Harriet Liardo, 76, a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at Wingate at Ulster in Highland. Born February 11, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late James and Estelle Frances Pianko Purdy. She was a School Bus Driver for the Hyde Park Central School District for many years until her retirement. Harriet loved to fish, enjoyed playing Bingo and online games, and was an avid collector of beanie babies. She often referred to those she loved as "brats". Harriet married Antonio S. Liardo in Hyde Park. He predeceased her in December, 1997. Survivors include her daughters, Estelle F. Rivera of Newburgh, and Bertha Ann 'Bonnie' Havens of Chambersburg, PA; sons, Charles E. Moyer of Hyde Park, Anthony Liardo of Kingston, and Vincent Liardo of Wappingers Falls; grandchildren, Audra Havens, Joshua and Danielle Rivera, Megan and Caitlin Burke, and Jennifer Liardo; sister, Catherine M. 'Micky' Purdy of Alaska; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her eleven brothers and sisters. Calling hours will be from 9 to 11 am, Friday, December 20th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the funeral home. Cremation and burial of her ashes in the family plot in Union Cemetery of Hyde Park will take place at the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.