Non-Licensed Staff
Although they are not licensed funeral directors, these staff members are vitally important to the operation of our firm. These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.
 | Theresa Wipper, Office Secretary Email: collinscalhoun@yahoo.com Office Phone: 201-939-1050 Theresa is a valuable member of our staff. As a Rutherford resident she can recommend to our families where to find our towns rich amenities.She brings years of office experience to the Collins Calhoun family of service. As our office Secretary,Theresa is the kind voice you will hear when you call and who can help with any question you may have. She is sincere and compassionate and brings a high level of quality and personalized care to our families. |
 | Debbie Bjorkner, family concierge' Email: bjorkner105@comcast.net Office Phone: 201.939.1050 Debbie has been with the firm for over 13 years. She is our family concierge during visiting hours. Her personal interaction with bereaved families is of the highest ethical standard. We are always complimented by our families about how sincere and compassionate she is. Debbie also performs various other duties under the direction of our licensed funeral director. She is musically talented and plays her trumpet by request for the families we serve. She was raised in Kearny and is a 1976 graduate of Kearny High School. She attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and pursued a BA in Accounting, Political Science and Business Management. She is a member of the Rutherford Bible Chapel and the Past Vice President of West Hudson South Bergen Chamber of Commerce. She has owned and operated the Auto Detailing Center in Kearny for the past 22 years and established Bjorkner's Motorcycle Detailing in 2009. She is 3M certified and has been the Guest Consultant of the Greater New York Auto Show for the past 10 years. Debbie is not licensed and not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalm, or conduct funerals |