David Alvarez

Funeral Director/Owner

Hello, my name is David M. Alvarez. I grew up in Economy Borough and graduated from Ambridge Area High School in 1995. I then attended the Community College of Beaver County, where I earned an Associate Degree in Police Technology. I joined the Baden Borough Police Department in 1998 and served for 25 years retiring as a sergeant in December 2021. I'm an active  member of  Ambridge Rotary Post 7305, Doric Masonic Lodge 630,  and Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association.

From a young age, I was drawn to the compassion and care that funeral directors provide to grieving families. This inspired me to enroll at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, from which I graduated in 2008. In January 2021, I purchased Kasper-Hahn Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (formerly Kasper Funeral Home). My lifelong goal is to offer families the care, respect, and personalized service they deserve. 

James D. Hahn

Funeral Director/Supervisor

Hello, my name is James D. Hahn. I graduated from Avalon High School and went on to study at Robert Morris College and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1975. In 2007, I purchased the Kasper Funeral Home after the passing of longtime owner Walter R. Kasper, and I have proudly served the Ambridge Area for over 15 years.

I have held various leadership roles, including five terms as president of the Allegheny County Funeral Directors Association, two terms as president of the Beaver County Funeral Directors Association, and past president of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. I also served on the NFDA policy board and was the past District Governor of Rotary Post 7305.

I currently live in Ross Township with my wife, Marlene. Together, we have four children and 16 grandchildren.

Autumn Rovnyak

Funeral Director

Hello, my name is Autumn Rovnyak and I am a licensed funeral director. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, I relocated to Baden in 2021 with my husband to attend the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. I graduated in August 2024 with an Associates Degree in Specialized Business, earning Magna Cum Laude honors. My passion lies in serving families with compassion, dignity, and genuine care during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. I believe that every life deserves to be honored with respect and personal attention, and my goal is to guide families through the funeral process with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. I strive to create meaningful, personalized services that reflect each individuals story and legacy. In this profession, I aim to be a source of comfort and support, helping families feel seen, heard, and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.