  Louise  Beck

Gertrude Louise Beck

Jan 21, 1961

Gertrude Louise Beck, age 88 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on January 21, 1961 at Union Forge Nursing Home, NJ. Born in New York State on April 8, 1872, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. Beck and Sarah B. Allen. The burial was private.

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