Staff
Our dedicated staff are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.
Roger is President of R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. and Faithful Friends Pet Crematory.
Born and raised in New Castle, Roger is a sixth generation Funeral Director. The business was founded by his great-great-great Grandfather in 1848. Roger started washing cars at the funeral home by the age of three.
He graduated from New Castle High School in 1978, attended Slippery Rock University and graduated from The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1983.
He married the love of his life, Tammera Lyn McCormick on January 23, 1982. They have two beautiful daughters; Jenna Lyn (Jordan Flaim, Funeral Director with the firm) and Amanda Marie (DJ Bolinger), and Three Grandsons; Easton and Jordy Flaim and Barrett Bolinger and two Granddaughters; Ruby Lyn Flaim and Everly Grace Bolinger
Roger and Tammy are faithful and active members of New Life Baptist Church in New Wilmington PA. Roger is a past Deacon and currently serves as Head Usher, member of the Emergency Response Team, New Member Welcome Team and a Greeter. Tammy serves on the New Member Welcome Team, a Greeter and Child Care team.
In his spare time, Roger enjoys playing golf with his friends, shooting, taking care of his lawn and sitting by their pool. But most of the time, you will find him somewhere around the funeral home. We think it’s in his DNA!
Jordan is a native of Hookstown, Pennsylvania and has been a part of the R. Cunningham Funeral family since September 2017 and now serves as a Funeral Director. Jordan has called New Castle home for the last 10 years, with his wife Jenna (Cunningham), two sons Jordy and Easton as well as a daughter, Ruby. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, watching all sports, but specifically rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. Jordan attended Westminster College where he received a degree in Business Administration in 2009 and most recently attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science graduating top of his class in 2018. Jordan and his family also attend First Baptist Church in New Castle. He is the President of the Neshannock Township Education Foundation, enjoys assisting with his children's sports teams and volunteers in the nursery at his church.
Jordan chose to change his career path later in life knowing the funeral industry would allow him to serve the community and build relationships with those around him. His prior professional experience in project management, team leadership and sourcing have all played an integral role in his development as a Funeral Director.
Carrie joined our team in January of 2015 as our full-time AR/AP Administrator. She plays a vital role behind the scenes and enjoys meeting with the families that we serve. She feels she has been truly blessed to be able to help families in their time of loss.
Carrie lives in West Middlesex with her husband of 25 years, Jason. She and her husband are Owner-Operators of SDH Swift Draw Holsters. When she isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her family and two puppies, Dale & Sunny.
Born and raised in New Castle, Jessica Cochran is one of our administrative assistants. She is responsible for a variety of things ranging from processing death certificates to creating the books and memorial folders that families cherish as a beautiful keepsake, of their loved ones. At a young age, a desire to help individuals walk through the grieving process, was birthed after losing a close family member. She went onto deepen her knowledge of grief, by taking several courses that propelled her to becoming a co-founder of a grief support group at her church, to help not only the grieving there, but in her community as well. This desire has led her to us here, at Cunningham’s.
Jessica is married and has one daughter. She cherishes the time she gets to spend with her family & friends. She loves good food, fashion and just about anything chocolate.
“It is so fulfilling to know that by assisting people as they plan ahead, I am helping their surviving family members have time to focus on what’s most important when experiencing the loss of a loved one…time to grieve.”
Stephanie is a 2013 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where she received a Diploma in Embalming and Funeral Directing and an Associate in Specialized Business Degree in Funeral Service Management. During her time at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, she served on the student senate for three terms, finishing her last term as Secretary/Treasurer. In recognition of outstanding academic proficiency, she was presented the Mu Sigma Alpha Award, also known as the Mortuary Science Award, by the National Association of Colleges of Mortuary Science. Stephanie is a Certified Crematory Operator through the Cremation Association of North America (CANA). She became a licensed Funeral Director in the state of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2014 following the completion of a 12-month internship.
In March of 2015, she became a Resident Producer in Accident and Health, Life, and Fixed Annuities, to assist families in their preplanning funeral needs. Stephanie has also been trained as a Certified Professional in Funeral Planning through Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Center for Loss and Life Transition in partnership with Funeral Directors Life.
Stephanie was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City. After graduating from high school, Stephanie and her family moved to western Pennsylvania, as most of her mother’s side of the family resides in the area. In October 2020, Stephanie married Dustin Jay Hinkson. Stephanie and Dustin enjoy working on their new home and spending time with friends and family.
Stephanie N. (Owen) Hinkson
724.456.0617
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