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Email: michaelkuhn@kuhnfuneralhomes.com

Mobile Phone: 484-256-2205

Michael Kuhn is president of Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading. He is a partner with his father, Ed, and his wife Rachel. Mike and Rachel also own: Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Temple, Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, Pottstown, Pet Cremations by Kuhn, and Dohner Memorials. 

Born and raised in West Reading, Mike graduated from Sacred Heart, Holy Name High School, and Mt. St. Mary's University. After graduating from The Mount, Mike taught 7th and 8th grade for two years at St. Elizabeth's Parochial School in Rockville, MD. He went to mortuary school at New England Institute, Newton, MA where he graduated in 1994. Mike did his internship at Kuhn Funeral Home and became a licensed funeral director in 1995. 

With 27 years of experience, Mike brings much expertise to the family business. Mike manages the highly qualified Kuhn Funeral Home staff, emphasizing the importance of hard work, dedication, compassion, professionalism, selflessness, and humility. He enjoys brainstorming, goal setting, and executing future plans for the business. Preplanning with individuals and families is a task Mike has always found rewarding. Above all else, Mike finds great satisfaction in helping a family when they experience a loss.  

A sports enthusiast, Mike played soccer, basketball, and ran track in high school, and continued his soccer career at Mt. St. Mary's University. Mike was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at both Holy Name High School and Mt. St. Mary's University. 

Mike is the husband of Rachel (Winans) Kuhn and has three children: Michael, Jr., Molly, and Brady, and is also the daddy of his naughty dog, McCoy. Mike considers it a great honor and privilege to continue the legacy of providing caring, compassionate, and dignified service to those that call on Kuhn Funeral Home and their affiliated partners for a third generation.    

Email: rachel@kuhnfuneralhomes.com

Rachel (Winans) Kuhn, married to Michael, is a native of Wyomissing, graduating from Wyomissing High School in 1990. She went on to receive a B.A. in Communications from Villanova University, graduating cum laude in 1994. She earned her M.A. in Communications from the Pennsylvania State University in 1996 and began working in the advertising industry. In 2000, she completed her teaching certification in secondary education from Alvernia University, and taught high school English for a number of years. Rachel is a proud mother to her three children, Mikey, Molly and Brady, and has enjoyed her time as a stay at home mom. In more recent years, Rachel has concentrated her leadership abilities by serving on the board of directors for the Olivet Boys & Girls Club and VOiCEup. She currently serves as the Youth Advisory Board director for Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading and the Ski Club Advisor for Wyomissing High School. In 2014-15, she served as president of the Junior League of Reading and continues to be a part of the League as a sustaining member. Rachel works part-time for the funeral home managing all accounts, serving as a consultant, assisting as needed with the written word, and, on occasion, overseeing funerals.

Email: laura@kuhnfuneralhomes.com

Laura is a licensed funeral director and embalmer who prides herself on supporting families that are looking for non-traditional arrangements made more accessible with the support of a licensed funeral director. An advocate of family-centered end-of-life planning, home funerals, and green burial, Laura is delighted to join the Kuhn Funeral Home family - a firm with Green Burial Council certification and a reputation for the highest level of service.

Laura has long been interested in the end-of-life transition, expressed through years of hospice volunteer work. She holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and Latin from the City University of New York and a M.S. in Teaching from the New School, and also graduated with honors from Northampton Community College's Funeral Service Education program in 2019.

Laura is a mother of two children, a Buddhist, and a practitioner of yoga. 

Email: samantha@kuhnfuneralhomes.com

Samantha grew up in nearby Carbon County, and has been a Berks resident since 2018. She and her fiancé, Max Hirneisen, owner and operator of West Reading’s own Symbiote Collectibles, reside in Flying Hills along with their cat, Morticia, a rescue from the Animal Rescue League. Samantha and Max are members of First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County. She is honored to be serving on the Board of the Circle of Life Coalition, whose mission is providing education, information, and resources about all facets of end of life care. 

Samantha graduated summa cum laude from Gettysburg College with her Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies before completing Northampton Community College’s Funeral Service Education program. She realized her calling to funeral service when exploring the role ritual plays in coping with trauma. She served her internship in Berks County, and has been part of Kuhn Funeral Home since 2019 as a licensed funeral director and certified crematory operator. 

Email: debevans@kuhnfuneralhomes.com

Deborah L. Evans resides in Leesport with her husband Rodney A. Evans. She has two children, Jennifer, wife of Drew Leck, and Brandon, husband to Karli Evans. Deborah is also a proud grandmother of four grandchildren, Jackson and Westley Leck and Emersyn and Presten Evans. Debbie attended Exeter High School, Reading Area Community College and Empire Beauty School and is an active member of the West Reading/Wyomissing Rotary Club, Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Women to Women. Debbie enjoys participating in community events and building relationships through her participation in these organizations. Being an integral part of the Kuhn Funeral Home team since 2005 her compassion, kindness and work ethic are true assets to our funeral home. Deborah appreciates the opportunity to practice a service above self philosophy to the community and families she serves.

Jalene Warker is the daughter and niece of the former owners of Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, Christopher Warker and William Troutman. She had been working at the funeral home since she was sixteen and has now chosen to make a career in the funeral industry.

Jalene attended St. Aloysius Grade School and graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School class of 2006. Upon graduation she attended Albright College in Reading, where she played varsity basketball. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Art degree in Communications/ Public Relations.

After college she worked for Tammac Holdings Corporation; however, during that time she realized her true calling was funeral service. 

Jalene has worked full time with her father and uncle for several years while attending the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. She was excited to graduate from PIMS in December 2020. Most importantly to Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, Jalene has completed her formal schooling and is now able to dedicate all of her professional time to serving families that call on her at the funeral home.

Jalene is a member of St. Aloysius Parish in Pottstown and also attends Mass at St. Gabriel’s Parish in Stowe. She is a member of St. Gabriel’s Lodge and The Knights of Columbus. Jalene is an avid Duke University basketball fan and still enjoys playing hoops when she has the chance. She enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Rocky.