our staff

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Our Valued Staff

Committed to assisting you in commemorating your cherished one, our team possesses extensive experience in serving families from diverse backgrounds. We are accessible round the clock, reachable through email or phone, ensuring continuous support whenever you need it. With patience, compassion, and unwavering professionalism, our team remains dedicated and readily available to attend to your needs.

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Kevin S. Reichel

Funeral Director and Owner

A 1978 graduate from Nazareth Area High School, Kevin attended college at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA. He earned his Associates Degree in Applied Science from the Funeral Service Education Department.

Currently, Kevin is a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association.

Kevin married Susan Louise (Baltz) in 1988, shortly thereafter they had two sons. Nathaniel is a 2014 graduate of Washington & Lee University. He is currently living in Morristown, New Jersey and working on the creation, implementation and management of a new database system for a program within CUNY (City University of New York). Jonathan is a 2016 graduate of Boston College. He is currently working at Spreetail, an ecommerce company, working as a Director of Advertising.

Kevin takes much pride in serving families in their time of loss. He is extremely grateful that so many families place their trust, faith and confidence in his staff and himself.

Kevin enjoys offering his time and service to local organizations that work to help others. Some of these organizations include; churches, charities, athletic & civic organizations. Along with being active within the Northampton, Nazareth and surrounding communities, he loves spending time with his family and friends.

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Jessica A. O'Neil

Funeral Director

Jessica A. O'Neil was born and raised in Harmony, NJ. She is the daughter of James and Jo Ann O’Neil. Jess is a 2009 graduate of Belvidere High School. She attended the University of Tampa for her freshman year of college. Transferring to Wagner College in Staten Island, NY, Jess completed her college education and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then entered the Funeral Service Education program at Northampton Area Community College and graduated in May of 2015. Jess graduated number one in her class and was awarded the Student of the Year Award. She received her PA Funeral Director’s license in June of 2016.

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Carl F. Schumacher JR

Funeral Director

Carl F. Schumacher, Jr (C.J.), was born and raised in Easton, PA. He is a 2002 graduate from the Notre Dame High School. After finishing high school, he entered the funeral service program at Northampton Community College and graduated in 2005 with an Associates in Applied Science in Funeral Service. Carl received his funeral directors license in 2005 and was employed with a funeral home in Easton from 2003 until he joined the Reichel family in 2017. He is a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Easton where he served as a member of the Parish Counsil, Altar Server, usher and organist for many years. He is an avid Notre Dame University fan. Carl along with his wife, Amanda and children, Liam and Addison, reside in Forks Twp.