Obituary of Louise D. Koenig

Louise D. Koenig [Ponty], of Brunswick, NY, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at her residence. Louise was born in Worcester, MA. She has a B.A. from Clark University in Worcester and Masters of Education from St. Rose, she also studied at SUNY Albany and with Elderhostel Programs. She taught in the Averill Park Schools for 33 1/2 years. She is a member of Temple Beth El of Troy, Beth Israel of Schenectady, and Beth Shalom of Clifton Park. She was active in six theater groups and a member of Story Circle. She was the first Jewish president of the local Thursday Morning Group. She was married to Lawrence Koenig until his passing in 1985. Louise is survived by her daughter Phylisue and husband, Timothy Gallagher, son Richard Koenig and wife, Jodi, grandchildren, William & Meaghan Gallagher and a Sister, Cynthia Talbert of Rutland, MA. She is predeceased by her brother Howard Ponty and Sister-in-Law Phyllis. Services at Temple Beth El, 411 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 11:00am Interment will follow in the Beth El Cemetery in Troy, NY. The family will be observing shiva on Friday following the service of interment, Saturday evening and on Sunday from 1-5pm. at 24 Liberty Road in Troy.