Maryann Houghtaling Berlin

October 1, 1961 - November 11, 2017

Maryann Houghtaling Berlin, 56 of Kinderhook, NY passed away after a long battle with cancer on November 11, 2017 at home with her beloved “Lou” Nicholas Berlin by her side. Born October 1, 1961 in Hudson, NY, she is the daughter of Anna (Cordato) Houghtaling and Lewis Houghtaling Jr. Maryann was employed by DeBrino Caulking Assoc. of Castleton, NY. Maryann was an expert painter and spent many hours on her crafts, special designs and flower gardens. She could make trash into treasures. She loved to decorate her home with her many finds. Special thanks to Cindy Bertram, Ruth Berlin, Debby Hallenbeck, Donna Demarest, all her friends she loved deeply and definitely made an impression on them all, especially, Kim H., Tina, Jackie, Lisa H., Lisa W., Tracy V., Tracy D., Diane, Marybeth W., Rose D., Sarah, Kim P., Maria, Maryann, Carolyn Z., Carol, Kelly and many many more. Maryann is survived by her beloved husband “Lou” Nicholas Berlin of Kinderhook, mother Anna (Cordato) Houghtaling, siblings Lewis Houghtaling (Betty Ann), Linda Novak (Angelo/”Frosty”), John Houghtaling (Patti), Daniel Houghtaling (MaryAnne), Debbie Houghtaling (Kevin), and Lori Houghtaling. Also special aunt Alice Cordato, Godmother whom she was named after MaryAnn Schiable, nieces and nephews Nicole, Angela, Bud, Michael, Nathan, Danny, Anna, John Jr., Amy and Jamie, Goddaughter whom she loved very much Remi Delaney, along with many great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Maryann was predeceased by her beloved son Joseph Kosnick III, father Lewis Houghtaling Jr., nephew Lewis Houghtaling IV and father in law Donald Berlin. Visitation hours at the Bates & Anderson Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home are Thursday November 16, from 4-6:30pm, with a prayer service at 6:30. Interment will be private.