Burket-Truby Funeral Home of Oakmont

Staff
We dedicate our staff page in Loving memory of the following staff members we have lost: Founder Leonard Burket, Jim Moroney, Sophie Mason, Peter Suchar, Jim Hewitt and Jim Curti.

	Russell E. Truby (Supervisor/Owner) - It was the goal of Russ to be a funeral director since the third grade. It is also when his wife, Jan moved into his best friend's house across the street. It was "LOVE" at first sight, for Russ that is. Russ and Jan have owned and operated the funeral home for over 30 years now. Russ has received the Citizen of the Year Award, the Mayor Eaton Trophy and several other awards. In May of 2009, Russ was inducted into the Springdale Alumni Hall of Fame which was a humbling honor. Burket-Truby Funeral Home was also very proud to be selected the first "Best Funeral Home" by the former Advance Leader. For the last several years we are honored to be a major sponsor and supporter of the Riverview Relay for Life. Russ is involved in several community groups including the Lion's Club, Oakmont and Verona Chamber of Commerce and served as president for both the Lions and the Commerce. He is also a member of Oakmont Elks, Verona Moose, Verona Eagles and Knights of Columbus. He serves on the Board of the RCAC, served on the Centennial committee in 1986 and is active in various other groups. Jan was a member of the former Oakmont Nursing Association, former member and president of the Oakmont Junior Women's Club and sings in both the Lion's Club shows and Oakmont-Verona Community Chorus. Russ and Jan are also proud to help run and organize the Len Anderson Fund. Russ and Jan's biggest accomplish is being blessed with three children, Shea, Sean and Paige.
	Shea E. Truby - Shea was a Graduate of Riverview High School, Penn State University and Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. She received her funeral directors license in 2008 and is working as a licensed director. She is a member of Oakmont - Verona Rotary where she is the current Secretary.
	Sean E. Truby - Sean is the second child and graduated from Riverview High School, Point Park University and Pittsburgh Mortuary Science, where he was the class president. He played Football, Basketball and Baseball for RHS. Sean is currently serving his year internship and will then be a full time director.
	Paige E. Truby - Paige is the youngest Truby; she is a graduate of Riverview High School and is currently attending CCAC in the evening. Paige is also working full time as a Nanny for a wonderful family here in PGh. She would like to find a career in the fashion industry and hopes to own her own boutique someday.

	Jason E. Williams (Funeral Director) - Comes to Burket-Truby from Harrisburg, PA. Jason attended Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he received his Associates Degree in Mortuary Science; and Point Park College, were he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Funeral Management. He started out as a student worker and then did his internship with Burket-Truby Funeral Home. He is now a full-time director. He also has his insurance license to help assist families in pre-need arrangements.

	Joseph "Sonny" Wetmore - Sonny retired from the Oakmont Borough Street Department, where he worked for 35 plus years. Sonny started to work for Burket-Truby Funeral Home in 1998 and continues to serve our families. Sonny lives in Oakmont with his wife Joan. He likes working here for the families and he says the job helps him pay for his golf habit.

	William "Red" Craig - Red has worked for Burket-Truby Funeral Home since September 2001. He is also currently employed at Tenth Street Elementary School as a paraprofessional. He spent 25 years in the food service industry, as the manager of Pep's in Fox Chapel. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in Verona with their two children, Jack and Becky; along with numerous pets.

	Betsy Carr - Betsy started with us several years ago and worked as a part-time hairstylist, two years ago she became our full-time hairstylist. Betsy resides in East Oakmont with her husband Jim; they also have two grown sons.

	Keith Osbourne - Keith is retired from PNC Bank, where he ended a 42 year career in the financial services industry. Keith and his wife Joanne, have been residents of Penn Hills for 36 years. They have two children and four grandchildren. Keith has given his spare time to the volunteer fire service, church finance council, institute of financial education, chamber of commerce, parent-teacher organizations, band boosters and Rotary Club.

	Bob Springer

	Rich Zilka

	Keith Osbourne

	Judy Ferguson

	Linda Ewing

	Barbara Kiser

	Jack Brady

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