Elise Keeler Koncelik

April 20, 1929 - October 27, 2015

Elise (Keeler) Koncelik, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was born at home in Ghent on April 20, 1929. She was a lifelong resident of Columbia County residing in Claverack. She graduated from Roeliff Jensen High School in Hillsdale, Class of 1947. Elise was an Avon Representative for 35 years and worked at the Claverack Package Store for 24 years. Her husband, John, of 56 years, predeceased her in 2005. She was also predeceased by her parents, Eunice and Edward Keeler, her brother, Elwood "Spike" Keeler, and two sisters, Evelyn Schug and Esther Courter. Surviving are her son, Glenn Koncelik of West Coxsackie and her daughter, Theresa Delaney of Claverack; one granddaughter, April Delaney of Alden; two grandsons, Glenn Koncelik, II serving in the US Marine Corps and James Hansen of Greene County; two great-granddaughters, Amanda and Stephany, and two great-grandsons, Michael and DJ. Elise's interest were bowling (she was secretary of two leagues), stamp collecting, and needlepoint. She had a love for Pomeranians and flower gardening. She was a life member of the Churchtown Fire Company, where she served as secretary for 15 years, and received the Presidents Award in 2012. Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Sunday at the Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to Churchtown Fire Company, 2219 Route 27, Hudson, NY 12534. DOC_20151029141141.jpg