Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.
A licensed Pennsylvania Funeral Director, Ted graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. With over 30 years in the funeral industry, Ted has vast experience associating with families. Ted purchased the Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park from John Flynn in 2021. Now with funeral homes in New Castle, Hermitage, and Greenville, along with cemeteries and crematories in Hermitage and New Castle we are the largest full-service funeral provider in Mercer and Lawrence counties. This unique combination allows us to provide one stop shopping for families at a most difficult time.
Ted lives in Hermitage with his wife Andrea, and he has 2 sons, Teddy and Cory both graduates of Duquesne University. Both boys have previously spent time working at the cemeteries, and Andrea works in the administrative side of the of the funeral homes. He enjoys anything family related, being a Pittsburgh sports fan, and outdoor activities.
After graduating from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2006, Brian began his career as a Licensed Funeral Director. He cherishes the relationships that he has made over the years with families that we serve and enjoys meeting new people.
In 2010, Brian married his wife, Natalie and they live in Greenville. Together they are the proud parents of four grown children, Brooke Wagner and her husband Brandon; Laina Uzarski and her Husband Matt Orr; Jase Paxton and Blair Paxton and two grandchildren, Scarlette and Sterling. Brian is the son of Dr. Gerald and Janice Uzarski.
More than anything, Brian appreciates being surrounded by his family and friends every chance he gets. Brian also enjoys spending his free time cooking, fishing and hunting.
Steve is a graduate of Greenville High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He went on to earn a degree in funeral directing and embalming from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
He is a member of the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, where he served on the board for several years, including past president, as well as receiving both the Business of the Year award and the Business Person of the year award. He is also a long time member of the Greenville Rotary Club, serving as past treasurer and past president.
Professionally, Steve maintains an active role in his memberships with the National, Pennsylvania and Erie/Crawford County Funeral Director's Associations, of which he will serve as president in 2020. He is a past board member, and past president, of the Western Pennsylvania Funeral Director’s Association.
In 2001, he volunteered for two weeks at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner following the terrorist's attacks on the World Trade Center. His role was to help with the identification and release of remains to local funeral homes in New York City.
Steve has also earned the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), which distinguishes those who offer more than what is expected of them. The CFSP designation is the highest professional designation you can achieve in funeral service. When you see the CFSP credential next to a name, you know right away that you are working with a highly self-motivated person with a driven desire to learn, grow and achieve.