Meet Our Caring Staff
Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible.
John Dinelli
Licensed Funeral Director/Owner
John Dinelli is a native of Towanda, PA, a graduate of Towanda Area High School, class of 1982, and a 1985 graduate of Northampton County Community College, Bethlehem, PA, with an Associate degree in Funeral Service Education.
He has been continuously employed in funeral service since 1981, beginning while still a student in high school, later completing an internship and licensure in 1986 while employed by funeral establishments in Bradford, Columbia, and Montour Counties.
Additionally, John holds memberships in the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, Luzerne County Funeral Directors Association, is a Past President of the Nanticoke Rotary Club, and a past president of the former Nanticoke Lions Club. where he serves as President. He is also a Deputy Coroner for Luzerne County.
Nikki Carey
Licensed Funeral Director
Nicole "Nikki" Carey is a native of Warrior-Run Borough and a 2002 Graduate of Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School, Hanover Township. She graduated with high honors from Luzerne County Community College, where she majored in their Pre-Mortuary Program as well as Business. Nikki attended American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, Inc., Manhattan, New York, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2020, receiving an Associate degree in Occupational Studies.
She had been working locally in funeral service since 2015, where she completed her internship and received her license in 2021. In addition to being licensed as a Pennsylvania Funeral Director, she is also a certified crematory operator. Nikki joined Dinelli Family Funeral Home in January of 2024.
Nikki moved to Nanticoke in 2014, where she resides with her husband, William; their two sons, Sean and John; as well as their beloved dachshunds, Benny and Ozwald; cats, Marty and Felina; and bearded dragon, Ray.
Nikki Carey
Licensed Funeral Director
Nicole "Nikki" Carey is a native of Warrior-Run Borough and a 2002 Graduate of Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School, Hanover Township. She graduated with high honors from Luzerne County Community College, where she majored in their Pre-Mortuary Program as well as Business. Nikki attended American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, Inc., Manhattan, New York, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2020, receiving an Associate degree in Occupational Studies.
She had been working locally in funeral service since 2015, where she completed her internship and received her license in 2021. In addition to being licensed as a Pennsylvania Funeral Director, she is also a certified crematory operator. Nikki joined Dinelli Family Funeral Home in January of 2024.
Nikki moved to Nanticoke in 2014, where she resides with her husband, William; their two sons, Sean and John; as well as their beloved dachshunds, Benny and Ozwald; cats, Marty and Felina; and bearded dragon, Ray.
Patti Dinelli
Patty Dinelli is a native of Orangeville, PA, and a graduate of Central Columbia High School, class of 1982. She holds a General Banking degree and has been employed in the banking industry in Columbia County. In addition to raising her family, she actively assists in the daily operation of the funeral home.
Michael (Mike) Bodek
Part Time Staff
Eugene (Gene) Danowski
Part Time Staff
John Butzek
Part Time Staff
John (Jack) Minsavage
Part Time Staff
