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Judy continues a family legacy by being the third generation to work at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, following the path of her father and grandfather. 

She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1983 and later received the Distinguished Alumni of the Year award in 2017. Judy graduated from John Carroll University in 1987 before joining her father, Jack Higgins, in the family business as a licensed funeral director. Judy and her late husband, Terry Reardon, became the proprietors in 1999 and subsequently incorporated the Reardon name into the business's official name. 

In addition to her work, Judy is also involved in the community as a sustainer for the Junior League of the Mahoning Valley and serves as a Eucharistic minister at St. Charles Church.

She has four children and resides in Boardman.

Terry Reardon, born in 1963, grew up in Youngstown as the sixth child in a family of seven. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1981, where he played football and helped lead his team to a state championship victory.

After graduating from Xavier University and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Terry embarked on a successful career as a funeral director. In 1987, he joined Higgins Funeral Homes and later became the co-owner of Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes alongside his wife, Judy Higgins-Reardon. Terry took on various leadership roles in the funeral service community, serving as president of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, an executive board member of the National Funeral Directors Association, and chairman of the OFDA Master Trust Committee.

Terry was deeply involved in his community and alma mater. He played a significant role in Cardinal Mooney High School, serving as president of the Alumni Association and as a member of the school’s board of directors. Terry's commitment to his Catholic faith and Irish heritage was reflected in his involvement with organizations like the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends.

Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes is proud to carry on Terry’s legacy.

Kristina is a 2001 graduate of Struthers High School, where she lettered in golf, softball, and athletic training. In May 2004, she graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and received a degree in Funeral Service Management. In May of 2005, Kristina received a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Business Administration from Point Park University. Kristina began her funeral directing career at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes in September 2003.

She had the privilege of being chosen for NFDA's first Meet the Mentors Conference in Boston in 2011.  She is currently a member of the Austintown Rotary Club and the Paul Harris Fellow recipient.  She served as past president and board member for The Struthers Foundation for Educational Excellence, member of OFDA, member of NFDA, past Vice President and is a current member of the Mt Carmel Women's Bocce League, and is a committee member for Elisa's Entourage.

Kristina is married and resides in Boardman.

JeriLyn began her career at Higgins-Reardon in September of 2012 after graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science with a degree in Funeral Service Management. She became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of Ohio in 2013. In 2015,  JeriLyn was chosen as one of forty under the age of forty to attend the National Funeral Directors Association's "Meet the Mentors" Program in Atlanta. She is a member of the Ohio Funeral Director's Association, Ohio Embalmer's Association, National Funeral Directors Association and has been past vice-president and has served on the Board for the Struthers School Foundation of Excellence since 2012. 

She is very dedicated to her profession and recognizes the importance of family, tradition and compassion. Her patience, attention to detail and proficiency is evident in her job as both a funeral director and embalmer. 

JeriLyn is continuously grateful for the relationships she's made with the families she has served and feels privileged to be able to help during one of the most difficult times of one's life. 

JeriLyn was born and raised in Struthers, and currently resides there with her husband DJ and beautiful children, Amelia and Abram. 

Terrance is the 4th generation to work at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, Frank Higgins, his grandfather, Jack Higgins, and his parents, Terry and Judy Reardon.

Terrance is a 2018 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. While at P.I.M.S., he served as the class treasurer and was a member of the Dean’s List. He is also a 2017 graduate of John Carroll University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Minor in Exercise Science. Terrance is a proud graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, having graduated in 2013.

He became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in December of 2019. 

Terrance is especially proud to be carrying on his family's tradition of helping others in their time of need. 

He actively participates in his community as a member of both the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Poland Lions Club.

Terrance resides in Poland with his wife and two children.

Donald began his career with Higgins Funeral Home in September of 1970 while attending Youngstown State University. The part time job soon piqued his interest in funeral service and Jack Higgins was instrumental in encouraging him to continue his formal education at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He graduated from Mortuary School with honors in March 1974. He also received a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University.      

His 50 plus year career in funeral service has been rewarding as he feels it is a privilege to assist families dealing with the death of a family member or loved one. Although he considers himself retired, he is honored to meet with families of relatives and friends that request his services. Over the years he has provided guidance and shared his expertise as a master embalmer and funeral director for several apprentices that are now involved in funeral service. He is a member of the Ohio Embalmers Association.  

Donald is involved in the community as an active member of the Westside Merchants and Civic Association where he has served as President and is currently a member of the Board of Directors. He is also an active member of Zion Lutheran Church where he serves as an assisting minister and was instrumental in establishing a columbarium at the church.  

Donald and his wife, Sallie, are originally from the westside of Youngstown where they graduated from Chaney High School in 1969. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. After residing in Boardman for 42 years, they currently live in Canfield. They have a son, Daniel, in Dallas, Texas and a daughter, Erica Susa who lives in Cortland with her husband, Eric, and their two boys, Jordan and Jack.  

Hillary was born and raised in Warren, OH.  A 1997 honors graduate of LaBrae High School, Hillary earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration in 2001 from Thiel College in Greenville, PA where she was an active member of the Gamma Delta chapter of the Sigma Kappa sorority.  She went on to graduate from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, in Pittsburgh, PA, having served as class secretary.  Hillary is a licensed funeral director and embalmer as well as a licensed insurance agent in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania.  

Hillary began her career at the Roberts-Clark Funeral Home in Warren, OH in 1998.  She spent 14 years there before joining our family at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes in 2012.  Hillary is the funeral director in charge of preplanning and specializes in Medicaid spend down preplanning and payment plan options.  

Hillary has worked in the funeral profession her entire working life.  She has a passion for serving families, being helpful, and for funeral service in general.  In her free time, Hillary enjoys traveling, dancing, spending time outdoors kayaking, hiking, cycling, and camping, and is a lover of the arts!  She lives in Warren very near her parents and sisters and enjoys spending time with family and friends.   

Emma is a 2018 graduate from Struthers High School. While attending Struthers High School, she was accepted into the early college program at Youngstown State University. Once graduated from high school, she finished two more years at Youngstown State and received a bachelor’s degree in Women and Gender Studies with a minor in Philosophy. Shortly after graduating from YSU, she enrolled in the online program at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science for two years. She graduated in 2023 with an associate degree in Specialized Technology in Funeral Service Arts and Sciences.

Emma is currently serving her 12-month Funeral Directing & Embalming Apprenticeship with Higgins-Reardon.

Emma’s dedication to her education as well as her future profession demonstrates her versatility and willingness to learn.