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Obituary for Louise Ann Zabjek
Mother-in-law of Edward A. Kubu, Retired Funeral Director and OFDA Member
Allied Memorial Council
DESCRIPTION:
The above group represents OFDA on the overall Allied Memorial Council, reviews legislative activity. This committee meets as needed.
MEMBERS:
Bradley Chute, CFSP, Newark
Lori Hicks, Mason
Melissa Sullivan, Columbus
Benefit Trust Trustees
DESCRIPTION:
To review and recommend health benefit programs to the membership of the association. The Trustees normally meet at least twice a year, or as needed.
CHAIR:
Terry Palmer, CFSP
Fawcett-Oliver-Glass & Palmer F.H., Inc.
77 East 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Phone: (740) 775-2800
Fax: (740) 775-2816
terrypalmer@fawcett-palmer.com
MEMBERS:
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Mark Schneider, Crestline
Jerry Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
Constitution & Bylaws Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To review annually the constitution and bylaws of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. To recommend to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors any changes or updates that the committee proposes. Meets at least once a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Gary Burr, CFSP
Krill Funeral Services and Crematory
860 West Mulberry Street
Bryan, OH 43506
Phone: (419) 636-3525
Fax: (419) 522-5451
gburr4770@hotmail.com
MEMBERS:
Bradley Chute, CFSP, Newark
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
George Horne, Cleveland
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
Frank Rosenacker, Cincinnati
Sean Sauer, CFSP, Van Wert
Michael Schoedinger, CFSP, Columbus
Convention Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To plan and administer the annual convention of the Association. This committee normally meets at least three times a year, after convention, and twice before convention or as needed.
CHAIR:
Lori Hicks
Mueller Funeral Home
6791 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 398-9100
Fax: (513) 336-9750
lorihicksmfh@cinci.rr.com
MEMBERS:
Terry Andryc, CFSP, Toledo
Tami Baird, CFSP, Troy
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville
Joan Billman, CFSP, Ashtabula
Delbert Braund, New Madison
Leichia Davis, West Portsmouth
Matt Dixon, Canal Winchester
Holly Colwell, Columbus
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Ada Fraley, CFSP, Covington
Mike Gedert, Cincinnati
Jeff Hardwick, CFSP, Zanesville
Brent Hartley, McComb
JoAnn Hartley, McComb
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Justin Kaszowski, CFSP, Warren
Jon Kinn, Bluffton
Kahlen Knapik, Cleveland
Dave Kolbe, CFSP, Dayton
Becky Krill, Edgerton
Tim O’Neill, Wilmington
Pam Parramore, CFSP, Middletown
Don Pucak, CFSP, Akron
Jill Pugh, Columbus
Steve Ripepi, Cleveland
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Craig Stires, Pickerington
Pam Ulery, Loveland
Stacie Whetstone, Vandalia
Woody Wilson, Marysville
Education Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To plan and conduct the annual apprenticeship seminar. To develop and implement Public Awareness Programs for members of the association. These programs could include public interest brochures, inter-professional programs, and community programs for member firms to utilize. To plan professional programs for the benefit of the members of the association. This committee normally meets four times a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Michael T. Smith , CFSP
Denzer Farison Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home
360 East Center Street
Marion, OH 43302
Phone: (740) 387-9136
Fax: (740) 387-9137
MEMBERS:
Scott Baltzell, Mansfield
Roger Bartley, Minerva
Dan Branham, New Richmond
George Horne, Cleveland
Nelson Kopp, Columbus
Poul Lemasters, Cincinnati
Sean Sauer, CFSP, Van Wert
Bill Smith, Columbus
Jerry Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
Craig Stires, Canal Winchester
David Tackett, CFSP, Cincinnati
Bill Taylor, Jackson
Finance & Audit Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To review the budget, annual audit, dues income and 990 for the association. Meets at least once annually or as needed.
CHAIR:
Gary Burr, CFSP
Krill Funeral Service and Crematory
860 W. Mulbuerry St.
Bryan, OH 43506
Phone: (419) 636-3525
Fax: (419) 636-3508
gburr4770@hotmail.com
MEMBERS:
Brad Batton, Carey
Larry Crates, FIndlay
Gene Farison, Marion
Andrea Graumlich, Columbus
Jeff Hardwick, CFSP, Zanesville
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Adam Senden, Mentor
Devin Woodyard, Columbus
Legislative Committee
DESCRIPTION:
Meets at least twice a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Michael Schoedinger, CFSP
Schoedinger Funeral Service
229 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-6105
Fax: (614) 429-5854
MEMBERS:
Larry Crates, Findlay
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Gene Farison, Marion
Don Ferfolia, Jr., CFSP, Maple Heights
Tom Fleming, Jefferson
Andrea Graumlich, Columbus
Jeff Hay, Cincinnati
George Horne, Cleveland
Steve Jenkins, New Philadelphia
Bill Kindred, Englewood
Michael Kumin, Cleveland
Walt Lindsey, CFSP, Loudonville
John McGough, Columbus, Consultant
Maryellen O’Shaughnessy, Columbus
Anthony Quahliero, CFSP, Struthers
T.R. Routsong, CFSP, Kettering
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Master Trust Committee
DESCRIPTION:
A participating member of the association shall chair this committee. The President, President Elect, Treasurer and Secretary of the association shall be members of this committee. Members of this committee are also considered the North Star Board of Directors. This committee meets once a month or as needed.
CHAIR:
Walt Lindsey, CFSP
Lindsey Funeral Home
123 North Market St
Loudonville, OH 44842
Phone: (419) 994-3030
Fax: (419) 994-1043
MEMBERS:
Gary Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Bradley Chute, CFSP, Newark
R. Scott Davis, CFSP, West Portsmouth
Ben Easterling, Jr., Canal Fulton
Gary Heller, Huber Heights
Lori Hicks, Mason
Jarrod Kane, Columbiana
David Moore, Akron
Terry Palmer, CFSP, Chillicothe
Terry Reardon, Youngstown
Bob Weigel, Hamilton
Devin Woodyard, Columbus
Member Services Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To provide membership service programs to the members of the association. To review current programs that are offered. This committee meets four times a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Devin Woodyard
O.R. Woodyard Co.
2990 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 766-5009
Fax: (614) 778-4110
dwoodyard.1@orwoodyard.com
MEMBERS:
Terry Andryc, CFSP, Toledo
Mark Auble, Orrville
Trevor Behm, Madison
Kathy Berry, CFSP, Cleveland
Bill Ebright, Frankfort
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Brian James, CFSP, Wilmington
Jake Penwell, Shelby
Mike Ryan, Mason
Kevin Schoedinger, Columbus
Kathleen Shaffer, CFSP, Ashtabula
Brian Sowers, CFSP, Piqua
Membership Committee
DESCRIPTION:
The committee shall initiate campaigns, annually, to secure new members of OFDA. A committee member with a member of the Board of Directors from the district from which the application is filed, shall review and investigate all membership applications and report the names of all qualified applicants to the Executive Director of OFDA for action at the next regularly scheduled or specially called meeting of the OFDA Board. This committee meets as needed.
CHAIR:
Devin Woodyard
O.R. Woodyard Co.
2990 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 766-5009
Fax: (614) 778-4110
dwoodyard.1@orwoodyard.com
MEMBERS:
Jeff Hardwick, CFSP, Zanesville
Steve Hartwig, New Bremen
Justin Kaszowski, CFSP, Warren
Mike Ryan, Mason
Mortuary Response Team Policy Board
DESCRIPTION:
To develop and implement policies. To select 27 member disaster response team and name team chief. Maintain a list of all disaster trained people in the state. To maintain relations with other disaster and emergency organizations. To conduct seminars and train responders and to provide speakers to other groups about the team.
This committee normally meets at least six times a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Pete Minges
Neidhard Minges Funeral Home, Inc.
7043 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45247
Phone: (513) 661-3022
Fax: (513) 661-0733
nmfhww@cinci.rr.com
MEMBERS:
Ed Babcock, Columbus
Gary Burr, CFSP, Bryan
Caroline Caliguri, Cleves
Jim Dempsey, Springfield
Todd Grisier, Archbold, Administrative Officer
Anthony Quahliero, CFSP, Struthers
Tim Schmidt, Sharonville
Mark Whetstone, Vandalia, Deputy Chair
CO-CHIEFS:
Becky Bayliff, Cridersville, Family Assistance
Brent Hartley, McComb, Management Support Team
Joe Main, CFSP, Cincinnati, Morgue Ops
Nominating Committee
DESCRIPTION:
The committee shall have the duty of preparing a slate of nominees for each of the elected offices specified in the constitution. Normally meets once annually, or as needed.
CHAIR:
Ben Easterling, Jr.
Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, Inc.
624 Cherry Street East
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Tel: (330) 854-2356
Fax: (330) 854-5125
swigarteast2356@sbcglobal.net
MEMBERS:
Tami Baird, CFSP, Troy
Joan Billman, CFSP, Ashtabula
Amanda Crates, Findlay
Jon Deitloff, CFSP, Dayton
Tim King, Goshen
Mark Merz, CFSP, Holland
Don Pucak, CFSP, Akron
Anthony Quahliero, CFSP, Struthers
Craig Stires, Pickerington
Keith Walker, CFSP, Toledo
Scholastic Assistance Committee
DESCRIPTION:
To plan programs to raise funds for the Scholastic Assistance Fund. To interview those who apply for these funds and to make a recommendation to the Board of Directors.
This committee normally meets twice a year or as needed.
CHAIR:
Lori Hicks
Mueller Funeral Home
6791 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 398-9100
Fax: (513) 336-9750
lorihicksmfh@cinci.rr.com
MEMBERS:
Alex Bable, Columbiana
Scott Baltzell, Mansfield
Brad Bryant, Middletown
Brad Chute, CFSP, Newark
Greg Godorhazy, Columbus
Chris Homer, Gallipolis
Ashley Myers, Lebanon
Tim O'Neill, Wilmington
Kevin Schoedinger, Columbus
Kathleen Shaffer, CFSP, Ashtabula
Bill Smith, Columbus
Diane Smith, Cleveland
Frederick Stiffler, Jackson
Bruce Watters, Woodsfield
Young Funeral Directors Committee
DESCRIPTION: To encourage younger professionals to become involved in OFDA. To promote and encourage funeral director retention. To offer Political Action Network assistance and to create an atmosphere where young funeral directors may connect with other young funeral directors around the state.
For more information, please contact OFDA. This committee meets as needed throughout the year.
CHAIR:
Craig Stires
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, Inc.
550 Hill Rd. North
Pickerington, OH 43147
Phone: (614) 837-7126
Fax: (614) 837-8096
CraigPStires@gmail.com
MEMBERS:
Lauren Baughman, Pickerington
Stephen Best, Canal Fulton
Brad Chute, CFSP, Newark
Holly Colwell, Columbus
Matt Dixon, Canal Winchester
Jordan Hart, Rittman
Brittany Brundidge Muhammad, Cincinnati
Kurt Sammons, Canal Winchester
Eric Smith, Lancaster
Michael T. Smith, CFSP, Marion
Devin Woodyard, Columbus
Kari Wydo, Columbus
