About Us
Since 2003, we have been honored to deliver healing experiences to the community
We exist to serve the unique needs of every family. Learn our story. Lean on us. And let our expertise lead you through the best experience possible.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
Dignity
Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.
Guidance
Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.
Legacy
Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.
Families know they can count on us to provide them the comfort they need when they need it most
Bradley Chute, CFSP, CCO
Funeral Director
Bradley is a 1998 graduate of Newark High School. He graduated from Ohio University in 2002 and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2003. Bradley has been a licensed funeral director since 2004. In 2012 Bradley was awarded the distinction of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. In 2018 Bradley earned certification as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) from the National Funeral Directors Association.
Bradley is active in the community. He is a member of several civic and professional organizations including the National Funeral Directors Association where he has served on the Budget Task Force, Leadership Development Committee, the National/State Relations Task Force and represented Ohio on NFDA Policy Board. He is a past president of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association and currently serves on several committees including Chairman of the Master Trust Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the Ohio Embalmers Association and the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Bradley is an active member of the Rotary Club of Newark. He has served on the Licking Memorial Hospital Development Council: Cornerstone Committee and Par-Excellence Academy Board. Bradley was named one of the Newark Advocate's "20 under 40" young professionals in 2019.
In May, 2023 Bradley was appointed as an At-Large Member of Newark City Council and was then elected that November. As an elected official, Bradley has even more opportunities to serve the community.
Bradley and his family are parishioners of St. Edward the Confessor Church.
David Chute
Funeral Director
David has been a licensed funeral director since 1981. He is a 1972 graduate of New Lexington High School. David attended The Ohio State University and graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1979. He began his professional career at Roberts Funeral Home in New Lexington. In 1987 David and his family moved to Newark. The Newark community has been his home for over 30 years. David worked as a funeral director at Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home for nearly 20 years before joining our firm as a partner in the fall of 2002.
David has been active in the Newark community. He is a member and former president of Moundbuilders-Heath Kiwanis Club and is a former Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis Division 10-E. He has served as a board member of the American Red Cross; Secretary-Treasurer of District 13 of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association; Ohio Funeral Directors Association; and the Ohio Embalmers Association. David and his wife Susanna (Birkimer) have three children and seven grandchildren.
David and Susanna are members of First United Methodist Church and reside in Newark.
Carl Vensil
Director Emeritus
Carl is a native of Nashport, Ohio and has been a licensed funeral director since 1974. He is a 1970 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. He attended Ohio University, and graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1973.
Carl joined Baughman & Sons Funeral Homes in 1971. He worked for the Baughmans until becoming a partner in 1981.
Carl has been active in many community and civic organizations. He is a member and past president of the Frazeysburg Lions Club; former president of District 13 of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association; and former Mayor of the Village of Frazeysburg. He is a member, past master and past secretary of the Irville Masonic Lodge. In 2002 Carl was appointed as a Trustee to the Rambo Memorial Heath Center of Zanesville where he served for 12 years.
In 1974 Carl married Carolyn (Palmer) and together they have six children, Melissa (Ryan) Leas, Carrie (Terry) Swartz of Frazeysburg, Julie (Joe) Bice of Nashport, Katie (Tucker) Hall of Massillon, Ohio, Dr. Seth (Leah) Vensil of Nashport, Ohio and Darrin (Lauren) Vensil of Zanesville.
Carolyn is a Registered Nurse as well as a licensed funeral director. Carl and Carolyn are members of St. Ann Church Catholic in Dresden and reside in Nashport.
Dan Walters
Associate
Dan, a native of Licking County graduated from Lakewood High School. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and he earned a Master’s Degree from Xavier University. Dan retired after 35 years in education; most of which spent as a physical education teacher at Newark High School. In addition to teaching he coached various sports, most notably Wildcat Girls Basketball. Dan is a proud member of the Newark High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Dan and his wife Marjeane have four adult children. They are members of First United Methodist Church and reside in Newark.
Sam Warner
Associate
Sam joined our valued staff in 2015 after a career in the Automotive Parts Industry. Originally from Pennsylvania, Sam has resided in Licking County for nearly 40 years.
Sam and his wife Nancy have three grown children and four grandchildren. Sam and Nancy are members of the Newark Church of the Nazarene and they reside in Newark.
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