About Us
Meet Our Caring Staff
Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible.
JOHN KEPNER
Owner/Funeral Director
John was born and raised in Wheeling, WV. He represents the fourth-generation funeral director in his family. He graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is married to Claudia Wisbon Kepner and they have two children, Krystal Schoepke and her husband Michael of Cornelius, and Jonathan Kepner and his wife Lindsey Baxter Kepner of Cornelius, who represents the fifth generation of funeral service in the Kepner family. John is the proud new grandfather to Theodore "Theo" John Schoepke, Kashton "Kash" Lee Kepner and Cori Jean Kepner.
JOHN KEPNER
Owner/Funeral Director
John was born and raised in Wheeling, WV. He represents the fourth-generation funeral director in his family. He graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is married to Claudia Wisbon Kepner and they have two children, Krystal Schoepke and her husband Michael of Cornelius, and Jonathan Kepner and his wife Lindsey Baxter Kepner of Cornelius, who represents the fifth generation of funeral service in the Kepner family. John is the proud new grandfather to Theodore "Theo" John Schoepke, Kashton "Kash" Lee Kepner and Cori Jean Kepner.
JONATHAN KEPNER
Owner/Funeral Director
Jonathan was born and raised in Wheeling, WV. He graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Jonathan represents the fifth generation of funeral service in the Kepner family. In 2018, he married Lindsey Baxter, and they now reside in Cornelius, NC with their son, Kashton Lee; daughter, Cori Jean and dog Mo. He enjoys working out, entrepreneurial business adventures, sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
JONATHAN KEPNER
Owner/Funeral Director
Jonathan was born and raised in Wheeling, WV. He graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Jonathan represents the fifth generation of funeral service in the Kepner family. In 2018, he married Lindsey Baxter, and they now reside in Cornelius, NC with their son, Kashton Lee; daughter, Cori Jean and dog Mo. He enjoys working out, entrepreneurial business adventures, sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
KESHIA LANCASTER
Founder/Funeral Director
Keshia is a native of North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering. After working in the engineering field for 12 years, Keshia felt called to serve the community in a very different way. Her work in local and international missions led her to realize that she has a servant's heart and compassion for those in need. She has a heart for those who are grieving and feels it is an honor to take care of families during one of the most difficult times in their lives.
KESHIA LANCASTER
Founder/Funeral Director
Keshia is a native of North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering. After working in the engineering field for 12 years, Keshia felt called to serve the community in a very different way. Her work in local and international missions led her to realize that she has a servant's heart and compassion for those in need. She has a heart for those who are grieving and feels it is an honor to take care of families during one of the most difficult times in their lives.
TISH LEACH
Founder/Funeral Director
Tish, a native of Statesville North Carolina moved to the Charlotte area in 1994. She attended UNC Charlotte, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Engineering Management. In the telecommunications industry for over 20 years, Tish left the engineering environment to follow her heart to serve others.
Tish is active and attends Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Her passions include family, animals, volunteering, and outdoors.
TISH LEACH
Founder/Funeral Director
Tish, a native of Statesville North Carolina moved to the Charlotte area in 1994. She attended UNC Charlotte, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Engineering Management. In the telecommunications industry for over 20 years, Tish left the engineering environment to follow her heart to serve others.
Tish is active and attends Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Her passions include family, animals, volunteering, and outdoors.
Enrique "Ricky" Rojas
Funeral Assistant
Enrique (Ricky) Rojas is a native of Bogotá Colombia, he lived in Stamford CT before moving to North Carolina. He moved here after retiring from Pitney Bowes, a company he enjoyed working at for 28 years. Ricky is an avid golfer; he enjoys playing at least twice a week. He also enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He especially enjoys traveling to watch one of his granddaughters play club soccer. He worked part time at Birkdale Golf Course for 17 years, and for the last two years has worked at The Northstone Country Club. An active member at St.Mark Catholic Church for 19 years, Ricky is a Lead Usher and part of the Bereavement group.
Enrique "Ricky" Rojas
Funeral Assistant
Enrique (Ricky) Rojas is a native of Bogotá Colombia, he lived in Stamford CT before moving to North Carolina. He moved here after retiring from Pitney Bowes, a company he enjoyed working at for 28 years. Ricky is an avid golfer; he enjoys playing at least twice a week. He also enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He especially enjoys traveling to watch one of his granddaughters play club soccer. He worked part time at Birkdale Golf Course for 17 years, and for the last two years has worked at The Northstone Country Club. An active member at St.Mark Catholic Church for 19 years, Ricky is a Lead Usher and part of the Bereavement group.
MIKE FISHER
Funeral Assistant
Michael Fisher is a retired Master Sergeant for the United States Marine Corps and resides in Mooresville with his wife Amy. He is the proud father of 3 children. In his free time, you will find Mike working with children at his church or perfecting his grilling techniques at family cookouts.
MIKE FISHER
Funeral Assistant
Michael Fisher is a retired Master Sergeant for the United States Marine Corps and resides in Mooresville with his wife Amy. He is the proud father of 3 children. In his free time, you will find Mike working with children at his church or perfecting his grilling techniques at family cookouts.
CANDI THIGPEN
Funeral Assistant
Candi is a native of Statesville, NC. She is a loving mom who served her country in the U.S. Army. After the Army, Candi settled in Charlotte where she is an active member in her church and serves families in need alongside the team at Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation.
CANDI THIGPEN
Funeral Assistant
Candi is a native of Statesville, NC. She is a loving mom who served her country in the U.S. Army. After the Army, Candi settled in Charlotte where she is an active member in her church and serves families in need alongside the team at Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation.
ELIZABETH D.
Aftercare Specialist
Elizabeth is a valued member of the team. She has a passion for helping the team at Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation stay connected with families after the services are complete. Elizabeth & the Passare team ensures that we are continuing to meet the needs of our families where possible.
ELIZABETH D.
Aftercare Specialist
Elizabeth is a valued member of the team. She has a passion for helping the team at Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation stay connected with families after the services are complete. Elizabeth & the Passare team ensures that we are continuing to meet the needs of our families where possible.
