Katherine D Sweeney Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Katherine D Sweeney (Red Hook, New York), who passed away on March 31, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernie Haegler and Katherine Haegler (Hoffediener); and her husbands, William Brown and Christopher M. Murphy Jr.. She is survived by: her siblings, Helen Smith of Poughkeepsie, NY., Rosemarie Haegler, Ernie Haegler of Poughkeepsie, NY and Vernon Haegler of Poughkeepsie, NY.; her former husband Peter E. Sweeney of Hyde Park, N. Y.; her children, Marion Brown Pickielnok (John) of South Reading, Vt., William Brown of Port Orange, FL., Brenda Brown of Pine Plans, NY, Lisa Murphy Badore (Duane) of Pine Plans, N. Y, Kate Murphy Bowne Traver (Blane Sr) of Rhinebeck, N. Y. and Christina Murphy Cookingham (Adam Chase) of Kerhonkson, NY.; her grandchildren, Miranda, Blane Jr., TroiHunter, Cole, Baylee, Brayden, Adam, Aimee, Zachary, Nathan, Jacob and William Jr.; and her friend Schuyler Signor.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Burnett and White Funeral Home (7461 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes (7461 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571).
Donations in Katherine's memory can be made to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 and/or your local food pantry. Donate to Charity Hudson Valley Hospice- Foundation80 Washington Ave, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
