Our Caring Staff
Compassionate Professionals You Can Trust
Committed to assisting you in commemorating your cherished one, our team possesses extensive experience in serving families from diverse backgrounds. We are accessible around the clock, reachable through email or phone, ensuring continuous support whenever you need it. With patience, compassion, and unwavering professionalism, our team remains dedicated and readily available to attend to your needs.
Timothy A. Berkebile
Funeral Director
Tim grew up in Bedford and graduated from Bedford High School . Following graduation he attended Robert Morris Jr. College . He was drafted into the Army in February 1968 and served two years, one of which was with the 199th Light Infantry in Vietnam. After his military service was completed he enrolled in the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, graduating in March of 1971 and moving back to Bedford. Tim was first married to the former Lynne Lilly of Oil City, who died on December 2, 2011. In February 2014 he married the former Cindy (Abbott) Black of Saxton. Tim has two sons: Mark and wife Susan of Scotland, PA; and Aaron of Bedford; and two grandsons. He is also involved with many different organizations in the Bedford area.
Timothy A. Berkebile
Funeral Director
Tim grew up in Bedford and graduated from Bedford High School . Following graduation he attended Robert Morris Jr. College . He was drafted into the Army in February 1968 and served two years, one of which was with the 199th Light Infantry in Vietnam. After his military service was completed he enrolled in the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, graduating in March of 1971 and moving back to Bedford. Tim was first married to the former Lynne Lilly of Oil City, who died on December 2, 2011. In February 2014 he married the former Cindy (Abbott) Black of Saxton. Tim has two sons: Mark and wife Susan of Scotland, PA; and Aaron of Bedford; and two grandsons. He is also involved with many different organizations in the Bedford area.
Aaron W. Berkebile
Supervisor
After graduating from Bedford High School, Aaron enrolled at Clarion University majoring in Sociology/Psychology. Deciding to change his course of education, Aaron accumulated enough credits to transfer to the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and become a Funeral Director. Upon graduation in January of 2000 he was able to join his father in the business as a Licensed Funeral Director.
Aaron W. Berkebile
Supervisor
After graduating from Bedford High School, Aaron enrolled at Clarion University majoring in Sociology/Psychology. Deciding to change his course of education, Aaron accumulated enough credits to transfer to the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and become a Funeral Director. Upon graduation in January of 2000 he was able to join his father in the business as a Licensed Funeral Director.
Taryn R. Thomas
Funeral Director
Taryn joined the staff in 2025 as a Licensed Funeral Director. She graduated from Bedford High School in 2020 and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2023. She enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with family.
Taryn R. Thomas
Funeral Director
Taryn joined the staff in 2025 as a Licensed Funeral Director. She graduated from Bedford High School in 2020 and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2023. She enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with family.
John Elliott
Support Staff
John joined the part-time staff in 2014, after retiring from the Pennsylvania State Police. John resides in Lakewood Manor with his wife Lynn, and enjoys biking, being outdoors, and morning coffee at Hebrews Coffee Shop.
John Elliott
Support Staff
John joined the part-time staff in 2014, after retiring from the Pennsylvania State Police. John resides in Lakewood Manor with his wife Lynn, and enjoys biking, being outdoors, and morning coffee at Hebrews Coffee Shop.
Barry Defibaugh
Support Staff
Barry joined the part time staff in 2021, after retiring as owner of Liberty Fire Solutions. He resides in Bedford with his wife Star, and they enjoy traveling in their motorhome across the country to visit their children and grandchildren.
Barry Defibaugh
Support Staff
Barry joined the part time staff in 2021, after retiring as owner of Liberty Fire Solutions. He resides in Bedford with his wife Star, and they enjoy traveling in their motorhome across the country to visit their children and grandchildren.
Dave Horn
Support Staff
Dave Horn
Support Staff
