History & Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Our History

Our History

Our funeral home has a long rich history dating back to its inception in 1948. 

After being employed at various funeral homes in Texas and Pennsylvania, Mr. McCarty returned home to Hughesville to open, what was originally known as, the Gordon D. McCarty Funeral Home. 

On July 30, 1949, Mr. McCarty married the former Lois E. Whitmoyer. Mr. and Mrs. McCarty continued to be active in the business until their retirement on January 1, 1983. 

As the business grew and Mr. McCarty began to think of his future plans, it was time to introduce another funeral director. This person had to share the same values and have the same attention to detail as he did. On July 1, 1972, the idea became reality when Richard G. Thomas joined Mr. McCarty as a partner and the current McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home was established. 

Mr. Thomas was born November 24, 1936, in Williamsport, a son of George and Reba Marcus Thomas. He was a graduate of Williamsport High School, Class of 1954 and a graduate of the former Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Class of 1962. 

Prior to Mr. Thomas joining Mr. McCarty, he was employed with the former Knight Funeral Home, Williamsport. 

In 1992 Mr. Thomas’ son, Kenneth G. Thomas, joined his father as a licensed funeral director and successor to the McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home. Ken would continue to work with his father until Mr. Thomas’ retirement in 2007. 

In 2002 Michael L. Hacker joined the McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home as an intern. Following his internship, Mike continued to work for the Thomas family as a licensed funeral director until July 1, 2009, when Mike purchased the funeral home. 

As a native of Sullivan County, Mike was given the opportunity to expand the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home in 2014 when he acquired the former McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore. The funeral home was completely remodeled and officially opened in January of 2016.

Our Valued Staff

  • Michael L. Hacker

    Michael L. Hacker, Supervisor / Owner

    Mike was born and raised in Muncy Valley, Sullivan County, and currently resides in Hughesville with his wife Jenny. A graduate of Sullivan County High School, Class of 1993, he earned a degree in Business Administration from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Mike started his career with McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home as an intern in 2002. He continued working for the Thomas family as a licensed funeral director until purchasing the Hughesville funeral home on July 1, 2009. Mike has since expanded the funeral home by purchasing the former McHenry Funeral Home, Dushore, and the former Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.He currently attends Faith United Methodist Church, Montoursville, and is a member of the Muncy Lodge # 299 F. & A. M., Irem Temple Shrine, Dallas, a charter member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 601, Sonestown, is past president of Central Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association.In his free time Mike enjoys spending time with his family and working on his farm.

  • Joshua E. Allen

    Joshua E. Allen, FD, CCO, CFSP

  • Kevin G. Novotny

    Kevin G. Novotny, Funeral Director / Supervisor

  • Andrew J. Bohensky

    Andrew J. Bohensky, FD, CCO

  • Kenneth G. Thomas

    Kenneth G. Thomas, Funeral Director / Supervisor

  • Dakota J. Haueisen

    Dakota J. Haueisen, Monument Design Specialist

  • Korin P. Dawes

    Korin P. Dawes, Business Manager

  • Taylor M. Bottiglieri

    Taylor M. Bottiglieri, Office Manager

  • Paige F. Hanford

    Paige F. Hanford, Funeral Resident Intern

  • Donavion A. W. Thomas

    Donavion A. W. Thomas, Funeral Assistant

  • Pastor Marty D. Coffey

    Pastor Marty D. Coffey, Funeral Assistant

  • Gaylord E. Morgan

    Gaylord E. Morgan, Funeral Assistant

  • Budd B. Bell

    Budd B. Bell, Funeral Assistant

  • John S. Hoffmaster

    John S. Hoffmaster, Funeral Assistant

  • Martin J. Flannery

    Martin J. Flannery, Funeral Assistant

  • Marvin Hacker

    Marvin Hacker, Funeral Assistant

  • Arla M. Hacker

    Arla M. Hacker, Funeral Assistant

  • Rusty J. Smith

    Rusty J. Smith, Funeral Assistant

  • Thomas A. Wheeland

    Thomas A. Wheeland, Funeral Assistant

  • Walt S. Reed

    Walt S. Reed, Funeral Assistant

  • Paul H. Kremser

    Paul H. Kremser, Funeral Assistant

  • Ed Murray

    Ed Murray, Funeral Assistant

  • Dan C. Foust

    Dan C. Foust, Funeral Assistant