Wayne Crounse

Guilderland - Wayne Crounse, 83, of Guilderland, passed away Saturday, December 6th 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
Wayne was born in Schenectady, NY the son of the late Gordon Crounse and Beatrice (Hotaling) Crounse. Wayne attended Simmons School of funeral service and was a well known funeral director in the capital region for many years. He later worked in the Deli at Price Chopper in Guilderland for the past 30 years.
He was a member of the Noah Masonic Temple in Altamont and Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church. Wayne loved NASCAR, cars, history and his beloved grandsons. He was always ready with a story or joke for everyone and enjoyed his morning coffee clutch at Stewart's.
Survivors include daughter, Laura Nolan (Jeffrey) of Winter Haven, FL; son, Stephen Crounse (Judy) of Norwich, NY; grandsons Justin Nolan (Caleigh) of Bakersfield VT, Tyler Nolan (Mackenzie Ferguson) of Albany, Travis Crounse of West Sand Lake and great grandson Miller Wayne Nolan of Bakersfield, VT, Nephew Kenneth Daggett of Prattsburgh, NY. Predeceased by sister Jane Daggett and niece Elaine Lafler.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours Monday Dec 29, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am followed by a Memorial service at 11:00 am at Fredendall Funeral Home 199 Main Street Altamont, NY 12009.
Contributions in Wayne's memory may be made to Community Hospice or Hamilton Union Church. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wayne, please visit our floral store.