Our Staff

Let us handle the details, so you can concentrate on the friends and family who matter most. From decor to music, our professional funeral directors and staff will help you create a suitably beautiful service.

Please contact us at any time if we may assist with funeral arrangements in Watkins Glen, or if you would simply like a guided tour of our chapel.

David Zinger, Owner / Licensed Funeral Director

David Zinger, has been a licensed funeral director for over 25 years. He is a 1995 graduate of Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse. He has spent his career helping people through the grief process with attentiveness and care. He is committed to treating families with dignity, integrity, and a high level of compassion. “I feel fortunate for the opportunity to serve such an inviting community. Families can trust that I will continue to provide the same professional and personalized service that the community has come to rely upon for years to come.” David and his wife Tiffany reside in Montour Falls along with their three children.

Garth L. McKee, Licensed Funeral Director

Garth grew up in the small Southern Tier NY community of Canisteo, graduating from Canisteo Central High School. He is a member of the 2002 graduating class at Simmons Institute of Mortuary Sciences in Syracuse.

He has spent his entire funeral directing career including residency proudly serving with honor in the Penn Yan, Watkins Glen and surrounding communities. Garth continues his dedication to caring with complete compassion and dignity for families in the Yates and Schuyler County area.