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About Us
Who We Are
Our professional staff has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. We are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.
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When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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Our History
In September of 1937, William J. Lotz opened Lotz-Windley funeral Home on Campbell Avenue until 1957 when Lotz moved to the present location on Franklin Road. The original part of our Franklin Road Building was the residence of Mr. A. L. Smith. Today, Lotz has three locations in Roanoke, Salem, and Vinton to serve you.
Our firm traces its roots back, deep into the 20th century, when our first facility was dedicated. Many years later, this location has seen renovations and changes, but has always been and will continue to be an integral part of this community.
Over the years, the original mission of the firm hasn't changed. We have always intended to provide the best, most professional services, complemented by the finest products.
Today, we pride ourselves on being current with the major changes in funeral service trends - and bring those innovations and memorialization options to our client families with integrity and insight.
Our Valued Staff
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Carl Mann, Forever Remembered
Carl Mann
In Loving Memory
"Our Co-Worker, our friend- we will miss you so very much Carl."
April 26, 2010.- February 18, 1936 -
Myrna Trussler, Administrative AssistantMyrna has been a part-time office assistant at Lotz Vinton Chapel since 2003. She was born and still resides in Vinton, Virginia and graduated from William Byrd High School in 1959. She was formerly employed in Planning and Production offices at Halmode Apparel for 31 years. She attends Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Myrna has been married to husband, Lee for 43 years. They have three children; Steven, Christopher and Wendy and two Grandchildren; Kellie and Jerry. As a lifelong Vinton resident, it's a pleasure to work this close to home and come in contact with so many people she has known over the years. Myrna enjoys reading especially; also gardening, photography, antiquing, family scrapbooking and taking care of the grandchildren. Myrna assists with setting up and decorating the Lotz Vinton Fall Festival booth every year and helps create the flower books and memorial videos for families.
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Sara Cooper, Administrative AssistantSara was born in Bedford County, Virginia and graduated from Moneta High School. She has a son, daughter and three grandchildren. Sara enjoys physical activities like camping, bowling, attending and watching all kinds of sports. She worked in retail for many years before becoming a valued member of the Lotz family two and a half years ago.
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Jerry Finch, AmbassadorJerry has been employed part time with Lotz Funeral Home assisting with funerals, burials and visitations since November 2008. He was born in Roanoke, graduated from Jefferson High School and attended VPI and UVA before serving in the Air Force. He is retired from General Electric in Salem VA, with 42 years service as a Design Specialist. Jerry and his wife Claudia have lived in the Vinton area since 1961 and have one daughter Tracey. They are long time members of Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church - Vinton and active choir members. Jerry enjoys reading, camping, especially at Myrtle Beach, gardening and taking cruises as money and time allow.
