Our Staff

Our Staff's Commitment To You

Once you request the services of Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes, we will immediately put our experienced funeral professionals to work for you. A single, dedicated individual will stay in contact with you every step of the way and guide you through the decision-making process. He or she will carefully explain your options, make recommendations at your request, take care of all the small details, and ensure that you and your family’s personal touch is always present.

John R. Herzig, CFSP
John R. Herzig, CFSP
Owner/President, Funeral Director/ Embalmer
John R. Herzig, CFSP
Owner/President, Funeral Director/ Embalmer

John is the president and third-generation owner of Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. and partners with his wife, Joyce in the operation of the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center.


A 1970 graduate of Dover High School, John received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ashland College (now Ashland University) in 1974 and was an honor graduate from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He was one of the first funeral directors in Ohio to earn the designation of CFSP from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice in 1976.


In addition to serving hundreds of families over the last 40 years, he has also been involved in numerous civic, community and church organizations. He is a lifelong member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dover where he was a former council member and Treasurer. He currently serves as a Trustee of Union Hospital and a member of the Quality Committee, Community Relations Committee, and Development Committee. He serves on the board of directors of the Citizens Banks, is President and member of the board of the Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, boards of the Dover-Phila Food Pantry, Tuscarawas County AAA, Paul Harris member of the Dover Rotary Club and past president and member of the Strasburg Lions Club. In addition, he previously served as president of the board of Hospice of Tuscarawas County (now Community Hospice), American Cancer Society, and Tri-County Funeral Directors Association, and was Past Exalted Ruler of the former Dover Elks Lodge and member of the New Philadelphia Elks, and former chairman and member of the United Way of Tuscarawas County and board of the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce.


John enjoys boating at Atwood Lake and his ongoing collection (20 years) of famous funeral memorabilia has resulted in the development of the Famous Endings Museum ( a popular tourist attraction in Tuscarawas County).


John has been married to the former Joyce Dallas for over 40 years. The couple have three children, Trevor and Troy Herzig and Tricia (husband Joel) McKinnon all of Dover, seven grandchildren, Kylan, Alyssa, Ava and Alyvia Herzig and Jack, Stone, and Klaire McKinnon and a sister, Peggy (Rick) Holmes.

Joyce Herzig
Joyce Herzig
Director, Toland-Herzig Monarch Center
Joyce Herzig
Director, Toland-Herzig Monarch Center

Joyce (Dallau) Herzig is Director of the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. She coordinates all scheduling, staffing, and related details for all of the events that the center plays host to each year.


A 1971 graduate of Dover High School, Joyce is a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover. She is a member of Union Hospital Auxiliary, a trustee with the Ruth Carlson Starlight Foundation, Special Olympics, a past Vice-President and Trustee for TUSCARC (the parent group for Starlight School and Workshop) and a past board member and currently a passionate volunteer for the Tuscarawas County Humane Society.


She is married to Toland-Herzig president, John R. Herzig. She is the mother of Trevor J. Herzig, Troy Herzig, and Tricia (Joel) Herzig-McKinnon. Her family includes seven grandchildren; Kylan, Alyssa, Ava, and Alyvia Herzig and Jack, Stone McKinnon, and Klaire McKinnon.

Tricia Herzig-McKinnon
Tricia Herzig-McKinnon
Vice President, Funeral Director/ Embalmer/ Certified Crematory Operator
Tricia Herzig-McKinnon
Vice President, Funeral Director/ Embalmer/ Certified Crematory Operator

Tricia Herzig-McKinnon became a full-time apprentice at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory upon graduating Cum Laude from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in March of 2005. Tricia is the fourth generation to join her family business as a fully licensed funeral director, embalmer, and crematory operator. She completed her apprenticeship in March 2006. Tricia was a 2003 graduate at Ashland University and a graduate of Dover High School's class of 1999.


Tricia is a proud, lifelong member of the community. She has become a familiar face while serving as a past secretary for Main Street New Philadelphia, a board member of the Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, member of the 2005 Leadership Tuscarawas class. She is also a member and volunteer for the Tuscarawas County Humane Society, where she serves on the fundraising committee. Tricia has served as the "Toland-Herzig Team" captain to support the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life for many years. She is a member of the Union Hospital Auxiliary and volunteers for the annual Warther's Christmas Tree Festival, which is one of her favorite community events. She is also the past president and board member of the Dover Education Foundation as well as the Board of Directors for the Ohio Funeral Directors Association District #16.


She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover and attends New Pointe Community Church in Dover.


Tricia married Joel McKinnon on December 27, 2003. Together they have three children; Jack, Stone, and Klaire McKinnon. The McKinnon family resides in Dover.

John Delcoma, CPC
John Delcoma, CPC
Managing Director, Director of Pre-Planning, Funeral Director/ Embalmer
John Delcoma, CPC
Managing Director, Director of Pre-Planning, Funeral Director/ Embalmer

John is a 1986 graduate of Strasburg High School and four years later graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. John joined the staff at Toland-Herzig in October of 1994 where he is a Licensed Funeral Director and the Director of Pre-Planning for the funeral home and crematory.


Over the past 17 years, John has time and again been recognized as one of the nation's leading producers with Monumental and Homesteaders Life for his knowledge and expertise in the area of pre-planning.


He was the first licensed funeral director in Tuscarawas County to have earned the designation of Certified Pre-planning Consultant from the Funeral Service Foundation. Presently, John is president of the Tri-County Funeral Directors Association, is active as commissioner of the Strasburg Youth Baseball Association and serves as a youth baseball coach.


John and his wife Dawn have two sons, Joe and Steve, and reside in Strasburg.

Mark Wideman
Mark Wideman
Managing Director, Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Mark Wideman
Managing Director, Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Mark Wideman has worked in and around the funeral profession all of his life, beginning as a youth mowing the lawn and washing automobiles at his family's funeral home in North Canton. A licensed funeral director since 1983 and a caring, thoughtful professional, Mark joined the Toland-Herzig staff in 2002. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to work with him every day.


He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio University and graduated Cum Laude from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Prior to coming to work for Toland-Herzig, Mark served as Director of Funeral Service Operations for the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home at New Philadelphia, where he had been employed for ten years.


Mark is married to Elizabeth "Betsy" Wideman, a familiar, friendly face at the Dover-Phila Federal Credit Union. The couple has resided in New Philadelphia since 1992. They have three dogs, Laszlo, Martin and Poppy.


He is a member of Sacred Heart Church in New Philadelphia, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club and Elks Lodge, all of New Philadelphia. Mark also belongs to the National Funeral Directors, Ohio Funeral Directors, Ohio Embalmers and Tri-County Funeral Directors Associations.

Brenda Hayes
Brenda Hayes
Graphic Artist
Brenda Hayes
Graphic Artist

Brenda is the creative digital artist behind Toland-Herzig's amazing array of memorial products. She also oversees and coordinates all of the company's advertising and promotional displays.


She is a graduate of Strasburg High School and also attended Kent State University. She currently resides in Dover. She is a Notary Public for the State of Ohio and a Licensed Life, Accident & Health Insurance agent. Hayes has been with Toland-Herzig since 1992.

Lars King
Lars King
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Lars King
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer


Julie Fach
Julie Fach
Office Manager
Julie Fach
Office Manager

Julie has been with Toland-Herzig since the May of 2002, starting as a part-time associate, and is now office manager at Toland-Herzig's Dover location. In 2010 Julie became a registered Death Clerk for the state of Ohio.


Many grieving families have received a sample of her home-baked cinnamon rolls provided for the morning of the service. Along with her domestic skills, Julie is a talented musician who has filled in on the spur of the moment at funeral services.


She is an active member of the Hope Community Christian Church in New Philadelphia. Julie is the pianist for Hope, and is co-director of worship.


Julie and her husband Jeff reside in Dover. They have two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kohl, and Taylor and Nikole Fach

Troy Herzig
Troy Herzig
Certified Crematory Operator
Troy Herzig
Certified Crematory Operator


Jay Stein
Jay Stein
Certified Crematory Operator
Jay Stein
Certified Crematory Operator


Jared Beal
Jared Beal
Director of My Friend Pet Crematory
Jared Beal
Director of My Friend Pet Crematory


In Memory Of Gary Smith
In Memory Of Gary Smith
Staff Associate
In Memory Of Gary Smith
Staff Associate


Becky Beitzel
Becky Beitzel
Staff Associate
Becky Beitzel
Staff Associate


Michael Welsh
Michael Welsh
Staff Associate
Michael Welsh
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Alan Ring
Alan Ring
Staff Associate
Alan Ring
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Lyle Tope
Lyle Tope
Certified Crematory Operator, Staff Associate
Lyle Tope
Certified Crematory Operator, Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Michelle Tope
Michelle Tope
Staff Associate
Michelle Tope
Staff Associate


Margaret Ann Brunner
Margaret Ann Brunner
Staff Associate
Margaret Ann Brunner
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Don Maurer
Don Maurer
Staff Associate
Don Maurer
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Joan Wenzel
Joan Wenzel
Staff Associate
Joan Wenzel
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

David Wing
David Wing
Staff Associate
David Wing
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Jill Ifft
Jill Ifft
Staff Associate
Jill Ifft
Staff Associate


Jud Compton
Jud Compton
Staff Associate
Jud Compton
Staff Associate


Brigitte Rosenberry
Brigitte Rosenberry
Monarch Center Staff
Brigitte Rosenberry
Monarch Center Staff

Staff bio goes here

Jacque Halter
Jacque Halter
Monarch Center Staff
Jacque Halter
Monarch Center Staff

Staff bio goes here

Susie Hunt
Susie Hunt
Monarch Center Staff
Susie Hunt
Monarch Center Staff


Michelle Beal
Michelle Beal
Facilities Manager
Michelle Beal
Facilities Manager


John R. Herzig, CFSP
John R. Herzig, CFSP
Owner/President, Funeral Director/ Embalmer
John R. Herzig, CFSP
Owner/President, Funeral Director/ Embalmer

John is the president and third-generation owner of Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. and partners with his wife, Joyce in the operation of the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center.


A 1970 graduate of Dover High School, John received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ashland College (now Ashland University) in 1974 and was an honor graduate from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He was one of the first funeral directors in Ohio to earn the designation of CFSP from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice in 1976.


In addition to serving hundreds of families over the last 40 years, he has also been involved in numerous civic, community and church organizations. He is a lifelong member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dover where he was a former council member and Treasurer. He currently serves as a Trustee of Union Hospital and a member of the Quality Committee, Community Relations Committee, and Development Committee. He serves on the board of directors of the Citizens Banks, is President and member of the board of the Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, boards of the Dover-Phila Food Pantry, Tuscarawas County AAA, Paul Harris member of the Dover Rotary Club and past president and member of the Strasburg Lions Club. In addition, he previously served as president of the board of Hospice of Tuscarawas County (now Community Hospice), American Cancer Society, and Tri-County Funeral Directors Association, and was Past Exalted Ruler of the former Dover Elks Lodge and member of the New Philadelphia Elks, and former chairman and member of the United Way of Tuscarawas County and board of the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce.


John enjoys boating at Atwood Lake and his ongoing collection (20 years) of famous funeral memorabilia has resulted in the development of the Famous Endings Museum ( a popular tourist attraction in Tuscarawas County).


John has been married to the former Joyce Dallas for over 40 years. The couple have three children, Trevor and Troy Herzig and Tricia (husband Joel) McKinnon all of Dover, seven grandchildren, Kylan, Alyssa, Ava and Alyvia Herzig and Jack, Stone, and Klaire McKinnon and a sister, Peggy (Rick) Holmes.

Joyce Herzig
Joyce Herzig
Director, Toland-Herzig Monarch Center
Joyce Herzig
Director, Toland-Herzig Monarch Center

Joyce (Dallau) Herzig is Director of the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. She coordinates all scheduling, staffing, and related details for all of the events that the center plays host to each year.


A 1971 graduate of Dover High School, Joyce is a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover. She is a member of Union Hospital Auxiliary, a trustee with the Ruth Carlson Starlight Foundation, Special Olympics, a past Vice-President and Trustee for TUSCARC (the parent group for Starlight School and Workshop) and a past board member and currently a passionate volunteer for the Tuscarawas County Humane Society.


She is married to Toland-Herzig president, John R. Herzig. She is the mother of Trevor J. Herzig, Troy Herzig, and Tricia (Joel) Herzig-McKinnon. Her family includes seven grandchildren; Kylan, Alyssa, Ava, and Alyvia Herzig and Jack, Stone McKinnon, and Klaire McKinnon.

Tricia Herzig-McKinnon
Tricia Herzig-McKinnon
Vice President, Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Tricia Herzig-McKinnon
Vice President, Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Tricia Herzig-McKinnon became a full time apprentice at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory upon graduating Cum Laude from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in March of 2005. Tricia is the fourth generation to join her family business as a fully licensed funeral director, embalmer and crematory operator. She completed her apprenticeship in March of 2006. Tricia was a 2003 graduate at Ashland University and a graduate in Dover High School's class of 1999.


Tricia is a proud, lifelong member of the community. She has become a familiar face while serving as a past secretary for Main Street New Philadelphia, a board member of the Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, member of the 2005 Leadership Tuscarawas class. She is also a member and volunteer for the Tuscarawas County Humane Society, where she serves on the fundraising committee. Tricia has served as the "Toland-Herzig Team" captain to support the American Cancer Society's Relay for life for many years. She is a member of the Union Hospital Auxiliary and volunteers for the annual Warther's Christmas Tree Festival, which is one of her favorite community events. She is also the President of the Dover Education Foundation as well as the Board of Directors for the Ohio Funeral Directors Association District #16.


She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover and attends New Pointe Community Church in Dover.


Tricia married Joel McKinnon on December 27, 2003. Together they have three children; Jack, Stone, and Klaire McKinnon. The McKinnon family resides in Dover.

John Delcoma, CPC
John Delcoma, CPC
Managing Director, Director of Pre-Planning, Funeral Director/ Embalmer
John Delcoma, CPC
Managing Director, Director of Pre-Planning, Funeral Director/ Embalmer

John is a 1986 graduate of Strasburg High School and four years later graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. John joined the staff at Toland-Herzig in October of 1994 where he is a Licensed Funeral Director and the Director of Pre-Planning for the funeral home and crematory.


Over the past 17 years, John has time and again been recognized as one of the nation's leading producers with Monumental and Homesteaders Life for his knowledge and expertise in the area of pre-planning.


He was the first licensed funeral director in Tuscarawas County to have earned the designation of Certified Pre-planning Consultant from the Funeral Service Foundation. Presently, John is president of the Tri-County Funeral Directors Association, is active as commissioner of the Strasburg Youth Baseball Association and serves as a youth baseball coach.


John and his wife Dawn have two sons, Joe and Steve, and reside in Strasburg.

Mark Wideman
Mark Wideman
Managing Director, Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Mark Wideman
Managing Director, Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Mark Wideman has worked in and around the funeral profession all of his life, beginning as a youth mowing the lawn and washing automobiles at his family's funeral home in North Canton. A licensed funeral director since 1983 and a caring, thoughtful professional, Mark joined the Toland-Herzig staff in 2002. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to work with him every day.


He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio University and graduated Cum Laude from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Prior to coming to work for Toland-Herzig, Mark served as Director of Funeral Service Operations for the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home at New Philadelphia, where he had been employed for ten years.


Mark is married to Elizabeth "Betsy" Wideman, a familiar, friendly face at the Dover-Phila Federal Credit Union. The couple has resided in New Philadelphia since 1992. They have three dogs, Laszlo, Martin and Poppy.


He is a member of Sacred Heart Church in New Philadelphia, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club and Elks Lodge, all of New Philadelphia. Mark also belongs to the National Funeral Directors, Ohio Funeral Directors, Ohio Embalmers and Tri-County Funeral Directors Associations.

Brenda Hayes
Brenda Hayes
Graphic Artist
Brenda Hayes
Graphic Artist

Brenda is the creative digital artist behind Toland-Herzig's amazing array of memorial products. She also oversees and coordinates all of the company's advertising and promotional displays.


She is a graduate of Strasburg High School and also attended Kent State University. She currently resides in Dover. She is a Notary Public for the State of Ohio and a Licensed Life, Accident & Health Insurance agent. Hayes has been with Toland-Herzig since 1992.

Lars King
Lars King
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Lars King
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer


Julie Fach
Julie Fach
Office Manager
Julie Fach
Office Manager

Julie has been with Toland-Herzig since the May of 2002, starting as a part-time associate, and is now office manager at Toland-Herzig's Dover location. In 2010 Julie became a registered Death Clerk for the state of Ohio.


Many grieving families have received a sample of her home-baked cinnamon rolls provided for the morning of the service. Along with her domestic skills, Julie is a talented musician who has filled in on the spur of the moment at funeral services.


She is an active member of the Hope Community Christian Church in New Philadelphia. Julie is the pianist for Hope, and is co-director of worship.


Julie and her husband Jeff reside in Dover. They have two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kohl, and Taylor and Nikole Fach

Becky Beitzel
Becky Beitzel
Staff Associate
Becky Beitzel
Staff Associate


Troy Herzig
Troy Herzig
Certified Crematory Operator
Troy Herzig
Certified Crematory Operator


Jay Stein
Jay Stein
Certified Crematory Operator
Jay Stein
Certified Crematory Operator


Jared Beal
Jared Beal
Director of My Friend Pet Crematory
Jared Beal
Director of My Friend Pet Crematory


In Memory Of Gary Smith
In Memory Of Gary Smith
Staff Associate
In Memory Of Gary Smith
Staff Associate


Michael Welsh
Michael Welsh
Staff Associate
Michael Welsh
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Alan Ring
Alan Ring
Staff Associate
Alan Ring
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Don Maurer
Don Maurer
Staff Associate
Don Maurer
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Lyle Tope
Lyle Tope
Certified Crematory Operator, Staff Associate
Lyle Tope
Certified Crematory Operator, Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Michelle Tope
Michelle Tope
Staff Associate
Michelle Tope
Staff Associate


Margaret Ann Brunner
Margaret Ann Brunner
Staff Associate
Margaret Ann Brunner
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Joan Wenzel
Joan Wenzel
Staff Associate
Joan Wenzel
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

David Wing
David Wing
Staff Associate
David Wing
Staff Associate

Staff bio goes here

Jud Compton
Jud Compton
Staff Associate
Jud Compton
Staff Associate


Jill Ifft
Jill Ifft
Staff Associate
Jill Ifft
Staff Associate


Brigitte Rosenberry
Brigitte Rosenberry
Monarch Center Staff
Brigitte Rosenberry
Monarch Center Staff

Staff bio goes here

Susie Hunt
Susie Hunt
Monarch Center Staff
Susie Hunt
Monarch Center Staff


Jacque Halter
Jacque Halter
Monarch Center Staff
Jacque Halter
Monarch Center Staff

Staff bio goes here

Michelle Beal
Michelle Beal
Facilities Manager
Michelle Beal
Facilities Manager


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