Our Team

Family-owned and operated for generations, Bauknecht-Altmeyer treats each family as our own. Our team is professional, compassionate, and understanding. Count on us to deliver superior service when it’s needed most. The professionals at our funeral home pay close attention to detail to ensure excellence.

When a death occurs, we naturally turn to our family and friends for help and support. As long-time residents of the Ohio Valley, our professional team is deeply connected to the community and wholly dedicated to supporting friends and neighbors when they need assistance and compassion the most.

Executive Team

Eric L. Shields

Eric L. Shields

Cluster Vice President / Funeral Director

Funeral Directors

Walter Bauknecht, III

Walter Bauknecht, III

Vice President Emeritus

Robert Griswold

Robert Griswold

Funeral Service Manager / Funeral Director

Grace Furbee

Grace Furbee

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Joanna Fowkes

Joanna Fowkes

Funeral Director & Crematory Technician

Dana Harris

Dana Harris

Funeral Director Apprentice

Hillary Glasser

Hillary Glasser

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Robert Bell

Robert Bell

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Jay Morgan

Jay Morgan

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Funeral Assistants

Jonathan Dye

Jonathan Dye

Crematory Technician/Funeral Assistant

Jerry Olack

Jerry Olack

Crematory Technician/Funeral Assistant

Rick Johnson

Rick Johnson

Funeral Assistant

Keith Parsons

Keith Parsons

Funeral Assistant

Mark Bolinger

Mark Bolinger

Funeral Assistant

Administrative Team

Hilary Beary

Hilary Beary

Pre-Need Specialist

Michelle Reven

Michelle Reven

Administrative Assistant

Ann-Marie Maas

Ann-Marie Maas

Office Manager

Sarah Barickman

Sarah Barickman

Outreach Director

Fran Sobray

Fran Sobray

Receptionist

Anna Johnson

Anna Johnson

Receptionist

Waneta Janosik

Waneta Janosik

Receptionist

In Memoriam