Our Staff

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 and his wife Kelsey reside in Mercer County with their sons, Conrad & Callahan. Casey and Kelsey are members of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie. His wife Kelsey works as a Speech Language Pathologist for the Mercer Area School District.

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 family.

Telephone: 1-724-269-7673

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ISAAC N. DEVAULT

Funeral Director Apprentice - Certified Funeral Celebrant - Certified Crematory Operator

Isaac is a native of Sandy Lake, PA. He is a 2021 graduate of Lakeview High School and a 2023 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and had attended Hiram College. Isaac is currently working on his credentials to gain his full Funeral Directors License. He is a Certified Crematory Operator through CANA and a Certified Funeral Celebrant.

Telephone: 1-724-269-7673

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AUTUMN GOURLEY

Funeral Home Assistant - Mortuary Student - Certified Funeral Celebrant

Autumn is a native of Warren, PA. She attended Thiel College, studying Business Administration and Mortuary Science and is currently a student at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Autumn can be seen assisting on visitation and funerals on her days off of school.

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.

Telephone: 1-724-269-7673

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POLLY HOGUE

Office Manager

Polly was raised in Stoneboro her entire life. Polly, with the help of her husband Ron Wright, has continued to live and raise her family in Stoneboro.

    Proud Mother of three, her daughter, Stacy and granddaughter Riley live in Stoneboro, her other daughter, Lauren and her husband Jarett Buchanan along with her three grandsons Ace, Maverick and Walker live in Grove City and then her youngest, her son Jonathan and wife Kelsey also live in Stoneboro.

Polly has come from a strong background of HUD Housing for over 16 years. She has worked at CollegeView Towers and Lakeview Manor most recently. Leaving Lakeview Manor to come work for Rose and Black was a hard decision for her but she feels she can be a huge asset to the company.   She is very familiar with helping people in various areas, from obtaining housing, in home care, and to help troubleshoot any other issues that may arise. Her business training has been extensive and she is familiar in all areas. Polly is also a licensed Cosmetologist and Charter for the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Association. 

Between watching her Granddaughter Riley show horses, her grandson Ace play sports, her grandson Maverick cheer and do gymnastics she still tries to find time to go to yard sales, flea markets and of course her favorite place Disney!! 

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 Business Administration/Mortuary Science. Josie can be seen assisting on services on weekends and breaks from school.

LINDSEY R. PEARCE

Funeral Associate

Lindsey R. Pearce is a native of Mercer, PA. She was born in Greenville and is the daughter of Victoria Pearce. She is a 2023 graduate of Mercer Area High School and is currently a student at Thiel College, studying Business Administration & Mortuary Science. Lindsey can be seen assisting on visitations and funerals on her days off from school. 

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.

Telephone: 1-724-269-7673

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DAN MEYER

Transport Specialist, Certified Crematory Operator

Dan is a native of Volant, PA and currently resides in Sandy Lake. 

Dan is our main associate that handles transportation of those in our care. He also assists at our crematory as a Certified Crematory Operator.