Our Family

Supervisor/ Director:  Rodney is a licensed funeral director, joining his father-in-law and brother-in-law at the Stephens Funeral Home in 1999. He was promoted to Supervisor of Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C., in June 2025. Rodney is a graduate of the Funeral Service Program at Northampton Community College, 1998, and Southern Lehigh High School in Center Valley, 1980. Rodney and his wife Lisa Stephens Koch, live in Coopersburg. They have three sons, Jordan and his wife Mackenzie and their two daughters, Griffin and his wife Nasreen and Logan and his fiancé Addie. Rodney enjoys soccer, traveling and spending time with his family. He is a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Center Valley and is treasurer of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association

Director: Matt is a licensed funeral director and former supervisor of the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. Matt joined the Stephens Funeral Home in 1988, assuming leadership in 2007. Matt is a graduate of the Funeral Service Program at Northampton Community College, 1987, and Southern Lehigh High School in Center Valley, 1984. Matt lives in Coopersburg with his wife, Eva. They have five children, Taylor, Nate, Lydia, Riley and Naomi and three grandchildren. Matt enjoys running, vacations and spending time with his family. In the community, Matt is involved with St. James Lutheran Church in Coopersburg.

Director: Stanley is a licensed funeral director and former supervisor of the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. Stanley joined his father, Stanley Sr., at the Stephens Funeral Home in 1961, leading the Stephens Funeral Home from 1971 until 2007. Since retiring, Stanley has enjoyed spending more time with his wife, Carol, and their ten grandchildren while still playing an active role in service to his community through the funeral home. He is a graduate of Temple University and Eckels College of Mortuary Science, 1960, and William Allen High School. Stanley enjoys bowling, playing golf, and spending time with his wife, Carol, their three children, ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. In the community, Stanley is involved with Sertoma of Allentown and Upper Bucks County, previously serving as President of both chapters; the Jordan Martin Lodge #673 F. & A. M. and the Rajah Shrine Temple; and is a member at St. Michael Nativity Lutheran Church in Allentown. Stanley is also a member, and former president, of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Director’s Association, and member of the Pennsylvania and National Funeral Director’s Associations.

Co-Owner/Director:     Erin Heintzelman is a 4th generation funeral director and co-owner of Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C. A 2013 graduate of Parkland, she received her Bachelors from Seton Hall University in 2017 and went on to complete the Funeral Service program at Northampton Community College. Erin is currently pursuing her MBA at Wilkes University. Erin is actively involved in the community and currently serves as Vice President of the Parkland Education Foundation and President of the Upper Lehigh Lions Club, in addition to being a member of St Joseph the Worker in Orefield. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, Magnolia and Rorie.

Co-Owner/ Director:   Matthew Heintzelman is 4th generation funeral director and co-owner of Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C. Growing up in Schnecksville and watching his dad, Robert and grandfather, Richard, Matt knew from an early age he wanted to become a licensed funeral director. A 2013 graduate of Parkland High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from The Pennsylvania State University in 2017 and went on to complete the Funeral Services program at Northampton Community College in 2018.

Matt has been married to his wife, Kaitlin E. (Meck) Heintzelman, since 2020. In March 2025, they welcomed their first child, Laine E. Heintzelman. Outside of his work, Matt enjoys snowmobiling, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and spending time with his family.

Director: Sandra is a licensed funeral director and joined Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. in 1997 while a student.  She is a 1999 graduate of the Funeral Service Program at Northampton Community College where she was the recipient of the Outstanding Graduate of the Year award, elected by student peers and program professors.  A 1990 graduate of Northampton Area High School, she received her Bachelor of Science from Marywood College in 1995.  Sandy has been licensed since 2000 and has also been a Notary Public since 2001.  She is a daughter of the late Lois M. (Kijesky) and Harold R. Brink, Jr.  She enjoys cycling, kayaking, walking, and spending time with family and friends.  Sandy is a member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Director: Anthony Richter serves as a licensed funeral director for Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home.  Anthony joined the Stephens Funeral Home family in August of 2022. He currently resides in Emmaus with his wife, Amy, and cat, Dixie.  In his spare time, Anthony loves playing golf, poker, watching his favorite sports teams, and spending time with his friends and family.  Anthony also enjoys attending services at Faith Church, Trexlertown, PA.

Lisa Stephens Koch serves as the Marketing, Advertising, and Event Coordinator at the Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C. As a third-generation member of the Stephens family, she continues to work alongside her father, Stanley S. Stephens, Jr., her brother Matthew S. Stephens, and her husband Rodney S. Koch and looks forward to working with Erin & Matt Heintzelman. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Bloomsburg University.Since 1984, she has designed the Stephens Funeral Home’s annual holiday card. In her current role, she oversees all marketing and advertising initiatives and is responsible for organizing and executing the funeral home’s special events throughout the year. Lisa and her husband, Rodney S. Koch reside in Coopersburg. They have three sons, Jordan and his wife, Mackenzie and their two daughters, Griffin and his wife, Nasreen, and Logan and his fiancé, Addie. Lisa enjoys traveling, gardening, water color painting, sharing her talents with others with her Etsy shop and spending time with her family. She is a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Center Valley.

Jennifer Heiser is the Adminstrative Assistant and Receptoinist at Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C. She joined the team with a vast knowledge of the “behind the scenes” duties of funeral service. As a result, she keeps all the licensed directors on track. Jen and her husband, Jason, and their children, Alison and Tucker reside in Allentown with their dog, Aladdin. In her freetime, she enjoys cheering for Tucker’s baseball tean, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

When Matthew Stephens met Sammy’s breeder at the 2014 Philadelphia Dog Show, he was hoping he had found the answer to his prayers. It was his son, Nate, who had the idea to get a therapy dog for the funeral home after seeing therapy dogs in use after the Sandy Hook school shooting.
Matt traveled to Ohio to meet the breeder and Sammy in November of 2014. There was an immediate connection and Matt knew Sammy was the right dog to bring comfort, healing, love and companionship to grieving families.
Sammy is considered part of the Stephens Funeral Home family where he plays a key role in helping grieving families. When people see Sammy at the funeral home their mood changes immediately. Sammy has the amazing ability to put people at ease even during a very emotional situation.
Since Sammy has joined the Stephens Funeral Home staff he has provided comfort to a wide range of people including children and adults.
It’s amazing how many people come to the funeral home and check in on Sammy. Please feel free to stop by and meet him if you are in the area as he will be sure to comfort you and put a smile on your face.