NEWS / NOTES February 2016
Concordia of Monroeville Hires New Administrator
day, he is interested in science, particularly astrophysics and string theory. He regularly builds circuits using Cara Todhunter was recently appointed Administrator solar panels, lights and AM/FM radios as well as his for Concordia of Monroeville. She received a Bachelor’s own projects. Robert is currently pursuing more information about drones. In addition to science, RobDegree in Communication ert also loves art and music. He often listens to and Sciences and Disorders at watches opera arias and André Rieu, and he plays the Pennsylvania State University, a harmonica – he even calls his family members on their Master’s Degree in Speechbirthdays to serenade them with a live performance of Language Pathology at the Uni“Happy Birthday.” Robert says his good genes, strong versity of Pittsburgh and a Masfamily ties and good diet all helped him reach 100, as ter’s Degree in Public well as his passion for lifelong learning. He explained Management at Carnegie Mellon it simply: “You have to stay interested in the world University. In her most recent around you.” Robert was featured in a special Focus isposition as a Senior Administrative Director, Cara sue of the Butler Eagle newspaper on December 30. managed annual budget processes, clinical outcome reporting and long-term strategic and capital planning Concordia Havens Host Free as well as evaluating operations to ensure support for overall mission and vision. She is currently on the Entertainment Open to the Public Advisory Council for Pittsburgh Technical Institute The Concordia Haven retirement community invites (PTI) School of Nursing and the American Speechthe public to a free entertainment series. America’s Language Hearing Association (ASHA). In her new longest-running multicultural song and dance composition as Administrator, Cara will oversee all oppany, the Duquesne University Tamburitzans, will erations in the skilled nursing unit at Concordia of perform at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. The group Monroeville. is a unique ensemble of talented young folk artists dedicated to the performance and preservation of the music, songs and dances of Eastern Europe. Good Samaritan Hospice Patient Turns
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Concordia’s Good Samaritan Hospice patient Robert Kent was born on December 30, 1915 in Oakdale, Pa. Robert grew up as the oldest of five siblings. He eloped with Myrle Casarietti during a severe snowstorm in February 1940, and the couple was married for 72 years before Myrle passed away in 2012. He has four children, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Robert worked at the Standard Machine & Supply Company and J&L Steel before enlisting in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in the Army as a Technical Sergeant in the 3rd Battalion of the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division in Austria, Germany and the historic Battle of the Bulge in France. After the war, he worked at Del Monte Foods and Ferrari in Las Vegas, and he enjoyed working part-time after retirement. Never-ending curiosity has always been one of Robert’s partners in life. To this
20 - Faith in Caring
A popular Christian ventriloquist comedy act, Ryan & Friends, provides clean, uplifting comedy for all ages. Ryan's friends, eight-year-old Jeffrey who lives in a suitcase in Ryan’s SUV; Harold and Irene, old folks with more opinions than average grandparents; Ardy the Skunk; and Tiffany, a giggly blond teenager, will perform with him at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Both performances will be held in the Haven I Dining Room located at 112 Marwood Road in Cabot (Entrance 2A). To make a reservation or for more information, please call 724-352-1571, ext. 8518 or visit on the Web at www.concordialm.org/events-news. Other performers scheduled as part of the free entertainment series are Cahal Dunne on April 19, Masterworks Choir on May 7, Harold Betters Quartet on August16 and Mary Gibbons Band on October 11.