Our Team

The Harter Funeral Home staff is committed to our community. We are very proud to have served our friends and neighbors for generations, and pledge to do so for generations to come; to be ever evolving as we serve and to put the care and satisfaction of the families that we serve, above all else. Please take a moment to get to know our courteous, professional Funeral Home staff. 

Robert B. Harter 

Owner | President | Licensed Funeral Director  | Location Manager - Mexico, NY

Robert B. "Chip" Harter is the owner and operator of the Harter Funeral Home. Chip is a graduate of SUNY Canton and brings more than 30 years of funeral service experience. Chip is a Licensed Funeral Director, registered with the New York State Department of Health. He currently resides in Mexico and is an active member of the Mexico, Parish and Brewerton communities. Chip has dedicated the majority of his life to serving the communities we reside in. He is a member of the CNY Funeral Directors Association. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, Syracuse University Sports and spending time with his family.


Thomas P. Plonka

Licensed Funeral Director | Location Manager - Brewerton, NY

Thomas P. Plonka
Licensed Funeral Director | Manager - Brewerton, NY

Thomas P. "Tom" Plonka has been an integral part of the Harter Funeral Home family since 1996. Tom is a graduate of SUNY Canton, where he was classmates with Chip. Tom brings more than 30 years of funeral service experience to our team. Tom is a Licensed Funeral Director, registered with the New York State Department of Health. Tom is the Continuing Education Coordinator and a member of the CNY Funeral Directors Association. He currently resides in Fulton, where he is an active member of his community with Knee High and the Polish Home. Tom is an avid outdoorsman and family man in his spare time. 


Marcus R. Harter

Licensed Funeral Director | Location Manager - Parish, NY

Marcus R. Harter is the eldest son of Robert "Chip" Harter. Marcus is a graduate of Mexico Academy and Central Schools, as well as Virginia Tech, and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. Marcus is a Licensed Funeral Director, registered with the New York State Department of Health. Marcus is a member of and the Vice President of the CNY Funeral Directors Association. He resides in Brewerton, and is an active member of the Brewerton and Mexico communities. He coaches both youth and scholastic basketball in Mexico, and enjoys golf and spending time with friends and family in his spare time. 


Christopher B. Harter

Licensed Funeral Director

Christopher B. "Chris" Harter is the youngest son, of Robert "Chip" Harter. Christopher is a graduate of Mexico Academy and Central Schools, as well as Syracuse University and Hudson Valley Community College Funeral Service Program. Christopher is a Licensed Funeral Director, Registered with the New York State Department of Health. He is a member of the CNY Funeral Directors Association. Chris resides in Oswego, NY and is an active member of the Mexico community, coaching both youth and scholastic soccer and has a strong presence in the Mexico Schools. In his spare time, he enjoys playing his guitar, golf and time with family and friends. 

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