Adrienne Barrows
Licensed Funeral Director and Location Manager
Adrienne is a native of Baton Rouge, LA, and is a 2005 graduate of Louisiana State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a concentration in Religious Studies. In addition to an academic background in the major world religions and biblical exegesis, she also focused her studies on contemplative traditions, religious expression of attachment patterns, and the question of theodicy.
After graduation, she spent many years as a part of the management of an independent bookstore that served the LSU community, where she focused on copyright permissions, curriculum development, and community outreach. This blended well with her other volunteer efforts, which centered on coalition building and small group facilitation within her church and the larger civic and faith communities.
In 2015, she felt her calling and returned to school to pursue funeral service. She is a 2017 Chancellor’s Honors graduate from Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA where she graduated summa cum laude with an Associate in Applied Science in Funeral Service Education. She dedicated her early career to working with independent, family-owned funeral homes, and served at a number of prestigious firms in both Louisiana, as well as in southern coastal Maine.
In addition to the duties of a funeral director and embalmer, she enjoys leading various community workshops, programs, and special events centered on death acceptance, consumer education, and community responses to grief and loss. This professional experience, coupled with her natural servant leadership style, made her a perfect fit to help lead the Olthof team to better serve our community.
She and her husband Brandon have happily settled in Southport, joined by their college-age daughter Amelia "Rhea" Zetty, Adrienne’s mother Brenda Boyd, and their cadre of pets.
Adrienne Barrows
Licensed Funeral Director and Location Manager
Adrienne is a native of Baton Rouge, LA, and is a 2005 graduate of Louisiana State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a concentration in Religious Studies. In addition to an academic background in the major world religions and biblical exegesis, she also focused her studies on contemplative traditions, religious expression of attachment patterns, and the question of theodicy.
After graduation, she spent many years as a part of the management of an independent bookstore that served the LSU community, where she focused on copyright permissions, curriculum development, and community outreach. This blended well with her other volunteer efforts, which centered on coalition building and small group facilitation within her church and the larger civic and faith communities.
In 2015, she felt her calling and returned to school to pursue funeral service. She is a 2017 Chancellor’s Honors graduate from Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA where she graduated summa cum laude with an Associate in Applied Science in Funeral Service Education. She dedicated her early career to working with independent, family-owned funeral homes, and served at a number of prestigious firms in both Louisiana, as well as in southern coastal Maine.
In addition to the duties of a funeral director and embalmer, she enjoys leading various community workshops, programs, and special events centered on death acceptance, consumer education, and community responses to grief and loss. This professional experience, coupled with her natural servant leadership style, made her a perfect fit to help lead the Olthof team to better serve our community.
She and her husband Brandon have happily settled in Southport, joined by their college-age daughter Amelia "Rhea" Zetty, Adrienne’s mother Brenda Boyd, and their cadre of pets.
Gregory Goldthwait
Licensed Funeral Director
Greg joined the Olthof Funeral Home Staff in December 2024. He is currently in his 40th year in funeral service and has dedicated his life in providing compassionate service to families.
He is a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1981 and a graduate of SUNY Canton receiving an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science in 1985. Following his residency, he received his New York State Funeral Directors License in 1986 and later obtained his Pennsylvania Funeral Directors License in 2008. Always enjoying being active in the community he joined the Volunteer Fire/EMS service in 1989 in Carthage, NY then later in Dryden, NY where he elected Captain, and Assistant Chief and remained active for many years.
A native of the Southern Tier he moved to the Elmira Area in 1999 and has resided in Big Flats where he was elected as Fire Commissioner where he served the Big Flats Community for 13 years. Greg is a member of the Chemung County Funeral Directors Association, Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association where he served on the Board of Directors as a Trustee for many years and a term as President of the Association. He is a 30-year member of the National Ski Patrol System at Greek Peak Ski Resort and served two terms as Assistant Patrol Leader. He was awarded the Purple Merit Star Award in 1998, the highest lifesaving award given by the National Ski Patrol System.
In his spare time, he enjoys the game of golf and can be found playing in golf tournaments for charity. He also enjoys spending time at his getaway on the St Lawrence River on his boat, fishing, hunting and being with his family and friends
Greg previously coached CVSA Soccer and is currently a member of the Sullivan Trail Rod & Gun Club.
Greg and his wife, the former Teresa (McCabe) Goldthwait reside in Big Flats, and have been married for 38 years. They have two grown daughters, Samantha & Taylor Eck of Big Flats, NY and Cassie & Faith Page of Seneca Falls, NY, two precious granddaughters, Adalyn Eck and Scottlyn Eck.
Gregory Goldthwait
Licensed Funeral Director
Greg joined the Olthof Funeral Home Staff in December 2024. He is currently in his 40th year in funeral service and has dedicated his life in providing compassionate service to families.
He is a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1981 and a graduate of SUNY Canton receiving an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science in 1985. Following his residency, he received his New York State Funeral Directors License in 1986 and later obtained his Pennsylvania Funeral Directors License in 2008. Always enjoying being active in the community he joined the Volunteer Fire/EMS service in 1989 in Carthage, NY then later in Dryden, NY where he elected Captain, and Assistant Chief and remained active for many years.
A native of the Southern Tier he moved to the Elmira Area in 1999 and has resided in Big Flats where he was elected as Fire Commissioner where he served the Big Flats Community for 13 years. Greg is a member of the Chemung County Funeral Directors Association, Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association where he served on the Board of Directors as a Trustee for many years and a term as President of the Association. He is a 30-year member of the National Ski Patrol System at Greek Peak Ski Resort and served two terms as Assistant Patrol Leader. He was awarded the Purple Merit Star Award in 1998, the highest lifesaving award given by the National Ski Patrol System.
In his spare time, he enjoys the game of golf and can be found playing in golf tournaments for charity. He also enjoys spending time at his getaway on the St Lawrence River on his boat, fishing, hunting and being with his family and friends
Greg previously coached CVSA Soccer and is currently a member of the Sullivan Trail Rod & Gun Club.
Greg and his wife, the former Teresa (McCabe) Goldthwait reside in Big Flats, and have been married for 38 years. They have two grown daughters, Samantha & Taylor Eck of Big Flats, NY and Cassie & Faith Page of Seneca Falls, NY, two precious granddaughters, Adalyn Eck and Scottlyn Eck.
Robert L. Olthof
Retired Owner, Licensed Manager and Funeral Director
Rob was the third-generation licensed funeral director of Olthof Funeral Home. Born and raised in the family business, he used his compassion and experience to keep families at ease at their most delicate time. After his father unexpectedly passed in 1991, Rob took over the business and helped to honor memories for others for many decades after.
In 1990, he graduated from Life Appreciation Training, and in 1991 from SUNY Canton. He is a member of Union-Cooley Masonic Lodge #95 and Kalurah Shrine since 2001, where he helped transport children in need of medical care to Shriner's Hospitals throughout the Northeast. He loves being a father to his two daughters, Lucianne and Seneca. Rob is proud to be married to his loving wife, Keitha Duran, who is a veterinarian at Broadway Animal Hospital. Now enjoying the free time that comes with retirement, he is often found on the water with his family, on top of a tractor or excavator, or running his many dogs.
Robert L. Olthof
Retired Owner, Licensed Manager and Funeral Director
Rob was the third-generation licensed funeral director of Olthof Funeral Home. Born and raised in the family business, he used his compassion and experience to keep families at ease at their most delicate time. After his father unexpectedly passed in 1991, Rob took over the business and helped to honor memories for others for many decades after.
In 1990, he graduated from Life Appreciation Training, and in 1991 from SUNY Canton. He is a member of Union-Cooley Masonic Lodge #95 and Kalurah Shrine since 2001, where he helped transport children in need of medical care to Shriner's Hospitals throughout the Northeast. He loves being a father to his two daughters, Lucianne and Seneca. Rob is proud to be married to his loving wife, Keitha Duran, who is a veterinarian at Broadway Animal Hospital. Now enjoying the free time that comes with retirement, he is often found on the water with his family, on top of a tractor or excavator, or running his many dogs.
Michael Mckee
Licensed Funeral Director, Emeritus
Michael Mckee
Licensed Funeral Director, Emeritus
Jordan DeNunzio
Office Manager
Jordan DeNunzio is a native and resident of Elmira, New York, and is a 2014 graduate of Southside High School. He started out with Olthof Funeral Home in 2018 as a funeral attendant. Through his loyalty, dedication, and professionalism, he has earned several other positions with us, including lead administrator and operator of our affiliated crematory. In 2024, he assumed the role of office manager, where his fastidious nature, integrity, and keen eye for detail have been tremendous assets.
He and his partner, Sara, are proud new homeowners in Elmira, where they live with their five dogs.
Jordan DeNunzio
Office Manager
Jordan DeNunzio is a native and resident of Elmira, New York, and is a 2014 graduate of Southside High School. He started out with Olthof Funeral Home in 2018 as a funeral attendant. Through his loyalty, dedication, and professionalism, he has earned several other positions with us, including lead administrator and operator of our affiliated crematory. In 2024, he assumed the role of office manager, where his fastidious nature, integrity, and keen eye for detail have been tremendous assets.
He and his partner, Sara, are proud new homeowners in Elmira, where they live with their five dogs.
Dave Bachman
Funeral Attendant
Dave Bachman
Funeral Attendant
Don Cina
Funeral Attendant
Don Cina
Funeral Attendant
Angela Lowman
Funeral Attendant
Angela Lowman
Funeral Attendant
Christina Seeley
Funeral Attendant
Christina Seeley
Funeral Attendant
Sharon Zack
Funeral Attendant
Sharon Zack
Funeral Attendant
