Non-Licensed Staff

Although they are not licensed funeral directors, these staff members are vitally important to the operation of our firm. These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.

Sharon Jacobs - Final Expense Specialist Funeral Home Staff

Sharon Jacobs
Office Manager & Advance Planning Specialist


While not a funeral director, her role is to help educate our families about their options.
Having lived in Chambersburg and growing up in Greencastle, Sharon considers this area her home. She comes to us with seven years of working in the death care industry and serving families from the surrounding areas. Management and bookwork seemed to comprise her life after receiving her Business degree, but it wasn’t a difficult transition when she made the move to working directly with families. She unquestionably found her passion in educating and informing families of the importance of advance planning.

A member of the Chambersburg Brethren in Christ Church, a past member of the Lions Club, member of and committees member of Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, a former Cheerleading Coach for Scotland School for Veterans Children, Manager of two semi pro football teams, previous board member and cheerleading coach of Chambersburg Steelers, she has spent the last 25 years in pursuit of her daughters and being active in the community. Sharon resides in Chambersburg with her husband Shawn and their two daughters Danielle and Caitlyn. Their two dogs Trouble and Jade and cats Cooper and Bali. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, at the beach, boating and the Baltimore Ravens.

Taylor R. Hammond - Funeral Service Associate Funeral Home Staff

taylour hammond
Family service associate

Taylour was born and raised in Chambersburg. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Shippensburg University, he pursued his mortuary science degree, graduating from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2018. Taylour has enjoyed growing as a professional with guidance from his coworkers, and is grateful to have the opportunity to assist the families he works with daily. His interests include rooting on the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Orioles and watching true crime documentaries. He and his wife, Kelsey, reside in Chambersburg with their two cats, Clarence and Vera.

John L. Izzi - Funeral Service Associate Funeral Home Staff

john l. izzi
family service associate

John joined our staff in October, 2015 and serves in a number of roles here at the funeral home. He finds that providing care and compassion to our client families is the most rewarding aspect of being a part of our funeral home family.

Dalton Paul - Funeral Home Staff

Dalton Paul
head Groundskeeper

 Dalton joined our staff on February 15, 2003. A retired school administrator, he had worked in the Chambersburg Area Senior High School as a teacher of Agriculture and Landscaping Horticulture, and as the Executive Director of the Franklin County Career and Technology Center. His educational experiences cover a span of 37 1/2 years all in Franklin County. He is a 1965 graduate of Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Master in Education degrees in Landscaping and Horticulture and School Administration where he was named to the Dean's List. A member of the First Lutheran Church, Chambersburg; Past District Governor and Chaplain of the Pennsylvania Lions, and holds membership in over three dozen local, state, and national service and civic organizations. His leadership and people skills is a great asset to the funeral home. Dalton resides in Chambersburg with his wife Julie.

Brad Helfrick

Family Service associate

Born in Chambersburg, raised in Greencastle, I live with my Wife, Stacey and three kids - Carson, Caden and Addison in Chambersburg. I feel that God has me here at Geisel for a purpose, to help Families in one of their darkest days be a little "lighter", whether through providing a smile, encouragement, help, or just being there when someone needs me. A member of Refuge Tabernacle, Waynesboro, I play the electric bass guitar, follow all the Washington D.C. sports teams, rooting mainly for the Commanders and Nationals. Hobbies include sports card collecting, hunting, and fishing. I love spending time with Family and Friends.


Tay Jones
family service associate
Tay joined our staff on January 2024. He is a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, a veteran of the Army after 10 years of service. After the military he pursued his career in corrections/law enforcement. He is currently a Pennsylvania State Parole Agent. He is active member in the community as a coach for the last 20+ years. He has enjoyed his professional career but has a true passion for sports and developing character in youth and is thankful for the opportunity to assist the families he works with in the community in which he grew up in. His coaching, education, work life and volunteer experiences have made him well rounded in life. A member of the VFW Post 1599 and the Fraternal order of Police criminal investigators post 92. Tay sees how God may have lead him to the Geisel family as a continuation of assisting families in their time of need.  Tay resides in Chambersburg, father of Zierra, Karter and Jayden Jones. Tay is also an avid Washington fan.


Richard L. Schoenleber - Funeral Service Associate Funeral Home Staff

Richard l. Schoenleber
Family Service Associate

Rich is a friend to everyone who walks through our doors. He joined our firm in 2007 after retiring from UPS with 30 years of service. A Chambersburg native, he has a great interest in local history and enjoys sharing stories of how our town has grown and developed over the years. He and his wife, Linda, are members of Trinity Lutheran Church, and are proud parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Always cheerful and smiling, he's always there to lend a helping hand to anyone he can. 

Richard L. Schoenleber - Funeral Service Associate Funeral Home Staff

Alan Witter
Family Service Associate

I am a Chambersburg native, retiring from the Chambersburg Fire Department in 1991. I then served with the Free Methodist Church USA, retiring after 32 years of service. I live in Chambersburg with my wife Barbara. 
Being here at Geisel is a continuation of my service to God and the families who pass through here. My experience in ministry has provided me with the expertise to minister to people during their most challenging times. I am grateful for all opportunities I have here to assist in any way I can and to be compassionate and respectful to those I have contact with.
I enjoy collecting coins, reading, and studying in a variety of disciplines and enjoy using my skills helping others.


Lawrence Briggs
family service Associate

Always respectful and dependable, Lawrence and his devoted wife, Rose, help us in a number of difference roles, and always demonstrate the qualities that are essential to how we conduct our specialized field of service.
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