Clarence Truesdell

Clarence Truesdell

Clarence Truesdell

MEDUSA — Clarence “Skip” Truesdell, who served in the Navy and worked as a linesman, died on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. He was 93.

“Skip was in the Navy for four years after high school, serving on the U.S.S. Randolph,” his family wrote in a tribute. “He then worked for Central Hudson as a lineman his entire career until retirement. He loved fishing, and cutting wood.”

He is survived by his wife, the former Irene McCafferty; two sons and their families, Ken (Josephine) Truesdell, granddaughter Jessica, great-grandkids Ariana and Jayden, and Ron (Debbie) Truesdell, grandson Ryan, granddaughter Shannon; and by his daughter, Laurie (Terry) Snider and granddaughter Elizabeth.

He is also survived by stepson, Chad (Amy) Goodfellow, step-grandson Scott (Taylor) Goodfellow, step-great-grandson Chase Goodfellow, step-granddaughter, Sierra (Brendon) Halligan, step-great-grandson Jackson Halligan, stepson Darren (Kim deceased) Goodfellow, and step-grandson Taylor Goodfellow.

A calling hour will be on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home at 4898 State Route 81 in Greenville. The funeral will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home.  Spring burial will be in Medusa Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

More Obituaries

  • GUILDERLAND — Peter J. Ryan — a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend — was also a lawyer committed to public service.

    He died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. He was 83.

  • Joan Marie Morrow

    Joan Marie Morrow, a beloved Berne-Knox-Westerlo bus driver, cherished her family above all else.

    Born on May 29, 1946, she died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 in Fruitland Park, Florida, where she lived. She was 79.

  • SHUSHAN, N.Y. — James S. Ambrose, a Vietnam War veteran who had a lifelong love of learning and problem-solving, found his greatest joy in serving as a support to his family. 

    He died on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital. He was 80.

The Altamont Enterprise is focused on hyper-local, high-quality journalism. We produce free election guides, curate readers' opinion pieces, and engage with important local issues. Subscriptions open full access to our work and make it possible.