BURTON QUINN-SCOTT CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICES - Key Persons
He is a member of Perry Keystone Lodge # 392, F.&A.M. and the Zem Zem Temple Shrine Erie and EREPA Grotto Erie, the Siebenbuerger Club, Lawrence Park Country Club, former member of the Erie Maennerchor Club
Job Titles:
- City Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Hogan Zegarelli Funeral Director hoganz@burtonquinnscott.com 814-454-4551 Associate since: May, 2014, Location: Burton/ Quinn Funeral Homes Education: Thiel College, 2013-2016, BA - Business Administration Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, 2016-2017, Associates in Specialized Technology Other Information: Hogan was born in Erie, PA. He attended Cathedral Preparatory School, graduating in 2013.
Jenna is a 6th generation funeral director of the family
Education:
Jenna was a 2019 graduate of Fairview High School, attended James Madison University and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Interests:
Loves the outdoors, riding/competing horses, skiing in the winter, boating on Lake Erie in the summer, and spending time with her dog Lola
Job Titles:
- Supervisor
- Funeral Director, Supervisor of the West Ridge Location
John C. Botwright, Jr. Funeral Director, Supervisor of the West Ridge Location 814-838-0596 Jack worked several years here before becoming a licensed Funeral Director in 1971. Education: Edinboro University Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Community Involvement: Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1948 Past President of the Erie Crawford County Funeral Directors Association American Legion Post # 773 for over 50 years Millcreek Lions Club for over 50 years Sportsmen's Club for over 50 years Other Information: Jack worked in his family's coal business Household Fuel until the age of 18. He met his soon to be wife, Phyllis, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sunday school class. They dated for a little while and ended up being married for 65 plus years. During that time they went to Germany when Jack was serving in the U.S. Army for 18 months from 1953 until 1955. Together they lived above the old Burton Westlake Funeral Home at Eight and Powell Avenue for more then 20 years where they raised their four sons. Jack now enjoys spending time with his family including his seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also enjoys golfing. Jack has worked at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home as a Funeral Director and the Supervisor for many years. He has in the past and continues presently to compassionately serve many families and the Erie Community.
Job Titles:
- Supervisor
- Vice President, Funeral Director, Supervisor of Downtown Location
Karen Burton Horstman Vice President, Funeral Director, Supervisor of Downtown Location karenb@burtonquinnscott.com 814-454-4551 Associate since August 1994 Education: Penn State University, 1988, BS Accounting Katz Graduate School of Business, 1994, MBA Finance/HR Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, 2011, Funeral Director License Honors and Community Involvement: Schreyer Honors College, Penn State Marshall Alan Robinson Prize for Leadership, Katz Grad School Penn State Behrend Board of Council of Fellows Member of Rotary Club of Erie, 2019 Recipient of the 4-way test award Former Board member of Erie Art Museum, Marriage Encounter and Catholic Foundation of NWPA Advisory Board Northwest Savings Bank Member of Junior League of Erie, Erie Yacht Club and Erie Club Other Information: Karen is married to Mark Horstman, children are Julia and Jon Enjoys running, tennis and biking
Laura Simonetti Funeral Director lauras@burtonquinnscott.com Associate since 2006, Location: Burton Westlake Funeral Home Education: McDowell High School, 2001 Thiel College, 2005, BA Business Administration Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, 2006, Funeral Service and Embalming Honors: 2018 Thiel College Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Community Involvement: Youth Basketball and Soccer Coach Volunteer for Meals on Wheels President of the Kiwanis Club of Millcreek Other Information: Laura was born and raised in Millcreek, enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves being by the water, traveling, kayaking, playing soccer and caring for the families we serve. Currently lives in Millcreek with her dog Fenway and a proud member of Team 3. She also loves watching her Boston and New England Sports teams.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director
- Care Center Manager, Funeral Director
Lisa Pataski has been a licensed funeral director since 1996 and has served families in South Western and Central PA before making her home in Erie. Since August of 2015 Lisa has served as the Care Center Manager of the Burton Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. team. In her role as the Lead Embalmer and Restorative Artist Lisa is proud to care for decedents with dignity and respect. She is also a member of Professional Groups NFDA and PFDA.
Melissa Fuller Administrative Assistant melissaf@burtonquinnscott.com 814-838-0596 Education: Harborcreek High School, 2001 Erie Business Center, 2003, Associates Degree for Administrative Office Professional Community Involvement: Member of Autism Society of NWPA Member of Grace Church My family and I enjoy being outdoors and kayaking together.
Melissa Hart Office Manager melissah@burtonquinnscott.com Associate since February 2016, Location: Administration, Downtown West 10th Street Education: Mercyhurst Prepatory School, Erie, PA Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Honors: Raised four awesome children Other Information: Melissa is a previous owner of two successful small businesses managing 20-100 staff. She earned three Erie's Choice Awards as well as Small Business of the Year Award. Melissa is self-motivated and strong in organization and communications in corporate business and customer service.
Job Titles:
- Supervisor
- Generation Funeral Director
- President, Funeral Director, Supervisor of Burton Funeral Home, Girard
Mr. Peter J. Burton is the President of Burton Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. Peter is also a fifth generation funeral director to carry on the family Burton Funeral Home business.
Education:
Peter was a 1987 graduate of Fairview High School, attended Baldwin-Wallace College and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Ray Breter Courier 814-454-4551 Ray started on May 31, 2010 Education: Academy High School (1965) U.S. Army Adjutant General School Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN. (1966) GE Prep School (Erie Vo-Tech) (1974) Honors: The Army Commendation Medal 1967-1968, Republic of Vietnam Other Information: Ray served our Country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in Cu Chi Vietnam and Germany from 1965 until 1968. Ray Breter helps our organization in many ways. You may see him on his daily route to expedite and deliver paperwork or running errands, necessary to provide the best service possible to the families we serve. Ray is very involved with Pet Loss Services by Burton on a daily basis. He works closely with many Veterinary Hospitals and sometimes with families, throughout Erie County providing the same quality of service and care to those families, experiencing the loss of family pets. Prior to his current role here as Courier, Ray was involved with many funeral services. He was able to take a WWII Commander to Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors and Fly over. Ray's motto is "Always put others before myself."
Rebecca Carion Funeral Director rebeccar@burtonquinnscott.com Associate since September 2016, Location: Care Center. 602 W. 10 St. Education: Gannon University, December 2014, Bachelor's Degree Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, January 2015, AST Degree Memberships: Member of NFDA Honors: Rebel Award at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science for top GPA Summa Cum Laude throughout College/Mortuary School Rebecca enjoys camping, running, reading and spending time with family and pets. She also enjoys participating in the Barber Beast on the Bay each year with her mother.
Sandra Zampogna Funeral Director sandiz@burtonquinnscott.com (814)-454-4551 Started June of 2017 Education: Gannon University, 2019, Mortuary Science (BS) Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, 2019 Associate in Specialized Technology Honors: Gannon University, Summa Cum Laude Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Summa Cum Laude Other Information: Sandi and her husband have been married for 22 years. They have raised three beautiful children.
Stacey Stephens Administrative Assistant staceys@burtonquinnscott.com 814-774-3603 Administrative Assistant Education: Northwestern High School, Class of 1995 Tri-State Business Institute, Class of 1998 Community Involvement: Girard Lake City Chamber of Commerce Board member President of the Albion Garden and Civic Club
Susan Walk Administrative Assistant susanw@BurtonQuinnScott.com 814-454-4551 Education: Charles F Brush High School, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, Ohio Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio-Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Community Involvement: Sue volunteers at the Food Bank and is a regular blood donor. Sue is an avid reader and baseball fan.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director, Pre - Need Specialist
Terry Colvin Funeral Director, Pre-Need Specialist terryc@burtonquinnscott.com 814-454-4551 Education: 1981 - Graduate of Cathedral Preparatory H.S. 1985 - Graduate of Mercyhurst College B.A. Business Administration 2004 - Graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) Licensed Life, Health and Annuity Agent Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow Designation (LUTCF) Honors and Community Involvement: Saint Jude Roman Catholic Church Lakeshore Country Club Hobbies: Fitness & Golfing Other Information: Terry was born and raised in Erie. He joined Burton Funeral Homes in 1987 assisting in the prearrangement & aftercare area of the business. Terry is a licensed funeral director and he has over 30 years experience in counseling & assisting families in the many senior issues and business details that need to be addressed before and after a death. Terry has also been a licensed life insurance agent since 1987 which has aided him in counseling Burton families. Terry enjoys adding a delicate & appropriate amount of humor in assisting families through the grieving process. Terry lives in Fairview with his wife Sharon (who is also his assistant) and their dogs. They have 5 grown children and are enjoying their empty nest and the antics of their grandsons, Kaeden and Hudson.
Job Titles:
- Supervisor
- Funeral Director, Supervisor of Wintergreen Location
William M. Lyden Funeral Director bebefd@aol.com (814) 455-2349 Merged with Burton's January of 2018 Location: Quinn Funeral Home Education: University of South Florida, Graduated 1976, Associate Degree Liberal Arts Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Graduated with honors in 1978 Honors: Past president of Erie Serra Club Past president of Erie Crawford County Funeral Directors Past president of Western PA Funeral Directors Community Involvement: Erie Serra Club Former member Erie Kiwanis and Jaycees Knight of St. Patrick Member of Erie Crawford County Funeral Directors Member of the RPW Racing Team Other Information: Bill has been associated with the Quinn Funeral Home since 1982 and most recently merged into the Burton Funeral Home in 2018. Bill will continue to serve family's and pre-arrange services at Quinn's. Bill resides in Erie with his wife Rene.