Our Staff

W. Bruce McMichael, Jr.

Funeral Director/Supervisor/Owner

Bruce is proud to be a ‘native son’ of Columbia County. He graduated with Honors from Benton High School, and majored in Business Education at Bloomsburg University. Afterwards, he graduated with Honors from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He has been a licensed funeral director in this state since 1984.

Married to Darla J. (Walton) McMichael and the father of 3 children, Bruce is very active in community and church functions, as well as in civic organizations throughout Columbia County. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the First Columbia Bank and Trust Company and the Berwick Hospital Center. He is proud to have served on the Board of Directors of the Berwick Chamber of Commerce, the Columbia County Christian School, as well as, the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble.

Bruce is an active member of Knapp Lodge, No. 462, F. & A. M., Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg; Irem Temple Shrine, Wilkes-Barre, and the Stillwater Christian Church.

Wayne Bruce McMichael, III

Funeral Director

A graduate of Columbia County Christian School (Class of 2008), Wayne began his professional journey by enlisting in the United States Air Force, where he served with distinction for four years of active duty. Wayne was an intelligence analyst working with F-15E Strike Eagle aircrew where they served a deployment together in Afghanistan. Following his military service, he returned to Columbia County and contributed to the local community through his work with several area businesses.

Driven by a passion for learning and professional growth, Wayne pursued higher education at Harrisburg Area Community College, earning an Associate’s Degree. He later graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science while completing his Funeral Directing internship at a funeral home in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where he gained invaluable hands-on experience.

Wayne is happily married to Anna R. (Hays) McMichael, and the couple will soon celebrate their ten-year anniversary. Together, they are proud parents to their four-year-old son, Rowan Jay McMichael. Outside of work, Wayne enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors through activities such as hiking and fishing.

Wayne brings a deep sense of commitment and compassion to his role, reflecting his dedication to serving our community with care and professionalism. As part of the McMichael Funeral Home team, he is excited to uphold the tradition of excellence that has been a hallmark of our service.

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