Licensed Staff
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All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.
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 | Scott E. Beinhauer, Funeral Director / Supervisor / Owner
Email: sbeinhauer@beinhauercares.com
Office Phone: 412-221-3800
Fax: 412-221-6659
Scott is the 6th Beinhauer generation to serve Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities. He graduated with honors from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, and has been a licensed funeral director since 1996.
Scott is currently the supervisor of the Beinhauer-Fryer Funeral & Cremation Service in Bridgeville. In 1999 Scott took on an added responsibility as Director of Funeral Operations for Beinhauer Family Services. This means Scott coordinates the day-to-day scheduling of staff and operations among the six locations that are family owned and operated by Beinhauer Family Services.
Residing in Peters Township with his wife, Tina and daughters, Emily, Madison, and Jocelyn, Scott is involved with the community as a member of the Lions Club, the Life Service Providers organization, Elks Lodge #2213, VFW Post 764 in McMurray, Board Member for the Bridgeville Public Library, The Wealth Builders BNI Chapter, Chamber of Commerce and the South Hills YMCA. Scott's also a fourth generation Rotarian. When he's not serving and caring for the community, he also enjoys hunting, fishing, playing sports, and spending quality time with his family.
Scott believes strongly in family values, personal commitment, and dedication. "The greatest satisfaction any funeral service can offer your family is individual, personalized service," Scott says.
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 | Barry L. Barra, Funeral Director / Supervisor
Email: bbarra@beinhauercares.com
Office Phone: 724-745-5810
Fax: 724-745-5126
Pennsylvania Licensed Funeral Director since 1975
Florida Licensed Funeral Director since 1972
Pennsylvania Life Insurance Agent since 1987
Cemetery Salesperson since 1999
Board of Director's Brush Run Cemetery since 1985
Degree in Mortuary Science since 1971
At some time in our lives, we all must deal with the death of someone we love or our own mortality. To a degree, our ability to deal effectively with the adversities that come our way depends on our willingness to plan ahead.
More people today are deciding to plan ahead for the funeral and burial. They are making these plans for themselves, for their spouses, for their parents, for a child, or even a friend.
It just makes good sense to plan ahead. And if you pre-pay for your funeral, you can do so at today's prices, without having to pay higher prices in the future. Let me assure you that your decision to plan ahead is a wise one.
"Planning ahead can be easy with my help."
Professional Specialties
Funeral Planning with the Celebration of Life
Advanced planning with funeral insurance & irrevocable trusts
Mausoleum, Earth Burial and Cremation
Memorials and Grave markers
Seminars and Support Groups |
 | Michael S. Burns, Funeral Director / Manager
Email: mburns@beinhauercares.com
Office Phone: 724-941-3211
Fax: 724-941-8580
Mike graduated from Seton-La Salle High School and attended Pennsylvania State University and Duquesne University. He received his Degree in Funeral Service Management from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1989. He has been a Funeral Director with the Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes since 1995.
Mike, his wife Darcie, and their three children: Jeff, Matt, and Allie - reside in Mt. Lebanon. They are members of St. Bernard Church where they spent many years involved in many facets of theirs children’s education. Mike served on the School Advisory Committee, the School Athletic Board, and volunteered countless hours to many other school and fundraising functions. Now as his children are moving up through Mt. Lebanon High School he’s sure to spend many hours there as well, assisting where needed.
Mike has been a strong supporter of various Children’s Education Programs and has spoken at many area grade schools, high schools, and universities.
"My goal is to assist families at the worst times in their lives and set them back on the road to recovery". |
 | Stephen P. O'Leary, Funeral Director / Manager
Email: soleary@beinhauercares.com
Office Phone: 412-531-4000
Fax: 412-531-5863
Born and raised in the community he works - has a passion for service
Graduate of Seton La Salle High School - 1987
Attended St. Vincent College - Latrobe for two years
Graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Member of Brookline Chamber of Commerce, St. Catherine of Siena Church
Worked for the Beinhauer Family for over 20 years.
Enjoys sports and camping, but most of all spending time with his two children; Morgan and Tristan |
 | Michael L. Rzasa, Funeral Director
Email: mrzasa@beinhauercares.com
Office Phone: 412-531-4000
Fax: 412-531-5863
Originally from the Johnstown, PA area where his family still resides.
Attended St. Vincent College - Latrobe, PA 1984-1987
Graduated Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Class #98, September 1989
Has been a licensed funeral director since 1990.
Relocated to Pittsburgh and worked in the Greater Pittsburgh area for over 20 years.
Joined the staff at Beinhauer’s in March of 2005.
Lives in Bethel Park, working at all Beinhauer locations.
Member Knights of Columbus
Past President Lion's Club
Member St. Valentine Parish, Bethel Park
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 | Mark S. Toward, Funeral Director / Supervisor
Email: mtoward@beinhauercares.com
Office Phone: 412-835-7940
Fax: 412-835-7110
Mark is a resident of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, where he supervises the Beinhauer-Connell Funeral Service Co. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1991.
Mr. Toward likes to keep active in the community through his involvement in organizations such as:
*Bethel Park American Legion Post 760 (son of a Legionaire)
*Bethel Park Rotary (Mark's a charter member)
*South Hills BPOE #2213 (Mark's currently the trustee)
*St. Valentine's Church Men's Club
*McMurray VFW #764
*The Bethel Park Trolley Beautification Committee
*The Bethel Park Jugoslav Club
*South Hills Chamber member
Mark has two children: a daughter named Danielle and a son named Zachary.
His hobbies include bowling and pitching horseshoes |
 | Ashley L. Fryer, Licensed Funeral Director
Email: afryer@beinhauercares.com
Ashley is the 5th Fryer generation to serve Bridgeville and Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities. Ashley graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2008 with a Diploma and Associates Degree in Funeral Service and from Upper St. Clair High School in 2006. She is a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie, where she serves on the Church Council as Recording Secretary. When Ashley is not helping to serve her community, her other hobbies include dance, camping, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
“Being raised in a family of Funeral Directors, I have seen first hand the importance of experience and trust when working with families at their time of need. I look forward to joining my family, and the Beinhauer Family -- Rick and his sons, Scott and Aaron in continuing a legacy of Funeral Service begun in Western Pennsylvania in 1860. I appreciate the confidence and support I have received in the past; and welcome being able to carry on that tradition. I will strive to bring fresh ideas to help families create Celebration of Life Services.” |
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