Patrick Roy Vereb, the owner of a Pittsburgh-area funeral home, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged mishandling of pet remains. According to investigators, Vereb is accused of defrauding over 6,500 pet owners by providing them with ashes that did not belong to their beloved animals. Instead, it is alleged that the ashes came from a mix of unidentified sources.
The investigation further revealed that Vereb allegedly disposed of unclaimed pet remains in a local landfill, a practice that violates state regulations and ethical standards for pet cremation services. The charges against Vereb include theft by deception, abuse of a corpse, and related offenses.
Local pet owners have expressed anger and disbelief upon learning of the allegations. Many are demanding accountability and calling for stricter regulations for pet cremation services. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone who believes they may have been affected to come forward.
Pittsburgh Funeral Director Accused of Swindling Pet Owners
A Pittsburgh funeral home owner, Patrick Roy Vereb, faces charges for allegedly defrauding thousands of pet owners. He is accused of providing clients with ashes from unidentified animals instead of their own pets. Authorities also allege that Vereb disposed of pet remains improperly, dumping them in a local landfill. The case has sparked outrage among pet owners in the Pittsburgh area.