Elsie M. Shufelt
October 26, 1913 - April 9, 2013
Elsie M. Shufelt, 99, of Ghent, died Tuesday April 9, 2013 at the Pine Haven Home in Philmont. Born in Ghent, NY on October 26, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Susie (Hoffman) Roraback. Elsie worked for the fabric mills between Chatham and Philmont. She and her late husband Earle R. Shufelt, who died May 1, 1998 ran the family farm in West Ghent for many years, and enjoyed spending winters in Florida. She, for many years, worked with the American Cancer Society and was an active member of the Columbia County Democratic Party. Elsie was well known for her cooking, and pie she made for the West Ghent Reformed Church, of which she was a member for many years. She will be greatly missed by her loving adopted son Peter E. Shufelt of Ghent. In addition to her husband, she was pre-deceased by 2 brothers; Ralph and Arthur Roraback as well as one sister Marguerite Roraback.
Elsie M. Shufelt, 99, of Ghent, died Tuesday April 9, 2013 at the Pine Haven Home in Philmont. Born in Ghent, NY on October 26, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Susie (Hoffman) Roraback. Elsie worked for the fabric mills between... View Obituary & Service Information