Meet Our Staff


Outstanding Service is Our Priority

The highest level of care starts with the quality staff members who will meet with your family. When you lose someone you love, you need someone who will listen to you and provide a healing and meaningful experience. Our highly qualified staff is ready to assist you throughout this difficult time.


If you are interested in preplanning for your funeral wishes, we invite you to book a meeting with our Preplanning Specialist to learn more about the process and its benefits.

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Kurt Lester
Kurt Lester
Owner
Kurt Lester
Owner


Natasha M. Tompkins
Natasha M. Tompkins
Licensed Funeral Director
Natasha M. Tompkins
Licensed Funeral Director

Natasha was born in Walton, New York, and raised in Downsville, New York. She graduated from Downsville Central School before attending SUNY Canton, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Technology Funeral Service Administration degree. She currently lives in Mount Vision, New York. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, fishing, roller skating, and going to the beach.

Herbert C. Bryant
Herbert C. Bryant
Licensed Funeral Director
Herbert C. Bryant
Licensed Funeral Director

Herb was born and raised in Port Jefferson, New York. After he graduated from high school, he attended SUNY Canton and received his funeral director's license. Herb, along with his father and brother, operated the Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket. 


In 1984, Herb and his wife, Kathy, purchased the Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home in Livingston Manor, New York. They enjoyed being a part of the community, raising three children, and operating the funeral home for 20 years.


Herb now splits his time between Courtney Funeral Home and driving for Deckelman Trucking, LLC.  He enjoys hunting in New Mexico, Wyoming, and Montana.  Herb is a member of the Downsville Lions Club, Colchester Community Church, Sullivan Masonic Lodge, the Sullivan 5 Star Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Leatherstocking Funeral Directors Association.

Jeannette Linkroum
Jeannette Linkroum
Resident Funeral Director
Jeannette Linkroum
Resident Funeral Director

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Thomas H. Roach
Thomas H. Roach
Funeral Attendant
Thomas H. Roach
Funeral Attendant

Funeral Director

Alycia J. VanBuren
Alycia J. VanBuren
Funeral Attendant
Alycia J. VanBuren
Funeral Attendant


Michael H. Tweedie
Michael H. Tweedie
Funeral Attendant
Michael H. Tweedie
Funeral Attendant

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