Harriet L. Stokosa, A Hopewell Junction Resident, Dies at 70

Harriet L. “Lynne” Stokosa, age 70, of Hopewell Junction, passed away at home on July 10, 2016 surrounded by her family after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer.

She was the devoted wife of Stanley Stokosa for 41 years. Born on January 25, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Harriet Kraft.

Lynne grew up in Delmar and was a 1964 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. She received a B.A. in education from SUNY at Potsdam and later a master’s degree.
She was a dedicated elementary teacher in the Wappingers Central School District for over 30 years, teaching at both Brinkerhoff and James S. Evans Elementary Schools. She was passionate about making a difference in her students’ lives. Soon after her retirement, Lynne and family moved to Murrells Inlet, SC, where they lived for 10 years. Lynne’s strong sense of family brought them back to Hopewell as she wanted to be closer to her son and his family, watching her 3 grandchildren grow up. This brought a wonderful sense of meaning to her life. She always thought her greatest treasures called her “Grandma”. Lynne was a devoted wife, comforting mother, a caring sister, a true and loyal friend, and a spoiling grandmother. Lynne will be remembered for her sense of humor, kind spirit, optimism, strength, and self-sacrificing generosity.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Brian Stokosa and wife Nicki of Stormville and their 3 children, Avery, Brody, and Bryce; her daughter, Robin Stokosa of Hopewell Junction; 2 siblings and their spouses, Sue and Bob Jutton of Naples, FL and Larry and Linda Kraft of Overland Park, KS; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 6-8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 am at the funeral home. Please visit Lynne’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.