Our Heritage
Heritage is something that connects us all. It reflects where we come from and guides where we are headed. The Ryan M. Warren Funeral Homes in Meadville and Townville, the Warren-Glenn Funeral Home in Union City, and the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home in Franklin each have their own unique histories, but now they share a unified direction under the leadership of Ryan and Amy Warren.
Meadville and Townville, Pennsylvania
The Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. has been a cornerstone in Crawford County for over a century. Originally established as Wright Funeral Home in 1917, it was purchased by L. Jack Roofner in 1928, becoming Roofner Funeral Home. Jack Roofner’s son-in-law, Robert Collins, Sr., later joined the family business. In 1969, the two men constructed a new, modern facility on upper Chestnut Street, where it continues to operate today. In 1988, Robert Collins Jr. became the third generation to join the family business, and around this time, a second branch in Townville was added. Known as the Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, it is the oldest existing funeral home in Crawford County, founded in 1875. Interestingly, Mr. Arnold is a distant relative of Ryan M. Warren. After a lifetime dedicated to compassionate service, Collins Sr. passed away on October 14, 2005, but his legacy endures. Robert Collins, Jr., continued the family tradition until 2009 when Ryan M. Warren purchased Roofner-Collins Funeral Home. The name was later changed to Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. in 2015. In February 2018, a state-of-the-art crematory was installed at the Meadville location, enhancing the services available to families at all locations.
Union City, Pennsylvania
In 1922, Robert H. Glenn founded the Glenn Funeral Home in Union City. Later that year, he expanded by acquiring the Osborne Funeral Home from Frank Osborne, where the funeral home still stands today. In 1937, Mark C. Glenn took over the business, bringing his son, Robert M. Glenn, on as a partner in 1976. Beyond operating the funeral home, the Glenn family was deeply involved in the community, running the local ambulance service and a men’s clothing store in downtown Union City. Significant renovations were made to the facility in 1964, including the addition of a viewing room, restrooms, and a new front entrance. The Warrens acquired the business on August 30, 2017, and undertook further renovations to upgrade the funeral home. Although semi-retired, Mr. Glenn remains an integral part of the funeral home, using his expertise as a fifth-generation funeral director to ensure that loved ones in the Union City area receive the utmost respect and care.
Franklin, Pennsylvania
Established in 1932 by L.L. Burger, the Gardinier Funeral Home began when Mr. Burger purchased the former Leech residence and converted it into a funeral home. In 1964, he added the large visitation room that is still in use today, with much of the original woodwork preserved from when the building served as a private residence. In 1973, Mr. Burger sold the funeral home to Robert W. Gardinier, Sr. The Gabrys Brothers Funeral Home merged with Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in 1977. In 1988, Robert sold the business to his son, Michael W. Gardinier. For many years, the Gardinier Funeral Home faithfully served Franklin and the surrounding areas.
On September 30, 2021, the Warrens purchased Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. from Mr. Gardinier, and the business was renamed Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
At Warren Funeral Homes, we understand that when a family experiences a loss, many important decisions must be made. Our business never closes; day or night, we will answer your call, respond when death occurs, care for your loved one, and provide support to the survivors. Our first priority is to provide quality care and comfort for your family in its time of need.
A funeral is more than a single day in a lifetime; it is a lifetime in a single day.
They did a fantastic job with my dad! They made the process "easy".