Obituaries from Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home
Pfc. Charles Stryker
May 26, 1951
Pfc. Charles Stryker, of the U.S. Army, age 22 years, of Flemington, NJ, was killed in action on May 26, 1951 in Korea. He was born to Samuel Stryker and Alice Cole on June 26, 1928 in Somerville, NJ. Interment in Readington Reformed Church Cemetery, Readington, NJ.
Anthony Fescura
May 24, 1951
Anthony Fescura, age 57 years, a retired barrel tester for Standard Oil, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on May 24, 1951 in Raritan Township, NJ. He was born to Stephen Fescura and Anna Berowick on May 1, 1893 in Austria. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva Belun. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Ida Sutton Leigh
May 18, 1951
Ida Sutton Leigh, age 57 years, of Sergeantsville, NJ, passed away on May 18, 1951 in South River, NJ. A school teacher, she was born to Gabriel H. Leigh and Marietta Sutton on December 1, 1893 in Reaville, NJ. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Cora May Smith
May 14, 1951
Cora May Smith, age 73 years, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on May 14, 1951 in Flemington, NJ. She was born to the late Christopher Van Pelt and Margaretta Shurts on November 3, 1877 in Griggstown, NJ. She leaves behind a husband named Samuel B. Smith. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
John Szabo
May 14, 1951
John Szabo, age 61 years, of Flemington, NJ, passed away on May 14, 1951 in Delaware Township, NJ. He was born to the late Frank Szabo and Anna Nyere on December 27, 1889 in Hungary. He leaves behind a wife named Margaret Szeman. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Alvah G. Downer
May 12, 1951
Alvah G. Downer, born in College Point, Long Island, NY, a retired safety engineer, died on May 12, 1951 in Flemington, NJ. The son of the late Avery Downer and Mary Ann Banks leaves behind a widow, Estelle Downer.
Carrie R. Hampton
May 5, 1951
Carrie R. Hampton, born February 11, 1870 in Hunterdon County, NJ, age 81 years, died on May 5, 1951 in Glen Gardner, NJ. She is preceded in death by her parents, the late Isaac and Amy Van Houten as well as her husband, Thomas Hampton. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Estelle H. Amerman
May 3, 1951
Estelle H. Amerman, born November 17, 1878 in Ringoes, NJ, age 72 years, daughter of the late John O. Holcombe and Martha Quick, died on May 3, 1951 in Somerville, NJ. She leaves behind a husband, W. Lewis Amerman, age 72 years. Interment in Union Cemetery, Ringoes, NJ.
Caroline Elsie Rake
May 3, 1951
Caroline Elsie Rake, born December 22, 1904 in Trenton, NJ, age 46 years, daughter of Edward and Mary Moore, died on May 3, 1951 at Elizabeth General Hospital. She leaves behind husband Harry Rake. Interment in Groveville, NJ.
Sarah Danberry
May 1, 1951
Sarah Danberry, born December 23, 1874 in Hunterdon County, NJ, age 76 years, daughter of George W. Cook and Hanna Baldwin, died on May 1, 1951 in East Amwell Township, NJ. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband Stephen Damberry. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Hopewell, NJ.
Thomas Nagy
May 1, 1951
Thomas Nagy, born June of 1880 in Hungary, a street cleaner, age 70 years, died on May 1, 1951 in Flemington, NJ. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Cora Sipler
Apr 23, 1951
Cora Sipler, born March 14, 1876 in Hunterdon County, NJ, age 75 years, daughter of John and Annie Sipler, died on April 23, 1951 in Readington, NJ. Interment in Union Cemetery, Ringoes, NJ.
William R. Conkling
Apr 22, 1951
William R. Conkling, born December 13, 1882 in Flemington, NJ, age 68 years, son of Edward Conkling and Jennie Kee, died on April 22, 1951 in Raritan Township, NJ. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his late wife Helen May Post. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Elsie B. Kosel
Apr 19, 1951
Elsie B. Kosel, born April 12, 1895 in Hempstead, Long Island, NY, age 56 years, daughter of Ludwig and Fredericka Kosel, died on April 19, 1951 in East Amwell, NJ. Interment in Greenfield Cemtery, Hempstead, NY.
Michael Emerson
Apr 13, 1951
Michael Emerson, born in Newark, NJ, age 5 years, son of John Emerson and Doris Webster, died on April 13, 1951 in Readington Township, NJ. Interment in Newell Cemetery, Stanton, NJ.
George Skleoda
Apr 13, 1951
George Skleoda, born in Russia, a foundry worker, about 65 years, died on April 13, 1951 in Flemington, NJ. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Joseph Jurasek
Apr 13, 1951
Joseph Jurasek, born November 11, 1864, age 87 years, son of John Jurasek, died on April 13, 1951 in East Amwell, NJ. Interment in Saint Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Otto J. Raube
Apr 9, 1951
Otto J. Raube, born August 31, 1878 in Somerville, NJ, a retired baker, age 72 years, died on April 9, 1951 in Flemington, NJ. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Lambertville, NJ.
Catherine S. Johnson
Apr 8, 1951
Catherine S. Johnson, born March 22, 1869, age 82 years, died on April 8, 1951 in East Amwell Township, NJ. Interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.
Ida Haensch
Apr 5, 1951
Ida Haensch, born April 30, 1879 in Germany, age 70 years, daughter of John Gaerche, died on April 5, 1951 in Kingwood Township, NJ. Interment in Rosemont Cemetery, Rosemont, NJ.
