Our Staff


Terry Connelly, Sr.

Terry Connelly, Sr.

Licensed Mortician

1969 Graduate of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science.

Former 12 Year Member of the Maryland House of Delegates.

Employee Since 1967.


Gregory Connelly

Gregory Connelly

Business Affairs

CFO Graduate of Marshall University B.A. Degree Certification in Mortuary Science CCBC (Not a Licensed Mortician).

Employee Since 1970

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John Cannella

John Cannella

Licensed Mortician

1985 graduate of C.C.B.C with an A.A. Degree Mortuary Science.

Employee since 2012.

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Sydney Jester

Sydney Jester

Office Manager


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Fluffy Lily

Fluffy Lily

Public Relations


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Larry Connelly

Larry Connelly

Funeral Assistant

Employee Since 2015


Paul Timms

Paul Timms

Funeral Assistant



Barbara Kirby

Barbara Kirby

Daytime Receptionist



Jean Braun

Jean Braun

Receptionist



Toad Kresment

Toad Kresment

Evening Receptionist



Becky Musto

Becky Musto

Funeral Director Embalming Specialist



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