Our Staff
Ashley Dayle Rogers
Owner/Supervisor
Ashley D. (Hickman) Rogers, is a 2002 graduate of Leechburg High School and a proud 2006 alumna of Thiel College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration. Her academic journey didn't end there, as she furthered her education at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, receiving her diploma in embalming and funeral directing in the same year.
Ashley's professional path was marked by a deep commitment to care and service. After an internship in Carlisle, PA, in 2007, she began her career at a funeral home in Saxonburg, PA, where she worked for 16 years.
Her dedication to her profession culminated in a significant milestone on April 4, 2024, when she became the proud owner of Redmond Funeral Home, Inc., embracing the opportunity to continue and enhance the fifty-year legacy of the Redmond family.
Ashley is a member of Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church in Leechburg. She and her husband Charlie reside in Gilpin Twp., Armstrong County, with their 2 young daughters, Kenley (11) and Karsyn (5).
W. Ryan Redmond
Director/ Pre Planning Consultant
W. Ryan Redmond is a 1990 graduate of Freeport Area High School. He furthered his education at Thiel College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), before obtaining his diploma in embalming and funeral directing from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1994.
In 1992, he began his career alongside his father, Richard L. "Dick" Redmond, and completed his internship in 1995. With a deep commitment to his community and the family trade, Ryan continued to work with his father until 2002, when he stepped into the role of ownership of Redmond Funeral Home, Inc. Together with his wife, Callie, Ryan dedicated 22 years to compassionately guiding others through their times of loss, ensuring that the family business remained a pillar of support in the community.
In April of 2024, Ryan and Callie made the significant decision to sell the family business. However, Ryan continues to work at the funeral home where he has a more active role in the pre-arrangement side of the business, providing peace of mind and thoughtful planning to countless families.
Ryan and his wife and high school sweetheart, Callie (Harvey) live in South Buffalo Twp. with their two children, Rylie and Calan. He and his family are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeport. Ryan is a founding member of the Freeport Area School District Foundation. He is also a board member of the Dynamic Community Foundation and the Freeport Cemetery Association.
Mark S. Arvay
Director
