Harry C. Neel is a third generation owner, and serves as President and CEO after taking over the business from his father, John D. Neel. Mr. Neel has been in the business for over 45 years. 

Dagny V. Neel Fitzpatrick is Vice President and a 4th generation family member proudly serving families of Western Pennsylvania at Jefferson Memorial for 15 years. She is a 2008 graduate of Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Since joining the family business, Dagny has become a licensed insurance agent and a certified celebrant to better serve families. She was named one of ICCFA's 40 Under 40 Cemeterians in 2025. Dagny is married with two amazing children, plus four cats, and two bunnies. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping and gardening. 

Peter I. Johnson has been proudly serving the residents of Western Pennsylvania with compassion and Dignity since the 1990's. A graduate of Washington and Jefferson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Peter has been a licensed funeral director since 1997. He has experience in the funeral and burial customs and traditions of many nationalities and religious groups. Not only does he have vast funeral experience, Peter also has many years of cemetery management experience as well. Peter is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and Teutonia Mannerchor. Peter is married with two children and enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors and watching his children's sporting events.

Paul received his B.A., cum laude and his J.D. from Duquesne University. He received his LL.M. in Taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Paul is a member of the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue. The Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (“BF&R”) is an independent administrative tax tribunal responsible for the second and final level of administrative appeal (with minor exceptions) before appealing to court.

Paul is an adjunct faculty member at the Duquesne University School of Law, where he teaches Wills and Trust Skills.

Paul has in the past been an adjunct faculty member the Duquesne University School of Law, where he taught Business Planning, Mercyhurst College, where he taught Estate Planning and Penn State Continuing Education for Accountants, where he taught Choice of Business Entities.

Fran is a Pittsburgh native who has resided in Pleasant Hills for almost 20 years. Fran graduated from Robert Morris College with a B.S in Accounting. She has 25+ years experience holding various roles in the accounting field. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her 2 children and dog, Shaggy.

Mike’s experience has led him to serve in a variety of roles through which he has achieved success. Mike has over 12 years of facilities management working in healthcare and education. Mike graduated from California University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a B.A. in Liberal Studies. As a recipient of ACHIEVA’s Excellence in Employment Award, Mike has personally dedicated his time to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have become successful members of employment as well.

Lee is a member of the Jefferson Memorial team since 2016 with a background of more than 36 years in client care, and audit administration for consumer-facing businesses. Lee, after several career opportunities with companies in other states, returned to native Pittsburgh to be closer to his family.

Matthew has been with Jefferson Memorial since 2018. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in taxation through Robert Morris University. He is a native of Jefferson Hills and is proud to be a part of the Jefferson Memorial Family.

Although Kerri is new to Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, she has been assisting Western Pennsylvania families with their burial arrangements since 2019. Kerri is passionate about educating families about the benefits of pre-planning their funeral and burial needs. When not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Taylor is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, earning an A.S. degree in Funeral Directing and Mortuary Science in 2016. 

While there, she was awarded the Pierce Award for excellence in restorative arts and cosmetology. Taylor is also an NFDA Certified crematory operator, and holds a Pennsylvania life insurance license, specializing in funeral policies. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, and going on walks with her Basset Hound, Murphy.  

Karen, who has been with us since 2020, is our Review Consultant at Jefferson Memorial Park. She has an extensive retail background, as well as an associates degree in business management from WCCC. Karen has been in our industry for 11 years now. She resides in Westmoreland City with her husband Mike and enjoys spending her free time with her son and his new bride.

Lou joined the staff of Jefferson Memorial Park in 2019 as our Bronze Representative and Design Specialist. You can contact Lou in person, by phone, or via email to work with you to design a personalized memorial for your loved one. With our innovative technology, he can provide you with a color photo of your custom designed bronze memorial to honor the memory of your loved one forever. Lou is a native of the South Hills. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.  

Michele joined the Jefferson Memorial team in 2021. She has been a life-long resident of Allegheny County, where she was a Volunteer Firefighter for her hometown of West Homestead and Emergency Medical Technician.

Michele has worked for several organizations over many years where she has gathered adequate knowledge, skills and qualifications to be a benefit to her employer. The some of the essential traits she brings to her place of employment includes, but is not limited too are: managerial skills; receptionist duties; customer service; copy & printing; processing mailings; selling merchandise and services; filing & organization; data entry. She is reliable; highly focused with attention to detail; motivated; and has a conscientious work style.

Kadi joined Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in 2020. Raised in Jefferson, Ohio, she now lives in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh with her husband and Stella, their cat. Kadi received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Gannon University where she received the Academic Award of Excellence in Mortuary Science. She is a 2018 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS). Kadi is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. Kadi is honored to assist families during their time of transition.

Marianne Neel serves as Vice President after six years as General Manager of the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. She is also a registered nurse with a BS in Science.

Jason proudly serves as Funeral Director of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. He is a graduate of The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Point Park University. Jason is also a Certified Life Celebrant and is also a Certified Crematory Operator through CANA, NFDA, and Matthews.

Kayla began her employment here at Jefferson Memorial in September of 2021. That same month, she graduated cum laude from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. In December of 2021, she also graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with her Bachelor of Science and a Minor in History. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Kaizer and Raven. Kayla is honored to help and assist the families served at Jefferson with creating meaningful services for their loved ones.

Allie joined the Jefferson Memorial team after relocating from Connecticut where she served as a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2017. She is a member of The National Funeral Directors Association, The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, and the Order of the Golden Rule Young Professionals Group. In 2021, Allie achieved her CFSP designation through the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her dog, Philip. Allie is honored to continue to provide care and dignified services to the families she serves in her new community of Pittsburgh.

Cheyanne is a Funeral Director with Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, the first of her family to join the profession. 

She was born and raised in Ogden, Utah where she found a love for caring for others in a personal care home. At 20 years old, Cheyanne moved by herself to Portland, Oregon where she eventually studied at Mt. Hood Community College of Gresham, Oregon. In 2021, she earned her Associates of Applied Science in Funeral Service Education with Honors. Now a resident of Mt. Lebanon, she feels honored to serve the people of Pittsburgh, and hopes to be a guiding light for all who need it.  

In her spare time, she enjoys cuddling and playing with her cats: Casper and Sadie, going to the movies, reading, learning the banjo, and going on adventures with her partner Josh.

Juliana is proud to return to her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she serves as a Funeral Director at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. With over six years of experience in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area as both a Funeral Director and Manager, Juliana brings compassion, professionalism, and leadership to her role.

She graduated summa cum laude from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2018 and earned her bachelor’s degree in Funeral Service Management with a minor in Psychology. Juliana is also a Certified Celebrant and holds a Crematory Operator Certificate through the Cremation Association of North America.

Deeply committed to supporting individuals during times of loss, Juliana considers it an honor to assist families with empathy and respect through every step of the funeral planning process.

Megan has over 13 years of customer service experience spanning from Food Service to Financial Tech, and now the Funeral Industry. Born and raised in the South Hills, she takes pride in helping her community. Outside of work she enjoys diving into a good book and exploring new places with her partner Christian and their three-year-old Daisy.

Colleen serves as the Financial Specialist and Certified Celebrant. She joined Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in 2021 after re-locating back to the Pittsburgh area from Los Angeles, CA. She has a background in non-profit, accounting, funeral service and grief recovery. Originally from the South Hills area, she is proud to be back and to assist families during a difficult time and support her fellow staff.

Louis Mangino proudly serves as Funeral Director Assistant and has been employed by Jefferson Memorial for 33 years. His background stems from the lawn care division to cemetery grounds and now the funeral home. 

David has been with Jefferson Memorial for over 20 years. He serves as the funeral home’s lead attendant, assistant to the funeral directors and house decorator. He also assists greatly in planning the events that the funeral home and cemetery sponsor. In his spare time, he volunteers on the Homestead Cemetery Board, maintaining the grass cutting at the cemetery.

Jan has been a licensed funeral director in the state of Pennsylvania for over 40 years. She is happy to be retired and help around the funeral home part-time.

Rich Viggiano

Ron Kowalski

Susan Mack

Allyn Itterly

Joan Jenkins

Joseph Eisel