Arlene H. (Bruning) Hillriegel, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Fremont Center on November 6, 2026.

Arlene was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Narrowsburg and was a deacon in Grace Lutheran Church. She worked as a secretary for many years in Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School, and then Liberty Central School. She also served as an Auxiliary member of Grover Memorial Hospital. Through her community involvement and connections with others, she was part of the fabric of the community she called home.

Family was an important part of Arlene's life. She leaves behind a loving family spanning several generations, including children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, whose lives and memories will carry her legacy forward.

Arlene is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Hillriegel, at home; her children, Peggy Marchese of Fremont Center, Lee R. Hubbert of Middletown, Lori A. Lackey-Husted of Bethel, and Kim M. Hendrickson of Montana; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her mother, Hilda Louise Bruning; her father, Robert Rossal; her stepchildren, Robert Hillriegel, Kathleen Capozzoli, and Cindy L. Hook; three sons-in-law; one grandson; and one great-grandson.

Arlene will be deeply missed by her husband, children, extended family, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her memory will live on through the many generations of family she leaves behind and the love she shared throughout her life.

Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and celebrate Arlene's life on Saturday, November 14 at North Branch Firehouse, 20 N Branch-Callicoon Center HWY, North Branch, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM with a Pastor-led Memorial Service at 11 AM.

Arrangements were under the care of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home. For further information, please call (845) 434-7363.