Doreen M. Cahenzli, 88, peacefully passed away at her home in Rhinebeck, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born February 25, 1938, in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Carl Berghahn and Bridget Hough Berghahn.

On December 23, 1956, in Paterson, New Jersey, Doreen married Conrad Cahenzli. They shared over 50 years together. Conrad predeceased Doreen on May 31st, 2007.

Doreen was a long-time employee of Dutchess Community College, where she worked as a cook and baker.

In her younger years, Doreen enjoyed traveling and the opportunity to see new places. She enjoyed reading, knitting, playing cards, and solving puzzles. Above all her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and grandchildren. The moments she shared with them were especially precious to her.

Doreen is survived by her two daughters, Lynda Kelly and her husband, Frank, of Sumter, SC, and Amy Cahenzli of Rhinebeck, NY; her two sons, Steven Cahenzli and his wife, Donna, of Lyman, SC, and Conrad Cahenzli and his wife, Ann Marie, of Hyde Park; and her seven grandchildren, Jason Kelly and his wife, Sarah, of Rotterdam, Netherlands; Karen Connor of Sumter, SC; Matthew Cahenzli and his wife, Samantha, of Cincinnati, OH; Ashley Allen and her husband, Jeremy, of Mechanicville, NY; Sabrina Cahenzli of Binghamton, NY; Jacquelyn Cahenzli and fiancé' Ryan Ouellette of West Palm Beach, FL.; and Natalie Groelly of Rhinebeck, NY. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Miles Kelly, Layla Kelly, Declan Connor, and Clara Cahenzli.

She is also survived by a brother Carl Berghahn and wife, Josephine, of Haslet, NJ along with several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 11am to 2pm, Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at Sweet's Funeral Home (4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538).

Funeral services will follow at 2pm, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Hudson Valley Hospice for their loving care and compassion in Doreen's final days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hudson Valley Hospice (80 Washington St. Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601).

To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.