Jane A. Follweiler
Funeral Director / Co-Owner / Supervisor
Jane A. Follweiler, a lifelong resident of Nazareth, is a Pennsylvania-licensed funeral director and the owner of Schmidt Funeral Homes of Nazareth and Wind Gap. She attended Notre Dame High School Green Pond, East Stroudsburg University and Northampton County Community College majoring in Funeral Service education. In addition to owning the funeral homes, she presently supervises the Wind Gap Funeral Home and also works with the staff at the Nazareth Funeral Home. Her current memberships include the National Funeral Directors Association, the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, and the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, where she is a board member. Jane was a former board member and trustee of the Nazareth Area Blue Eagle Foundation, and served on the board and as president of Nazareth Area Kiwanis Club.
Jane A. Follweiler
Funeral Director / Co-Owner / Supervisor
Jane A. Follweiler, a lifelong resident of Nazareth, is a Pennsylvania-licensed funeral director and the owner of Schmidt Funeral Homes of Nazareth and Wind Gap. She attended Notre Dame High School Green Pond, East Stroudsburg University and Northampton County Community College majoring in Funeral Service education. In addition to owning the funeral homes, she presently supervises the Wind Gap Funeral Home and also works with the staff at the Nazareth Funeral Home. Her current memberships include the National Funeral Directors Association, the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, and the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, where she is a board member. Jane was a former board member and trustee of the Nazareth Area Blue Eagle Foundation, and served on the board and as president of Nazareth Area Kiwanis Club.
Patricia A. Werner
Funeral Director / Co-Owner / Supervisor
Patricia A. Werner MBA, F.D., CFSP, CCO
Originally from Palmer Township, Patti graduated from Easton High School, and Elizabethtown College with a B.S. Degree. Directly following college, she worked for B.A.S.F. Corp. in Cleveland, OH and Belvidere, NJ in various capacities, including Laboratory Formulator and Technical Manager, culminating a 26-year career.
Overlapping those years, Patti began serving with the Schmidt Funeral Home in 1998. Subsequently, she pursued Funeral Service Education and graduated with honors from Northampton Community College, with an A.A.S. Degree in Funeral Service, May 2007. After successful completion of National and State Board Examinations, she attained licensure as a Funeral Director in the state of Pennsylvania. In 2008 she became co-owner of Schmidt Funeral Homes, PC.
In January of 2011 she was invited by one of her mentors to instruct for the Funeral Service Program at Northampton Community College. Soon thereafter, from 2012-2013, she served as an Interim Program Director and after receiving tenure, became an Assistant Professor at her alma mater until retirement in 2023.
Patti has served as a general member, board member, and past President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. In her ongoing pursuit of continuing education, she attends several professional seminars and conferences each year and has become a Certified Crematory Operator.
Additionally, in 2016, she earned an MBA from DeSales University, graduating with honors. And in 2018, she was awarded the distinction of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. This CFSP designation is the highest professional designation you can achieve in funeral service.
Patti continues to serve the community through her work at the Schmidt Funeral Home, P.C. demonstrating a “strong respect for tradition and yet, also recognizing the value of ongoing change within our profession.”
Professional Affiliations include:
American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP)
Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (EPFDA)
Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA)
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA)
Patricia A. Werner
Funeral Director / Co-Owner / Supervisor
Patricia A. Werner MBA, F.D., CFSP, CCO
Originally from Palmer Township, Patti graduated from Easton High School, and Elizabethtown College with a B.S. Degree. Directly following college, she worked for B.A.S.F. Corp. in Cleveland, OH and Belvidere, NJ in various capacities, including Laboratory Formulator and Technical Manager, culminating a 26-year career.
Overlapping those years, Patti began serving with the Schmidt Funeral Home in 1998. Subsequently, she pursued Funeral Service Education and graduated with honors from Northampton Community College, with an A.A.S. Degree in Funeral Service, May 2007. After successful completion of National and State Board Examinations, she attained licensure as a Funeral Director in the state of Pennsylvania. In 2008 she became co-owner of Schmidt Funeral Homes, PC.
In January of 2011 she was invited by one of her mentors to instruct for the Funeral Service Program at Northampton Community College. Soon thereafter, from 2012-2013, she served as an Interim Program Director and after receiving tenure, became an Assistant Professor at her alma mater until retirement in 2023.
Patti has served as a general member, board member, and past President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. In her ongoing pursuit of continuing education, she attends several professional seminars and conferences each year and has become a Certified Crematory Operator.
Additionally, in 2016, she earned an MBA from DeSales University, graduating with honors. And in 2018, she was awarded the distinction of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. This CFSP designation is the highest professional designation you can achieve in funeral service.
Patti continues to serve the community through her work at the Schmidt Funeral Home, P.C. demonstrating a “strong respect for tradition and yet, also recognizing the value of ongoing change within our profession.”
Professional Affiliations include:
American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP)
Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (EPFDA)
Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA)
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA)
Timothy Reigle
Funeral Director/Chaplain
Born and raised in Dixon, Illinois, Tim began his career in funeral service as a teenager working for a local funeral home. After relocating to Pennsylvania, he earned his degree in Funeral Service Education with Honors from Northampton Community College, where he was also recognized as the 2013 Funeral Service Education Student of the Year. He became a Licensed Funeral Director in 2014.
In addition to his work as a funeral director, Tim is also a licensed Chaplain and Certified Funeral Celebrant, uniquely equipped to guide and support families by officiating personalized, meaningful funerals and memorial services. In 2025, he served as President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, reflecting his dedication to the profession and his peers.
Tim lives in Center Valley with his wife, Ashley, and two daughters. He is actively involved in his church, Foundation Reformed Church in Coopersburg, where he leads worship and plays on the praise team each Sunday. He is also a past Worshipful Master of Saucon Lodge No. 469 F. & A.M., Coopersburg, where he continues to serve in Masonic leadership.
Outside of work, Tim enjoys playing guitar as well as several other instruments, and plays in a local rock band. He loves studying American history, especially the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, and passionately cheers on his beloved Chicago sports teams.
Timothy Reigle
Funeral Director/Chaplain
Born and raised in Dixon, Illinois, Tim began his career in funeral service as a teenager working for a local funeral home. After relocating to Pennsylvania, he earned his degree in Funeral Service Education with Honors from Northampton Community College, where he was also recognized as the 2013 Funeral Service Education Student of the Year. He became a Licensed Funeral Director in 2014.
In addition to his work as a funeral director, Tim is also a licensed Chaplain and Certified Funeral Celebrant, uniquely equipped to guide and support families by officiating personalized, meaningful funerals and memorial services. In 2025, he served as President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, reflecting his dedication to the profession and his peers.
Tim lives in Center Valley with his wife, Ashley, and two daughters. He is actively involved in his church, Foundation Reformed Church in Coopersburg, where he leads worship and plays on the praise team each Sunday. He is also a past Worshipful Master of Saucon Lodge No. 469 F. & A.M., Coopersburg, where he continues to serve in Masonic leadership.
Outside of work, Tim enjoys playing guitar as well as several other instruments, and plays in a local rock band. He loves studying American history, especially the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, and passionately cheers on his beloved Chicago sports teams.
Bill & Krista Hontz
Funeral Assistants
Bill Hontz is a life-time resident of Nazareth. A proud graduate of Nazareth High School, Class of 1973, he was a formidable presence on the football field, demonstrating both sportsmanship and skill. His love for the game extended well beyond his high school years, as he went on to coach the Upper Nazareth Clippers for 14 years, inspiring young athletes with his leadership and fostering a spirit of teamwork.
For three decades, Bill was the familiar and friendly face that greeted customers at the Nazareth Furniture Store. As the store manager, he was known for his exceptional service, his ability to remember names and stories, and his knack for making every visitor feel welcome.
Krista (Hoch) Hontz, also a lifelong Nazareth native and a fellow graduate of Nazareth High School. After graduating from Nazareth High School in 1977, Krista's passion for knowledge and her desire to inspire young minds led her to Lebanon Valley College, where she earned her degree in education in 1981. Her commitment to learning was evident in her 36-year tenure with the Nazareth Area School District, where she shaped the lives of countless students with her wisdom, patience, and kindness.
Both Bill and Krista share an adventurous spirit. They enjoy bike riding and staying active. Together they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Bill and Krista form an exceptional team. As our Funeral Assistants, they approach their work with pride and a commitment to treating every family with care, dignity, and respect. Together, they provide vital support to our staff and to the families we serve.
Bill & Krista Hontz
Funeral Assistants
Bill Hontz is a life-time resident of Nazareth. A proud graduate of Nazareth High School, Class of 1973, he was a formidable presence on the football field, demonstrating both sportsmanship and skill. His love for the game extended well beyond his high school years, as he went on to coach the Upper Nazareth Clippers for 14 years, inspiring young athletes with his leadership and fostering a spirit of teamwork.
For three decades, Bill was the familiar and friendly face that greeted customers at the Nazareth Furniture Store. As the store manager, he was known for his exceptional service, his ability to remember names and stories, and his knack for making every visitor feel welcome.
Krista (Hoch) Hontz, also a lifelong Nazareth native and a fellow graduate of Nazareth High School. After graduating from Nazareth High School in 1977, Krista's passion for knowledge and her desire to inspire young minds led her to Lebanon Valley College, where she earned her degree in education in 1981. Her commitment to learning was evident in her 36-year tenure with the Nazareth Area School District, where she shaped the lives of countless students with her wisdom, patience, and kindness.
Both Bill and Krista share an adventurous spirit. They enjoy bike riding and staying active. Together they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Bill and Krista form an exceptional team. As our Funeral Assistants, they approach their work with pride and a commitment to treating every family with care, dignity, and respect. Together, they provide vital support to our staff and to the families we serve.
