R.K. Lindsey, IV
Owner/ Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Ross K. “R.K.” Lindsey, IV began working at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home around the age of 14, washing cars and doing general maintenance. As the years went on he was coaxed by his grandfather, Ross Jr., to become more involved in the funeral business.
Ross graduated from Conotton Valley High School in 1990 and then went to Ohio University, working at the funeral home during breaks from school. After graduating from Ohio University he enrolled in Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After completing his schooling at P.I.M.S. and apprenticeship at the funeral home, he became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1998.
Ross lives in Mill Township with his wife, Keri, and their sons, Owen and Oliver Lindsey. When he isn’t at the funeral home, Ross can usually be found at a baseball field or basketball court with Keri, watching their sons play for Claymont Schools.
Ross is a member of the Clayland Lions Club and is a member of the Trinity Twin City Hospital Foundation Board.
R.K. Lindsey, IV
Owner/ Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Ross K. “R.K.” Lindsey, IV began working at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home around the age of 14, washing cars and doing general maintenance. As the years went on he was coaxed by his grandfather, Ross Jr., to become more involved in the funeral business.
Ross graduated from Conotton Valley High School in 1990 and then went to Ohio University, working at the funeral home during breaks from school. After graduating from Ohio University he enrolled in Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After completing his schooling at P.I.M.S. and apprenticeship at the funeral home, he became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1998.
Ross lives in Mill Township with his wife, Keri, and their sons, Owen and Oliver Lindsey. When he isn’t at the funeral home, Ross can usually be found at a baseball field or basketball court with Keri, watching their sons play for Claymont Schools.
Ross is a member of the Clayland Lions Club and is a member of the Trinity Twin City Hospital Foundation Board.
Lorrigan Lindsey-Booth
Owner/ Licensed Funeral Director
Lorrigan L. Lindsey-Booth, along with her brother, literally grew up in the funeral business. In addition to living in the Boor-Lindsey Funeral Home (owned by their parents) in Bowerston, the building which houses R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home was their grandparents’ home where she spent many happy weekends and summer days. Her early childhood memories include helping with behind the scenes tasks like setting up chairs and placing flowers for visitations.
A graduate of Conotton Valley High School in 1986, Lorrigan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1990. During college, she met her husband, Scott W. Booth, D.D.S., while studying abroad at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. They wed in 1991 while he was in dental school at The Ohio State University. After working as her husband’s dental assistant for several years, Lorrigan returned to Dennison in 1996 after the death of her grandfather, Ross Jr., to “help for a little while”. Realizing that funeral service is her true calling, she began her apprenticeship shortly thereafter and obtained her Ohio licensure as a Funeral Director in 1998.
Lorrigan and Scott are members of Dover First Moravian Church where they have been supported in their roles as annual short term dental missionaries to the Clinica Evangelica Morava in Ahuas, Honduras since 2005. Lorrigan loves serving her congregation as a member of the Chancel Choir, the Treasurer for the Moravian Women, and a frequent helper in the church’s kitchen, especially for baking Sugar Cakes. She also finds great happiness in gardening and being able to share her flowers and produce with friends and neighbors each summer.
Lorrigan Lindsey-Booth
Owner/ Licensed Funeral Director
Lorrigan L. Lindsey-Booth, along with her brother, literally grew up in the funeral business. In addition to living in the Boor-Lindsey Funeral Home (owned by their parents) in Bowerston, the building which houses R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home was their grandparents’ home where she spent many happy weekends and summer days. Her early childhood memories include helping with behind the scenes tasks like setting up chairs and placing flowers for visitations.
A graduate of Conotton Valley High School in 1986, Lorrigan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1990. During college, she met her husband, Scott W. Booth, D.D.S., while studying abroad at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. They wed in 1991 while he was in dental school at The Ohio State University. After working as her husband’s dental assistant for several years, Lorrigan returned to Dennison in 1996 after the death of her grandfather, Ross Jr., to “help for a little while”. Realizing that funeral service is her true calling, she began her apprenticeship shortly thereafter and obtained her Ohio licensure as a Funeral Director in 1998.
Lorrigan and Scott are members of Dover First Moravian Church where they have been supported in their roles as annual short term dental missionaries to the Clinica Evangelica Morava in Ahuas, Honduras since 2005. Lorrigan loves serving her congregation as a member of the Chancel Choir, the Treasurer for the Moravian Women, and a frequent helper in the church’s kitchen, especially for baking Sugar Cakes. She also finds great happiness in gardening and being able to share her flowers and produce with friends and neighbors each summer.
Kelsey Hill
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Not having grown up in the funeral home industry, Kelsey Renee Carlisle Hill pursued her career after attending a "work shadow day" at a local funeral home when she was in junior high.
In high school, Kelsey completed a mentorship her senior year at R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home. This experience further fueled her desire to work in the funeral industry. She graduated from Indian Valley High School in 2008 and entered the capstone program at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where she earned an Associate Degree in Specialized Business and her Embalming Certificate. While at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, she received her Bachelor's Degree in Funeral Science. She has been working at R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home since 2008, and she received her Funeral Director and Embalmer License in July of 2012.
Kelsey married Ryan Hill in 2014, and the couple were blessed with a daughter, Charlee, in 2017. Kelsey enjoys finding a healthy balance between a career that she loves and her role as a wife and mother. She enjoys family life on their 17-acre farm in Wainwright. Kelsey looks forward to becoming involved with her daughter's school activities at Indian Valley. She is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and Ohio Embalmers Association. She was raised in St. James Lutheran Church.
Kelsey grew up in Tuscarawas County learning the importance of caring for others. She spent many days going to work with her mom to local nursing homes and assisted living facilities where she offered her service and care to residents. When asked why she chose to become a Funeral Director and Embalmer, Kelsey says, "I wanted to help those that passed leave this world with dignity and to help their loved ones find peace and comfort in their final good-byes".
Kelsey Hill
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Not having grown up in the funeral home industry, Kelsey Renee Carlisle Hill pursued her career after attending a "work shadow day" at a local funeral home when she was in junior high.
In high school, Kelsey completed a mentorship her senior year at R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home. This experience further fueled her desire to work in the funeral industry. She graduated from Indian Valley High School in 2008 and entered the capstone program at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where she earned an Associate Degree in Specialized Business and her Embalming Certificate. While at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, she received her Bachelor's Degree in Funeral Science. She has been working at R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home since 2008, and she received her Funeral Director and Embalmer License in July of 2012.
Kelsey married Ryan Hill in 2014, and the couple were blessed with a daughter, Charlee, in 2017. Kelsey enjoys finding a healthy balance between a career that she loves and her role as a wife and mother. She enjoys family life on their 17-acre farm in Wainwright. Kelsey looks forward to becoming involved with her daughter's school activities at Indian Valley. She is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and Ohio Embalmers Association. She was raised in St. James Lutheran Church.
Kelsey grew up in Tuscarawas County learning the importance of caring for others. She spent many days going to work with her mom to local nursing homes and assisted living facilities where she offered her service and care to residents. When asked why she chose to become a Funeral Director and Embalmer, Kelsey says, "I wanted to help those that passed leave this world with dignity and to help their loved ones find peace and comfort in their final good-byes".
Jill Craddoc
Staff Associate
“Doing whatever needs to be done” is the way Jill Craddoc describes her time at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home. After over 40 years in the banking industry, Jill continues her assistance to people either at the door of the funeral home or behind the scenes of the daily operations.
A graduate of Garaway High School and Malone University (with a degree in Business Administration), Jill has one son, Cole (Kendal) and grandchildren. She is a member of Dover First Moravian Church where she enjoys singing with the Chancel Choir, rings bells with the Mueller Bell Ensemble, and serves on the Executive Board of the Dover First Moravian Women.
Retirement has provided Jill the opportunity to enjoy her home whether reading, knitting, or digging in the dirt – tending to her flowers or a small vegetable garden. She enjoys shopping and cooking and often shares her home cooked meals with the entire staff of the funeral home. With her naturally outgoing personality, Jill is blessed to have found a meaningful part-time job in retirement that allows her to continue to connect with and help people in our community.
Jill Craddoc
Staff Associate
“Doing whatever needs to be done” is the way Jill Craddoc describes her time at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home. After over 40 years in the banking industry, Jill continues her assistance to people either at the door of the funeral home or behind the scenes of the daily operations.
A graduate of Garaway High School and Malone University (with a degree in Business Administration), Jill has one son, Cole (Kendal) and grandchildren. She is a member of Dover First Moravian Church where she enjoys singing with the Chancel Choir, rings bells with the Mueller Bell Ensemble, and serves on the Executive Board of the Dover First Moravian Women.
Retirement has provided Jill the opportunity to enjoy her home whether reading, knitting, or digging in the dirt – tending to her flowers or a small vegetable garden. She enjoys shopping and cooking and often shares her home cooked meals with the entire staff of the funeral home. With her naturally outgoing personality, Jill is blessed to have found a meaningful part-time job in retirement that allows her to continue to connect with and help people in our community.
Wes Dillon
Staff Associate
Wes joined the RK Lindsey Funeral Home in June 2020. Wes is a career firefighter-paramedic with the City of Uhrichsville Fire Department and currently holds the rank of Captain. He has been in the fire and emergency medical service industry since 2001.
He graduated from Tuscarawas Central Catholic in 2000. After graduation, he attended and completed the Fire Academy at Stark State. After completing his fire training, he went on to complete all courses and requirements to become a certified Paramedic.
Wes and his wife Tara reside with their children, Kamrey and Kaden, in Uhrichsville. He is proud to call Uhrichsville home and has resided there all his life. When Wes is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and going on summer vacations to the beach!
Wes knew early on that he wanted to be able to assist those in their time of need and that is why he chose to join the staff at RK Lindsey Funeral Home.
Wes Dillon
Staff Associate
Wes joined the RK Lindsey Funeral Home in June 2020. Wes is a career firefighter-paramedic with the City of Uhrichsville Fire Department and currently holds the rank of Captain. He has been in the fire and emergency medical service industry since 2001.
He graduated from Tuscarawas Central Catholic in 2000. After graduation, he attended and completed the Fire Academy at Stark State. After completing his fire training, he went on to complete all courses and requirements to become a certified Paramedic.
Wes and his wife Tara reside with their children, Kamrey and Kaden, in Uhrichsville. He is proud to call Uhrichsville home and has resided there all his life. When Wes is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and going on summer vacations to the beach!
Wes knew early on that he wanted to be able to assist those in their time of need and that is why he chose to join the staff at RK Lindsey Funeral Home.
Madeline Rothrock
Staff Associate
Madeline Christine Rothrock of New Philadelphia graduated from Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School and was also a college credit plus student at the Kent State Tuscarawas branch. Madeline is currently enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and will complete the capstone program. When asked why she would want to become a funeral director, Madeline replied, “It has always been my dream to help people. This career gives me the ability to help and support families in an especially intimate way.”
Madeline Rothrock
Staff Associate
Madeline Christine Rothrock of New Philadelphia graduated from Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School and was also a college credit plus student at the Kent State Tuscarawas branch. Madeline is currently enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and will complete the capstone program. When asked why she would want to become a funeral director, Madeline replied, “It has always been my dream to help people. This career gives me the ability to help and support families in an especially intimate way.”
