Local vs. Major Newspapers

Local papers, serving smaller communities or regional areas, typically offer the most affordable options. Basic notices in small-town or suburban publications often start around $200–$400 for a short text-only obituary running one day. These rates reflect lower circulation and printing costs, making them accessible for families notifying nearby friends and relatives. In some smaller markets, very brief death notices (just name, dates, and service info) might even be free or under $100, though full obituaries with biographical details push into the higher end of that range.

In contrast, major metropolitan or national newspapers charge significantly more due to higher production expenses, larger audiences, and prestige. For instance, the Los Angeles Times averages $1,000–$1,500 for a standard obituary, with basic placements starting around $205 but escalating quickly. The New York Times begins at about $263 for the first few lines, plus $50+ per additional line, easily surpassing $1,000 for anything detailed. The Wall Street Journal can exceed $1,000 for national runs, with regional options starting lower around $200. These premium papers treat obituaries as paid classifieds, charging per line, inch, or column—often resulting in bills that shock grieving families.

Additional Costs: Photos and Extras

Want to include a photo? That’s an extra layer of expense. Adding a black-and-white or color image typically costs $25–$250, depending on size, quality, and the paper—smaller local ones on the lower end, big-city publications pushing toward the higher. Color photos, larger formats, or multiple images drive prices up further. Running the obituary on premium days (like Sundays) or for multiple days also multiplies the total, sometimes doubling or tripling the base rate.

Why are these costs so high? Newspapers have faced declining print readership and advertising revenue for decades, leading many to monetize obituary sections aggressively. What was once a community service is now a revenue stream, charged like ads. Average U.S. newspaper obituaries in 2025 fall around $200–$500 overall, but longer tributes in urban areas routinely hit $800+.

Emotional and Practical Burden

Who wants to haggle over line counts, photo fees, or deadlines while navigating profound grief? Families often feel pressured to keep obituaries short to control costs, sacrificing heartfelt stories about a loved one’s achievements, quirks, or legacy. This can feel like commodifying a final tribute, adding emotional weight to an already overwhelming process.

Affordable Alternatives: Online Options

Fortunately, modern alternatives exist that are far more affordable and flexible. Online obituaries on dedicated platforms or funeral home sites often cost $50–$100 (or even free in basic forms), with no word limits, unlimited photos, videos, or guestbooks for condolences. These digital tributes reach wider audiences via social media shares, remain permanently accessible, and allow edits anytime. Many newspapers now include online versions with print placements at little extra cost, or families opt for online-only to save hundreds.

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Bobby Sherman, a singer and actor who became a quintessential teen idol of the late 1960s and early ’70s, died Tuesday at 81.

His wife, Brigette Poublon Sherman, had announced three months ago that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

In posting the news of his death to Instagram Tuesday morning, Poublon Sherman wrote, “It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman. Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage. I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That’s who Bobby was—brave, gentle, and full of light.”

Sherman came to fame as a regular for two seasons on the ABC series “Here Come the Brides” in 1968-1970 and quickly parlayed that into an even bigger career as a singing star. Sherman was especially beloved by adolescent and pre-teen girls for his hit singles and tv appearances, coming to be literally the poster boy for the power of bubblegum music for a few years. With his suitable-for-wall-pasting photo spreads in magazines like Tiger Beat and 16, Sherman was rivaled only by Donny Osmond and David Cassidy in his power to mesmerize with his soothing voice and cuddly good looks.

At his peak, in 1969-70, he had four singles reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and achieve gold-selling status: “Little Woman” (No. 3), “La La La (If I Had You)” (No. 9), “Easy Come, Easy Go” (No. 9) and perhaps his best-known song, or the one most likely to be spontaneously belted out by fans of a certain age, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” (No. 5).

In Brigette’s media message, she added: “He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart. And though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy — his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission. Thank you to every fan who ever sang along, who ever wrote a letter, who ever sent love his way. He felt it.”

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WYNANTSKILL – Jill Suzanne Bryce, 63, was set free February 27, 2025, gently and peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of Wally and Marlene Bryce of Averill Park; and was married to the love of her life, Thomas Weiss.
Jill met Tom on the Adirondack ski slopes, and they spent their years skiing, sailing and traveling together. Jill enjoyed adventures with the Out of Control Ski Club, and she and Tom were proud members of the Jiminy Peak Ski Patrol. They also assisted skiers at the Double H Ranch, and Jill helped start the Andrew Christian Bryce Foundation, both efforts that helped young people with illnesses enjoy their lives.
Jill was a graduate of The Doane Stuart School and Union College. After earning her bachelor’s degree in English and political science, she began her 20-plus year reporting career for the Troy Record and The Daily Gazette. She won an Associated Press award for beat reporting in 2004. She never put down her pen, writing poems, plays and stories while also working for her family’s Real Estate.
She loved to slam a tennis volley, sail in strong winds with her Tommy Boy, ski narrow glades, win ski races, even conquer the Matterhorn. Jill loved to throw a party and was always the life of the party. Never shy, she danced with an ’80s flair, sang out of tune, golfed, visited friends, chatted on the phone late into the night, and attended church, concerts and plays.
In addition to her parents, and devoted husband, she is survived by sisters, Kyle Bryce Batease (Glenn) of Queensbury, Susan McGuire (Thomas) of Weston, Fla., and Jennifer Leonard (Michael) of Reading, Mass.; and a brother, David Bryce (Astri) of Troy.
Also surviving are stepson, Russell Weiss (Kate) of E. Arbury, New South Wales, Australia; along with the nieces and nephews that brought her so much joy: Heavenly godson, Andrew; Kristjan, Axel, David (Nina), Anna, Thomas, Bryce (Alex), Wallis, Owen; her godson, Ian; Emma and Penelope. Her grandchildren, Millie, Isabelle and Will, will also miss her.
Jill leaves her favorite canine friend, Kayla; along with her signature collection of hats, ski vests and jackets. Her numerous friends that became like family are too numerous to list. She was predeceased by grandparents, Esther and Denton Bryce and Elizabeth and Joseph Wiesenforth.
Faced with the thief called cancer, she helped frontier immunotherapy and always made an effort to bring joy and comfort to others.
Her strong faith, her devoted husband, and her family carried her through precious, extra years. Cancer be not proud; you are not her whole story.
“Leave them with a smile,” she would say, (so go ahead and put the windows down and belt out a song or two for Jill).
We remember the joy and are thankful for it. In Peace I will lie down and Sleep for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Relatives and friends may call at Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Ave., Troy, on Monday, March 3, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m., at Brunswick Church, 42 White Church Lane, Troy, with Rev. Jim Knapp officiating.
Interment will be in Brookside Cemetery in Brunswick.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Jill S. Bryce to The Community Hospice (Gift Processing Center), 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12208, or the Center for Melanoma Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, Mass. 02215.

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Florida – Lowell Bowman Grizzle, age 92 of Kingsport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 14, 2025.  Lowell was born on September 22, 1932, in Herald, VA to Joseph and Jeanette Grizzle. Lowell worked as a Pharmacist in the Kingsport area for 55 plus years.

Lowell was a member of Bible Way Church, and he found solace in studying God’s word.  Lowell was a private pilot for 45 years and flying was his passion. 

Lowell was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary Nell Grizzle; and sister, Carol Grizzle Reasor.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Peggy Grizzle; daughter, Angie Grizzle; two sons, Keith Grizzle and wife, Veronica, and Stephen Grizzle; six grandchildren, Rylee Grizzle, Myles Grizzle, Quentin Shelton, Lansing Shelton, Kiser Shelton, and Nicholas Rowland and wife, Kindall; and three great grandchildren, Declan, Ivy, and Beckett; one brother, James Ennis Grizzle and wife, Barbara; five nieces and nephews; and many loving friends.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Rick Vannoy officiating.  Rylee Grizzle, Myles Grizzle, David Lawson, Steve Cassell, Quentin Shelton, and Lansing Shelton will be serving as pallbearers.  Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:50 pm.

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Joyce Ellen Turner, 84 of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully with her sons by her side, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on February 12, 2025. Joyce was born in Cambridge, New York on March 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Wirmusky) Doughtery. She married Duncan M. Turner in September of 1962. Mr. Turner passed away on January 15, 2011.

Joyce earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Albany. She taught math for several years at Molly Stark Elementary School in Bennington. She then worked at UST for a couple of years before moving on to the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She worked in the Finance Department/Accounts Receivable at SWVMC for 17 years.

Joyce adored her grandchildren and especially enjoyed going to their sporting events. She enjoyed gardening, walking, Nascar and her coffee shop groups. She was the unofficial Mayor of Bennington.

Joyce is survived by two sons and their wives; Cailean and Christi Turner of Cary, NC and Neal and Megan Turner of Hoosick Falls, NY, a daughter-in-law, Michele Turner of New Smyrna Beach, FL, her grandchildren; Ian, Sarah, Gavin, Neal Thomas, Carly and Myles Turner, a stepbrother, James Carver, her sister-in-law, Susan Howard, and two nephews, AJ DeBell and Kyle Howard. In addition to her husband, Joyce was predeceased by a son, Eric Turner and a stepbrother, Richard Carver.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Joyce later in the spring. The date and time will be announced.

Contributions in Joyce’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org or through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201.

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Richard Gordon Wright passed away after a long illness peacefully at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by his family on January 6th 2025. He was born early on Sunday morning, February 11th 1945 at Memorial Hospital in Albany, NY. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Washington County, NY, a time he always held dear. He graduated from Stillwater Central School in 1963, and afterwards he went on to earn a Bachelors degree in Science from Sienna College in 1967.He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970 as an Intelligence Technician, serving in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War. His role was to extract enemy radio transmissions crucial to operations of the IV Corps. He was honorably discharged and awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his time overseas. When he returned to the states, he attended one of the most highly rated respiratory therapy programs in Niagara, NY. Upon his graduation he was employed at Putnam Memorial Hospital (now Southern VT Medical Center). During his over 40 year career there he served his patients with skill and care. He was instrumental in getting respiratory therapists registered in the State of Vermont and proudly held the second license issued in the State. In 1977 he married the love of his life, Jane Genski and they were married for over 47 years. They had two beautiful daughters, Lindsey Martin and Lauren Wright. He enjoyed his time spent outdoors with his flower and herb gardens no matter the season, as well as all the years he spent as a member of the local chapter of The Lions Club, and spending many mornings and taking many hikes with his “Geezer” coffee group. After his retirement he spent a lot of free time volunteering at the Bennington Free Library, a task he did with pride. He is survived by his wife Jane, daughters Lindsey and Lauren, his sister Christie Dudar of Latham NY, and brothers Robert Wright (Smith Ann) of Greenwich, NY, Jonathan Wright (Anne) of Albany, NY, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his father Gordon Wright and mother Marguerite. Services will be at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church in Bennington VT on Saturday, January 25th at 11am. A light reception will follow at the Parrish center. The family would like to thank the Primary Based Home Care team with the VA for all the special care they gave Richard who became family to them. The family would like to request in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bennington Free Library and or the VT Veterans Home Activity Fund through Hanson Walbridge Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957 Bennington VT 05201

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Brunswick, NY- Gene H Senecal of Brunswick, passed away peacefully in his new home on the hill surrounded by his family and beloved grand-dogs on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Gene was born in Troy, New York, on December 4, 1942, to the late Eugene and Florence (Richardson) Senecal.  In 1960, Gene graduated from Lansingburgh High School.  He then carried onto Castleton University for his Bachelors Degree in English.  Shortly after graduation, he was hired at Tamarac High School to teach English and film studies, which he enjoyed for the next 31 years.  He became one of the most popular campus personalities and a favorite “adult” role model.  Gene always appreciated the occasions his students would visit the old Hall Road Farm and spend time swapping stories, fishing, hunting, and painting. Gene, also known by most as “Geno, The Pencil Neck Geek or Turtle,” was a family man as well. 

He married the late Carolyn E. Senecal (Miller) on Woodstock weekend in 1969.  She was the love of his life for the next 43 years.  They built their dream on a 20-acre farm on Hall Road in Pittstown, where they then were surprised with a beautiful baby girl, Hillary Senecal in 1983.  She became the apple of Dad’s eye for the next 41 years.  During their time at “the farm,” the trio raised Morgan horses, built bass ponds, mowed a lot…. And they truly enjoyed spending time with friends and family. 
During the last few years, Gene moved to a bigger “farm” with his daughter and son-in-law, Ryan.  He still enjoyed reading his books and his crosswords and keeping up with his favorite Red Sox.  To his delight, with his brother and dear friends, he was still able to make his weekly trips to his favorite “watering holes,” Man of Kent and Giuseppe’s, where the bartenders would have the beers waiting!

Gene is survived by his daughter and son-in- law, Hillary Senecal and Ryan Fornango, his brother and sister-in-law, Lance and Nora Senecal, nephew, Lance K. Senecal, nephew and wife, Robert and Kimberly Kissinger, and their children, Olivia and Dylan Kissinger.  In addition to his parents and wife, Carolyn, he was predeceased by a nephew, the late Nolan Senecal.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home, Inc., 2237 NY Route 7, located in Raymertown, with a short service to follow at 6:15 p.m.  Burial will take place later this spring at Eagle Mills Cemetery in Brunswick.

The Senecal Family wishes to extend their most heartfelt appreciation to caregivers Leslie Shinkman and Larissa Forette for their exceptional care and compassion over the past year. 
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In memorium and as a way to honor Gene’s love of his many four-legged friends, please feel free to make any donations to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12203, or enjoy a nice cold Pale Ale with a friend. 

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Nancy Kemp Day, 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home surrounded by family and friends. 

A native and resident of Buncombe County, Nancy was a daughter of the late James Herbert Kemp and Rosa Lee Lance Kemp and wife of the late Dr. Bill Day. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bill and David Kemp; and sisters, Marilyn Green and Betty Wilson; and grandson, Cody Day.

 Surviving are her daughters: Lisa Day, Jeannie Fox, and Deanna Day; seven granddaughters and one grandson. A brother, Jim Kemp (Betty) of Muskegon, MI; and several nieces and nephews. 

Nancy’s life verse was Psalm 118:24, This is the day that the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Nancy was truly the Proverbs 31 woman, she was a virtuous woman and the heart of Bill safely trusted in her. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. 

 She loved her grandchildren and her family, Nancy was a former administrative assistant at the US Federal Courts in Asheville. Executive Assistant to Congressman Charles Taylor of the 11th Congressional District. She taught school at Temple Baptist School, Asheville. Nancy studied and received a Bachelor of Education degree at Southland Bible Institute, Ashland, Kentucky. 

 A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, January26, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church, Asheville NC with Reverend Winston Parrish and Reverend Jody McGaha officiating. 

The family will receive friends following service at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Project 2030, 216 Shelburne Rd. Asheville, N.C. 28806 or Southland Bible Institute, 5673 W. Southland Dr. Ashland, Kentucky 41102. 

(A Memorial will be held at 11am Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Cooper’s Gap Baptist Church, Mill Spring, NC ) 

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Ken attended Hoosick Falls High School.  As a young man, he was employed for several years as a nurseryman by Baker’s Nursery in Hoosick Falls. More recently, he established his own customer base and business, Brownell Landscaping, which he ran from his home in Pittstown.  For over 50 years, he was a master landscaper and nurseryman, assisting his many customers with his honest workmanship and meticulous care of their properties and gardens.  Ken enjoyed his outdoor projects and hard work, rising early each day to get started, whether working for a customer or a chore he wanted to accomplish for himself.

Ken was a member of the NYS Nurserymen Association and the NYS Arborist Association, was a former league bowler, and loved to “snowbird” for many years to Inverness, FL, with Janet when the weather up north turned cold.

Ken is survived by three sons and a daughter, Ken Jr., Rick Sr., Jeff, and Penny, daughters-in-law; Peg, Marie and Judy, a son-in-law, Ed Kepner, seven grandchildren; Stacy Connors, Kyle Brownell, Danielle Brownell, Keith Kepner, Sileata Eppinette, Brian Meadows, and Kevin Meadows, three great grandchildren; Quinn Lilac, Ava Connors, and Lukas Lilac and a sister, Shirley Cottrell.  In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by three grandchildren, Kristin Kepner, Richard Brownell Jr., and Damon Eppinette, three brothers; Milton, Charles and Malcolm (Buck) and two sisters, Helen Filkins and Gladys Goodermote.

A private graveside service for Ken will be held at Warren Cemetery in Pittstown at the convenience of his family.  There will be no public calling.

​Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the charity of your choice or, if you prefer, please plant a tree or flowering shrub in your yard or give one to a friend to plant in their yard, in memory of Kenneth E. Brownell Sr.

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