Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home

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• James T. "Jim" Schwartz

  President / Owner / Licensed Mortician

  Licensed Mortician

  Raised in Sykesville, MD. Graduated from Liberty High School, Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) and Catonsville Community College. Joined Myers-Durboraw in April 2021. Member of Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club, Tri-County Funeral Directors Association, and National Funeral Directors Association. Attends Ascension Episcopal Church in Westminster. Enjoys playing drums, collecting toy trains, swimming, biking, and family time. Lives in Sykesville with wife Michele and daughters Alison and Ashley.

• Michele Schwartz

  Administrative Officer

  Born and raised in Sykesville, MD. Graduated from South Carroll High School and Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) with a degree in Business Information Systems. Joined Myers-Durboraw in April 2021. Enjoys cooking and family time. Lives in Sykesville with husband James and daughters Alison and Ashley.

• Jill Trail

  Licensed Mortician

  Licensed Mortician, Degree in Mortuary Science (2011)

  First-generation funeral director who completed her degree in Mortuary Science in 2011 from Catonsville Community College. Served apprenticeship in locally owned family firm and worked there for 10 years. Joined Myers-Durboraw in 2021. Adjunct teacher at CCBC teaching mortuary restorative art laboratory. Volunteers for dog rescue, fostering dogs with disabilities. Authored a children's book featuring her rescue dog Pihu.

• Rev. Dave Meador

  Licensed Mortician

  Licensed Mortician, Degree in Mortuary Science, Ordained Minister

  Born November 15, 1951 in Decatur, Illinois. Resided in Maryland since 1984. Graduate of Millikin University and Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Earned degree in Mortuary Science from CCBC in December 2010. Ordained minister with more than 40 years of pastoral experience. Pastor of Carrollton Church of God in Finksburg since 1999.

• Becky Jacobs

  Staff member listed with minimal information provided.

• Kim Bailey

  Administrative Director

  Administrative Director for Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home.

• Marcia Marinaccio

  Taneytown and Emmitsburg Office Administrator

  Administrator for Taneytown and Emmitsburg locations.

• Anna Dulaney

  Client Relations

  Handles client relations for the funeral home.

• Connie Hawk

  Registered Nurse (retired)

  Born February 11, 1940 in Findlay, Ohio. Resided in Carroll County, Maryland since 1950. Graduated Westminster High School in 1958 and earned RN degree from Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1961. Retired in 2014 after 53 years in nursing and became active volunteer with Carroll Hospice (now BridgingLife). Active member of Grace United Church of Christ. Known for loving and caring personality. Joined Myers-Durboraw in 2015.

• Cindy Monkouski

  Born on US Air Force Base near Tokyo, Japan. Raised in Charlottesville and Tidewater Virginia before moving to Western Howard County, MD. Graduated Glenelg High School. Earned associate's degree from Howard Community College and bachelor's degree in Communications from University of Notre Dame of Maryland. Worked for Columbia Association and as freelance journalist publishing in multiple publications. Worked as move manager for over a decade. Recently joined Myers-Durboraw. Enjoys long walks, beaches, traveling, and singing with church choir.

• Stacey Hann

  Staff member listed with minimal information provided.

• Dale H. Miller

  Concierge

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

  Born June 11, 1947. Native of Carroll County. Graduate of Westminster Senior High School, Class of 1965. Worked 40 years at Black & Decker Corp. Earned BS in Business Administration from Towson State University in 1987. Active member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church near Westminster. Resident of Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, MD. Associated with Myers-Durboraw since October 2004.

• Gene Eyler

  Grew up and resides in Emmitsburg area. Married to Fran Eyler who also works at funeral home. One daughter and 2 grandchildren. Retired from banking after 41 years in 2009. Former Chairman of Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Board, President of Taneytown Chamber of Commerce, and Board member for other organizations. Served 6 years in Pennsylvania National Guard. Very active at Trinity United Methodist Church in Emmitsburg (Treasurer for 44 years, now Finance Committee Chairman and Trustee). Employed with Myers-Durboraw since October 2009.

• Gary Wilmer

  BS from Towson University

  Grew up in Baltimore City, relocated to Hampstead over 30 years ago. Married to Vicky K. Wilmer for 24 years. Received BS from Towson University after serving in Army. Retired from US Postal Service as letter carrier. Very active with antique automobiles with several restored vehicles. Active member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Carrollton Church of God. Joined Myers-Durboraw in 2014.

• Doug Orner

  MBA from Mount Saint Mary's

  Lifelong resident of Emmitsburg. Married to Patricia A. Orner for over 40 years. Earned MBA from Mount Saint Mary's. Retired from business world as human resource professional. Active in fire/rescue service with Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg (over 45 years). Active member of Elias Lutheran Church in Emmitsburg. Joined Myers-Durboraw in 2016.

• Paul Hann, Sr

  Staff member listed with minimal information provided.

• Paul Hann Jr.

  Born and raised in Carroll County. Graduated Francis Scott Key High School in 2017. Attended Shepherd University for Music Education, graduated 2021. Drum major of marching band and fraternity president of Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity at Shepherd. Currently resides in Emmitsburg with cat Simba. Currently teaches elementary music full-time in Hagerstown with hopes to be principal. Associated with Myers-Durboraw since May 2019.

• Jordan Hann

  Staff member listed with minimal information provided.

• Mike Lippy

  Staff member listed with minimal information provided.

• Dave Parsons

  Staff member listed with minimal information provided.

• Wil Alleman

  Master Barber

  Resident of Carroll Vista in Taneytown. Graduate of Assumption High School, Napoleonville, LA. Attended Nichols State University and Community College of Baltimore County. Master Barber. US Army veteran who served in Vietnam and Korea between 1969-1972. Retired from United States Postal Service in 2003. Joined Myers-Durboraw in 2018.

• John Morrill

  Funeral Celebrant

  Certified Celebrant

  Born in Brooklyn, New York on October 21, 1946. Lutheran Pastor for 34 years. Served as Chaplain to two Hospices: Carroll Hospice in Westminster and AseraCare Hospice in York PA. Lives with wife Patricia in Frederick, MD. Brings pastoral and hospice experience to funeral home. Certified Celebrant trained by In-Sight Institute. Offers personalized Celebrant services for families. Available to meet at homes or funeral home.

• Justin Durboraw

  Retired

  Licensed Mortician/Funeral Director (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Nebraska), A.A.S. in Mortuary Science, B.A. in Business Management & Economics

  Born and raised in Mt. Holly, NJ. Graduated Gettysburg College with B.A. and Catonsville Community College with A.A.S. in Mortuary Science. Started funeral service work in 1992 with Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg, Fairfield, and York Springs, PA. Worked with Eckhardt Funeral Chapel in Manchester and Owings Mills before joining Bob and Sue Myers at Myers Funeral Home, Westminster in 2002. Co-founded Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in 2003. Member of National Funeral Directors Association, Maryland State Funeral Directors Association, and Tri-County Funeral Directors Association. Married to Rev. Anne C. (Rosenquist) Durboraw, former Pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Moved to North Platte, Nebraska in June 2021. Enjoyed golfing, watching children play sports, and was member of Westminster Rotary Club, Taneytown Lions Club, and various other organizations.

• John Skiles

  Biography incomplete in source material.

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