OUR STAFF

Joseph P. Salandra was born and raised in nearby Muse. He currently lives on the farm of Delvin Miller, world renowned harness racing figure, in Meadowlands, PA, with his wife Jennifer. His children, Adam and Lauren, both reside in Los Angeles, California.

Joseph served on the Chartiers-Houston Community Library Board. He was Co-Chairman of the Canonsburg Bicentennial Commission in 2002. He served as board member and president of the Canonsburg Library for 5 years. He is a life member of the Jefferson Historical Society, and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus who has chaired many community projects. He is also a member of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums and has met with Pope John Paul II on visits to Rome.

Jeff Gruber was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and currently resides in Canonsburg, PA with his wife Kelly and their 3 dogs. Jeff and Kelly are empty nesters of 3 children collectively.

Jeff has helped serve in a funeral home since he was 13 years old and always had a lifelong dream of becoming a funeral director. Jeff is a 1986 graduate of North Allegheny High School and a 2022 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, where he received the Mu Sigma Alpha Award in outstanding academic efficiency. He is a Certified Crematory Operator and Certified Celebrant. Jeff achieved his dream and became a licensed funeral director in 2023 and began working at Salandra Funeral Home.

Jeff also proudly serves as a police officer, and is a volunteer firefighter since 1986. He is a 32ND degree Mason, and Shriner since 2002. Jeff is also a member of St Patrick’s Church. In his free time, he enjoys camping, golf, and traveling.

Jeff is a caring and experienced professional who understands that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance.

Andy is a graduate of Duquesne University and is a retired pharmacist having served the area for over 40 years.

Andy resides with his wife, Colleen, in Washington, PA. They are proud parents of two daughters, two son-in-laws, three grandsons and one granddaughter, all who live locally. Andy enjoys spending as much time as he can with his children and grandchildren.

Andy began working for Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., in December of 2016.

Troy is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, receiving his degree in Music Production. He also attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Troy joined the staff of Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. in January 2014 and is very involved with many aspects of funeral service with the firm.

In his spare time, Troy enjoys working out, Crossfit, and spending time with family and friends.

Lori has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1978. She enjoys assisting the families served by Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

Lori resides in Strabane with her husband, Greg. She has a daughter and a granddaughter, whom she adores.