Photo courtesy of Rossi Funeral Home - Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Kim O’Neill (née Hunter), 53, of Scotch Plains, NJ died at home with her family by her side on June 27, 2019.
Kim was born in Harrisburg, PA and grew up in Shippensburg, PA. She graduated from Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA in 1987 with a degree in biochemistry.
Kim is survived by her Beloved Husband of 28 years Tobias, her loving children Tyler and Shannon, siblings Barbara (Tim) Park, Richard Hunter, Vicki (Don) Laveyne, Debbie (Wayne) Bechtold, Kathy (Tony) Ott, Robert (Shelia) Hunter and father Robert (Virginia) Hunter. She is preceded in death by her cherished mother Virginia Lee Ruth Williams. Kim is also survived by many caring in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Kim enjoyed her career in research science working at the Children’s Hospitals of Philadelphia and Los Angeles; Wyeth-Ayerst, Schering-Plough and Merck&Co. She loved Girl Scouts, gardening, scrapbooking and cruising with Toby. She always felt that she got more in her life than she ever gave.
A service of remembrance for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 12th , from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ.
In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made in Kim's memory to: Community Access Unlimited, Elizabeth, NJ; breastcancer.org.
Paul and I went to college with Kim and Toby. We were just talking about Toby and Kim because tonight was the Williamstown/Millville football game. We are so sorry to hear about her passing. What a wonderful person.
Karen Jones-VanHouten
September 20, 2019 | WIlliamstown, NJ | Classmate
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
Patricia Hood
August 01, 2019 | Lawrenceville, NJ
Such a delightful woman, taken so tragically young. Deepest sympathies to Toby, Tyler and Shannon. May she have eternal rest in the company of our Lord. She lives forever in your hearts.
Mickey O'Brien
July 29, 2019 | WESTFIELD, NJ
I am so sorry to hear of Kims passing. Kim was such a wonderful, outgoing woman. I loved talking to her at the Pharmacy. Toby , Shannon and Tyler, you were blessed to have such a loving person in your life.
Angie Devall
July 14, 2019 | Scotch Plains, NJ
Steve and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Kim. We remember Kim's beautiful spirit and caring ways. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Toby and the whole O'Neill family during this most difficult time.
Lorna Fairess
July 13, 2019 | LUMBERTON, NJ | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss! Kim was a very special person. I have many fond memories with her in girl scouts and elementary school. God bless you
Linda (Barner) Shoemaker
July 12, 2019 | Shippensburg, PA
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Michael Gaudio
July 09, 2019 | Clark, NJ | Classmate
I am so sorry to learn of Kim's passing. I was very fortunate to work with Kim over several years at Merck. She was always so easy-going and upbeat, just a pleasure to be around. We chatted about work, travel, food, sometimes about life's absurdities and frustrations but mostly we chatted about our families. It was easy to get her to laugh and I will always remember our time together in the lab with fondness. My deepest sympathy to Kim's family.
Lisa Sonatore
July 02, 2019 | East Brunswick, NJ | Coworker
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
Patricia Hood
July 02, 2019 | Lawrenceville, NJ
