About Us

Our Valued Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Theodore J. Beck

Theodore J. Beck

Supervisor - Lititz; Funeral Director - Manheim & Mount Joy

A seventh-generation funeral director, Ted is a graduate of Kutztown State University. He later completed his funeral service education at Northampton Community College.


Ted is active in the Lititz Lions Club, the Lititz AMBUCS, the Manheim Historical Society, Manheim Chamber of Commerce, trustee with the Manheim Central Foundation for Educational Enrichment (MCFEE) and is past president of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. Ted and his wife Connie enjoy spending time with their two grown children and grandchild.

 Aaron S. Abbott

Aaron S. Abbott

Supervisor - Manheim; Licensed Director - Lititz & Mount Joy

A central Pennsylvania native, Aaron received a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and also graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He is a member of the Manheim Lions Club.


Aaron and his wife Shannon live in Manheim with their two children, Allissa and Hunter.

Paul L. Gardner

Paul L. Gardner

Supervisor - Mount Joy; Funeral Director - Manheim & Lititz

A member of the Lancaster County Funeral Directors Association, and the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, and it's Legislative Committee. Paul received a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University, and also graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.


He is a member of the Mount Joy Rotary Club, and currently sits on the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce board and is a trustee for the Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy.


A native of Somerset County, Paul volunteered his time to help during the Flight 93 disaster. He lives locally with his wife Erin and daughter Bethany.

 Adam Kraut

Adam Kraut

Prearrangement Specialist & Licensed Funeral Director

A licensed funeral director, Adam serves as the Prearrangement Specialist for The Buch Family of Funeral Homes. Adam has a passion for helping families plan for funeral services in advance. Following a personal experience with loss, Adam knew he had to do something to help others avoid the pain and doubt of not knowing what a loved one would have wanted. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, Adam attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and is licensed in both insurance and funeral service.

Allissa Brubaker

Allissa Brubaker

Licensed Funeral Director

Raised in the area, Allissa graduated from Manheim Central High School. After high school, she studied at Harrisburg Area Community College and earned her mortuary degree from Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA. She is a member of Sigma Phi Sigma.


Allissa did her year-long internship with The Buch Family of Funeral Homes, prior to becoming a licensed funeral director.


In her spare time, Allissa enjoys doing arts and crafts, and spending time with family & friends.

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