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Kimberly Ann Larison

December 31, 2024

Kimberly Ann Larison, 56, of Phillipsburg, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born April 27, 1968 in Phillipsburg, she was the daughter of Karen (Heflin) Baka and the late Joseph Hammerstone. She worked at the ShopRite of Greenwich for 26 years.

Surviving in addition to her mother, Karen, are her husband, James Larison; three daughters, Marie Caffrey, Brooke Kophazy, and Krista Bradford; a son Kevin Kophazy; two sisters, Karen O’Dell and Toni Petchonka; and fifteen grandchildren. She was predeceased by her step-father, James Baka.

Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Sherry

    January 1, 2025 at 4:45 pm

    I lost my sister in law and amazing bestfriend this world will definitely be a lot harder without u here! Please watch over us all cause this is gonna be hard. I am so broken. I am so honored to have spent the last 40 years being ur friend and 3 or so years ur sister, I will miss u sooooo much 😢

  2. Jamie

    January 1, 2025 at 5:50 pm

    I can’t believe when I heard that you passed. We had a lot of good times at work and I will treasure those memories forever. As your up in heaven look down on us all. I love you kimmy.

  3. The Garren family

    January 1, 2025 at 6:18 pm

    Karen, Jimmy, Toni, Janie, Marie, Krista, Kevin, Brooke and families

    We are so sad to hear of Kimmys passing. She was such a hard working and sweet girl that we’ve known for many of years. Whenever you’d see her, she would always take a moment to stop and talk to you, Always with a smile on her face. Heaven has gained an Angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.

    Beth, Paul, Nick and Megan

  4. Victoria knappenberger

    January 2, 2025 at 11:09 am

    I can’t believe you’re gone. It’s been a while since we talked but I have so many fun memories of you. You will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  5. The Moncayo-Gonzalez family

    January 2, 2025 at 11:49 am

    We are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Kim. May happy memories of your wife/mom bring you comfort at this sad time. I wish you and your family peace and comfort as you grieve the loss of your loved one.

  6. Tammy (Mann) Martin

    January 2, 2025 at 3:24 pm

    Karen Hammerston ,
    I am so very sorry to hear about your sister!!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please let me know!!!! I love you my sister ❤️