Meet Our Team

B. Somer Addison joined City of Oaks in 2016 and is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Since 2019, Somer has held the position of location manager helping to serve families and their loved ones throughout North Carolina. Somer prides herself on finding ways to adapt to changes in the funeral industry and public preference by implementing processes to make it as easy as possible for the families we serve.

Jessica came to City of Oaks in late 2020 in search of experience to fulfill course requirements while pursuing her Funeral Service education degree. Jessica received her Funeral Director’s License in 2022 and her Funeral Service License in 2024. Since her arrival, Jessica has become an essential part of the City of Oaks team and excels in serving families with kindness and a warm approach. When Jessica is not in school, or at work, she can most likely be found searching for stray cats to rescue.

Andy was born and raised in Garner, North Carolina. After graduating from Hargrave Military Academy, his grandmother passed away. A funeral director came to his grandfather's home to make arrangements and took great care of his family throughout a terrible time. That day, Andy knew in his heart what his passion was in life. He packed up and moved to Georgia where he later graduated with honors from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. For over two decades he has built his career and served families guided by a quote from Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people may forget what you said, people may forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel". Outside of serving families, Andy enjoys exercise and spending time with his family.

Gabriel came to City of Oaks in search of a different, more purposeful experience within the funeral industry. To him, true devotion to a community, whether in Appalachia where he spent time pursuing education or in Raleigh where he calls home, is caring for your neighbors when the going gets tough. Gabe became a licensed Funeral Director in the Fall of 2024 and is currently working towards completing his embalming apprenticeship at the end of 2025. When not at work, Gabe enjoys spending time outside, with friends, or his two cats, Beans and Frank.

Ashley Silva-Mandujano se unió con este equipo en el año 2024 con aspiraciones de convertirse en una directora de funeraria con licencia. A ella siempre le ha gustado ayudar a la gente incluyendo a la comunidad Hispana y Latino America. Afuera del trabajo ella le gusta pasar el tiempo con su familia qué hacer una meta de visitar a su familia en México cada año.

Maritza joined City of Oaks in July of 2024 as a Funeral Assistant. She holds a Funeral Service degree from Eastwick College in Hackensack, NJ and will begin her North Carolina apprenticeship program in 2025. Maritza is fluent in Spanish and passionate about serving families in both our English and Spanish speaking communities. When not serving families at City of Oaks, Maritza is a busy mom of six beautiful children.

Людмила Миклаш и Брайан Уборщица Людмила присоединилась к City of Oaks еще в 2015 году. Она отвечает за то, чтобы наше здание выглядело великолепно для семей, которым мы служим. Если вы не видите, как она пылесосит, вы можете поймать ее с Брайаном на прогулке. Он работает неполный рабочий день. Это не опечатка. И Людмила, и Брайан прекрасно пополнили нашу команду.

Edward Kosmos wanted to simplify the difficult process of making funeral arrangements. With a solid 2.0 GPA, no prior experience and zero credentials in the death care industry Edward had to rely on his handsome smile, sparkling blue eyes and his charming personality. Edward’s unique “super hero” ability allows him to assist individuals through stressful and difficult moments by comforting them with sincerity and humor. This self proclaimed “World’s Okayest Funeral Director” is truly one of a kind.