About Us

Meet Our Caring Staff

Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible.

Casey W. Rose, FD, MBA
Casey W. Rose, FD, MBA
Owner - Funeral Director
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 is the father of his two sons, Conrad & Callahan. He is a member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie


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 sons.

Rebecca R. Carion, FD
Rebecca R. Carion, FD
Supervisor, Funeral Director
Rebecca R. Carion, FD
Supervisor, Funeral Director

Rebecca is a native of Erie, PA where she served as a funeral director for 9 years.


She is a 2014 graduate of Gannon University where she earned a Bachelor of Sciences. She graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2015 at the top of her class and earned a Accociates of Specialized Technology in Funeral Arts and Sciences. 


She now resides in Polk, PA with her husband, dog, and cats. 


In her free time Rebecca loves reading, health and fitness, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. 

Madeline E. Ashe
Madeline E. Ashe
Funeral Director Intern
Madeline E. Ashe
Funeral Director Intern

Madeline is a native of Meadville, PA. She is a 2021 graduate of Meadville High School. Madeline has her Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hamshire University. She is a 2025 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS).


Madeline can be seen assisting with services.

Amber K. Rice
Amber K. Rice
Operations Manager
Amber K. 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 her children, Rhenn and Tripp. 

Jeffrey L. Rice, Jr.
Jeffrey L. Rice, Jr.
Crematory Operator - Funeral Home Assistant
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 children, Rhenn and Tripp.

Dan Meyer
Dan Meyer
Transport Specialist, Certified Crematory Operator
Dan Meyer
Transport Specialist, Certified Crematory Operator