A Message from Rodney and Gary Duster: Introducing Additions To Our Team and Giving Back to Our Community
Duster Funeral Home, a Landmark Partner firm in Tarentum, PA, has been serving Alle-Kiski Valley families since 1938. Legacy Partners Rodney and Gary Duster share a message about new additions to the team and the Firm's commitment to the community.

Pictured left to right: Michael Hudson, Gary Duster, Rodney Duster, Lydia D’Atri, and Olivia Hanus.
ALLE-KISKI VALLEY, PA — Since 1938, our family has had the privilege of leading Duster Funeral Home and serving families in the AK Valley during some of life's most difficult times. That trust has never been something we’ve taken lightly, and it has shaped everything we do. Today, we're excited to introduce the team who will continue caring for our community's families: Lydia D'Atri, Michael Hudson, and Olivia Hanus.
As Duster Funeral Home continues to grow, we're welcoming Lydia, Michael, and Olivia to help carry that same commitment forward, so families continue to receive the highest quality of care, compassion, and support they've always been able to count on. They'll be helping families with funeral arrangements, offering guidance, and providing a steady, caring presence during difficult times. Their addition to our team means families can continue to count on personalized and thoughtful care, all while receiving the same heartfelt service this community has always known.
We remain deeply involved with Duster Funeral Home, and we look forward to continuing to serve the families and community we've come to know so well. Bringing Lydia, Michael, and Olivia onto our team is about making sure Duster Funeral Home is even better equipped to care for families now and for generations to come.
Meet the Team
Lydia D’Atri began her career as a licensed funeral director in South Carolina, where she developed a deep respect for the importance of compassionate, personalized care. Now proud to call the Pittsburgh area home, she is honored to serve families throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley.
Michael Hudson has dedicated the past 34 years to serving as a funeral director. He is passionate about helping people through their most challenging moments and looks forward to continuing his service at Duster Funeral Home.
Olivia Hanus is a licensed funeral director with 6 years of experience in the field. She attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science while living in the New Kensington area. Olivia is a new addition to the Duster family and is excited to integrate and learn more about the community of Tarentum.
Duster Funeral Home has long been a trusted and familiar name in AK Valley, and we look forward to seeing that legacy continue through Lydia, Michael, and Olivia for years to come.
A Deep Connection to Our Community
Supporting the community has always been important to us and is another way to honor and serve local families. That's why we're proud to donate a financial contribution to the upkeep of our local cemetery and sponsor the Prospect Cemetery Annual Historical Ghost Tour alongside our colleague Cindy Homburg, a longtime local historian and integral part of the Duster team.
Held each October at Prospect Cemetery in Brackenridge, this beloved local tradition is a walk through the past that honors the people and history that built our community. This year’s tour will take place October 8th, from 6-9pm, with tickets available for $10 per person. As sponsors of this event, we hope our community members will attend and participate, with all proceeds helping support the cemetery’s maintenance to ensure it remains in the best possible condition for our community for years to come.
We’d love for you to join us for a fun, meaningful way to support the cemetery while learning more about our local history.
For more information, contact Duster Funeral Home at (724) 224-1526 or visit https://www.dusterfuneral.com/.
Sincerely,
Rodney and Gary Duster
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