Our Heritage

Heritage is important to all of us. It is knowing who we were and where we’re going. The Ryan M. Warren Funeral Homes in Meadville and Townville, the Warren-Glenn Funeral Home in Union City, and the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home in Franklin have separate histories but now operate under the leadership of Ryan and Amy Warren.

The Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. has been serving the people ofCrawford County for over 100 years. It was originally named Wright Funeral Home and was established in 1917. In 1928, the business was purchased by L. Jack Roofner, becoming Roofner Funeral Home. Jack Roofner’s son-in-law, Robert Collins, Sr. later joined the family business. In1969, the two men built a new modern facility on upper Chestnut Street where it remains today. In 1988, the third generation, Robert Collins Jr. joined his father at the funeral home. A second branch in Townville was added at this time. Known as the Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, it is the oldest existing funeral home in Crawford County, founded in 1875. Fun fact, Mr. Arnold is a distant relative of Ryan M. Warren. Collins Sr. became ill and passed away on October 14, 2005. He had devoted his life for over 55 years to the funeral business, building a reputation for compassionate and caring service that still continues today. Robert Collins, Jr., continued the legacy of his father and grandfather for several years. In 2009, Ryan M. Warren purchased Roofner-Collins Funeral Home. In 2010 the funeral home became known as Roofner-Collins- Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. and later in 2015 the business was renamed, Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. In February 2018, a brand-new state of the art crematory was installed at our Meadville location to allow us to better serve all of our families at all of our locations.

In 1922, Robert H. Glenn moved to Union City to start the Glenn Funeral Home. Later that year, he expanded by purchasing the Osborne Funeral Home from Frank Osborne which is where our funeral home still stands today. In 1937, Mark C. Glenn took over the business and made his son, Robert M. Glenn a partner in 1976. In addition to operating the funeral home, the Glenn family ran the local ambulance service as well as a men’s clothing store in downtown Union City. In 1964, renovations were under way and a viewing room, restrooms, as well as a new front entrance were added to the facility. Mr. Glenn sold the business to the Warrens on August 30, 2017. Renovations then took place again and the funeral home received many

upgrades. Mr. Glenn is semi-retired but is still an intricate part of the funeral home where he uses his skills as a fifth-generation funeral director to ensure the Union City areas loved ones are cared for with the upmost respect.

The Gardinier Funeral Home was established in 1932 by L.L. Burger. Mr. Burger bought the former Leech residence and converted it into a funeral home. In 1964, he added the large visitation room that we use today. Most of the beautiful original woodwork still exists from when the home was a private residence. In 1973, Mr. Burger sold the funeral home to Robert

W. Gardinier, Sr... The Gabrys Brothers Funeral Home merged with the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in 1977. In 1988, Robert sold the firm to his son, Michael W. Gardinier. The Gardinier Funeral home faithfully served Franklin and the surrounding areas for many years.

On September 30, 2021, the Warren’s purchased Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. from Mr. Gardinier and the business was renamed, Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

We at the Warren Funeral Homes understand when a family experiences a loss there are many important decisions to be made. Our business never closes, day or night we will answer your call, come when death occurs, care for your loved one, and provide support to the survivors. Quality care and comfort for your family in its time of need is our first priority.

 

A funeral is more than a single day in a lifetime, it is a lifetime in a single day.