CREMATION SERVICES - Key Persons
Amy J. Warren is a lifelong resident of Crawford County. She is a graduate of Linesville High School. Amy has had a career in sales and marketing and is currently the Controller for the funeral homes. She is a member of Oasis Church, a leader for Champion Drive 4-H Club, on the Oasis Church Finance Team, coordinator of decorating at Oasis Church, helps at St. Agatha funeral dinners, and shares the passion of supporting the local communities with her husband, Ryan.
In her spare time, she could be found on the family farm, shopping, at the local coffee shop, volunteering at her children's school, or proudly watching her children play sports.
Brian grew up on Long Island, NY. He married his wife, Elaine, in 1974. They have 3 married children and 9 grandchildren. Brian and Elaine moved to Meadville in 2009 at which time he became the Director of Development at Calvary Baptist Christian Academy. After over 35 years in Christian education, Brian partially retired and started working at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home in 2017. He enjoys people and helping in whatever way he can.
Job Titles:
- Communications Coordinator
Erin is the Communications Coordinator of the funeral home.
Originally from State College, Erin moved with her family to Sandy Lake in 2016. She graduated from Pensacola Christian Academy in 2018; then went on to study General Bible for a year at Penn View Bible Institute.
She is involved in Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church's Outreach Ministry Program and is the Janitor for the church. Erin enjoys playing volleyball with the youth group, photographing at motor cross tracks, party planning and assisting her mother with wedding and reception coordinating, as well as caring for her dog and chickens.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Funeral Director
Born and raised in Titusville, PA, Heather is a 1991 graduate of Titusville Area High School. She is also a 1998 graduate of Erie Business Center with an Associate Degree in Accounting.
Heather graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2005, earning her Specialized Technology Degree (Funeral Arts and Sciences). She is also a Notary Public, Certified Aftercare Specialist, and is currently working on her Certified Funeral Service Practitioner credentials. She is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and is a Social Member of the VFW Jesse G. Greer Post 1835 in Franklin.
Heather serves on the Board of Directors as Treasurer and volunteers at Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association and is a member of the Franklin Rotary Club. She also volunteers at the youth bereavement camps held by the Venango VNA Foundation and for the Our Community Salutes program, that honors graduating students who are joining the military. She plans to further her volunteer efforts with the future hopes of becoming a staple in the Franklin community with her husband, Curt.
In her spare time, she enjoys working with her husband with his trucking company and working on their small farm, kayaking, camping, hunting, and spending time with their family.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Funeral Director
- Member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church
Jubal was born and raised in Butler County. He is a 1994 graduate of Karns City High School and attended Butler County Community College. Jubal graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1996 with a diploma in Mortuary Science and continued on to earn his Specialized Business degree in 1997. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1998, a licensed life insurance agent since 1997 and also has extensive knowledge in granite & bronze memorials and monuments.
In 2006, Jubal moved to Franklin and has become active in the Franklin and surrounding areas in many ways. He is married to the former Erin Gent and they have two children, Janie and Jack.
Jubal is a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, National Funeral Directors Association, Knights of Columbus, BPO Elks #110, Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the Applefest CORE Committee.
In his spare time Jubal enjoys antiques, baseball cards, auctions, music and spending time with his family.
Lisa graduated from Seneca Valley High School in Zelienople, Pa and relocated to Meadville in 1996 with her husband Glenn, who she married May 12, 1984. She is the proud mother of four amazing sons, Joshua(Natalie) who lives in Portland Oregon, Nathan(Amy) and Tyler(Alicia) who reside in Meadville Pa and her youngest Spencer who is currently serving in the US Navy Nuclear Program in Charleston, SC. She is beyond excited to add the title of NANA in October 2022.
Lisa has worked in Accounting and Accounts Payable for 18 years. She loves to cook and bake for family and friends. In her spare time she enjoys spending time in the sun and at the beach vacationing. She enjoys walking , shopping, campfires and playing in her flower gardens but most importantly she loves
Job Titles:
- Licensed Funeral Director
Madalyn is one of the Funeral Directors at Warren Funeral Homes. A 2015 graduate of Oil City High School, Madalyn went on to receive her Diploma in Funeral Directing and Embalming from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and an Associates Degree in Specialized Business in 2017, as well as a Bachelors of Science Degree in Environmental Science with a Minor in Psychology from Point Park University in 2018. She received her Pennsylvania State Funeral Directors License in 2019.
A proud member of the Oil City / Franklin community, Madalyn enjoys her spare time participating in the Venango Chorus, a community chorus presented by Clarion University, as a Soprano and volunteers with FLEX (Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange). She is also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association.
A proud aunt of four, Madalyn also spends many hours baking and spending quality time with her nieces and nephews, playing board games with her family and friends, traveling, and watching True Crime documentaries.
Rich is a 1964 graduate of Saint Agatha High School.
In his early years; Rich was a farmer, a 4-H member and had many part-time jobs. In 1968 he started at PPG Inc. and retired after 40 years as a process operator and later as a step-up supervisor. He traveled around the United States with customer service and helped to start two plants in China. On January 13, 1973, he married his loving wife, Audrey G. McCurdy Kitch. He is a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 388, 4th degree Dr. Harry C. Winslow assembly 1927, where he is very active, VFW Post 2006, Eagles Aries 429, ICC Club, Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, lifetime member of the N.R.A. and helps out at the St. Agatha Funeral Dinners.
Job Titles:
- Generation Funeral Director
- Licensed Funeral Director
Robert M. Glenn, fifth generation funeral director, is a lifelong resident of Union City, PA. Robert attended Edinboro State College and Cincinnati Mortuary College. He is a strong supporter of the community's charitable activities as well as local businesses.
The Glenn family has been in the funeral industry for over 100 years; one hundred of those years have been in Union City. He is a member of the Independent Care Group, Inc. of Erie County,
Union City First United Methodist Church, Union City Lions Club, Lions Eye Bank board of directors, lifetime member of the Union City Volunteer Fire Department, Union City Moose Club, Masonic Lodge of Corry #365, Scottish Rite of Erie, Zem Zem Shrine of Erie and Erie Crawford County Funeral Directors Association, the PA Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. He and his wife Becky have three grown children.
In his spare time Robert loves model railroading, fly fishing and fly tying and enjoying the outdoors walking with his wife and dogs.
Job Titles:
- Owner, Licensed Funeral Director
Ryan M. Warren was born and raised in Crawford County and grew up working in a family business (Chilson's Home Furnishings in Conneaut Lake). He is a graduate of Conneaut Lake High School and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Ryan is a licensed insurance agent, a member of Oasis Church serving on the Advisory Team, a member of Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, and National Funeral Directors Association.
He enjoys coaching youth sports, and every year proudly supports Crawford County 4-H, local FFA Chapters, and the area private schools. Ryan is an avid weightlifter, hunter, enjoys helping on the family farm, but most of his free time is spent with his wife and children.
Job Titles:
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Member of the Rocky Grove
Sam is the Maintenance Supervisor of the funeral home. Born and raised in the Franklin Area, Sam is a proud member of the Rocky Grove community. He is a 1979 graduate of Franklin High School; Sam later attended Penn State University (1979-1981), where he earned an Associate Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, and also attended Clarion University (1986-1987), to study Psychology.
Sam is married to the former Brenda Bordell, whom he shares his beloved children, Samuel Saeli, III, OD and Stephanie Saeli, DO. He also has four pets: two West Highland Terriers, Comet and Blaze, and two cats, Jack and Stark.
Sam enjoys golfing in the summer, bowling in the winter, visiting his children, going on cruises, and gambling at the casino.