Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home

07/23/2025

Yes, we are here to help plan a cremation, at the time of need or in advance. From the comfort of home, or by meeting us in person, plan ahead and give the greatest gift to loved ones.

07/22/2025

Eduardo De Leon Martinez

Eduardo De Leon Martinez, born on November 11, 1982, in Guatemala, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Hunterdon Medical Center. He was 42 years old. His journey from his homeland to the United States at the age of 15 marked the beginning of a dedicated life that spanned over two decades in Flemington, NJ. Eduardo served for 17 years as a warehouse employee for Blaher Used Office Furniture Outlet. His strong work ethic was a testament to his character and his commitment to providing for his family.

Above all, Eduardo was a devoted father, finding immense joy in spending time with his children. He cherished his roles as a loving father and a proud grandfather to Matthew Milian. His legacy as a kind, warm-hearted, and caring individual will be remembered by all who knew him. Known for his generosity, Eduardo would often share food and clothing with those in need, embodying a spirit of kindness that left a profound impact on his community. His positive attitude and infectious smile lit up the lives of many, creating a warm environment wherever he went.

In addition to being a wonderful father, Eduardo had a variety of interests that brought him joy. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and barbequeing, often trying new online recipes. These hobbies were not just pursuits but were ways for him to connect with family and friends, sharing meals and laughter.

He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Ever Milian, NJ; his daughter, Juliet Martinez Zuna; and his son, Alejandro Martinez Zuna, all residing in Flemington, NJ. Additionally, he leaves behind the mother of his children, Mariana Zuna, of Flemington, NJ. Eduardo's brothers, Ever Noe Martinez De Leon, also of Flemington, NJ, as well as Albaro Tixal and Sergio Tixal of Guatemala, continue to remember him fondly. Finally, he will be missed by his sh*tzhu canine companion, Dino Milian.

He was predeceased by his son, Edy Joel Martinez Zuna, who passed away in 2012.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, located at 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, July 28, 2025, at St. Magdalen Church, 105 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ, commencing at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Magdalen Cemetery, North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

Please consider helping his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-eduardo-martinezs-memory-4ne2u

Eduardo De Leon Martinez's spirit will live on through his family and the countless lives he touched during his time on this earth. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

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Eduardo De León Martínez, nacido el 11 de noviembre de 1982 en Guatemala, falleció el lunes 21 de julio de 2025 en el Centro Médico Hunterdon. Tenía 42 años. Su viaje desde su tierra natal a Estados Unidos a los 15 años marcó el comienzo de una vida dedicada que duró más de dos décadas en Flemington, Nueva Jersey. Eduardo trabajó durante 17 años como empleado de almacén en Blaher Used Office Furniture Outlet. Su sólida ética de trabajo fue testimonio de su carácter y su compromiso con el sustento de su familia.

Por encima de todo, Eduardo fue un padre dedicado que disfrutaba enormemente pasando tiempo con sus hijos. Apreciaba su rol como padre amoroso y como orgulloso abuelo de Matthew Milian. Su legado como persona amable, cariñosa y afectuosa será recordado por todos quienes lo conocieron. Conocido por su generosidad, Eduardo solía compartir comida y ropa con los necesitados, personificando un espíritu de bondad que dejó un profundo impacto en su comunidad. Su actitud positiva y su sonrisa contagiosa iluminaban la vida de muchos, creando un ambiente cálido dondequiera que iba.

Además de ser un padre maravilloso, Eduardo tenía diversos intereses que le llenaban de alegría. Disfrutaba de la pesca, la cocina y las barbacoas, y a menudo probaba nuevas recetas en línea. Estos pasatiempos no eran solo pasatiempos, sino formas de conectar con familiares y amigos, compartiendo comidas y risas.

Le sobreviven su querida hija y yerno, Alison y Ever Milian, de Nueva Jersey; su hija, Juliet Martínez Zuna; y su hijo, Alejandro Martínez Zuna, todos residentes en Flemington, Nueva Jersey. Además, le sobreviven la madre de sus hijos, Mariana Zuna, de Flemington, Nueva Jersey. Sus hermanos, Ever Noé Martínez De León, también de Flemington, Nueva Jersey, así como Albaro Tixal y Sergio Tixal, de Guatemala, lo recuerdan con cariño. Finalmente, su compañero canino, el sh*tzhu, lo extrañará.

Le precedió en la muerte su hijo, Edy Joel Martínez Zuna, quien falleció en 2012.

El velatorio se llevará a cabo el domingo 27 de julio de 2025, de 13:00 a 15:00, en la Funeraria Holcombe-Fisher, ubicada en 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. La misa de entierro cristiano se llevará a cabo el lunes 28 de julio de 2025 en la Iglesia de Santa Magdalena, ubicada en 105 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ, a partir de las 10:00. El entierro se realizará posteriormente en el Cementerio de Santa Magdalena, ubicado en North Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

Por favor, considere ayudar a su familia donando a su GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-eduardo-martinezs-memory-4ne2u

El espíritu de Eduardo De León Martínez vivirá a través de su familia y de las innumerables vidas que tocó durante su vida. Lo extrañaremos profundamente y lo recordaremos con cariño.

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07/22/2025

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07/21/2025

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07/21/2025

Harold Lowe Polhemus

Harold Lowe Polhemus, age 102 years, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Bridgeway Care Center, North Branch, New Jersey, after a short stay.

Born in Clover Hill, NJ, January 21, 1923, he was the son of the late Cornelius Cruser and Cora (Lowe) Polhemus.

He was a 1941 graduate of Flemington High School and retired from American Cyanamid in 1985, after thirty-five years with their accounting department.

After living in Clover Hill and Passaic, NJ, Harold had lived in Bridgewater Township, NJ for fifty-four years and then in Whitehouse Station, NJ for seven years.

In his earlier years, Harold enjoyed darts, bowling, fly fishing, and hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Olga (Schaefer) Polhemus, his sisters, Helen Hall and Madaleine Welsh; his brothers, John Polhemus and Abram Polhemus; his son, Thomas Polhemus; and his grandson, Beau McGrath.

Surviving are his two daughters, Dorothy McGrath (Gary), and Jane Skrzyniarz (Ron), Thomas’s wife Barbara; his grandchildren: Danielle Gascoyne, Sarah Skrzyniarz and Brandon Skrzyniarz; and his great-grandchildren, Ella and Colson Gascoyne.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. Interment will follow in the family plot at Clover Hill Cemetery, 890 Amwell Road, Clover Hill, NJ. Calling hour will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Branch Reformed Church Memorial Gift Fund, 203 Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822.

For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

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07/21/2025

The updated obituary for the late Lucille Hranj is now available.

https://www.holcombefisher.com/obituaries/lucille-hranj

Lucille Ann (Yeager) Hranj, beloved wife of Pete, entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2025, at the age of 99. She formerly lived in Rahway, and New Egypt, NJ, but resided in Hunterdon County for the last decade.

Lulu/Lucy was born in 1925 to the late Mary (Kalafut) and Andrew Yeager of Duryea, PA. She was one of twelve children. The family relocated to Elizabeth, NJ, where she would later meet her husband, Pete, and become step mom to his sons, Albert and Edward. Together, they welcomed two more sons, Peter and Paul, and moved to Rahway, NJ, where they'd raise their family. She worked for many years for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 464A, as a butcher. They were members of the Deutscher Club in Clark, NJ, and parishioners at St. Marks Church in Rahway.

Lucy loved bowling, bingo, scratch-offs and enjoying a cup of coffee, while shooting the breeze, with her many close friends. On weekends and holidays, you would find Lucy in the kitchen preparing soups and traditional dishes like pierogi, haluski and poppy seed and nut rolls. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her sons, their wives and her grandchildren, who she adored and who brought her so much pride.

She was predeceased by her husband, Pete, their son, Paul, and stepson, Albert, along with her siblings, Mary, Theresa, Agnes, Margaret, Nana, Joseph, Bernard and Eddie.

She is survived by her son, Peter, and his wife, Lee Ann, daughter-in-law, Vicki; stepson, Edward, grandchildren, Daniel, Christopher, Kayla, Kevin, Tina and Rebecca Hranj. In addition, she leaves behind siblings, Patricia Slurff, Eleanor Sweet and Andrew Yeager.

Until the end, she was a fiercely independent woman, always willing to share her colorful opinion and insight from her many life experiences. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her, including her caregiver and friend, Kathy Kushner, who provided kindness, support and laughter for many years.

Interment, with her late husband, and graveside services in St. Gertrude Cemetery, 53 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067, will take place Friday, July 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Calling hours will be from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad by clicking the link below.

07/21/2025

Irene Kuhl

Irene Van Lieu Kuhl, age 82 years, of Media, PA, went home to her Lord on July 18, 2025, at Granite Farms Estates, Media, PA, where she had resided for the past eight years. She was surrounded by family concluding a long battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia.

Born in Frenchtown, NJ, January 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Oscar H. and Margaret Kaim Van Lieu and grew up on the family farm on the Back Brook in East Amwell Township and in 1954, the family moved to a farm at Voorhees Corner in Raritan Township. Irene had resided all her life in Hunterdon County before moving to Media from Delaware Township NJ.

She was a graduate of Hunterdon Central High School, Flemington, NJ and retired from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. She was an accomplished baker, cook, and enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Irene passed on her love and skills of these to many people.

Irene was a longtime member of the Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church of Ringoes, NJ, where she also sang in the choir for decades and volunteered for Vacation Bible School for many years. She was a long-time member of the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Association, serving as superintendent and treasurer for many years.

She was pre-deceased by her husband of 56 years, Frederick, as well as her sister, Thelma Van Lieu and her twin sister, Nancy Cramer.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur Kuhl (Kim) of Wilmington, DE; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine Aber (Chris) of Richlandtown, PA; Kimberly Lamp (Wayne) of Mohnton, PA, sisters, Jean Leichte (Gus) of Black Mt. NC; Kathy Smith (Mitch) of Chambersburg, PA; Pam Bordner (Steve) of Millersville PA; brothers, Richard Van Lieu (Carol) of Grant, NE; Tom Van Lieu (Brenda) of Fredericksburg, PA, brother-in-law, Robert F. Cramer of Tinton Falls, NJ; and sister-in-law, Salliann (Kuhl) Prall of Flemington NJ, as well as eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, Ringoes, NJ. Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Reaville, NJ, will follow under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home. Calling hours will be from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM preceding the service, with a reception at the church following the interment at the cemetery. All are invited to attend.

Memorial contributions in Irene’s name may be made to the Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, 37 John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551 or to the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Association.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Flemington NJ 08822. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

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07/20/2025

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07/19/2025

Urn jewelry is a beautiful thing to be able to carry a loved one’s spirit on your person. It's a tender and affectionate way to remember those that matter most.

07/18/2025

We take great care in answering this common question. Just like adults, children’s grieving journeys can begin at a funeral. So the short answer is yes. The long answer: We think it’s best that you share with your children as much as possible in preparation of what they will experience. Explain to them that there will be people there that are sad, and even crying. Be sure to let them ask as many questions as they can in advance. For babies, toddlers and very young children, it is up to you if you think they can participate in a visitation, funeral, celebration of life, or gathering.

07/17/2025

David F. Catanzareti

David F. Catanzareti passed away at his home in Flemington NJ on July 16, 2025 at the age of 56. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. The cherished son of the late Frank and Ann (Martin) Catanzareti, David is now reunited with them, as well as his sister Ann, and brother Barry, who went before him.

David was born on April 18, 1969, was raised in Lambertville, New Jersey, and grew up in a large, loving family. He enjoyed life's simple pleasures - cheering for his favorite teams, the New York Yankees, the Dallas Cowboys. and the New York Rangers, and taking long walks, often visiting his parents' resting place in Flemington.

David was surrounded by the love of his family. Together they shared countless memories. holidays, family gatherings, and the lasting bond of siblings. His presence and spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

His journey was marked by enduring love and connection. As his family grieves his passing, they take comfort in knowing he is finally at peace and lovingly remembered.

All funeral services and burial are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations (by clicking below) may be made in David’s memory to the Flemington Food Pantry, PO Box 783, Flemington NJ 08822, an organization that serves others and honors his compassionate spirit.

Funeral arrangements and cremation services are under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

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07/17/2025

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