Our Staff

The Donohue Funeral Home is family owned and has been in operation since 1898. We currently have six locations in Delaware and Chester County which are staffed by three generations of the Donohue family and tenured associates who work diligently to ensure that your family is treated with the dignity and compassion you deserve. When you call, the telephone is always answered by a member of the funeral home staff or a Donohue family member. We do not use an answering service. Our staff is always professional in appearance and demeanor.

THIRD GENERATION

Francis J. Huf

Francis J. Huf

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Frank was born in Philadelphia and raised in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Dr. Francis P. Huf and Mary Donohue Huf. He was married to the late Letitia C. Remy Huf and is presently married to Kathryn Clendening Huf. He has three children, two sons who are fourth-generation Funeral Directors for The Donohue Funeral Home, Peter F. and James L.; and Frank has one daughter, Suzanne Huf Ellis.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1962
  • Graduate of Eckels School of Mortuary Science – Class of 1962
  • Graduate of Villanova University – Class of 1960
  • Graduate of West Catholic High School – Class of 1956
  • Former member of St. Laurence Roman Catholic Church, Highland Park, PA
  • Member of The Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree
  • Member of Highland Park Fire Company for over 60 years
  • Past Deputy Chief and President of Highland Park Fire Company
  • Member of Kirklyn-Havertown Lions Club for 35 years
  • Member of Antique Auto Club of Pennsylvania
  • Member of American Legion Post 413, Pocono Pines, PA
  • Member of Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania for 38 years
  • Board of Governors for Lake Naomi for 12 years
  • Member of Wild Pines Golf Club, Pocono Pines, PA
  • Historical Commission for Upper Darby Township
  • Member of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – Philadelphia & Delaware County
  • Member of The Amphibious Order of Frogs – Downingtown, PA
  • Member of St. Anthony’s Lodge, Downingtown, PA
  • Member of St. Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church, Media, PA
  • Member of St. Maximillian Kolbe, Pocono Pines, PA

FOURTH GENERATION

John R. Donohue

John R. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

John was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Raymond F. and Carol Ann Donohue. He is married to Susan M. Snyder Donohue and they have three children; Robert J. Henk III,  Kathryn S.  Mellon and Marguerite F. Donohue.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1990
  • Graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Ohio, Class of 1989
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School – Class of 1983
  • Graduate of St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Grade School – Class of 1979
  • Member of the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania since 1981. Served as Captain of the Fire Fighting Crew
  • Member of The Ancient Order of Hibernian's, Division 22
  • Member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
  • Life Member of the Delaware County Fireman’s Association

Daniel F. Donohue

Daniel F. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Daniel was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Raymond F. and Carol Ann Donohue. He is married to Siobhan Russel Donohue and they have four children; Daniel, Annie, Sean and Nathan.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1990
  • Graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science – Class of 1990
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1985
  • Graduate of St. Bernadette School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1981
  • Member, past President, and Board of Director for the Ancient Order of Hibernian's Division #2, Delaware County
  • Member of the Newtown Square Business and Professional Association
  • Member of Annunciation BVM Roman Catholic Church
  • Member of the American Diabetes Association

 John J. Donohue

John J. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

John was born and raised in Havertown, and currently resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is the son of John A. Donohue and the late Barbara A. Wall Donohue. He has two siblings, James R. Donohue and Michael K. Donohue, five nieces and four nephews.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1992
  • Graduate of Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania - Class of 1999
  • Graduate of McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science, New York, New York – Class of 1992
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1983
  • Attended Malvern Preparatory School, 1980 and 1981
  • Member of Edgemont Country Club
  • Member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Downingtown
  • Member of the Exton Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the Downingtown Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the Knights of Columbus

 Michael K. Donohue

Michael K. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Michael was born and raised in Havertown, Pennsylvania and has been there for over 40 years. He is the son of John A. Donohue and the late Barbara Ann Wall Donohue. He is married to Frances M. Welde Donohue. They have seven children; Michael F., Christine E., Caitlyn M., Megan A.; Kelly R., Matthew J., and Colin T. Donohue.


  • President of the Donohue Funeral Home, Inc.
  • Licensed Funeral Director Since 1995
  • Graduate of McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science, New York, New York
  • Graduate of Northampton Community College
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1987
  • Graduate of Annunciation BVM, Havertown, Pennsylvania
  • Associates Degree in Mortuary Science, McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science, New York, New York
  • Associates Degree in Business Management, Northampton Community College
  • Member of the Llanerch Country Club
  • Member of the Wayne Business Association
  • Member of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the Havertown Ryder Cup
  • Member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Broomall, Pennsylvania
  • Active in St. Pius X Fund Raisers for the Home and School Association

James T. Donohue

James T. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

James was born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Terrence J. Donohue, Sr. and Joan F. McGlone Donohue. He is married to Jennifer Silva Donohue since June of 2003 and has one son, Liam Donohue.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1996
  • Graduate of Mercer County Community College Mortuary Program – Class of 1996
  • Graduate of Ursinus College, Bachelor of Arts – Class of 1994
  • Graduate of Devon Preparatory School – Class of 1990
  • Lifetime Member of S.S. Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Westtown, Pennsylvania
  • Member of the Knights of Columbus
  • Former Coach of 5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball at S.S. Simon and Jude
  • Member of Ursinus College Alumni Association
  • Member for many years at Edgemont County Club
  • Enjoys playing golf, running with his wife and playing softball in the West Chester Adult Softball League
  • Active with the Devon Preparatory School Alumni
  • Avid Sports Fan

 Peter F. Huf

Peter F. Huf

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Peter was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in Drexel Hill, PA. He is the son of Francis J. Huf and the late Letty Remy Huf. He is married to Christine Witt Huf and they have three sons; Myles, Michael and Matthew plus three grandchildren – June Rose, Lainey James and Julian Michael.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1996
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1981
  • Graduate of Villanova University – Class of 1985
  • Graduate of Mercer County Community College, Mortuary School – Class of 1995
  • Member of The Knights of Columbus Trinity Council
  • Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
  • Past President of the Upper Darby Professional Firefighters Association & IAFF Local 2493 (2001-2012)
  • Vice President of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
  • Career Deputy Chief in the Upper Darby Township Fire Department
  • Member of The Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
  • Member of the US Naval Academy Alumni Assoc. & Foundation for Parents
  • Member of the US Naval Academy Southeastern Pa Parent' Association
  • Member of the Villanova Alumni Association
  • Member of Saint Bernadette Roman Catholic Church

James L. Huf

James L. Huf

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator, Pre-Need Counselor

James was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Francis J. Huf and the late Letty Remy Huf. He is married to Margaret (Peggy) Horan Huf and they have two sons, Colin and Brendan.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1990
  • Graduate of The University of Scranton – Class of 1988
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1984
  • Pre-Need Director
  • Member of St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church
  • Member of The Knights of Columbus Trinity Council
  • Member of The American Legion, Post 314, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
  • Member of the Kirklyn-Havertown Lion’s Club – Past President
  • Member of Rolling Green Golf Club
  • Member of The Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
  • Member of the University of Scranton Alumni Association

FIFTH GENERATION

Matthew F. Huf

Matthew F. Huf

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Matt was born in Upper Darby, raised in Drexel Hill. He is the son of Peter and Christine Huf. Matt is a fifth generation funeral director. Matt is married to Kaitlin Marsicano Huf.


  • Graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, Springfeild, Pennsylvania - Class of 2011 
  • Graduate of The University of Scranton - Class of 2015 
  • Graduate of Mercer County Community College, Mortuary Program - Class of 2016
  • Member of Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines , Pennsylvania 
  • Member of The University of Scranton Alumni Association 
  • Member of Saint Bernadette Roman Catholic Church

Michael J. Huf

Michael J. Huf

Funeral Director (T), Certified Crematory Operator, Pre-Need Counselor

Mike was born in Upper Darby, raised in Drexel Hill. He is the son of Peter and Christine Huf. Mike is a fifth generation funeral director. He is married to Jaclyn Pascetta Huf and they have three children; Lainey, Julian, and Vera Huf.


  • Graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, Springfield, Pennsylvania - Class of 2010
  • Graduate of The United States Naval Academy - Class of 2014
  • Member of Navy Football team 2010-2013 seasons
  • Member of the Navy Football Brotherhood Association
  • Honorable discharge from the US Navy (Surface Warfare Community) as a Lieutenant - 2019
  • Current student of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) online program
  • Licensed Pre-Need Agent since 2021
  • Management Consultant, Greencastle Associates Consulting (Veteran owned and operated) 2019 - present 
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) 
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma (Business Process Improvement) Black Belt (LSSBB)
  • Member of Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania 
  • Member of The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association 
  • Member of Saint Dorothy’s Roman Catholic Church,

OTHER STAFF

 John F. Lynch

John F. Lynch

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

John was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in West Chester. He is the son of the late James and Helen Rainey Lynch. He has two siblings, James and Kimberly. He is married to Laura DiGioia Lynch and they have two sons, John (J.T.) and Connor and a daughter Claudia.


  • Graduated from Mercer County Community College, New Jersey
  • Graduate of Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania – Class of 1998
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1995
  • Graduate of St. Laurence School, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania – Class of 1991
  • Active Member of Highland Park Fire Company for over 22 years
  • Current Chief of the Highland Park Fire Company
  • Member of the Monsignor Bonner Alumni Association
  • Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
  • Member of Sigma Phi Sigma
  • Member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, West Chester.

Robert M. Ash

Robert M. Ash

Licensed Funeral Director, Certified Preplanning Consultant

  • Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia
  • 1980 graduate of Saint Clement’s Parochial School
  • 1984 graduate of West Philadelphia Catholic High School
  • 1989 graduate of Mercer County Community College
  • Licensed in PA as a Funeral Director in 1990
  • Licensed in NJ as a Funeral Director in 1995
  • Licensed in FL as a Funeral Director in 2017
  • Endorsed as a Certified Preplanning Consultant by the NFDA /  National Funeral Directors Association, in 2016
  • Past Grand Knight / Knights of Columbus Council # 8803 Present member of the Knights of Columbus / Sancta Familia Council # 11498  
  • Past President / Absecon – Galloway Rotary Club # 5931  Recipient of the Prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award
  • Married to Geralyn, with a blended family of five children,  and four grandchildren       

William J. Donnelly

William J. Donnelly

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Billy was born and raised in Upper Darby and currently resides in Westgate Hills, Havertown PA. He is the son of Francis and Ann Donnelly. He is married to Kaitlyn M. Donohue Donnelly and has four children, Sean, Kylie, Jack and Declan Donnelly.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 2000
  • Graduate of Mercer County Community College’s Funeral Service Program, 1998-1999
  • Graduate of Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania, 1995-1997
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1995
  • Graduate of St. Laurence School, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania – Class of 1991
  • Member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church
  • Member of Monsignor Bonner Alumni Association
  • Member of Sigma Phi Sigma
  • Member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians
  • Member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council
  • Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
  • Member of the Friends and Family of Bobby Staffieri Scholarship Committee
  • Member of Westgate Hills Civic Association
  • Member of Cobbs Creek Tuesday Night Golf League (Johnny B’s)
  • Member of Philadelphia Publinks Golf Association

Susan Cotugno

Susan Cotugno

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Susan was born and raised in Downingtown and currently resides in Exton, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Raleigh Johnsen and Barbara Dacey. She is married to Anthony Cotugno and they have one daughter, Sophia


  • Graduate of Downingtown Senior High School, Classic of 1997
  • Graduate of Northampton County Community College Mourtuary Program, Class of 2007
  • Member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church
  • Co-Leader and Treasurer of Girl Scout Troop 4973
  • Member of Sigma Phi Sigma

Matthew J. Quigley

Matthew J. Quigley

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Matt was born and raised in Penn Wynne , PA, and currently resides in Drexel Hill, PA. He is the son of Susanna Kelly Quigley and the late Paul G. Quigley. He is married to Eileen Petransky Quigley and they have two children, Kyra Marie and Matthew Jr.


  • Graduated McAllister Institute of Funeral Science, New York, NY.
  • Graduated St. Josephs University 1989
  • Graduated Archbishop John Carroll High School 1984
  • Graduated Presentation B.V.M. grade school 1980
  • Member of St. Dorothy’s Roman Catholic Church
  • Member of, and two time Past President and Board Member, the Upper Darby/Lansdowne Rotary Club
  • Member of the Main Line Italian American Club
  • Active coaching in area various CYO and recreational leagues at the grade schools and high school level, and the Narberth Basketball League(30 years)

 Kim Henry

Kim Henry

Pre-Need Secretary

Born and raised in Upper Darby, daughter of Sandra Walton and the late George J Walton.  Currently resides in Drexel Hill with husband Dave Henry and four children, Christopher Quinn, Bryan, Danny and Alexander Henry.


Graduate of St Joseph's University with BS in Business Management/Marketing

Graduate of Upper Darby High School, Upper Darby PA

Graduate of St Laurence School, Upper Darby PA

Still very active in the SLS Community/Alumni

Member of St Bernadette Parish

  • Member of the St Laurence CYO Board

Ginny Bruton

Ginny Bruton

Pre-Need Department

Born and raised in Havertown. Ginny is the daughter of the late Charlie and Rosemary Craig. She is married to Charlie and resides in Springfield where they raised their children Sean (Beth), Brian (Jenna), Patrick and Colleen and has 5 granddaughters.


  • Graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School
  • Graduate of Annunciation B.V.M. in Havertown
  • Active member of St. Kevin Parish
  • Active member of St. Kevin Women’s Club
  • Donohue Funeral Home Pre-need Department

 Kate Griendling

Kate Griendling

Bookkeeper / Human Resources

Kate is married to Tom Griendling and they have five children; Michelle, Tommy, Patrick, Rosie and Maggie


  • Associates Degree in Accounting from Delaware County Community College Media, Pennsylvania
  • Graduated from Archbishop Prendergast, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
  • Member of Annunciation BVM Church

Lisa V. Adaman

Lisa V. Adaman

Administrative Assistant

A lifelong resident of Drexel Hill, Lisa is the daughter of the late Russell and Patricia Vitense. She is a graduate of Upper Darby High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rosemont College. Lisa is married to Scott Adaman and they have one son Andrew, daughter-in-law Rebecca and share their home with fur-babies, Oliver, Buddy, Widget and Norman. 

 Marci Guillemette

Marci Guillemette

Administrative Assistant for West Chester/Downingtown Locations

Marci  is the daughter of the late Bernard M. and Marcelene I. Carroll. She is married to Jean and lives in Drexel Hill where they raised their children, Sean and Jacqueline. They are members of St. Andrew the Apostle Church. A lifelong resident of Delaware county, Marci is a 1984 graduate of Archishop Prendergast and Marple Vocational-Technical School, where she studied Business Data Processing. She completed coursework at Polley Associates Real Estate School and became a licensed PA Realtor in 2003. Marci became a member of the Donohue Funeral Home in Upper Darby in December 2008 as a weekend Secretary before becoming full time in May 2009 and transferring to Chester County, where she handles administrative responsibilities for the West Chester and Dowingtown locations.

Deborah J. McKinney

Deborah J. McKinney

Administrative Assistant at Knoetgen-Donohue Funeral Home in Morton

Deborah J. McKinney


Administrative Assistant for Knoetgen-Donohue Funeral Home in Morton.


Debbie is the daughter of the late Terrell & Elizabeth Bynum. She grew up in Aston along with her 4 siblings. She graduated from Sun Valley High School and then worked for Riddle Memorial Hospital for 39 years in their billing dept.


Debbie was married for 33 years to the late John A. McKinney, Jr. & has three sons; Thomas W., Mark A. & the late John A. McKinney, III and 2 grandchildren Riley Jo and John Michael McKinney.


She resided in Brookhaven for 26 years and currently lives in Media.

Megan A. Donohue

Megan A. Donohue

Administrative Assistant

Megan is the daughter of Michael K. and Frances Donohue. She was born and raised in Delaware County and is a proud graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School. Megan earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Neumann University in 2022 and a Master of Social Work degree from Widener University in 2023. She has been a part of the Administrative team since 2014, mainly working weekends, before becoming full time in June 2023. Megan is proud to continue her family legacy by working in the family business. She is a member of St. Pius X Parish in Broomall, PA. 

Joy Caleix

Joy Caleix

Administrative Assistant

Joy is the daughter of the late Anthony and Patricia Tentarelli Fanucchi. She is a native of Delaware County where she grew up in a close-knit Italian family. Joy and her husband, Tom, reside in Havertown, and have one son, Andrew. She attends Spruce Street Baptist Church in Newtown Square and her favorite place to be is walking Brigantine’s North End Beach.


Joy is a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School, Class of 1974. She obtained her Property and Casualty Insurance Agents License and Brokers License, working in the insurance industry for many years. Joy became a member of the staff at The Donohue Funeral Home in June of 2017 and works as an Administrative Assistant at their Newtown Square location.

IN MEMORIAM 

Donohue Funeral Home - 126 years of business!
Donohue Funeral Home - Timeline

Our Staff

The Donohue Funeral Home is family owned and has been in operation since 1898. We currently have six locations in Delaware and Chester County which are staffed by three generations of the Donohue family and tenured associates who work diligently to ensure that your family is treated with the dignity and compassion you deserve. When you call, the telephone is always answered by a member of the funeral home staff or a Donohue family member. We do not use an answering service. Our staff is always professional in appearance and demeanor.

THIRD GENERATION

Francis J. Huf

Francis J. Huf

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Frank was born in Philadelphia and raised in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Dr. Francis P. Huf and Mary Donohue Huf. He was married to the late Letitia C. Remy Huf and is presently married to Kathryn Clendening Huf. He has three children, two sons who are fourth-generation Funeral Directors for The Donohue Funeral Home, Peter F. and James L.; and Frank has one daughter, Suzanne Huf Ellis.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1962
  • Graduate of Eckels School of Mortuary Science – Class of 1962
  • Graduate of Villanova University – Class of 1960
  • Graduate of West Catholic High School – Class of 1956
  • Former member of St. Laurence Roman Catholic Church, Highland Park, PA
  • Member of The Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree
  • Member of Highland Park Fire Company for over 60 years
  • Past Deputy Chief and President of Highland Park Fire Company
  • Member of Kirklyn-Havertown Lions Club for 35 years
  • Member of Antique Auto Club of Pennsylvania
  • Member of American Legion Post 413, Pocono Pines, PA
  • Member of Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania for 38 years
  • Board of Governors for Lake Naomi for 12 years
  • Member of Wild Pines Golf Club, Pocono Pines, PA
  • Historical Commission for Upper Darby Township
  • Member of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – Philadelphia & Delaware County
  • Member of The Amphibious Order of Frogs – Downingtown, PA
  • Member of St. Anthony’s Lodge, Downingtown, PA
  • Member of St. Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church, Media, PA
  • Member of St. Maximillian Kolbe, Pocono Pines, PA

FOURTH GENERATION

John R. Donohue

John R. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

John was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Raymond F. and Carol Ann Donohue. He is married to Susan M. Snyder Donohue and they have three children; Robert J. Henk III,  Kathryn S.  Mellon and Marguerite F. Donohue.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1990
  • Graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Ohio, Class of 1989
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School – Class of 1983
  • Graduate of St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Grade School – Class of 1979
  • Member of the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania since 1981. Served as Captain of the Fire Fighting Crew
  • Member of The Ancient Order of Hibernian's, Division 22
  • Member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
  • Life Member of the Delaware County Fireman’s Association

Daniel F. Donohue

Daniel F. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Daniel was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Raymond F. and Carol Ann Donohue. He is married to Siobhan Russel Donohue and they have four children; Daniel, Annie, Sean and Nathan.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1990
  • Graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science – Class of 1990
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1985
  • Graduate of St. Bernadette School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1981
  • Member, past President, and Board of Director for the Ancient Order of Hibernian's Division #2, Delaware County
  • Member of the Newtown Square Business and Professional Association
  • Member of Annunciation BVM Roman Catholic Church
  • Member of the American Diabetes Association

 John J. Donohue

John J. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

John was born and raised in Havertown, and currently resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is the son of John A. Donohue and the late Barbara A. Wall Donohue. He has two siblings, James R. Donohue and Michael K. Donohue, five nieces and four nephews.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1992
  • Graduate of Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania - Class of 1999
  • Graduate of McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science, New York, New York – Class of 1992
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1983
  • Attended Malvern Preparatory School, 1980 and 1981
  • Member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Downingtown
  • Member of the Exton Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the Downingtown Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the Knights of Columbus

 Michael K. Donohue

Michael K. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Michael was born and raised in Havertown, Pennsylvania and has been there for over 40 years. He is the son of John A. Donohue and the late Barbara Ann Wall Donohue. He is married to Frances M. Welde Donohue. They have seven children; Michael F., Christine E., Caitlyn M., Megan A.; Kelly R., Matthew J., and Colin T. Donohue.


  • President of the Donohue Funeral Home, Inc.
  • Licensed Funeral Director Since 1995
  • Graduate of McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science, New York, New York
  • Graduate of Northampton Community College
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1987
  • Graduate of Annunciation BVM, Havertown, Pennsylvania
  • Associates Degree in Mortuary Science, McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science, New York, New York
  • Associates Degree in Business Management, Northampton Community College
  • Member of the Llanerch Country Club
  • Member of the Wayne Business Association
  • Member of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the Havertown Ryder Cup
  • Member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Broomall, Pennsylvania
  • Active in St. Pius X Fund Raisers for the Home and School Association

James T. Donohue

James T. Donohue

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

James was born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Terrence J. Donohue, Sr. and Joan F. McGlone Donohue. He is married to Jennifer Silva Donohue since June of 2003 and has one son, Liam Donohue.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1996
  • Graduate of Mercer County Community College Mortuary Program – Class of 1996
  • Graduate of Ursinus College, Bachelor of Arts – Class of 1994
  • Graduate of Devon Preparatory School – Class of 1990
  • Lifetime Member of S.S. Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Westtown, Pennsylvania
  • Member of the Knights of Columbus
  • Former Coach of 5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball at S.S. Simon and Jude
  • Member of Ursinus College Alumni Association
  • Enjoys playing golf, running with his wife and playing softball in the West Chester Adult Softball League
  • Active with the Devon Preparatory School Alumni
  • Avid Sports Fan

 Peter F. Huf

Peter F. Huf

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Peter was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in Drexel Hill, PA. He is the son of Francis J. Huf and the late Letty Remy Huf. He is married to Christine Witt Huf and they have three sons; Myles, Michael and Matthew plus three grandchildren – June Rose, Lainey James and Julian Michael.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1996
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1981
  • Graduate of Villanova University – Class of 1985
  • Graduate of Mercer County Community College, Mortuary School – Class of 1995
  • Member of The Knights of Columbus Trinity Council
  • Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
  • Past President of the Upper Darby Professional Firefighters Association & IAFF Local 2493 (2001-2012)
  • Vice President of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
  • Career Deputy Chief in the Upper Darby Township Fire Department
  • Member of The Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
  • Member of the US Naval Academy Alumni Assoc. & Foundation for Parents
  • Member of the US Naval Academy Southeastern Pa Parent' Association
  • Member of the Villanova Alumni Association
  • Member of Saint Bernadette Roman Catholic Church

James L. Huf

James L. Huf

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator, Pre-Need Counselor

James was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Francis J. Huf and the late Letty Remy Huf. He is married to Margaret (Peggy) Horan Huf and they have two sons, Colin and Brendan.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 1990
  • Graduate of The University of Scranton – Class of 1988
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1984
  • Pre-Need Director
  • Member of St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church
  • Member of The Knights of Columbus Trinity Council
  • Member of The American Legion, Post 314, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
  • Member of the Kirklyn-Havertown Lion’s Club – Past President
  • Member of Rolling Green Golf Club
  • Member of The Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
  • Member of the University of Scranton Alumni Association

FIFTH GENERATION

Matthew F. Huf

Matthew F. Huf

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Matt was born in Upper Darby, raised in Drexel Hill. He is the son of Peter and Christine Huf. Matt is a fifth generation funeral director. Matt is married to Kaitlin Marsicano Huf.


  • Graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, Springfeild, Pennsylvania - Class of 2011 
  • Graduate of The University of Scranton - Class of 2015 
  • Graduate of Mercer County Community College, Mortuary Program - Class of 2016
  • Member of Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines , Pennsylvania 
  • Member of The University of Scranton Alumni Association 
  • Member of Saint Bernadette Roman Catholic Church

Michael J. Huf

Michael J. Huf

Funeral Director (T), Certified Crematory Operator, Pre-Need Counselor

Mike was born in Upper Darby, raised in Drexel Hill. He is the son of Peter and Christine Huf. Mike is a fifth generation funeral director. He is married to Jaclyn Pascetta Huf and they have three children; Lainey, Julian, and Vera Huf.


  • Graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, Springfield, Pennsylvania - Class of 2010
  • Graduate of The United States Naval Academy - Class of 2014
  • Member of Navy Football team 2010-2013 seasons
  • Member of the Navy Football Brotherhood Association
  • Honorable discharge from the US Navy (Surface Warfare Community) as a Lieutenant - 2019
  • Current student of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) online program
  • Licensed Pre-Need Agent since 2021
  • Management Consultant, Greencastle Associates Consulting (Veteran owned and operated) 2019 - present 
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) 
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma (Business Process Improvement) Black Belt (LSSBB)
  • Member of Lake Naomi Club, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania 
  • Member of The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association 
  • Member of Saint Dorothy’s Roman Catholic Church, 

OTHER STAFF

 John F. Lynch

John F. Lynch

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

John was born and raised in Upper Darby, and currently resides in West Chester. He is the son of the late James and Helen Rainey Lynch. He has two siblings, James and Kimberly. He is married to Laura DiGioia Lynch and they have two sons, John (J.T.) and Connor and a daughter Claudia.


  • Graduated from Mercer County Community College, New Jersey
  • Graduate of Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania – Class of 1998
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1995
  • Graduate of St. Laurence School, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania – Class of 1991
  • Active Member of Highland Park Fire Company for over 22 years
  • Current Chief of the Highland Park Fire Company
  • Member of the Monsignor Bonner Alumni Association
  • Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
  • Member of Sigma Phi Sigma
  • Member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, West Chester.

Robert M. Ash

Robert M. Ash

Licensed Funeral Director, Certified Preplanning Consultant

  • Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia
  • 1980 graduate of Saint Clement’s Parochial School
  • 1984 graduate of West Philadelphia Catholic High School
  • 1989 graduate of Mercer County Community College
  • Licensed in PA as a Funeral Director in 1990
  • Licensed in NJ as a Funeral Director in 1995
  • Licensed in FL as a Funeral Director in 2017
  • Endorsed as a Certified Preplanning Consultant by the NFDA /  National Funeral Directors Association, in 2016
  • Past Grand Knight / Knights of Columbus Council # 8803 Present member of the Knights of Columbus / Sancta Familia Council # 11498  
  • Past President / Absecon – Galloway Rotary Club # 5931  Recipient of the Prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award
  • Married to Geralyn, with a blended family of five children,  and four grandchildren       

William J. Donnelly

William J. Donnelly

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Billy was born and raised in Upper Darby and currently resides in Westgate Hills, Havertown PA. He is the son of Francis and Ann Donnelly. He is married to Kaitlyn M. Donohue Donnelly and has four children, Sean, Kylie, Jack and Declan Donnelly.


  • Licensed Funeral Director since 2000
  • Graduate of Mercer County Community College’s Funeral Service Program, 1998-1999
  • Graduate of Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania, 1995-1997
  • Graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania – Class of 1995
  • Graduate of St. Laurence School, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania – Class of 1991
  • Member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church
  • Member of Monsignor Bonner Alumni Association
  • Member of Sigma Phi Sigma
  • Member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians
  • Member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council
  • Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
  • Member of the Friends and Family of Bobby Staffieri Scholarship Committee
  • Member of Westgate Hills Civic Association
  • Member of Cobbs Creek Tuesday Night Golf League (Johnny B’s)
  • Member of Philadelphia Publinks Golf Association

Susan Cotugno

Susan Cotugno

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Susan was born and raised in Downingtown and currently resides in Exton, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Raleigh Johnsen and Barbara Dacey. She is married to Anthony Cotugno and they have one daughter, Sophia


  • Graduate of Downingtown Senior High School, Classic of 1997
  • Graduate of Northampton County Community College Mourtuary Program, Class of 2007
  • Member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church
  • Co-Leader and Treasurer of Girl Scout Troop 4973
  • Member of Sigma Phi Sigma

Matthew J. Quigley

Matthew J. Quigley

Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator

Matt was born and raised in Penn Wynne , PA, and currently resides in Drexel Hill, PA. He is the son of Susanna Kelly Quigley and the late Paul G. Quigley. He is married to Eileen Petransky Quigley and they have two children, Kyra Marie and Matthew Jr.


  • Graduated McAllister Institute of Funeral Science, New York, NY.
  • Graduated St. Josephs University 1989
  • Graduated Archbishop John Carroll High School 1984
  • Graduated Presentation B.V.M. grade school 1980
  • Member of St. Dorothy’s Roman Catholic Church
  • Member of, and two time Past President and Board Member, the Upper Darby/Lansdowne Rotary Club
  • Member of the Main Line Italian American Club
  • Active coaching in area various CYO and recreational leagues at the grade schools and high school level, and the Narberth Basketball League(30 years)

 Kim Henry

Kim Henry

Pre-Need Secretary

Born and raised in Upper Darby, daughter of Sandra Walton and the late George J Walton.  Currently resides in Drexel Hill with husband Dave Henry and four children, Christopher Quinn, Bryan, Danny and Alexander Henry.


Graduate of St Joseph's University with BS in Business Management/Marketing

Graduate of Upper Darby High School, Upper Darby PA

Graduate of St Laurence School, Upper Darby PA

Still very active in the SLS Community/Alumni

Member of St Bernadette Parish


  • Member of the St Laurence CYO Board

Ginny Bruton

Ginny Bruton

Pre-Need Department

Born and raised in Havertown. Ginny is the daughter of the late Charlie and Rosemary Craig. She is married to Charlie and resides in Springfield where they raised their children Sean (Beth), Brian (Jenna), Patrick and Colleen and has 5 granddaughters.


  • Graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School
  • Graduate of Annunciation B.V.M. in Havertown
  • Active member of St. Kevin Parish
  • Active member of St. Kevin Women’s Club
  • Donohue Funeral Home Pre-need Department

Lisa V. Adaman

Lisa V. Adaman

Administrative Assistant

A lifelong resident of Drexel Hill, Lisa is the daughter of the late Russell and Patricia Vitense. She is a graduate of Upper Darby High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rosemont College. Lisa is married to Scott Adaman and they have one son Andrew, daughter-in-law Rebecca and share their home with fur-babies, Oliver, Buddy, Widget and Norman. 

 Marci Guillemette

Marci Guillemette

Administrative Assistant for West Chester/Downingtown Locations

Marci is the daughter of the late Bernard M. and Marcelene I. Carroll. She is married to Jean and they share 2 children, Sean (Stephanie) and Jacqueline (Kevin) and three grandchildren. Formerly of Drexel Hill, they now live in Glenmoore, PA. They are members of St. Peter Church in West Brandywine Twp. A lifelong resident of Delaware County, Marci is a 1984 graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School, Marple Vocational-Technical School, where she studied Computer Programming  & Business Data Processing, and Polley Associates Real Estate School. She worked as a full time Real Estate Salesperson before becoming a member of the Donohue Funeral Home in Upper Darby in 2008 as a weekend Secretary then moving to full time in 2009 and transferring to Chester County, working with both the West Chester and Downingtown locations.

Deborah J. McKinney

Deborah J. McKinney

Administrative Assistant for Knoetgen-Donohue Funeral Home in Morton

Debbie is the daughter of the late Terrell & Elizabeth Bynum. She grew up in Aston along with her 4 siblings. She graduated from Sun Valley High School and then worked for Riddle Memorial Hospital for 39 years in their billing dept.


Debbie was married for 33 years to the late John A. McKinney, Jr. & has three sons; Thomas W., the late Mark A. & the late John A. McKinney, III and 3 grandchildren Riley Jo, Lilian Margaret and John Michael McKinney.


She resided in Brookhaven for 26 years and currently lives in Media.

Megan A. Donohue

Megan A. Donohue

Administrative Assistant

Megan is the daughter of Michael K. and Frances Donohue. She was born and raised in Delaware County and is a proud graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School. Megan earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Neumann University in 2022 and a Master of Social Work degree from Widener University in 2023. She has been a part of the Administrative team since 2014, mainly working weekends, before becoming full time in June 2023. Megan is proud to continue her family legacy by working in the family business. She is a member of St. Pius X Parish in Broomall, PA. 

Joy Caleix

Joy Caleix

Administrative Assistant

Joy is the daughter of the late Anthony and Patricia Tentarelli Fanucchi. She is a native of Delaware County where she grew up in a close-knit Italian family. Joy and her husband, Tom, reside in Havertown, and have one son, Andrew. She attends Spruce Street Baptist Church in Newtown Square and her favorite place to be is walking Brigantine’s North End Beach.


Joy is a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School, Class of 1974. She obtained her Property and Casualty Insurance Agents License and Brokers License, working in the insurance industry for many years. Joy became a member of the staff at The Donohue Funeral Home in June of 2017 and works as an Administrative Assistant at their Newtown Square location.

IN MEMORIAM 

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