Kim Marie Richards

Kim Marie Richards, 64, of Blairstown, NJ passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022 at her home.

Kim was born on February 3, 1958 in Newton, NJ to the late David and Carolyn Richards.

Kim formerly resided in Bangor, Pennsylvania and Hackettstown, NJ. She was employed as a home health aide for Visiting Home Makers, prior to that she was employed for many years at Heath Village as a CNA, she retired in 2020. She was an animal lover, and enjoyed taking her dog Callie on long walks in the park. She loved shopping for her grandchildren; Kim was always all about her family. She loved family gatherings and picnics. She enjoyed her trips to local wineries with family, Kim cherished every moment spent with her adored grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her loving children, son Brian Kostenbader and his wife Yazzi, and daughter Amy Kostenbader and her companion Kevin. Adored grandchildren; Nathan Kostenbader and Brian Kostenbader Jr. Caring siblings; Lewis Richards and his wife Gail, David Richards and his wife Maureen, Glenda Huff and Kevin Richards and his wife Tricia.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brotherin-law Jack Huff.

A Memorial service celebrating Kim’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kim’s name to the Father Johns Animal House, 50 Father Johns Lane, Lafayette, NJ 07848

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Maguire-Scala Memorial Home, 124 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. To send an online condolence please visit www.maguire-scalamemorialhome.com