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About Us

Meet Our Caring Staff

Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible.

CASEY W. ROSE, FD, MBA
CASEY W. ROSE, FD, MBA
Owner - Funeral Director
CASEY W. ROSE, FD, MBA
Owner - Funeral Director

Casey is a native of Perry Twp., Clarion County, Parker, PA. He is a 2010 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School, a 2014 graduate of Thiel College, earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, a 2015 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science earning his Associates of Specialized Technology Degree in Funeral Arts and Sciences, and a 2021 graduate of Thiel College earning his Masters of Business Administration. 


Casey is the father of his two sons, Conrad & Callahan. He is a member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie


Casey is a member of Rotary International, Mercer, social member of the Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the  Lions Club International,  and is a member of the Lake Lodge #434 F&AM. Casey also serves as a Deputy County Coroner for Venango County.


In his spare time, Casey enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, taking part in community events, and spending time with his sons.

ISAAC N. DEVAULT
ISAAC N. DEVAULT
Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator - Certified Celebrant
ISAAC N. DEVAULT
Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator - Certified Celebrant

Isaac is a native of Sandy Lake, PA. He is a 2021 graduate of Lakeview High School. Isaac is a 2023 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS), earning his Associate's in Specialized Technology in Funeral Service and Arts degree; he had also attended Hiram College. Isaac is also a Certified Crematory Operator through CANA, and a Certified Celebrant through the InSight Institute.


Isaac became a licensed Funeral Director in October 2024.


Isaac resides in Grove City, PA, with his fiance, Autumn.

AUTUMN V.  GOURLEY
AUTUMN V. GOURLEY
Funeral Director Apprentice - Certified Crematory Operator - Certified Celebrant
AUTUMN V. GOURLEY
Funeral Director Apprentice - Certified Crematory Operator - Certified Celebrant

Autumn is a native of Warren, PA.  She is a 2020 graduate of Warren Area High School. Autumn is a 2024 graduate of Thiel College, earning her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, and a 2024 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS), earning her Associate's in Specialized Technology in Funeral Service and Arts degree. Autumn is also a Certified Crematory Operator through NFDA and CANA, and a Certified Celebrant through the InSight Institute.


Autumn has been with Rose Family of Funeral Homes since Feburary 2023; she is currently working on her credentials to become a licensed Funeral Director.


Autumn resides in Grove City, PA, with her fiance, Isaac.



AMBER RICE
AMBER RICE
Operations Manager
AMBER RICE
Operations Manager

Amber (Baker) Rice is a native of Franklin, PA, she is a 2007 graduate of Franklin Area High School. She previously worked as a Legal Secretary for Wilson, Thompson, & Cisek in Franklin for several years. Amber assists with day-to-day administrative tasks and is a Notary Public. She is also a Certified Crematory Operator and can be seen assisting with visitations and funerals. Amber resides in Mercer County with her husband Jeff Rice and daughter Rhenn.

POLLY HOGUE
POLLY HOGUE
Office Manager
POLLY HOGUE
Office Manager


SCOTT A. BLACK
SCOTT A. BLACK
Funeral Director
SCOTT A. BLACK
Funeral Director


JEFFREY L. RICE, JR.
JEFFREY L. RICE, JR.
Crematory Operator - Funeral Home Assistant
JEFFREY L. RICE, JR.
Crematory Operator - Funeral Home Assistant

Jeffrey L. Rice, Jr. is a native of Clarks Mills and a 2003 graduate of Commodore Perry High School. He is the son of Jeffrey Sr. and Renee Rice. 


Jeff grew up working for his family business, County Line Cafe in Sheakleyville and worked for Event Link as a Logistics Manager for many years before joining the Rose Simplicity Team. 


Jeff serves as our Certified Crematory Operator and can also be seen assisting on visitations and funerals. 


Jeff lives in Mercer County with his wife, Amber, and daughter Rhenn.

JOSIE GADSBY
JOSIE GADSBY
Funeral Home Assistant
JOSIE GADSBY
Funeral Home Assistant

Josie is a native of Stoneboro, PA. She is a 2022 Graduate of Lakeview School District and is currently a student at Thiel College, studying Accounting. Josie can be seen assisting on services on weekends and breaks from school.



DAN MEYER
DAN MEYER
Transport Specialist, Certified Crematory Operator
DAN MEYER
Transport Specialist, Certified Crematory Operator


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