A full-service funeral home offering at-need and pre-need funeral services for people of all walks of life, faiths, and cultures.
As a proud woman-owned business, we provide compassionate care and are honored to be a trusted gem in our community.
04/25/2026
In Loving Memory of Pearl MacArthur.Pearl always appreciated the little wonders of the world around her and she will be remembered for her love of nature, her creative talents and her strong and steady faith. She will be greatly missed.
View Pearl MacArthur's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
04/16/2026
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight đź’™ This year, we're proud to partner with & Community Housing Coalition !
Every dollar raised at Party on the Porch on June 19th goes directly to supporting their mission of providing stable housing for veterans and community members in need.
Come out June 19th — your pizza and ice cream will make a real difference. 🏠❤️
04/13/2026
IT'S OFFICIAL! Party on the Porch is back!
📅 Friday, June 19th | 6:00–9:00 PM 📍 Our Front Porch 🎶 Live music by 🍕 Pizza | 🍦 Ice Cream | 🥤 Drinks 🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for an evening of music, food, and community! All proceeds benefit Veterans & Community Housing Coalition .
04/10/2026
Something exciting is coming this summer…
Mark your calendars! Party on the Porch is BACK — Friday, June 19th from 6–9 PM. More details coming soon. 🎶🍕🍦
04/03/2026
Kathleen and the team had the honor of attending the B95.5 & Hannaford Supermarket 20 Outstanding Women in the Capital Region ceremony — and we are still feeling so incredibly grateful.
Being nominated was already special. Being selected and celebrating in person alongside so many remarkable women doing powerful work in this community made it even more meaningful.
Kathleen, we are so proud of you and the heart you bring to this business every single day. This one's well deserved. đź’›
Thank you to B95.5 and Hannaford Supermarket for celebrating the women who make the Capital Region such a wonderful place. We are so glad to be part of it.
03/31/2026
In Loving Memory of Richard H. Miller. A man who relished in being outside, a wonderful cook, and a life-long learner. He will be greatly missed.
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03/21/2026
In Loving Memory of Robert J. Belisario, Sr. A proud Navy veteran and devoted family man, he is joyfully reunited with his beloved wife of 75 years, Gerry. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
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03/20/2026
In Loving Memory of Madeline P. Fodera, remembered for her devotion to family, her long career, and the beautiful life she built with her late husband, Joseph. She found her greatest joy at Saratoga Lake, where she created lasting memories through family gatherings, cherished traditions, and her love of cooking and baking.
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03/20/2026
In Loving Memory of Ellen T. Peck. A woman who was a true caretaker and could always be counted on. Ellen was strong in her faith and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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03/19/2026
In Loving Memory of Nicholas Michael O'Rourke. A quick-witted, endlessly funny man, whose kindness and willingness to give his time and help others will be greatly missed.
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03/16/2026
Last week we shared that our owner, Kathleen Lowes, was named one of B95.5 & Hannaford Supermarket’s 20 Outstanding Women in the Capital Region for 2026 — and now her interview is officially out!
Take a few minutes to listen and hear Kathleen share her story in her own words. We’re so proud of her and the care she brings to our community every single day.
In Loving Memory of Dorothy Ann (O'Brien) Cimpi, A devoted registered nurse and former Shenendehowa school nurse, Dorothy dedicated her life to caring for others and will be remembered for her kindness, strong friendships, and love of family.
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Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home is celebrating our 70thyear of service in the communities of Burnt Hills, Ballston Lake and the surrounding areas. We are carrying on a lasting tradition of trusted service and loving care to families who are in need before, during and after their time of loss.
Since 1949, our services have helped individuals to pre-plan their funerals, responding to immediate need death calls, care and supervision of funeral services and final disposition as well as aftercare assistance, community outreach and memorial creation. We provide these services for people from all walks of life, religious affiliations and cultural backgrounds and we are mindful of the diverse range of traditions associated with handling the loss of a loved one. We provide a caring and loving environment for families and friends to gather for visitations and memorial services at our beautifully renovated and maintained home.
In 1949, Wendell Townley and his wife, Jane, bought the home from the Leffingwell family. Together, they raised five children here and established a longstanding commitment to the community. Sons, Harold and Frank Townley continued to carry on the faithful work that their father and mother dedicated their lives to in 1979. In 2013, Kathleen A. Lowes Sanvidge purchased the home and has since carried on the longstanding tradition of providing the highest level of care and service to the community. Kathleen is a first- generation Licensed Funeral Director with 29 years of experience. She is certified in the State of NY as a Women Business Enterprise and is currently the only female Licensed Funeral Director in the State to hold the WBE designation.
During the past six years, she has worked tirelessly to improve and enhance both the physical building and the caliber of services she offers. Her reputation for being caring, warm-hearted and consummately professional has caused her business to grow steadily since she took over.
Incidentally, Kathleen Sanvidge is also owner of Valiant Monument Design, an ancillary business that offers monument, engraving and installation for families.
The funeral home’s customer base is, naturally, inclusive of all members of the surrounding community and the market we serve is largely southern Saratoga and Schenectady County; although, we can also serve families from out of town and across the country.
We are actively involved in several different organizations, including the Southern Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, BHBLBPA, NYS Funeral Directors Association, National funeral Directors’ Association and several other local and regional organizations.
Townley & Wheeler Funeral home is on the vanguard of new concepts and renovations and we continually strive to achieve the highest level of excellence in our work. One of the most important components of that work is to care for the body of the deceased during the embalming and preparation process. Recently, we completed the build of our state-of-the art embalming facility. Here, we will be able to offer those in our care the benefit of the most modern and up to date equipment available. Our goal is to preserve the dignity of the individual and offer the most comfort to the families, who will be secure in the knowledge that their loved ones are treated with respect and love from the time of death until they are laid to rest.
There are many new and exciting ideas up and coming for TWFH so keep an eye out for our future accomodations and goals.