Our Staff
Harold Dean Nofsinger
Owner/ Licensee in charge
Dean is a graduate of Bruce High School, Frostburg State College and Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He was born in Luke, Maryland, the youngest of nine children.
In October, 1989, he purchased the Markwood Funeral Home and returned to his hometown area and resides in Keyser where three of his siblings live. Dean brings 35+ years of experience in the funeral industry after working in Piedmont, Cumberland, Rockville, Riverdale and Waldorf.
He is a member of Church of the Assumption, Past president and member of Keyser Rotary, Fountain Ruritan, Knights of Columbus, Keyser Moose, VFW Post 6775 Queen's Point Men's Auxiliary, West Virginia Funeral Directors Association and Maryland Funeral Directors Association. Dean is licensed in West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia.
Telephone: 1-304-788-3231
Jean Burton
Office Manager
Jean Burton is our Officer Manager and sister of Dean. She graduated from Bruce High School and Catherman’s Business School and studied Computer Science at Potomac State College. Jean has many years experience in office management.
She also works closely with the family to personalize the services.
Jean is a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Methodist Women, Treasurer of National Daughters of American Revolution Fort Ashby Chapter, Order of Eastern Star Alkire Chapter #10, Loyal Order of Moose #662 Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #6675, Queen's Point, Disabled Veterans Auxiliary, and Red Hat Ladies.
She and her husband Harry reside in Keyser and are the parents of one son, Ross Burton, wife Kristin and a grandson Alex, who live in Annapolis, MD.
Telephone: 1-304-788-3231
Roxy Hixenbaugh
Organist
Roxy is a lifelong resident of Keyser. She spent many years as a legal secretary, teaching piano and played piano for 60 years for churches, weddings and funerals.
She is very active in her church, Living Word Christian Fellowship. She loves her family, animals, cooking, socializing and music of all genres. She is married to Dennis Hixenbaugh and is mother of two children, Heather and Michael.
Telephone: 1-304-788-3231
Sherry Paugh
Custodian
Sherry is our home custodian and works closely with all services.
She is married, lives in Keyser and a mother of 2 children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
Telephone: 1-304-788-3231
B. Craig Agnew
West Virginia and Virginia Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer
Telephone: 1-304-788-3231
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