Irene A. Kimble

Sussex - Irene A. Kimble, age 95, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence. Born on August 26, 1925 in Haledon to the late Howard W. and Mildred (Predmore) Lescheck, Mrs. Kimble was known as “Aunt Susie” by many people. Mrs. Kimble had lived in Sussex County for most of her life. She had been employed at Kolmar Laboratories in Port Jervis, New York for several years before her retirement. Mrs. Kimble was a former member of the Sussex Baptist Church and Glenwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, and enjoyed attending country music shows. She was also an avid bowler and belonged to the Sussex Bowling League for over 30 years. When she was ages 88 and 89, she decided to go skydiving and was featured in the New Jersey Herald. Mrs. Kimble loved her family and spending time with all of them. She also had a soft spot for all animals. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert D. Kimble in 2006; her son, Ronnie in 1966; her brothers, Howard Lescheck, Jr. in 2000 and Thomas Lescheck in 1999; and her sister, Geraldine Little in 2019. Mrs. Kimble is survived by her sister, Jane Jacobs, of the Lake Wallkill section of Vernon; her sister-in-law, Marion Lescheck of Wantage; and many loving nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Interment will follow at Clove Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Due to New Jersey government health restrictions, attendees will be limited and are required to wear face masks at all times and practice proper social distancing. Virtual services will be available for anyone who would like to view Irene’s service. The link is: https://youtu.be/tW2CXQAvQXY In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Irene A. Kimble’s memory to Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com.

Irene A. Kimble

August 26, 1925 - May 7, 2021