Stella M. Osterhoudt

Stella M. Osterhoudt

Stella Osterhoudt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Delehanty Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 11, 2025.
Stella M. Osterhoudt, a longtime resident of Wappingers Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Beacon; at the age of 86. She was born in Greece on June 3, 1939, daughter of the late Spiro & Christine (nee Rogaris) Kyrimes.

Stella was a devout Catholic woman, and faithful communicant of St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls. She was active with the various local church parish Saturday prayer groups. She also was an active volunteer at Vassar Brothers Hospital and St. Francis Hospital.

Her strong Catholic Faith was her strength and comfort and sustained her through many trials in life. She devoutly looked forward to receiving the Sacraments, especially the Most Holy Eucharist. She was also an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She loved animals, especially cats and horses.

Stella was sadly predeceased by her son Thomas Osterhoudt on February 9, 2020; she was also predeceased by her two sisters Helen & Argie.

Stella is survived by three nieces and one nephew; four great-nieces & one great-nephew. She was also survived by several close-friends, she always cultivated friendship wherever she went.

Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. As per her wishes, there will be no-calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for her 10:00AM on Monday, July 28, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, New York, followed by interment to the Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery, 174-208 West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY.

To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com

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