Our History

Our History

Rose and Black Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. has been serving the Lakeview Area and surrounding communities for over 20 years. Our Stoneboro location was constructed in 1996 by former owners Scott and Lisa Black. In 2005 the former McMullen Funeral Home in Sandy Lake joined the Rose and Black Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. family. Scott and Lisa ran the funeral homes until the end of 2017. In 2018, Casey W. Rose was chosen to continue Scott and Lisa's legacy. Casey strives to exceed expectations of the families he serves to honor those they have lost. Since taking over, Casey has completely renovated the Sandy Lake location, made several updates to the Stoneboro location, and added an on-site crematory to better serve those in the Lakeview and surrounding communities.

SCOTT A. BLACK , FD

Funeral Director - Supervisor - Stoneboro Location

Scott A. Black began the funeral homes at the Stoneboro Location in October of 1996. He and his wife Lisa served the Lakeview and surrounding areas from Stoneboro until 2005 when he purchased the previous McMullen Funeral Home in Sandy Lake. Serving the area from both locations.

In 2018 Scott entered into his retirement. He continues to keep his Funeral Directors License active as well as his Insurance License and serves as the licensed supervisor for the Stoneboro Location.

Scott can be seen assisting Casey and the other staff members when needed.

Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Meadville & Conneaut Lake


Sometimes, it seems that the timeless tradition of neighbor helping neighbor becomes lost in daily life. But time and again, when tragedy occurs, in this community, we help our neighbors.


At the Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, that philosophy serves as the basis for everything we do. Our business was founded in 1900 in Guys Mills, PA by our great-grandfather Willard Waid. In 1929, he moved the funeral home to Meadville, the home of the young Allegheny College. For over 100 years, we have been privileged to provide our community with quality end of life care. We offer our services to honor life and to comfort those who grieve. In 1998, we expanded our care to the Conneaut Lake area with the addition of the Waid-Coleman Funeral Home, Inc. In 2023, Casey W. Rose was brought in as a partner of the business with 4th generation owner, Todd A. Waid. Todd and Casey then changed the funeral home to its current name of Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc - Meadville & Conneaut Lake, in 2024.


Since the first day the Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, offered its services to the people of the Crawford County area, the concept of "our family helping your family" has been reflected in the services we offer, in our professional, caring staff, and in our comfortable surroundings. Throughout the years, the families of the community have found our efforts to be of great value in helping them arrange funeral services that are most meaningful and appropriate for those who remain, while incorporating the wishes of the person who has died. That is why we offer services that can be customized and tailored to the wants and desires of each family we serve.


The Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, are proud of our communities, and we believe that we have an ongoing responsibility to enhance the quality of life for its citizens. We know that the funeral itself is just the beginning of the grieving process. Our family can help you navigate through this overwhelming time. We are here to help you in the weeks and months following the funeral.


Our family is involved in organizations dedicated to making Crawford County a better place to live. We support our children in schools, senior citizens in their activities, and those who are in need.


If we can be of assistance to you or your community group, please let us know. We welcome the opportunity to be of service.

Willard Cutler Waid

Willard Cutler Waid

Funeral Director, 1st Generation Owner

Willard Cutler Waid, 93, of Meadville, founder of the Waid Funeral Home and a mortician for 56 years, died at Mead Nursing Home, Monday, September 28, 1970. He had been in failing health.


Mr. Waid was educated in Randolph Township public schools, graduated from Meadville High School and attended Edinboro State Normal School.


He taught school at public schools in Randolph Township for three years. During his last year of teaching (1899-1900), he was principal of Randolph Township High School.


From 1900 to 1929, Mr. Waid operated a furniture and hardware store in Guys Mills and also served as funeral director there. He was postmaster for Guys Mills from 1911 to 1922.


In May 1929, he entered into partnership with the J. Willis Arnold for operation of a funeral home in Meadville and a branch in Townville. The partnership was dissolved in 1933 so Mr. Arnold could go to Townville.


Mr. Waid continued to operate the funeral home on Walnut Street alone until he entered into partnership with is son, Leland V. Waid, January 1, 1937. The funeral home was moved to Chestnut Street in June of 1952 and Mr. Waid continued his partnership in the business until December 31, 1956 when he sold his interest to his son.


Robert W. Waid, son of Leland V. Waid, became affiliated with the funeral home in 1963 and took over operations after his father's death in 1966.


Mr. Waid was a member of Stone United Methodist Church and its men's Bible Class. He was an honorary member of the administrative board of the church. Mr. Waid was a member of Randolph Grange and was a 50-year member of Cussewago Odd Fellows Lodge.


He was born in Randolph Township, December 4, 1876, a son of Seth and Elethear Cutler Waid, Jr. He married the former Mabel Elizabeth Virtue, June 19, 1900. 

Leland Virture Waid

Leland Virture Waid

Funeral Director, 2nd Generation Owner

Leland V. Waid, 62, a Meadville funeral director since 1937, died Thursday, October 6, 1966 at City Hospital. He had been in failing health for the past year.


His father opened the Waid Funeral Home at Guys Mills in 1900 and moved the firm to Meadville in 1929. Leland Waid joined him as a partner eight years later, and named his son, Robert W., as manager last March.


He was born in Guys Mills, June 14, 1904, a son of Willard C. and Mabel E. Virtue Waid. He and the former Lucille Bertram were married October 24, 1936.


Mr. Waid was a member and lay leader for many years of Stone Methodist Church and a member of its Official Board. Active in the work of the former Crawford County Tuberculosis and Health Society, he was a past president and was 1964 chairman of the Christmas Seal campaign..


He attended Pennsylvania State University and was graduated from Allegheny College and from the Cleveland College of Embalming. He completed a graduate management course at the National Foundation of Funeral Service, Evanston, IL.


He was a member of Crawford Masonic Lodge 234; Solomon Royal Arch Chapter; Northwestern Commandery, Knights Templar; National Selected Morticians; Cussewago Odd Fellows Lodge; Meadville Rotary Club; Round Table; Crawford County Historical Society; Meadville Fine Arts Assn.; Salvation Army advisory board; and board of directors, Associated Charities.


He was affiliated with Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.


Formerly an active board member of the local Red Cross Chapter, he was chairman of roll call for several years. 

Robert W. & Janet P. Waid

Robert W. & Janet P. Waid

Funeral Director & 3rd Generation Owners

Robert W. Waid, a Meadville native, graduate of Meadville High School, Temple University and Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.


Bob joined his Father and Grandfather in the family funeral business in 1962.


He married Janet Petersen of Erie in 1965, and they raised their sons, Robb, Todd, and Ryan. Janet is a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at Buffalo General Hospital, Hamot Medical Center, and Meadville Medical Center. Janet has also helped and assisted with visitations, funerals, and office work. Her community service has included Jaycettes, Meadville Women's Club, Meadville Medical Center Auxiliary and its Charity Follies as Chairperson.


Bob was a member and past President of the Crawford County Funeral Assn., The Erie-Crawford F.D.A., The Northwestern PA F.D.A., a member of the PA F.D.A., The National F.D.A., and Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

He is also involved in the Meadville Jaycees, member and past President of Meadville Rotary Club, Member and past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wesbury United Retirement Community, member of Valonia Industries Board of Directors under Raymond Bacher, Ex. Dir., member of the Masonic Lodge #234, The Zem Zem Shrine Temple, Erie and Crawford County Shrine Club.


Bob and Janet are lifelong members of Stone United Methodist Church having served on various boards and committees and Bob has been an usher for over 50 years.

Robert S. Waid, FD

Robert S. Waid, FD

Funeral Director - Supervisor - Sandy Lake Location

Robb, the eldest son of Bob and Janet Waid, is a fourth generation funeral director, who actually grew up in the apartment above the funeral home. Excelling in academics, Robb graduated from Meadville Area Senior High School, where he enjoyed performing in the Marching Band. The year following high school graduation, Robb, was fortunate to receive a scholarship from Rotary International, to be an exchange student in Germany. After his year abroad, Robb returned to the States to begin his college education. The College of Wooster, in Wooster, Ohio, is where Robb graduated with a degree in economics. He did an internship with a CPA firm outside of Chicago, and was offered his first full time job there. While Robb enjoyed his work at the firm, he soon realized his passion for helping others in need. Moving back to Pennsylvania, Robb enrolled in Pittsburgh's Institute of Mortuary Science. During mortuary school, Robb worked for the Wolfe Memorial Funeral Home in Pittsburgh.


In 1992 Robb returned to Meadville, to work with his father, at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home. Robb enjoys listening to jazz music, watching performances of Drum and Bugle Corps, wood working, and playing racquetball. Robb is a member of Stone United Methodist Church, Rotary Club of Meadville, and serves on the board of Wesbury United Methodist Community. Robb and his wife, Valerie, reside in Meadville, with their son, Max.

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