Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home

Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home 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.

In Loving Memory of Nicholas Michael O'Rourke. A quick-witted, endlessly funny man, whose kindness and willingness to gi...
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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Last week we shared that our owner, Kathleen Lowes, was named one of B95.5 & Hannaford Supermarket’s 20 Outstanding Wome...
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.

🎧 Check it out here: https://www.b95.com/outstanding-2026/kathleen-lowes/

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Ann (O'Brien) Cimpi, A devoted registered nurse and former Shenendehowa school nurse, Doroth...
03/13/2026

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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In Loving Memory of Joanne Anita Perkins Chambers. A dedicated teacher, avid reader and devoted to her faith, Joanne wil...
03/12/2026

In Loving Memory of Joanne Anita Perkins Chambers. A dedicated teacher, avid reader and devoted to her faith, Joanne will be remembered for her kindness, compassion and joy.

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In Loving Memory of Lawrence H. Rutland, Jr., an engineer, veteran, artist, and adventurer, Larry lived a life of curios...
03/11/2026

In Loving Memory of Lawrence H. Rutland, Jr., an engineer, veteran, artist, and adventurer, Larry lived a life of curiosity and generosity. From his service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to decades of engineering work in New York and volunteer projects abroad, he made a lasting impact. He also loved folk music, camping in the Adirondacks, and creating beautiful glass art through flameworking.

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Happy National Funeral Director’s Day!Today we recognize the dedication, compassion, and quiet strength of funeral direc...
03/11/2026

Happy National Funeral Director’s Day!

Today we recognize the dedication, compassion, and quiet strength of funeral directors everywhere. In life’s most difficult moments, funeral directors help families navigate loss with dignity, care, and guidance.

We are honored to serve our community and to walk alongside families as they celebrate the lives of those they love. ❤

🐾 It's Tuesdays with Teddy!This guy spotted some sunshine today and immediately demanded a pup-cup to celebrate and hone...
03/10/2026

🐾 It's Tuesdays with Teddy!

This guy spotted some sunshine today and immediately demanded a pup-cup to celebrate and honestly, same. 🍦☀️ Spring is so close and Teddy's nose (and tail) are already going into full season mode! 🌸

Who else is ready to trade in the snow boots for sunshine and pup-cups? 🙋‍♀🐾

In Loving Memory of Phylliss Killeen, beloved teacher and devoted mother, passed away March 2, 2026, and will be remembe...
03/09/2026

In Loving Memory of Phylliss Killeen, beloved teacher and devoted mother, passed away March 2, 2026, and will be remembered for her warmth, laughter, and love of family.

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There are no words to express how proud we are of Kathleen Lowes, our Owner and Licensed Funeral Director, for being nam...
03/05/2026

There are no words to express how proud we are of Kathleen Lowes, our Owner and Licensed Funeral Director, for being named one of B95.5 & Hannaford Supermarket's 20 Outstanding Women in the Capital Region for 2026! Kathleen has dedicated her life to serving this community with dignity, care, and unwavering compassion — and this recognition is so well deserved. She leads by example every single day, and we are beyond honored to work alongside her. Be sure to check back on March 16th to hear her story in her own words!

In Loving Memory of Taylor R. Puleski, a young man who found joy in family, the outdoors, and the friendships he built b...
02/28/2026

In Loving Memory of Taylor R. Puleski, a young man who found joy in family, the outdoors, and the friendships he built both near and far.

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In Loving Memory of Wayne C. Vincent, a hardworking and kindhearted man who found joy in music, tinkering, and time spen...
02/28/2026

In Loving Memory of Wayne C. Vincent, a hardworking and kindhearted man who found joy in music, tinkering, and time spent with those he loved.

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In Loving Memory of Craig Lee Hodgson. Craig lived a great and full life, filling his days with passions like teaching, ...
02/20/2026

In Loving Memory of Craig Lee Hodgson. Craig lived a great and full life, filling his days with passions like teaching, baking, punch hooking, and most of all, being a husband, father, and grandfather. He created lasting memories with all who knew him, and the love and joy he brought into the lives of others continues to live on. He is still so greatly missed.

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21 Midline Road
Ballston Lake, NY
12019

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2019 - Celebrating 70 Years!

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.