Charles A. Wilson, Jr. OwnerFor over forty years, Charles has grown the family business as the fourth generation to serve the Ohio Valley. He has enjoyed great success as a funeral director, furniture store owner and real estate developer. Charles bought the family business from his grandmother, Catherine Wilson, in 1967 shortly after finishing mortuary school at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
More recently, Charles was elected in 1996 to the Ohio House of Representatives and again to another four year term in 2000. In 2004, Charles was successful in running for US Congressman and is currently a member of the historic 110 th Congress. Charles is also a member of the Bridgeport Eagles, the National Rifle Association, the Moose Lodge, Italian-American Club, Bridgeport Rotary, several area Chambers of Commerce, and numerous other civic organizations. Charles resides in St. Clairsville and Washington, D.C.
Brad A. Wilson, President
Brad joined the family business in 1988 to become the fifth generation of the Wilson family to serve the Ohio Valley as a funeral director. He is a 1984 graduate of Linsly Institute and a 1988 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. While completing his apprenticeship at Wilson’s, he finished his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Wheeling Jesuit University.
He is a member of the Bridgeport Eagles, the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, the Mingo Junction Lions Club, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association where he is a member of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee and the Task Force Committee. He is a member of the Belmont County Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, and volunteers at various civic organizations throughout the valley.
Brad lives in Colerain with his wife, Cathy, and their three children, Tanner, Carley and Sidney.
Jason H. Wilson, Sr., Vice President
Jason, who also represents the fifth generation, returned to the family business to run the family furniture store in 1996. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from the Ohio State University and earned his M. B. A. in business from Wheeling Jesuit University. He became a licensed funeral director in 2000, serving his apprenticeship under longtime employee, Allan Ketzell.
Following in his father’s legacy of service, Jason currently holds the seat in the 30 th District of the Ohio State Senate which includes Belmont, Jefferson, Harrison, Columbiana and Tuscarawas Counties. Jason is also the ranking member of the Agriculture Committee. He services locally with the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce; the Ohio River Trails Board of Directors; the Ohio Funeral Directors Association; Columbiana County OSU Alumni Club, the National Rifle Association; Belmont County Right to Life, St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Ohio’s Power Siting Board, the Muskingum River Advisory Council and is a 2 nd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus.
Jason and his wife, Leah reside in Columbiana, Ohio, with their children, Jason, Jr. and Ava.
Robert Griswold
Robert is a lifelong resident of the Ohio Valley, being raised in Harrisville and currently residing in Dillonvale. He is a member of various organizations including a former Board Member of the Ohio Valley Red Cross. Robert is a graduate of Buckeye SouthWest High School, a Belmont Technical College Graduate, earning an A.A.B. in Accounting and a graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelors Degree in Technical and Applied Studies. Robert has been employed with the Wilson Funeral Home since 2004. When not at the funeral home, Robert enjoys activities of golfing, hunting, skiing, motorcycling and spending time with friends and family. Robert is newly engaged to Ms. Kristen Ward.
Jerry Fiutem
Jerry Fiutem has returned to the staff of Wilson Funeral Home. Jerry had done his apprenticeship with Wilson’s in 1975, becoming a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1976. “The opportunity to have Jerry return to his roots is great for both of us. He is an exceptionally dedicated funeral director and to have his experience and knowledge on our staff takes us to another level,” Wilson said.
Jerry graduated from Bridgeport High School, Ohio University and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is the founder and past president of the Belmont County Funeral Directors Association where he currently serves on the Board and is also past president of the Bridgeport Alumni Association. Fiutem is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He resides in Colerain with his wife Kathy.
Randy Borkoski
Randy Borkoski, a lifelong resident of Adena, has returned to the Wilson Funeral Home staff. Randy served his apprenticeship with Wilson family and is also the new owner / operator of the Borkoski Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. We believe this partnership allows us to share resources and provide the highest level of service by going above and beyond your expectations to make each experience special and unique.
Randy’s family includes his wife of 32 years, Mary (Capers) Borkoski, their son Aaron, (Shawna) who is also an Ohio licensed funeral director/embalmer; daughter Amanda and their youngest son Adam.
Randy is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Point Park University, Pittsburgh. Randy was the recipient of the Dodge Award, which is presented to a student who demonstrates excellence in the field of restorative art and cosmetology, and is currently the vice president of the Belmont County Funeral Directors Association and is licensed in Ohio and W.Va.
Cathy Magistro, Administrative Assistant
Cathy was born and raised in the Bridgeport area and now resides in Colerain with her husband Jerry. They have four children, Jara Chirpas, Kayla, Jonni Jo and Luca Magistro. Cathy is a proud grandmother of two granddaughters, Bella Rose and Giana Leigh Chirpas. She is a graduate of St. John Central High School and was formally employed as a medical secretary until deciding to start a family. Cathy has been employed at the Wilson Funeral Home for over 10 years as an administrative assistant. Cathy has been an avid sports fan of her children, nieces and nephews and thoroughly enjoys spending time with her family, especially her new grandchildren.
