Lane Canfield Chapel

65 North Broad Street
Canfield, Ohio 44406
(330) 533-3326
 
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 Staff:

Dave Knarr Operations Director	Dave is a 1987 graduate of Canfield High School and graduated in 1991 from Walsh College (now Walsh University) in North Canton Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both General Business and Communication Arts. He has been with the firm since 1997 and has been a licensed funeral director since 1999. Besides funeral director responsibilities, Dave oversees day to day operations of all seven funeral chapels and is the General Agent in charge of the Lane Agency for Advanced Funeral Arrangements, Dave is also the Information Systems Director for the funeral home, Lane Lifetrans, and the Lane and Rusu Law Offices.      Dave lives in Canfield Township along with his wife Jennifer and sons Ryan and Cory. He is a member of the Zoning Board of appeals for Canfield Township. An acticve blood donor for the Red Cross, he also helps the Canfield Community Care Net as well as being a member of the American Motorcycle Association and the National Rifle Association. Dave and his family attend Western Reserve United Methodist Church. As one of the few remaining "CR-500 Pilots", he enjoys motorcycling off road, racing of all types, almost any "ridiculous-use-of-horsepower" and anything outdoors.
Walter G. Sinn Executive Vice-President	Walter (Wally) Sinn; Graduate of Western Reserve High School in Berlin Center in 1967, attended Youngstown State University major in Advertising and a minor in Merchandising, graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1970. I served my apprenticeship at Lane Funeral Home receiving my Embalmers and Funeral Directors license in 1972. Currently Vice President of Lane Funeral Homes, also manager of Lane Monument division. Wally has been with the firm since 1965. Wally lives in Green Twp. with his wife Carol. They have three grown children Pamela Vizinni, Rebecca Ucker, Stephen and four grandchildren. Wally is a member of the Ellsworth Presbyterian Church where he is an Elder; Charter member and Past President of Western Mahoning County Kiwanis, Past Lt. Governor Division 21 Ohio District of Kiwanis, enjoys playing softball, bowling and spending time with his family.
Anthony Nacarato Funeral Director	Anthony has been involved in the funeral industry since 1988 and has been with Lanes since April of 2003. He was a 1986 graduate of Ursuline High School and a 1997 graduate of Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Management and a minor in psychology among other minors. Anthony received his degree in Specialized Technology / Embalming and Funeral Directing from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1998. Anthony was born and raised in the Youngstown area. He and his wife Josie live in Boardman with their son Joseph. They have been married since April of 2000. They are members of St. Dominic Church in Youngstown. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, and the Pacentrani Club in Youngstown.
Steve Gerberry Funeral Director	Steve is a 1995 graduate of the Mineral Ridge High School, graduating as class Valedictorian. He then received his AAS from Youngstown State University before attending the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, where he received his BMS. He has been with Lane Funeral Home since 1996, and had been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2000. Steve is also a licensed life and health insurance agent. Steve lives in Mineral Ridge, with his wife the former Stacie Donchatz; daughters: Megan and Madeline; and Labrador Sadie.  Steve is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mineral Ridge, and serves on the Board of Trustees in Weathersfield Township. He is a member of the Tri County Funeral Director’s Assoc., Ohio Funeral Director’s Assoc., National Funeral Director’s Assoc., Trumbull Township Assoc., and Ohio Township Assoc.
Jamie Savage Administrative Assistant	Jamie is a 2002 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She graduated in 2006 from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Gerontology. Jamie obtained high honors in both high school and college. After she got her degree, she started working for Lane Funeral Homes full time. She has been with the company since September 2006.  Jamie is currently the Canfield Chapel administrative assistant. She assists with our aftercare program, and is also an at need liasion for the company. Jamie also helps with the It's Our Privilege Program at the funeral home. She was born and raised in Austintown, and she currently resides in Canfield with her family. Jamie attends Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown, and she is a member of the church's adult choir. She enjoys traveling, singing, reading, exercising, volunteering in the community, and spending time with her family and friends.