Elaine M Hopper

Elaine M Hopper obituary

Elaine M Hopper

Elaine Hopper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2025.

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Elaine M. Hopper of the Town of Newburgh, formerly of Walden passed away at home on August 19, 2025. She was 94. Elaine was born on April 29, 1931 in Walden, NY to the late Decatur and Adelaide Palen Penny. She was a secretary for many years at the NYS Department of Transportation and Department of Corrections in Wallkill, NY. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Kevin Hopper of Town of Newburgh, David Hopper (Barbara Rainey) of Wallkill and John Hopper of Ellenville; granddaughter, Olivia Hopper; several nieces and nephews.

Elaine was one of 17 children and was preceded by her siblings.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in her name.

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August 25, 2025

Peter Hopper posted to the memorial.

August 24, 2025

Dave & Lisa Marino posted to the memorial.

August 19, 2025

Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. posted an obituary.

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Peter Hopper

August 25, 2025

Rest in peace Aunt Elaine.
Sorry for your loss Kevin,David And Johnny.

Dave & Lisa Marino

August 24, 2025

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Hopper passing. She was a staple on Lakeside Rd. Sending condolences to Kevin and family.

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August 25, 2025

Peter Hopper posted to the memorial.

August 24, 2025

Dave & Lisa Marino posted to the memorial.

August 19, 2025

Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. posted an obituary.