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

    Josh was born in the Susquehanna Valley and raised in the Bloomsburg area. He currently resides with his wife and children in Millville. In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with his family, attending his children's sporting events, and hiking. Josh joined the McCarty-Thomas staff in September of 2022, and currently serves as the manager for the Hughesville and Dushore locations. He is very dedicated to the funeral profession and was the 38th embalmer in a 25-year period to receive the distinguished professional service medallion by the Fountain National Academy of Professional Embalming Skills, Springfield, Missouri. Josh also assists with McCarty-Thomas Memorials, designing unique monuments for families.

  • Kevin G. Novotny

    Kevin G. Novotny, Funeral Director / Supervisor

    Kevin was born and raised in Norvelt, a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Loyalsock with his wife, Lisa who is a teacher for the Loyalsock Township School District. He and his wife are the proud parents of two children. Their daughter, Chelsea, is a teacher in Loudon County, Virgina, and is engaged to Alex Thomas. Their son, Ryan is currently serving in the United States Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Petty Officer, and is stationed at the Naval Air Station, Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. Ryan is engaged to Lexi Campbell who have blessed Kevin and Lisa with their first grandchild, Paisley.A graduate of Mt. Pleasant Area High School, Class of 1983, Kevin earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences. He also is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, and has currently worked as a licensed funeral director for over 35 years. For the past 5 years, Kevin has enjoyed working for the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Homes. He is currently serving as a funeral director/supervisor. In his free time, Kevin enjoys going to the gym, working around his house (especially on his lawn), and spending time with his family, especially Miss P, his granddaughter.

  • Andrew J. Bohensky

    Andrew J. Bohensky, FD, CCO

    Andy lives in Laporte with his wife Megan and three children, Elise, Isaiah, and Angelina. Andy enjoys spending time with his family and loves watching his children participate in sports, and extracurricular activities. Andy attends Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Dushore, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. In his free time, Andy loves to play guitar, and listens to a wide variety of musical genres.Andy earned his funeral director’s license from Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse, New York. He also graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Misericordia University.

  • Kenneth G. Thomas

    Kenneth G. Thomas, Funeral Director / Supervisor

    Ken has worked for McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home since he was 10 years old. He started out working in our maintenance department, cleaning cars, and mowing the grass. Ken graduated from Hughesville High School, Class of 1984, and the University of Miami in 1988. In 1992, Ken graduated from Pittsburg Institute of Mortuary Science, and became a licensed funeral director, continuing his father’s legacy.Ken resides in Hughesville with his fiancé Ronda, and son Mason. In his free time, Ken enjoys spending time with his family and friends, supporting his son Mason at his tennis matches, and attending Hughesville High School sporting events.

  • Dakota J. Haueisen

    Dakota J. Haueisen, Monument Design Specialist / Funeral Intern

    Dakota has been employed with McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home since 2019.In June of 2024 he began his internship to become a licensed funeral director. Prior to attending mortuary school, he graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2022, with an engineering degree. Dakota currently serves as our monument division manager and oversees our maintenance department. He truly has a passion for designing custom monuments and installing them. In his free time Dakota enjoys spending time outdoors, working on various projects around his home, and going on walks with his fiancé, Taylor and dog Cooper.

  • Korin P. Dawes

    Korin P. Dawes, Business Manager

    Korin joined the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home staff in November of 2023, and serves as the business manager, overseeing the financial transactions, and human resources, related to the day-to-day operation of McCarty-Thomas. She loves the diversity that her position brings to her life. Korin graduated from Lycoming College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. Korin currently resides in Montoursville with her husband Jason. She and Jason have two daughters, Kaitlyn and Kierstyn who are both in college pursuing their careers. In her free time Korin enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and her cats

  • Taylor M. Bottiglieri

    Taylor M. Bottiglieri, Office Manager

    Taylor joined the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home staff in November of 2022, and serves as office manager of the Hughesville location. She prides herself on ensuring everything behind the scenes at McCarty-Thomas is always running smoothly, and the day-to-day tasks are completed. Taylor graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2023 and has been a true asset to our team.Taylor grew up in Sullivan County, and currently resides in Hughesville with her fiancé, Dakota. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, participating in community events, gardening, and going on walks with her dog.

  • Ashley V. Viscito

    Ashley V. Viscito, Funeral Intern

    Ashley Viscito grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and received her degree in Mortuary Science from Northampton Area Community College. Following her graduation, Ashley relocated to Montoursville and joined the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home staff as a resident intern in July of 2024. She is very passionate about her work as an intern and looks forward to obtaining her funeral director’s license. She has made Montoursville her home and looks forward to continuing her career with McCarty-Thomas after completing her internship.In her free time Ashley enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys watching podcasts, blogging, caring for her cats, hiking, and spending time in the outdoors.

  • Taylor M. Huber

    Taylor M. Huber, Funeral Intern

    Taylor Huber was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and received her degree in Mortuary Science from Northampton Area Community College. Following graduation, Taylor relocated to Montoursville and joined the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home staff as a resident intern in July of 2024. She is very passionate about her work as an intern and looks forward to obtaining her funeral director’s license. She has made Montoursville her home and looks forward to continuing her career with McCarty-Thomas after completing her internship.In her free time Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym, shopping at local thrift stores, baking, and practicing yoga.

  • 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

  • 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