OUR CARING STAFF

James literally grew up in funeral service, helping his parents and learning the business in all aspects since he was 5 and decided that he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps. He is a 2004 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a 2011 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After completing his year of internship, he joined his father's funeral home, becoming the 2nd generation funeral director of the family funeral home. In June of 2019 James became owner of the funeral home. He and his wife the former Heather M. Pavelko, reside in Pottsville, the couple currently have 2 children, Lillian A. Humphrey and Hayden P. Humphrey. James is an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he serves as usher and lector, a member of property committee, Pottsville Business Association where he serves as Vice-President and is a Past-President, Pottsville Area Development Corporation, Pottsville Lions Club, where he served as President from 2014-2015, Lebanon/Schuylkill Funeral Directors Association, where he served as President from 2016-2018, and the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. He is also a social member of the Robert E. Baker American Legion, Post #38, Schuylkill Haven, and an associate member Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #65. 

Linda is a lifelong resident of Pottsville and is the widow of founder James E. Her smiling face and caring disposition always makes both staff and families feel at ease the moment they walk through the door. When you call our funeral home, Linda will most likely answer the phone with a friendly voice and an offer of any assistance. She graduated from of Pottsville Area High School in 1973.  Linda has two sons, James B. and Todd J. , and 2 grandchildren, Lily and Hayden. She is a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, where she serves as Eucharistic minister, a member and past President of Pottsville Business and Professional Women, Schuylkill Health Auxiliary where she served as President, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Service Circle of King Daughters where she serves as President, a board member  and vice-president of the Friends of the Pottsville Free Public Library and Schuylkill County Society for Pediatric Orthopedics.

Heather is a lifelong resident of Pottsville and is the wife of James B. The couple currently have two children, Lillian A. Humphrey and Hayden P. Humphrey. She is a 2005 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a 2009 graduate of Penn State University. Heather is currently employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #65, John S. Clarke Elementary Center PTO were she serves as President. You'll see Heather standing inside by the door for evening viewings and weekends services.

Gene is a Mount Carbon native and currently resides in Orwigsburg today with his wife, the former Peggy Prokop. He is a graduate of Blue Mountain High School. He retired from the Schuylkill Municipal Authority in April of 2006. Gene is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mount Carbon Fire Co., Pulaski Lodge 216 F&AM, and Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Gene began his association with the funeral service assisting his brother Ted at the former Ebling Funeral Home. Gene has been with our funeral home since June of 2006.

Roy is a native of Pottsville, and is a 1970 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. Roy is a retired Pottsville Police Capitan and retired fingerprint technician at central booking at the Schuylkill County Court House. He currently resides in Orwigsburg with his wife, the former Mary Murphy. Roy is a member of Pulaski Lodge #216 F&AM, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #44,  Union Cemetery Board of Trustees and was a charter of member of the Great Pottsville Cruise. You'll find Roy assisting families and friends outside as they arrive at the funeral home or church. Roy has been with our funeral home since January of 2008.

Ed is a native of Hegins and resides in Pottsville with his wife, the former Mary Schlitzer. He is a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, Millersville University, Kutztown University and Temple University. He served in the Army Reserves until 1976 and was employed by the Pottsville Area School District for 39 years, prior to retiring in 2009, as principal of D.H.H. Lengel Middle School. Ed is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he served as Vice President of Church Council, Pennsylvania State Education Association, PIAA official for Basketball, Baseball and Volleyball, PA American Legion Baseball, Vice President of Schuylkill-Berks American Legion Baseball, and Pottsville Rotary Baseball where he served as Vice-President. Ed has been a tremendous help from the start with our funeral home in December of 2013.

Jack is a native of Hershey and currently resides in St. Clair with his wife the former Ginny Schade. He is a graduate of Hershey High School. He serves as Pastor of the St. Clair-Wade United Methodist Church in St. Clair. Jack has a passion for caring for others, which had led him into the ministry. His education of ministry comes from United Theological Seminary and Wesley Seminary. He is also retired as owner and operator of Pepperidge Farm franchise. He is also a member Minersville Lions Club. Jack is the newest member of our staff as of July 2022. You will find Jack assisting families and friends outside as they arrive at the funeral home or church.

Lily is the daughter James and Heather Humphrey, and granddaughter of Linda and the late Jim Humphrey. Lily is 7 years old and loves to smile and greet the families we serve. When her daddy is seeing a family she will still come down stairs and give her classic greeting of a wave and a "HI". Lily puts a smile on every family and staff members face the minute they see her at the funeral home.

A Mechanicsville native, Jim began his association in the funeral services at the age of 16. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Kilgore College, and Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Prior to attending mortuary school Jim served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1969-1972.  He received his funeral directors license on December 17, 1975. In February 1987 he and his wife, the former Linda Dimmerling, founded the funeral home that bears his name. Jim was the father of two sons, James B. and Todd J.  and two grandchildren Lily and Hayden. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Good Intent Fire Company, Pulaski Lodge 216 F&AM, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #129, Robert E. Baker American Legion, Post #38, Schuylkill Haven., Lebanon/Schuylkill Funeral Directors Association, where he served as secretary-treasurer, Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, where he was the only funeral director in Pottsville and Schuylkill County to serve as President, the National Funeral Directors Association. Jim is also an associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 65. Jim died on August 16, 2019

Bobby was a longtime resident of Pottsville, He was a 1973 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and retired from Pepsi Co, in 1989 and the Greater Pottsville Sewer Authority in August of 2017. Bobby was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Ancient Order of Hibernians JFK Division, #2, Good Intent Fire Co., West End Hose Fire Co, and Pulaski Lodge 216 F&AM. Bobby was the longest serving attendant of our funeral home assisting in many capacities since February of 1987. Bobby died suddenly on August 8, 2018, surviving are his wife of 43 years Kathleen “Kathy” Conway Brennan, Pottsville; 2 daughters, Erin Wintrup and her husband Bill, Bear, Del; Megan Brennan, Pottsville; a son Robert J. “Bobby” Brennan, Jr., and his wife Jessica, Pottsville; 5 grandchildren, Logan, Ava, and Mckenna Wintrup and Ryland and Callen Brennan; 2 cousins, Kathy Maxwell, and Joe Weschules; nieces and nephews. Bobby was with our funeral home from February 1987 to August 2018