Hyde Park – Barbara Ann Houghtaling, 78, a lifelong area resident, passed away on November 7, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.

Born on November 28, 1943, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of Charles P. and Rose J. Leo DeStefano.

Barb was a school bus driver for the Arlington Central School District for many years until her retirement.

The Houghtaling family enjoyed auto racing and Barb could often be found at the racetrack supporting her family.

On February 19, 1961, at Mt. Alvernia in Wappingers Falls, she married Harold Houghtaling. Mr. Houghtaling survives at home.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons, Alan Houghtaling and Brian Houghtaling (Laurie), all of Hyde Park; grandchildren, Brian (Karissa) Houghtaling, Brittiney (Phil) Skorupski, Melissa (Matt) Shaw, Michelle Mesuda, and Morgan Houghtaling; and great-grandchildren, Gianna and Anthony Shaw, and Liliana and Emmaline Houghtaling.

Barb is also survived by her sister, Diane Giovanniello; her beloved aunt, Joan Leo; and Lisa Schoonmaker and Tami Ward, all of Hyde Park. Several nieces, nephews and cousins survive as well.

She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Ralph DeStefano; and granddaughter, Melinda Mesuda.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Monday, November 14th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 95 Mill St., Poughkeepsie.

Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.

In lieu of flowers, Barb's family respectfully request memorial donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (www.stjude.org)

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit Barb's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.