Meet Our Team

Our funeral professionals offer a combination of ingenuity and over 100 years of combined experience. As we guide you through the decision making process, we will explain options while ensuring your family's needs are being met. We feel our service to the families of Southern Chester County is more than a business. It's a tradition of comfort and trust.

Keely W. Griffin

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer | Supervisor of Kuzo Funeral Home, Inc.

Keely Griffin is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer who joined our firm in 2017. She is a graduate of Unionville High School and later attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. She continued her higher education at Point Park University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science. Although she grew up an “Army brat” and spent most of her life moving, Keely feels most at home in Chester County. Keely is passionate about connecting with families and hopes to create meaningful experiences for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Telephone: 1-610-444-4116

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Emma C. Halstead

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, Certified Celebrant | Supervisor of Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, Inc.

Originally from Dutchess County, New York, Emma is a 2023 graduate of Point Park University and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Funeral Service. Emma’s paternal grandparents lived in Kennett Square for most of her life, which is what drew her to the area after gaining licensure in Pittsburgh. She grew up with relatives working in the industry and is excited to serve families in a community she feels so connected to.

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Albert Rivera

Funeral Assistant

Albert Rivera joined Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square as a funeral assistant in 2021. He grew up in Kennett Square after moving here from Puerto Rico at an early age. Albert’s fluency in Spanish has enabled Kuzo to better serve the Latino community. Following his graduation from Kennett High School, he joined the U.S. Army serving 6 years with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He spent many years working at the Clarks Company in Kennett Square before working in the funeral business. Albert aims to provide comfort to families in need of guidance at a difficult time in their lives. When not at work, Albert enjoys being with family and spending weekends at the beach.

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Maribeth Fasano

Office Manager of Kuzo Funeral Home and Foulk Funeral Home

Maribeth is the Office Manager for Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square, PA and Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove, PA. A graduate of West Virginia University and the Katherine Gibbs School in New York, she moved to Southern Chester County with her husband and daughter in 1989. Maribeth has been with the funeral home since 1990. She became a Grandmother in 2015 and is loving this new role in her life.

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Support Staff

Bob Snyder

Bob is a West Grove native, graduate of Avon Grove High School, and a resident of Kennett Square. He is a member of the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene.

Sisina Sirianni

Sisina is a native of Kennett Square-born and raised. After retirement from a career in Corporate Travel, she started with Kuzo and Foulk in 2021. A member of St. Patrick Parish, she also does volunteer work in the community.

Brooke DiRosario

Brooke DiRosario is currently a student at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, working toward her goal of becoming a licensed funeral director. A graduate of Downingtown East High School, Brooke enlisted in the U.S. Army following graduation and proudly served on the Honor Guard, where she had the privilege of honoring fallen service members. She previously studied Funeral Services at Ogeechee Technical College in Georgia and continues to build her knowledge and experience in the field. A lifelong resident of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Brooke is honored to serve her community with compassion and respect.

Keith Heisler

Keith is a native of Oxford and is a 25 year member of Sacred Heart Church. He began working as support staff at Kuzo in 2016 and is passionate about assisting families.

Al Fonash

Al is from Northeast Philadelphia and a resident of Chadds Ford. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

James Kline

James resides in Kennett Square and is in an active leadership role with the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Oxford. He is also a volunteer coach with the Oxford Little League and Upward Basketball in Rising Sun, MD.

Mercer Jones

Honoring the Life of Mercer William Jones

1954 - 2025

Mercer was a native of Kennett Square and a member of the Galilee UAME Church. Mercer joined our team in 2015 and we will forever be grateful for the many years he dedicated to assisting our families.