Our staff's commitment to you

Our staff is committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief.

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Jerry B. Giffin President - Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator jerrygiffin@giffinfuneralhome.com

Born March 26, 1955 in Winchester, VA, the son of Lucille P. and the late Roy S. Giffin. A 1973 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 1977 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Jerry is engaged to Katie Jo Brown and has two sons: Lucas and Ben. Jerry is a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church near Gore, VA where he serves as a trustee and the treasurer of Bethel Cemtery, a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, and a member of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association. Jerry has been a licensed funeral director for over 40 years. He resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

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Lucas A. Giffin Vice-President - Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator lukegiffin@giffinfuneralhome.com

Born June 23, 1981 in Winchester, VA, the son of Jerry Giffin and Robin Clise Henry. A 2000 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 2005 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Lucas married Amanda Nice on September 10, 2005. Lucas & Amanda have two daughters: Summer Gail & Lily Grace. Lucas is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors Association, Wardensville Lions Club, and Sons of the American Legion Post # 137. Lucas is a certified crematory operator and resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

 

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David Delawder Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator - Certified Funeral Celebrant ddelawder@giffinfuneralhome.com

Born October 1, 1996 in Winchester, VA the son of Jack S. and Beth Giffin Delawder. A 2015 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV, a 2017 graduate of Potomac State College where he played two years for the Catamount baseball program, and a 2020 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he was awarded the Champion Award for Mortuary Science Excellence. David attends Winchester  Church of God. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the West Virginia Funeral Directors  Association. David is also a certified funeral celebrant and a certified crematory operator. He currently resides in Wardensville, WV with his wife Sarah and dogs Brinley & Waylon.

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Aaron E. Hott Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator ahott@giffinfuneralhome.com

Born March 4, 1982 in Winchester, VA, the son of Denny and Sandy Hott. A 2000 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 2004 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. A member of the National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors & Crematory Operator Association. Aaron recently moved back to Hampshire County after 14 years as a funeral director/crematory operator in Kansas. Aaron resides in Augusta, WV. 

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Benjamin R. Giffin Funeral Assistant - Certified Crematory Operator bengiffin@giffinfuneralhome.com

Born September 20, 1984 in Winchester, VA, the son of Jerry Giffin and Robin Henry. A 2003 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 2007 graduate of Fairmont State University. Ben married Katy Saville on June 6, 2015. Ben and Katy has two daughters: Alexandra Catherine and Caroline Lucille. Ben is a member of the Sons of the American Legion and a former member of Tau Beta Iota fraternity in Fairmont, WV. Ben is a certified crematory operator currently resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

 

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Amanda G. Giffin Administrative Assistant amandagiffin@giffinfuneralhome.com

Born June 16, 1981 in Elkins,WV, the daughter of Dorsey F. “Butch”and Joyce Nice. A 1999 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 2002 graduate of Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV. Amanda married Lucas Giffin on September 10, 2005. Amanda and Lucas have two daughters: Summer Gail and Lily Grace. Amanda has her life insurance licensed and is a pre-need consultant for the Giffin Funeral Home. Amanda is pleased to be of any help to families during their time of need. Amanda Resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

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Eric A. Keckley Funeral Assistant - Crematory Operator - Maintenance ekeckley@giffinfuneralhome.com

Born August 19, 1992, in Winchester, VA the son of Steven A. Keckley and Kimberly D. Keckley. A 2011 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV where he was in the FFA. Eric is a volunteer at the Capon Bridge Vol. Fire Department and serves as President, and works in the food shack during community events. He is a certified crematory operator. Eric’s hobbies include floating the Cacapon River, riding his Can-Am side by side, and hunting. Eric resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

 

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Beth Giffin Delawder Administrative Assistant

Beth was born May 25, 1958 in Winchester, VA, the youngest daughter of the late Roy & Lucy Giffin. She was a 1976 graduate of Hampshire High School, a graduate of Potomac State College and Frostburg State University. Beth married Jack Delawder on December 30. 1994.  They have three sons, David, Matthew and Joshua, along with one granddaughter, Ella JoLee Delawder. She retired after 35 years of teaching in 2018, and has been working part time with Giffin Funeral Home.

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David "Doc" Holliday Funeral Assistant - Maintenance

Born October 21, 1957, in Winchester, VA, the son of Doris Holliday and Harold "Bud" Whitacre. A 1975 graduate  of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV, a 1977 graduate of Potomac State College in Keyser, WV, a 1979 and 1982 graduate of West Virginia University. He works here part-time after 42 years of service as a School Counselor at Paw Paw Schools and Hancock Elementary and Hancock Middle-Senior High School in Hancock, MD. Doc married Lisa Bradfield on April 6, 1985 and they are the parents of two sons, T.J. and Ethan, and two daughters, Katelyn and Loren. Doc currently resides in Capon Bridge, WV and attends Hope Christian Church in Augusta, WV.

 

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Rick Self Funeral Assistant

Rick was born on May 8, 1954 in Cumberland, MD. A 1972 gradute of Allegheny High School in Cumberland, MD. Rick married Linda Hardy on March 16, 1974. He and LInda had two children: Jocelyn and Melanie and four grandchildren Kaleb, Ethan, Izaiah and Kaliah. Rick enjoys Camping, traveling and his Ministry. He resides in Romney, WV. 

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Trenton R. Timbrook Funeral Assistant - Maintenance

Born November 3, 2006 in Winchester, VA the son of Debra Harley Timbrook and the late Joshua R. Timbrook. A 2025 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV, he is currently attending Potomac State College and was recruited to be on the schools inaugural track team. Trent was the recipient of the 2025 Rannells Award - the schools prestigious top athletic honor and currently dates "Pap" Giffin's granddaughter, Summer.  He currently resides in Romney, WV.  

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Robert "Bob" Mangold Long Distance Transportation

Born July 6, 1953 in Piedmont, WV. A 1971 graduate of Valley High School in Lonaconing, MD. Bob is a Army Vietnam Veteran. He is married to Shawn Ritter Mangold. Bob does all of our long distance trasportations. He resides in Berkeley Springs, WV.  

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Carl L. Nitz Capon Bridge Stoplight

Born May 9, 1968, in Winchester, VA, the son of Ruth Nitz and the late Kenneth Nitz. He was a 1987 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV. Carl has spent his life in service spending over 20 years with the Capon Bridge Vol. Fire Department. If you have ever attended a service or visitation at Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory you would have been greeted by a friendly smile and Carl would stop traffic for you to cross safely. In 15 years helping the public cross busy rt. 50, Carl has only missed 3 funerals. Carl can been seen volunteering at any community event, and he attends Healing Waters Biker Church in Capon Bridge, WV. He enjoys going on road trips, hanging out with friends, and watching movies. Carl resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

 

Jerry B. Giffin

President - Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator
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Born March 26, 1955 in Winchester, VA, the son of Lucille P. and the late Roy S. Giffin. A 1973 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 1977 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Jerry is engaged to Katie Jo Brown and has two sons: Lucas and Ben. Jerry is a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church near Gore, VA where he serves as a trustee and the treasurer of Bethel Cemtery, a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, and a member of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association. Jerry has been a licensed funeral director for over 40 years. He resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

Lucas A. Giffin

Vice-President - Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator
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Born June 23, 1981 in Winchester, VA, the son of Jerry Giffin and Robin Clise Henry. A 2000 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 2005 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Lucas married Amanda Nice on September 10, 2005. Lucas & Amanda have two daughters: Summer Gail & Lily Grace. Lucas is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors Association, Wardensville Lions Club, and Sons of the American Legion Post # 137. Lucas is a certified crematory operator and resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

 

David Delawder

Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator - Certified Funeral Celebrant
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Born October 1, 1996 in Winchester, VA the son of Jack S. and Beth Giffin Delawder. A 2015 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV, a 2017 graduate of Potomac State College where he played two years for the Catamount baseball program, and a 2020 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he was awarded the Champion Award for Mortuary Science Excellence. David attends Winchester  Church of God. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the West Virginia Funeral Directors  Association. David is also a certified funeral celebrant and a certified crematory operator. He currently resides in Wardensville, WV with his wife Sarah and dogs Brinley & Waylon.

Aaron E. Hott

Funeral Director - Certified Crematory Operator
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Born March 4, 1982 in Winchester, VA, the son of Denny and Sandy Hott. A 2000 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 2004 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. A member of the National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors & Crematory Operator Association. Aaron recently moved back to Hampshire County after 14 years as a funeral director/crematory operator in Kansas. Aaron resides in Augusta, WV. 

Benjamin R. Giffin

Funeral Assistant - Certified Crematory Operator
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Born September 20, 1984 in Winchester, VA, the son of Jerry Giffin and Robin Henry. A 2003 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 2007 graduate of Fairmont State University. Ben married Katy Saville on June 6, 2015. Ben and Katy has two daughters: Alexandra Catherine and Caroline Lucille. Ben is a member of the Sons of the American Legion and a former member of Tau Beta Iota fraternity in Fairmont, WV. Ben is a certified crematory operator currently resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

 

Amanda G. Giffin

Administrative Assistant
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Born June 16, 1981 in Elkins,WV, the daughter of Dorsey F. “Butch”and Joyce Nice. A 1999 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV and a 2002 graduate of Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV. Amanda married Lucas Giffin on September 10, 2005. Amanda and Lucas have two daughters: Summer Gail and Lily Grace. Amanda has her life insurance licensed and is a pre-need consultant for the Giffin Funeral Home. Amanda is pleased to be of any help to families during their time of need. Amanda Resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

Eric A. Keckley

Funeral Assistant - Crematory Operator - Maintenance
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Born August 19, 1992, in Winchester, VA the son of Steven A. Keckley and Kimberly D. Keckley. A 2011 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV where he was in the FFA. Eric is a volunteer at the Capon Bridge Vol. Fire Department and serves as President, and works in the food shack during community events. He is a certified crematory operator. Eric’s hobbies include floating the Cacapon River, riding his Can-Am side by side, and hunting. Eric resides in Capon Bridge, WV.

 

Beth Giffin Delawder

Administrative Assistant
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Beth was born May 25, 1958 in Winchester, VA, the youngest daughter of the late Roy & Lucy Giffin. She was a 1976 graduate of Hampshire High School, a graduate of Potomac State College and Frostburg State University. Beth married Jack Delawder on December 30. 1994.  They have three sons, David, Matthew and Joshua, along with one granddaughter, Ella JoLee Delawder. She retired after 35 years of teaching in 2018, and has been working part time with Giffin Funeral Home.

David "Doc" Holliday

Funeral Assistant - Maintenance
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Born October 21, 1957, in Winchester, VA, the son of Doris Holliday and Harold "Bud" Whitacre. A 1975 graduate  of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV, a 1977 graduate of Potomac State College in Keyser, WV, a 1979 and 1982 graduate of West Virginia University. He works here part-time after 42 years of service as a School Counselor at Paw Paw Schools and Hancock Elementary and Hancock Middle-Senior High School in Hancock, MD. Doc married Lisa Bradfield on April 6, 1985 and they are the parents of two sons, T.J. and Ethan, and two daughters, Katelyn and Loren. Doc currently resides in Capon Bridge, WV and attends Hope Christian Church in Augusta, WV.

 

Rick Self

Funeral Assistant
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Rick was born on May 8, 1954 in Cumberland, MD. A 1972 gradute of Allegheny High School in Cumberland, MD. Rick married Linda Hardy on March 16, 1974. He and LInda had two children: Jocelyn and Melanie and four grandchildren Kaleb, Ethan, Izaiah and Kaliah. Rick enjoys Camping, traveling and his Ministry. He resides in Romney, WV. 

Trenton R. Timbrook

Funeral Assistant - Maintenance
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Born November 3, 2006 in Winchester, VA the son of Debra Harley Timbrook and the late Joshua R. Timbrook. A 2025 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV, he is currently attending Potomac State College and was recruited to be on the schools inaugural track team. Trent was the recipient of the 2025 Rannells Award - the schools prestigious top athletic honor and currently dates "Pap" Giffin's granddaughter, Summer.  He currently resides in Romney, WV.  

Robert "Bob" Mangold

Long Distance Transportation
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Born July 6, 1953 in Piedmont, WV. A 1971 graduate of Valley High School in Lonaconing, MD. Bob is a Army Vietnam Veteran. He is married to Shawn Ritter Mangold. Bob does all of our long distance trasportations. He resides in Berkeley Springs, WV.  

Carl L. Nitz

Capon Bridge Stoplight
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Born May 9, 1968, in Winchester, VA, the son of Ruth Nitz and the late Kenneth Nitz. He was a 1987 graduate of Hampshire High School in Romney, WV. Carl has spent his life in service spending over 20 years with the Capon Bridge Vol. Fire Department. If you have ever attended a service or visitation at Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory you would have been greeted by a friendly smile and Carl would stop traffic for you to cross safely. In 15 years helping the public cross busy rt. 50, Carl has only missed 3 funerals. Carl can been seen volunteering at any community event, and he attends Healing Waters Biker Church in Capon Bridge, WV. He enjoys going on road trips, hanging out with friends, and watching movies. Carl resides in Capon Bridge, WV.