Therese (Larkin) Karsch passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on June 22, 2026.

Born on December 4, 1927, Therese grew up in New York City and graduated from Manhattanville College. She married Henry Karsch, a naval architect and they settled in in Short Hills, NJ for many years where they raised their son Hank Jr. Therese was a member of the Short Hills Gardening Club and enjoyed traveling and reading. She lived her later years in New York City with her sister Kathy Larkin.

Therese is predeceased by her husband Henry, son Hank, brother Arthur and sister Kathy. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

There will be a Funeral Mass for Therese on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM at Epiphany Church, 375 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ