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Bob Marcy has been a funeral director and embalmer since 1961, and is the fourth generation of the Marcy family to enter the business. His main focus is caring for his family and the families that he serves. He has worked for many years in the monument business, both in the sandblasting of markers and sales. Although the sandblasting shop was closed when it was converted to the Family Center, he is still able to offer a wide variety of markers and monuments for all area cemeteries. Bob is a member of many community organizations including First Congregational United Church of Christ, Conneaut Rotary Club and the Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce which awarded him “Citizen of the Year” in 2001. He was instrumental in beginning the “Project Pride” award project which recognizes individuals and businesses which have made an effort to beautify their properties, and the Lakeview Park Christmas Card project which is sponsored by the Conneaut Rotary Club. He was also a founding member of the Friends of Conneaut Creek which had a major role in acquiring the scenic river designation for the creek from the state of Ohio.

Kori Marcy Zappitelli received her funeral director’s and embalmer’s licenses in 2001. She is Bob’s daughter and is the fifth generation of Marcys to enter the business. She is involved in all aspects of the business including cemetery marker sales, and was instrumental in starting Bark-Jen Pet Services. Kori is a member of First United Methodist Church, the Conneaut Rotary Club where she chaired the annual Rotary Golf Outing and served as Sergeant At Arms and Vice President, and is a member of the Teen Town Board. She has an active hand in the “Project Pride” project, and while she was a member of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors, she worked on Conneaut Appreciation Days activities. She resides in Conneaut with her daughter Devyn.

Sue Marcy, married to Bob for 22 years, is the office manager and has worked in the office for 24 years. She is a notary and assists families with life insurance claims, and has also been the organist for more than 30 years. She has two daughters, four step-children, seven grandchildren, and enjoys singing with Sweet Adelines.

Sarah Sherman is Sue Marcy’s daughter and has been the computer specialist and administrative assistant for over three years. She specializes in creating memorial tribute videos using photos that families furnish. She and her husband Keith have two children, Ashlyn and Kylee.

Wilma Weeston is employed part-time as secretary answering phones, doing granite bookkeeping, and assisting with preliminary details of the funeral service. At Marcy Funeral Home, caring for families continues long after the funeral service is completed, and, since 1992, Marcy’s have been providing aftercare services to the families they serve. Wilma, in the capacity of Aftercare Coordinator, contacts families in the weeks following a funeral and provides them with written information on dealing with grief. She often meets with families over a cup of coffee, listens to their stories, and provides support during this difficult time. Wilma and her husband Randy have a son and one granddaughter.

Bud Maenpaa has worked at the funeral home for more than 18 years and is responsible for all the general maintenance, assists in the parking lot during funerals, and occasionally drives the hearse and limo. He has been married to his wife Janet for 52 years and they are the parents of four sons and have three grandchildren.

Bernie Kovacevic, has been readily recognized as the greeter during funerals for more than 17 years. She appears at the front door both at the funeral home and at most church funerals, and frequently assists at visitations. Bernie has four daughters, six grandchildren, and a great granddaughter.

Everett Collins joined the Marcy Funeral Home in 1997 to serve as Director of Pre-Arrangements. He was previously employed with The Prudential Financial Services for 17 years. He is Insurance and Series 6 Security licensed and specializes in helping families with planning and funding pre-arranged funerals. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our families. He is married to Christine and they have two daughters, Danielle and Laura.

Christine Collins holds a life insurance license and joined the Marcy Funeral Home in 1999 to serve families in Post-Service Follow-up and pre-arrangements of funerals. She is an active member of St. Mary’s Church, the RCIA, Catholic Daughters of America, and Ladies Guild. Christine enjoys helping the families she meets and is committed to the highest level of professionalism, dignity, and care. She is married to Everett and they have two daughters.

 
 
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