OUR STAFF

Thomas Dean, Co-owner
NJ Lic. No. 3596

Tom Dean came into the family business in 1978, following in the footsteps of his father, Norman. Along with his wife, Bonnie, he raised three children: Courtney, Kristen, and Travis in Denville; where all three still reside. He is a well-known fixture in town, participating in numerous parade plannings, the National Day of Prayer, supporting Denville Little League teams, and donating his time to many other community projects. Tom believes that treating all people with dignity and respect is the key to being a successful funeral director.







David Milne, Manager/Co-owner
NJ Lic. No. 4301
PA Lic. No. 000681

David G. Milne began his funeral service career in 1996 as an apprentice with the Norman Dean Home for Services, continuing there as a licensed funeral director in 1998. He earned his Associate Degree in Applied Science and Funeral Management from Northampton Community College, building a strong educational foundation for his lifelong commitment to serving families with professionalism and compassion.

Originally from Media, Pennsylvania, Dave has lived and worked in Denville for more than 30 years. He resides in the Indian Lake section of town with his wife of 25 years, Tracy, and their two daughters. Jordyn, who attends West Chester University, and Mackensey, a student at Susquehanna University.

Dave is deeply involved in both the funeral profession and the local community. He is a member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. He served as Immediate Past President (2022–2024) of the Morris County Funeral Directors Association and is a Board Member of the funeral service cooperative, Thanexus, Inc.. Dave is also a member and Past Secretary of the Denville Kiwanis Club and a member of the Indian Lake Community Club. In addition, he has proudly served as a coach for Hub Lakes Soccer.

Because he lives and works in Denville, Dave has the privilege of serving families he knows personally—neighbors, friends, and fellow community members. He considers these relationships a meaningful responsibility and a daily motivation to provide compassionate, attentive, and excellent service.

In his spare time, Dave enjoys boating, swimming, participating in community activities throughout Indian Lake and Denville, and playing music with his local band.



KrystalAnn Cherico,
Licensed Funeral Director
NJ Lic. No. 4977

KrystalAnn has truly been a force for good since joining us in November 2014. She has boundless energy and brings a new enthusiasm to our workplace and it is quite common to find her hard at work long after everyone else has gone home. She graduated from Mercer County Community College with degrees in Applied Science and Business Management, and a Certificate in Funeral Service. KrystalAnn enjoys forming bonds with the families she serves, and believes that funeral service is more than a career--it’s a calling. She lives in the Indian Lake section of Denville.






Olivia Lofgren
Licensed Funeral Director
NJ Lic. No. 5507

Olivia’s passion for funeral service began at a young age as she grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This fueled her love for travel, but she now resides in Morristown, NJ. Olivia  previously worked at Denville’s Celebrate the Children School, educating and promoting independence in children and adults with special needs; something that she is fiercely passionate about. Olivia joined Norman Dean in 2022 as an apprentice and, now, a licensed funeral director, she is honored to begin her career with a team that shares her deep commitment to compassionate care.

A lifelong artist and experienced painter, Olivia finds joy in all things creative. This artistic spirit inspires her to design unique, heartfelt tributes that celebrate each individual’s life in a personal and meaningful way. Her mission is to offer more than peace and closure; Olivia strives to create lasting memories that leave families feeling comforted, fulfilled, and confident that their loved one has been truly honored. She hopes that in this position, she can make a difference in not just the lives of the families, but in the Denville community as well.




Part-Time Staff*

We have several staff members who work tirelessly both with the public and behind the scenes. Mike Koshinski oversees our landscaping, property maintenance and IT systems. Tom Sacco Jr. keeps our facilities clean and ready for each service. Harry Fahrer, Frank O'Leary and Brenda Gleason all contribute in numerous ways to make the funeral process easier for the families we serve. They are a priceless support system for our directors and office team.

* Unlicensed and not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalm or conduct funerals.


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