Our Staff
Our dedicated and supportive staff are here to guide you through your time of loss. We take pride in doing our absolute best to ensure your needs are met.
William Skwarchuk
Owner/Operator, Funeral Director
Bill Skwarchuk was born and raised in Simcoe, Ontario. He met his wife Joan at school in Oshawa. Bill and Joan married in 1968 and moved to the community of Bradford for Bill to pursue his career in funeral service. Bill graduated from Humber College-Funeral Service in 1971. Bill and Joan purchased the funeral home from Mac Lewis in 1973. Bill and Joan have resided in Bradford for over 49 years where they have raised their 2 daughters Jodi and Jill.
Joan Skwarchuk
Owner/Operator
Joan Skwarchuk (nee Michael) was born in Kingston, Ontario and grew up in Oshawa. Joan and Bill met at school in Oshawa and were married in 1968. They have resided in Bradford for over 49 years where they have raised their 2 daughters. Joan supports the family and staff with the day-to-day needs of the funeral home.
Jill Skwarchuk-Tiano
Managing Funeral Director
Jill Skwarchuk was born in Oshawa, Ontario and raised in Bradford. Jill graduated from Bradford District High School. She continued her education at McMaster University in Hamilton where she graduated with a BA Degree in Sociology. Jill then attended Humber College-Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director in 2001. Jill and her husband Eugenio reside in Bradford with Jill's son Will.
Jodi Ben
Office Manager/Funeral Director's Assistant
Jodi Ben (nee Skwarchuk) was born in Oshawa and raised in Bradford. She graduated from Bradford District High School. She continued her education at McMaster University in Hamilton where she graduated with a BA Degree in Commerce. Following university Jodi came home to help with the family business. Jodi met her husband Rob in Hamilton and were married in 1997. Rob and Jodi have 2 daughters Grace and Amy. Their family are members of the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford.
William Langford
Funeral Director
Bill Langford was born and raised in Bradford. He graduated from Bradford District High School. He continued his education and became a paramedic and graduated from Humber College-Funeral Service in 1972. Bill and his wife Maria reside in Bradford and have 2 sons Craig and Christopher. Bill and Maria are members of the Bradford United Church.
Breann Davey-Hewgill
Funeral Director
Breann Davey was born and raised in Gilford. She graduated from Bradford District High School. She continued her education and graduated from Laurentian University, majoring in Forensic Science with a specialty in Biology. Then, she followed in her father's footsteps and graduated from Humber College, and became a funeral director in 2022. Breann and her husband Alex, reside in Gilford.
Leonard Skwarchuk
Funeral Director's Assistant
Leonard Skwarchuk was born in Simcoe, Ontario. Leonard resides in Bradford with his wife Diana. They have 2 children, Carrie and Sam.
Janice Wray
Funeral Director's Assistant/Reception Hostess
Jan is a longtime resident of Bradford. Janice and her husband Rick Wray reside in Bradford with their son Kristian.