Woodland proudly introduces it's staff below. Click on their name to request an appointment or send them your questionnaire.

Our entire Service Staff are fully trained in each of the following:

• Cremation Planning: Urns, Niches & Scattering Gardens
• Cemetery Property (including locations in our historic sections)
• Private Family Estates
• Burial Vaults
• Mausoleum Crypts
• Monuments & Markers

Stephan A. Calondis - Graduate of Stivers High School. Attended Miami-Jacobs Career College and a Veteran of the United States Army. I have been employed at Woodland Cemetery since 1989. I enjoy people, playing the piano, gardening, softball and ballroom dancing. May I serve your family?

Robert H. Jones - Rob is a licensed Funeral Director with over 23 years of experience in the cemetery and funeral professions.  As a part of the Woodland staff, he strives to go well beyond what is expected by providing value, integrity and compassion in every interaction with people who have just lost someone and with those who are planning ahead. 

He strongly believes that Woodland Cemetery is a beautiful and historic treasure of the Miami Valley to be appreciated by everyone.  Rob sees Woodland as a family place and he gains personal satisfaction from the opportunity to show and explain its many facets.

Active in the Greater Dayton area, Rob is an elected Trustee of the Oregon Historic District Society and a volunteer Bikeway Patrolman for Five Rivers MetroParks.

Letty Howard
Letty joined Woodland staff with 15 years of experience in the cemetery and funeral professions. She has helped thousands of families during their time of need with empathy and compassionate guidance; she has successfully provided those who are planning ahead with sincere advice and utmost integrity. Letty feels that by planning ahead you are leaving a legacy to your loved ones that no monetary amount is equal too.

She sees Woodland Cemetery as a picturesque historical resting place for your loved ones and a beautiful landmark for the community. She has takes her role as a service provider to the community very seriously and with professional enthusiasm.

Joseph D. Schur, Sales Manager
Professional History

Joseph D. Schur began his career in the death care industry in January 1970 for Louisville Memorial Gardens in Kentucky. To date he has over 35 years of selling, training, managing, and owning companies in the death care industry. He holds the distinction of earning a Certified Cemetery Executive diploma from the American Cemetery Association and Memphis State University.

Joseph believes service; honesty and integrity have been and will always be the business model for longevity. Please feel free to contact him if you have questions of any kind or need any type of service. “I am honored to be on the staff of such a historical and beautiful cemetery. I look forward to serving the Dayton and surrounding communities.”