David Anthony

Funeral Director, Embalmer, & Cremationist

David was born in 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to Dr. Paul and Patricia (Kucko) Anthony. The second of six children, he was raised in Wadsworth, Ohio, where he attended Sacred Heart Grade School (and is forever grateful to the Vincentian Sisters of Charity for their love and patience) and graduated in 1973 from Walsh Jesuit High School. He began at the University of Akron, considering a career as a Physicist, and spent his time working at the funeral home to pay for college.

However, on February 26, 1974, Paul and Patricia were abducted and murdered in Firestone Park. David was named guardian of his 4 siblings and took on the responsibility of maintaining the funeral home. He quit college and left for The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in March 1975, graduated in 1976, served a one year apprenticeship, and became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in May of 1977.

A.J. Kucko died in 1976. The management of the funeral home was taken on by Mark Hayden, who unfortunately died in October of 1976, and so the management was passed to James Burtchin who oversaw David's apprenticeship.

By June of 1977, David realized he never had the opportunity consider what dedicating his life to a career actually meant. He and his future wife, Diane, decided to sell the business to explore other career options. Several parties expressed interest and Earl Stampfle signed a contract to purchase the funeral home. When Mr. Burtchin and staff discovered the business was for sale and that it had not been offered to them for purchase, they resigned Thanksgiving weekend. That December, the home did 50% more funerals with a third of the staff. Amidst this whirlwind, David realized that staff morale made a huge difference in the prosperity of the business. Earl was unable to secure financing to purchase the home, so it was taken off the market. David and his fiancée, Diane, realized this career was truly a vocation. So David and Diane (nee Harouny) married in January of 1978. They never looked back.

David used the tragedy in his own life as a basis for his relationship to families. He was able to make crucial changes to the ways things had 'always been done' but maintained his rich family history of service and commitment to the families. He continues adjusting the business to accommodate the changing needs of families, and has reinforced a reputation of honesty and devotion to the families he serves. Integrity is a value Dave is defined by.

When Dave is not at the funeral home (which is rare), he spends time with his 7 grandkids, attending their sports games and events, and having an absolute blast.

Currently, Dave is a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Green, but has also attended St. Francis de Sales, St. Paul, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Churches. He serves as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and Usher. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus Third and Fourth Degrees.

Eric Anthony

Funeral Director, Embalmer, & Cremationist

Eric is a fourth generation licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He’s worked at the funeral home since 1995. Eric graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School in 1997 where he played football, and graduated from Xavier University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in business. From there, Eric attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Illinois, and graduated in 2002. Eric is currently a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and licensed Cremationist.

Since 2005, Eric has been married to Jackie Schiavone. They raise three children, Matthew, Grace, and Mary, in Cuyahoga Falls. He and his family are parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where Eric is a member of the Parish Pastoral Council and Knights of Columbus #13517. In his spare time, Eric dedicates many hours as a coach for CYO.

David R. Pascu

Funeral Director

David is a Licensed Funeral Director in the State of Ohio, and has been with Anthony Funeral Homes since 1992. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1978, and the University of Akron in 1985 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass-Media Communications and Public Relations, and an Associate’s degree of Applied Science in Social Work. He lives in Barberton with his wife Karen, and is a member of Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church where he serves as a reader and the church choir director. He is an Eagle Scout and enjoys music, history, and the great outdoors. Dave is a proud father of three and grandfather of two.

Katherine Anthony Clapp

Funeral Director & Funeral Celebrant

Katie Anthony joined the family business in 2013 and has been a licensed funeral director since 2015. 

Katie graduated from St. Francis de Sales elementary school, in 2003.  She went on to Walsh Jesuit High School, graduating in 2007.  Katie attended Xavier University, majoring in Theology and graduated in 2011. 

Since getting her license in 2015, Katie has become a certified funeral celebrant and enjoys crafting personalized services for families. She enjoys continuing to learn how to best serve families in their time of need. In 2022, she was awarded the David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarship, for the conference in Miami, Florida, as well as a scholarship to attend a conference for young funeral directors in Atlanta, Georgia.

Katie and her husband Gabriel welcomed their first child in January 2017. They live in New Franklin and tend to some number of chickens. Katie enjoyed crafting, baking and being a Room-Parent for her daughter's class at Norton Elementary. Katie also volunteers with Norton Girl Scouts, where her daughter is a member of a Daisy troop.

Mark Scullen

Funeral Assistant and Maintenance

Mark is a licensed teacher who taught school for 25 years, mostly at St. Francis De Sales. He graduated from Coventry High School in 1985, then went on to the University of Akron, where he graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1990. He continued on to obtain a Masters in School Supervision, and then a Bachelors in Intervention Specialist in 2017.

Mark has worked for Anthony Funeral Homes on and off for the past 20 years, part-time before joining the staff full-time in January of 2019. He lives in Barberton with his two dogs, Louise and Diesel. He attends Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Doylestown, and enjoys camping, gardening, and riding his bike on the towpath. Mark is a very proud father of his daughter, Maggie. 

Janet Brown

Funeral Assistant

Janet taught school for 42 years and has been with us at the funeral home since 2007.

Samantha Moore

Funeral Director, Embalmer, & Cremationist

Samantha officially joined our team in 2020, however she helped out through her high school and college career. She graduated from Stow-Monroe Falls High School in 2018. She attended Bowling Green State University for a year until transferring to Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where she received her Bachelors degree in Mortuary Science.

Outside of work Samantha enjoys hunting, being outdoors, and spending time with her cats and dogs.  Sam and her husband Colton recently got married in the fall and are enjoying the new chapter in their lives.

Molly Hamlin

Funeral Assistant

Molly joined Anthony Funeral Homes in August of 2021. She is a graduate of Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School, Walsh Jesuit High School, and Kent State University. Molly is currently attending the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

In addition to being a Funeral Assistant, Molly volunteers with Traditions Health Hospice. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her loved ones and dogs.