Our Staff
James A. Reed Jr.
Supervisor & Funeral Director
Jim has owned the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home since 1989. He has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1982. His family has a long history of providing funeral services to this area. His great great grandfather began serving area families in 1855.
James A. Reed Jr.
Supervisor & Funeral Director
Jim has owned the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home since 1989. He has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1982. His family has a long history of providing funeral services to this area. His great great grandfather began serving area families in 1855.
Brian Leffler
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Certified Celebrant
Brian is a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He studied at Northampton Community College, where he obtained an associate’s degree in Applied Science and a Certificate of Mortuary Education. He then served his internship with Heffner Family Service at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home in Pottsville, PA. In 1996, he became a licensed funeral director, working exclusively at this location. In 1997, He began working at the two Kniffen O’Malley locations. Over the next few years, Mr. Leffler first accepted the position of general manager/ funeral director of the Kniffen O’Malley locations and several other locations. In January 2004 the title of Regional Manager, overseeing nine locations.
He was now in charge of the overall success of Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home in Pottsville, PA, Vickery Funeral Home in Troy, PA, Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Homes in both Avoca and Wilkes-Barre, PA, and Robert’s Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY. On August 16, 2013 Mr. Leffler proudly announced his acquisition and ownership of these fine businesses.
Brian and his wife Victoria are blessed with two children, Gage and Sloane. Brian is a member of the Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, Avoca Hose Company #1, and serves as an Assistant Coach for Duryea tee ball and coach pitch leagues.
The entire Leffler family would like to say how proud they are to be able to continue the legacy of providing the best funeral and cremation services to these locations and the surrounding communities.
Brian Leffler
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Certified Celebrant
Brian is a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He studied at Northampton Community College, where he obtained an associate’s degree in Applied Science and a Certificate of Mortuary Education. He then served his internship with Heffner Family Service at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home in Pottsville, PA. In 1996, he became a licensed funeral director, working exclusively at this location. In 1997, He began working at the two Kniffen O’Malley locations. Over the next few years, Mr. Leffler first accepted the position of general manager/ funeral director of the Kniffen O’Malley locations and several other locations. In January 2004 the title of Regional Manager, overseeing nine locations.
He was now in charge of the overall success of Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home in Pottsville, PA, Vickery Funeral Home in Troy, PA, Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Homes in both Avoca and Wilkes-Barre, PA, and Robert’s Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY. On August 16, 2013 Mr. Leffler proudly announced his acquisition and ownership of these fine businesses.
Brian and his wife Victoria are blessed with two children, Gage and Sloane. Brian is a member of the Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, Avoca Hose Company #1, and serves as an Assistant Coach for Duryea tee ball and coach pitch leagues.
The entire Leffler family would like to say how proud they are to be able to continue the legacy of providing the best funeral and cremation services to these locations and the surrounding communities.
Alisha Agliata
Funeral Director & Preneed Counselor
Alisha Marie (Omerza) Agliata was born in Staten Island, NY and raised in Effort, PA. She has three children, Logan, Abigail and Remington along with three german shephards. Alisha is a licensed funeral service professional with a strong background in personal care and service to families. She graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 2008 and obtained her cosmetology license in 2015. Early in her career, Alisha provided barbering services at the Menlo Park Veterans Home, where she developed a deep respect for dignity, attention to detail, and compassionate care.
Alisha entered the funeral service profession in 2018 at Flynn and Son Funeral Home, where she has continued to build her professional experience and commitment to supporting families during times of need. She is a graduate of Mercer County Community College, class of 2019, and was an active member of Sigma Phi Sigma, serving as Treasurer. Alisha became licensed Funeral Director in the state of New Jersey in 2020 and later expanded her professional credentials by obtaining licensure in Pennsylvania in 2022. She continued expanding her professional credentials by obtaining her insurance license to help family plan and fund services in advance. She is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, care, and service within the funeral industry.
Alisha Agliata
Funeral Director & Preneed Counselor
Alisha Marie (Omerza) Agliata was born in Staten Island, NY and raised in Effort, PA. She has three children, Logan, Abigail and Remington along with three german shephards. Alisha is a licensed funeral service professional with a strong background in personal care and service to families. She graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 2008 and obtained her cosmetology license in 2015. Early in her career, Alisha provided barbering services at the Menlo Park Veterans Home, where she developed a deep respect for dignity, attention to detail, and compassionate care.
Alisha entered the funeral service profession in 2018 at Flynn and Son Funeral Home, where she has continued to build her professional experience and commitment to supporting families during times of need. She is a graduate of Mercer County Community College, class of 2019, and was an active member of Sigma Phi Sigma, serving as Treasurer. Alisha became licensed Funeral Director in the state of New Jersey in 2020 and later expanded her professional credentials by obtaining licensure in Pennsylvania in 2022. She continued expanding her professional credentials by obtaining her insurance license to help family plan and fund services in advance. She is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, care, and service within the funeral industry.
Albert Breznik
Licensed Funeral Director
Albert was born and raised in Ringtown and is a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School. He attended Penn State university and the former Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse, NY. He was also appointed a deputy coroner in Schuylkill County in 1991, serving until 2015. His affiliation with and eventual purchase of the former Edward W. Stauffer Funeral Home in Ringtown has been the basis of his lifelong funeral service career beginning in 1992.
Serving the Ringtown community over the years as a council member and Mayor of the borough, Albert is also a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Greek Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shenandoah, where he served as a former trustee and current financial counsel committee member. He belongs several local civic and fraternal organizations.
Albert is pleased to announce the acquisition of his funeral home by Leffler Family Services and looks forward to working with with the highly talented and professional staff of the Tributes of Life Team, as this will ensure the continuance of the business he has worked tirelessly to build over the years.
He and his wife, Brenda, a dental hygienist for Tri-Valley Dental in Hegins, live in Ringtown and are planning to enjoy many adventures traveling as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.
Albert will continue to serve families at the Stauffer- Breznik funeral home with dignity and respect and looks forward to welcoming and working with his new associates.
Albert Breznik
Licensed Funeral Director
Albert was born and raised in Ringtown and is a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School. He attended Penn State university and the former Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse, NY. He was also appointed a deputy coroner in Schuylkill County in 1991, serving until 2015. His affiliation with and eventual purchase of the former Edward W. Stauffer Funeral Home in Ringtown has been the basis of his lifelong funeral service career beginning in 1992.
Serving the Ringtown community over the years as a council member and Mayor of the borough, Albert is also a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Greek Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shenandoah, where he served as a former trustee and current financial counsel committee member. He belongs several local civic and fraternal organizations.
Albert is pleased to announce the acquisition of his funeral home by Leffler Family Services and looks forward to working with with the highly talented and professional staff of the Tributes of Life Team, as this will ensure the continuance of the business he has worked tirelessly to build over the years.
He and his wife, Brenda, a dental hygienist for Tri-Valley Dental in Hegins, live in Ringtown and are planning to enjoy many adventures traveling as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.
Albert will continue to serve families at the Stauffer- Breznik funeral home with dignity and respect and looks forward to welcoming and working with his new associates.
Cathy Reed
Non Licensed Associate
Cathy is the wife of Jim Reed. She provides our secretarial services and also assists at services.
Cathy Reed
Non Licensed Associate
Cathy is the wife of Jim Reed. She provides our secretarial services and also assists at services.
Lacie Reed
Greeter
Lacie is our greeter and in her own way counselor. She recently began working at services that are held at our facility, following in the footsteps of her sister Sadie.
Lacie Reed
Greeter
Lacie is our greeter and in her own way counselor. She recently began working at services that are held at our facility, following in the footsteps of her sister Sadie.
Sadie Reed
Greeter
Everybody remembers Sadie, she was our greeter, and in her own way counselor for nearly eleven years. August 1, 2004 - June 12, 2015. Deeply missed by all of us.
Sadie Reed
Greeter
Everybody remembers Sadie, she was our greeter, and in her own way counselor for nearly eleven years. August 1, 2004 - June 12, 2015. Deeply missed by all of us.
