About Us

Ryan is a NYS licensed funeral director and the owner of Frary Funeral Homes. Ryan graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 2010 and later from University of San Diego in 2013 with a Bachelor Degree in Finance. He later attended American Academy McAllister Institute graduating in 2014 with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. On January 1, 2024, LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home merged with the Frary family of funeral homes.

Christopher C. Pitcher is a lifelong resident of Ogdensburg. He is a 2001 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and a 2003 graduate of SUNY Canton; he went on to complete his residency and earned his funeral director’s license in 2004.

In 2016, Chris purchased the former Allen-Nichols Funeral Home on New York Avenue with his partner Nicole (Breen) LaRue, continuing the operation of the 85-year-old funeral home as the LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home. On January 1, 2024, LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home merged with the Frary family of funeral homes, Chris now serves families at both Frary Funeral Home and LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home. He lives in Ogdensburg with his wife, Katie (Tinsley) Pitcher and their three Boxer dogs.

Nicole started her career working with Allen-Nichols Funeral Home while she completed SUNY Canton’s Mortuary Science Program. In 2004 Nicole went on to serve her residency and over a decade of distinguished service as a funeral director at Lundy Funeral Home in Carthage. In April of 2016 Nicole with her business partner, Christopher C. Pitcher purchased Allen-Nichols Funeral Home, changing the name to LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home. She is a 2001 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and a 2004 graduate of SUNY Canton. She the daughter of Shelley and William Breen of Ogdensburg. She is married to Steven LaRue they have two sons; Zakkary and Alexander. On January 1, 2024, LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home merged with the Frary family of funeral homes.

Mike Myers is a resident of Ogdensburg, NY. He graduated from OFA in 1991 and SUNY Canton in 1993 with a degree in Mortuary Science, then moving to Bronxville, NY. There, he worked for McGrath & Son Funeral Home for five years, before moving back to Ogdensburg where he has resided since. He currently works full time for the Department of Homeland Security and also serves on the Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education. Mike is excited to get back into the Funeral Business to help serve and meet the needs of the local and surrounding communities. . He is married to Nikki (Perretta) Myers, he has three children; Hope, Myah and Michael Jr.