Our Staff

Our Staff


Each of the staff members at Harkins Funeral Home, Inc. is committed to providing your family with the finest in personal end-of-life care. In fact, for years, it’s been comforting for area families to know that we are available to help at any time of the day or night.

When a loved one passes on, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.

Please take a few minutes to get to know our funeral home staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.

Our Directors

The Mission of Harkins Funeral Home is to serve and help families through a very difficult time. Our hallmark through the years has been to provide outstanding service beyond what is expected to families of all faiths and means. Our primary desire is to make you feel comforted and supported during your time of loss. Jeff Lovelidge and Bob Johnson are the directors of the Harkins Funeral Home. They and their entire staff are ready to respond to your every need and assist you with any special request you might have to make the services as meaningful as possible.

Jeffrey P. Lovelidge

Email: hfh@harkinsfuneralhome.com


Jeff was raised in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the New England Institute of Mortuary Science in 1977. Jeff is the “heart” of the funeral home overseeing all of the operations as well as working closely with the families. He joined Harkins in 1982 on a team with the late John Harkins, becoming one of the owners in 1986. He has guided the current staff and past staff members in learning the many facets of funeral service and is a role model for all who come to work at our funeral home. Jeff can be seen in each and every function of Harkins.

C. Robert Johnson

Email: hfh@harkinsfuneralhome.com


Bob Johnson, director and part owner of Harkins, has served the community as a part of the funeral home staff for numerous years. First joining the late John Harkins in 1965, he served until 1970 and returned in 1978 thru 1980 when he left to pursue a career with the Maryland State Police. Retiring in 1997 from the MD SP, he then returned to the funeral home in 2003 on a part-time basis, becoming full time and part owner during the years from 2003 until 2015 when he semi-retired. With the many years of experience and caring for families, he still remains available to assist upon request.

Meet Our Staff

Our caring service begins with the notification from your family of the passing of your loved one and continues through our grief aftercare program. We strive to provide affordable dignity with personal care and have been trusted by families since 1930. 

Being a smaller funeral home is to your advantage; you’ll come face to face with virtually every member of our staff, so it is like we are here to serve only your family.

Please revisit for the updated staff information and photographs.

Funeral Counselor 

Patricia C. Hushon

Email: hfh@harkinsfuneralhome.com


Patricia C. (Thomas) Hushon, otherwise known as Patti, has been with Harkins since 1994. Over the  years Patti’s job has changed significantly. She now not only handles many of the day-to-day functions of the business; she is also actively involved with many of the families we serve at Harkins. Her ability to tackle any task is invaluable, but it is her genuine compassion and care for the families that makes her another exceptional member of the Harkins staff. Patti also is the coordinator for the Gone Too Soon by Harkins program that provides compassionate care for little ones. For additional information on this program, please visit the Gone Too Soon section of our website.

Funeral Apprentice


David J. McKinney, Jr.


Email: hfh@harkinsfuneralhome.com


David McKinney joined the staff at Harkins Funeral Home on January 1, 2022. He was born and raised in Strasburg; he studied at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. David feels it is an honor to work with the families that Harkins serves, providing personal care to each and every loved one. A recent graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Mortuary Science, he is available for prearrangement information/appointments as well as meeting with families when a death has occurred.

Meet the Harkins Ladies-

Pat Cochran, Carol Joyce, Susan Rowland

The Harkins Ladies are an integral part of the service that is provided to our families. Each lady is available at all viewing and funeral services held at the funeral home or location of the family's choice. They offer a calm reassurance upon your arrival and can answer any questions or concerns you may have.   

Meet the Harkins Support Staff-

Rusty Leftwich, Joe Cochran, Tim Haller, John Eid, Anthony Hall, Mike Smith, Joe Ende, Scott Towson, Sean McCormick and Mark Rudd

These gentlemen provide attention and care to the families that Harkins Funeral Home is honored to serve. They provide the initial care of your loved one by transporting them to the funeral home after their time of death. Other duties include parking assistance for viewings and funerals, helping guests navigate the grounds, assisting the Harkins Ladies and performing  indoor, outdoor and vehicle maintenance. Their knowledge, expertise and compassion is unmatched.

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