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Roland "Rollie" Burns, Funeral Director
Rollie is a life-long resident of Clarion. He attended the Immaculate Conception Grade School, Clarion Area and Clarion-Limestone High Schools and Clarion University. Rollie graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1994. He then joined the funeral home and became partner with his father. In 1997, Rollie succeeded his father’s business after his father’s retirement. Rollie is a member of the Immaculate Conception Church where he is also a member of the Knight’s of Columbus. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge #277, Clarion County Shrine Club, Clarion Lion's Club, Eagles Club #3807, Moose Lodge #101, and Clarion VFW #2145 all of Clarion. Rollie served as the Clarion County Coroner for eight years. He is also the owner of the Burns Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. in Rimersburg and the R.V. Burns Crematorium, Inc. in Clarion. Rollie resides in Clarion with his wife, Tammy. They have three daughters, Amanda and her husband, Trent, Alissa and her husband, Destin, and Anna; and four grandchildren, IcyAnn, Vincent, Vitanni, and Bronson.
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Robert "Bob" Burns, Funeral Director
Bob was born and raised in Clarion. He attended the Immaculate Conception Grade School, Clarion Area High School, and Clarion University. Bob graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1961. In 1967, he purchased the building that formerly was the medical office of Dr. WA Ketner and founded the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home. Bob semiretired in 1997 and relocated to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where he continued his career at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. Bob is a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and Moose Lodge #101. He also served as the Clarion County Coroner for 20 years. Bob currently resides in Myrtle Beach.
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Alissa Burns, Funeral Director
Alissa was born and raised in Clarion. She is a third generation funeral director, alongside her father and grandfather. Alissa attended Clarion Limestone High School and Clarion University. She graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2017. Alissa is a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarion. She is also a member of the Moose Lodge #101 of Clarion. Alissa currently resides in Limestone with her husband, Destin and dog, Ruger.
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Tammy Burns, Certified Life Insurance Representative / Administrative Assistant
Tammy grew up in Marienville where she graduated from East Forest High School. She received her A.S. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tammy completed her Life Insurance License in 2014. She is a member of the Moose Lodge #101 of Clarion and the Clarion Oaks Ladies Golf League. Tammy and Rollie have three daughter's and four grandchildren. She currently resides in Clarion with her husband Rollie and their three dogs, Benji, Lundy and Louie.
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Ruger Burns Strauser, Comfort Assistant
Ruger's humans are Alissa and Destin. In 2016, he was rescued. Ruger loves greeting and comforting people that walk through the door.