Our History
Charles O. (Charlie) Dimond Sr. (left) started the Dimond Funeral Home in 1900 in South Fork, PA. Two sons, Donald C. and C.O. Jr., worked with their father. Donald C. went on to operate a funeral home in Windber and C.O. remained in South Fork. Upon the death of Charlie in 1944, the funeral home continued under C.O. and became a corporation shortly before his death in 1981. Charles O. Dimond III became associated with the firm in 1972 and along with his brother Jeffrey, operated the firm after the death of C.O. Charles and his wife Susan took over ownership in 1986.
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Charles O .Dimond, III, F.D. Former President/Owner/Operator
Charles O. "Chuck" Dimond III, is a third generation funeral director. Along with his wife, Susan, owned and operated the funeral home for 48 years until February 2020. A resident of Summerhill since the mid 70's, Chuck was raised in South Fork in the upstairs of the funeral home, and has experience with funeral service since childhood. After graduating from Triangle Area High School in 1962, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kent State University.
He is also a licensed insurance agent and volunteers with local churches and organizations. -
Joseph J. Golden, FD, CPC, CCO Supervisor/President/Owner/Operator
Joseph J. "Joe" Golden, FD, CCO, CPC, a native of Portage, has been associated with the funeral home since the summer of 1995. Working part time and during his schooling, he became a full time employee in September of 1999 at which time he became a resident of Sidman. He is a 1995 graduate of Bishop Carroll High School, and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science from California University of Pennsylvania and an Associate in Specialized Technology from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Currently besides his funeral director license he also holds an insurance license, and is a Certified Pre-Planning Consultant and Certified Crematory Operator through the National Funeral Directors Association. He volunteers with various local churches and organizations.
On February 7, 2020, Joe purchased the funeral home from the Dimond's and will continue the legacy of compassionate care. -
Bruce M. Wise Funeral Director's Assistant, Monument Sales Rep., Life Celebrant
Bruce M. Wise, a Southmont native, currently a resident of Summerhill, joined us here at Dimond's in January of 2010. He helps out in many areas of the funeral home including but not limited to monument sales, office and bookkeeping, and assisting with viewings and funerals. Bruce became a Life Celebrant following training in September of 2014. A Life Celebrant helps families who have no church affiliation or minister.
He volunteers with local churches and organizations.
