Harriet O’Loughlin “Noleen” of Yorktown Heights, NY died on April 16, 2026 at the age of 88.
Noleen was born on Christmas Eve 1937 (hence her beloved nickname) in New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland to Patrick and Margaret Cullen. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Steve, her cherished daughter, Peggy, her sister, Anna Sheehan of Ireland, and brothers, Martin and Dick of Somers NY and Jerseyville IL, respectively.
In 1956, at the age of 18, she immigrated to the United States on the RMS Saxonia docking in New York; proudly becoming a US citizen thereafter. She lived with family in Yonkers, NY where, at an Irish American dance, she met the love of her life, Stephen B. O’Loughlin; they married in 1958. Together they purchased their home in Yorktown Heights, NY where they resided and raised their five children.
Noleen held many interesting jobs in her life. She was pleased to be collecting a pension from Ireland for her time as a rock picker and feather plucker. She was a beloved Yorktown bus driver while her children were young followed by various positions at Verizon until her retirement.
She thoroughly enjoyed cooking, hosting, games, knitting, sewing, and sharing her thoughtful gifts with countless family members and friends. Anyone in receipt of these gifts considered themselves fortunate. She was an avid traveller ranging from her annual camping trips to worldly excursions.
Lovingly known as Mrs O, she was one of a kind; funny, generous and never one to judge. She had a way of making you feel seen, welcomed and loved. She was a mother to everyone lucky enough to know her and she made life lighter just by being in it.
Noleen is survived by her children Maureen & Peter, Steve & Terri, Liz, Patrick & Sheryl, and son-in-law Jan. Her six grandchildren, Peter & Chelsie, Erin, Connor, Gavin, Jan Stephen, and Áine, as well as two great granddaughters Nellie and Sloane. Noleen will also be fondly remembered by her in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
“So fill to me the parting glass, good night and joy be with you all”
