About Us

Decker Funeral Home, a cherished establishment serving the community since its inception in 1952. Founded by Lee Decker, the funeral home has long been a beacon of respect, compassion, and dignity. Upon Lee's passing, his legacy was carried on by his son, Fredrick Decker, who dedicated his life to honoring families during their most challenging times. As Fred contemplated retirement, he recognized the importance of finding a successor who would uphold the values that Decker Funeral Home stands for. In the winter of 1995, he met John Gulino, a funeral director from Staten Island. Over the subsequent months, they forged a mutual understanding, leading to the successful purchase of Decker Funeral Home by John in August 1996. After three decades of dedicated service, John has decided to pass the torch once more. It is with great care that he has chosen Scott M. Zielonko and Jennifer A. McKeon to carry forward the noble traditions of Decker Funeral Home. On February 26, 2025, Scott and Jennifer officially became the new owners, bringing with them over 40 years of combined experience and a shared commitment to the core values of the establishment. Scott, a licensed funeral director and the current owner of A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville, NY, has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, he is one of the most caring individuals you will ever meet. Jennifer, also a licensed funeral director at A.J. Cunningham, is renowned for her compassionate care in serving the deceased and their families, along with her advanced knowledge of reconstruction and cosmetology. Together, alongside John during this transition, Scott and Jennifer are poised to continue serving the Mountain Top families with the highest standard of professionalism and empathy. As we honor the rich history of Decker Funeral Home, we look forward to the future under the stewardship of Scott and Jennifer. We remain committed to providing exceptional care and support to the community, ensuring that the legacy of Lee and Fredrick Decker, and John Gulino endures for generations to come.  

Scott M. Zielonko - Owner/President and Funeral Director

Scott is a graduate of Watervliet High School, class of 1982, and the Mortuary Science Program at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, class of 1985, and has been licensed as a Funeral Director in New York State since 1986. He has worked at funeral homes in Albany, Troy, Watervliet, and Ravena.  Scott purchased the A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville from Curt Cunningham on April 1, 2016.  He attends St. John the Baptist Church and is a member of Our Lady of Knock Council 6439 of the Knights of Columbus in East Durham.  He is also a member of the Capital District and New York State Funeral Directors Associations. On February 26th, 2025, Scott, along with Jennifer McKeon, purchased Decker Funeral Home.

 Jennifer A. McKeon - Owner/Vice-President and Funeral Director

   Jennifer grew up in Greene County, NY, spending the majority of her life in Coxsackie. She has 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren, and another on the way, who are the apple of her eye. Jennifer married her soulmate in 2012 and relocated to Freehold, NY, in 2019. Through life's trials and tribulations, she returned to school at age 44 to pursue her career as a funeral director, graduating from Hudson Valley Community College with Phi Theta Kappa High Honors. Jennifer joined A.J. Cunningham's staff in February 2022 and completed her residency in November 2022. She received her license in December 2022 and is a full-time Licensed Funeral Director on staff there as well as Co-Owner and Vice-President of Decker Funeral Home. She specializes in cosmetics and reconstruction.