Faith in Caring September 2018

A Concordia Lutheran Ministries Publication

www.concordialm.org | September 2018

4 Recovering Lost History

After 73 years, a Concordia resident received something he thought he lost in World War II.

8 A Legacy of Steadfast Caring

Dr. Fred Fioravanti, former Concordia Medical Director, looks back on his 34-year career at Concordia.

The President’s Thoughts Dear Friends, The summer is always such a busy time at Concordia, with open houses, concerts and community events ~ like the 137th Annual Summer Festival that was held at the end of July. That event in particular always makes me think about our long, proud history of caring for God’s people.

I was talking to our Board Chairman Steve Johnson that day, and he mentioned that he found a newspaper clipping from the early 1900s. It explained how thousands of people from Pittsburgh traveled by train to attend our Summer Festival that year so they could support the orphans we were caring for at the time (Concordia was an orphanage until the 1950s). Can you imagine that? A lot has changed in the last 100+ years, but that event has remained an important part of our history.

Hopefully 100 years from now, the person writing this letter will look back fondly at the Summer Festivals we know today and talk about the sea of BRIGHT volunteer t-shirts and the new tradition of a 100-employee choir praising God with a hymn during the worship service. Who knows ~ by then it might even be a 1,000-employee choir.

Speaking of history, you may have heard that we recently started an expansion project at our Concordia at Sumner location in Copley, OH, which is featured on this issue’s cover. The project will grow our retirement living service line by 65 apartments there. We’re confident that this expansion will be successful and further our reputation as the premier faith-based community in that region.

We’re also in the midst of major renovations at our Tampa location and approaching the first anniversary of Highpointe at Rebecca. We hope to see you at some of the events we have planned at these and our other communities in the coming months.

Growth and progress never come easy, but we look forward to the challenges and opportunities God has blessed us with. Please keep our mission and those in our care in your prayers.

In His Service,

Keith E. Frndak President and Chief Executive Officer

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Concordia Village of Tampa resident Boris Stern thought he had lost his dog tags in 1944 and didn’t give them much thought - until they turned up an ocean away.

VISION STATEMENT Serving the Triune God by providing for the needs of His people.

MISSION STATEMENT To serve our aging community with a continuum of high quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability.

Shirley Freyer Director of Public Relations 134 Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023 724-352-1571 ext. 8266 Toll-Free: 1-888-352-1571

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Setting the Scene Concordia at Sumner retirement living residents got musical with a new intergenerational program (and maybe 76 trombones, too).

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8 A Legacy of Steadfast Caring Few employees leave a lasting impression like Dr. Fred Fioravanti. Hear from him and those who knew him best about his many years of caring at Concordia.

Beth Wichrowski Frank Skrip Emily Bitting Public Relations Staff

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In Loving Memory

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In Loving Tribute

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Recovering Lost History Written by Concordia Village of Tampa resident Lydia Lombardo

Concordia Village of Tampa resident receives lost dog tags from WWII A G.I.’s dog tags, lost for 73 years, traveled 4,466 miles from Normandy to Florida to be reunited in January 2018 with their owner, Boris Stern of Tampa, who has since become a Concordia Village of Tampa resident.

Boris, 17 years old and newly graduated from Crane Technical High School in Chicago, enlisted in the army in August of 1943. Intense training in war games followed at the Fort Benning, Georgia Army Base. Finally, he and his comrades boarded a ship bound for the British Isles in October, 1944. Boris turned 19 on the voyage over.

“We were on the ship for seven days, and I was seasick until we passed the Statue of Liberty; luckily after that my body seemed to adjust,” recounts Boris.

“After we reached Britain, we moved from place to place, until we reached an English Channel port where we boarded a ship in December 1944 bound for Normandy. I remember shivering in the bitter cold; the Channel’s water was extremely choppy and we arrived in the middle of the night after transferring to LSTs for landing. I climbed up a cliff to an abandoned German bunker to keep warm, while some of my comrades lit a fire on the beach. The fire then exploded, and we suffered our first casualty of the war. I climbed down to see if I could help, and I guess that’s where I lost my dog tags. I didn’t notice they were gone for several days since we never changed our clothes during that time.”

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Finally, trucks arrived and the soldiers on the beach were transported to Germany. Boris participated in many front-line skirmishes during the ensuing Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded twice and partially lost his hearing as a result of one. He became skilled in procurement and was rewarded with sergeant stripes, which he maintained until his discharge. He received replacement dog tags and never gave those lost on the Normandy beach another thought.

When Boris returned to Chicago after the war, he took advantage of the G.I. Bill, earning a degree in chemistry from The Illinois Institute of Technology in 1950. He also married his sweetheart, Margery, that year. He originally worked as a chemist for Allied Chemical Corp., and promotions followed quickly until Boris became the company’s COO. His career expanded as he transferred to other companies, serving as COO or president for several large corporations and moving around the country, eventually landing in Florida.

“I retired in 1990 and really believed I wanted a leisurely life,” Boris said. “However, a Mexican firm called asking me for assistance in forming a USA company, and I couldn’t resist. Ultimately, I formed several successful companies of my own and ended my career consulting in my field all over the world.”

His second retirement in 2004 offered Boris a chance to “return all that has been given to me. I think I am a very lucky guy with a wonderful 67year marriage, two bright, attentive sons and three beautiful grandchildren. So, I started volunteering, first at Moffitt Cancer Center and then at Haley V.A. Hospital. At Moffitt, I run the Family Center for family and friends of those in intensive care. I lend a compassionate ear and assist in any way I can. At the V.A. Hospital, I interact with patients in the Spinal Cord Injury Unit. I talk with them and hand out snacks. It’s very humbling and gives me a chance to interact with those who need touch and company. I learn a lot from both volunteer positions and hope to continue going three or four days a week.”

The year 2018 brought many changes to Boris and aroused many emotions. His beloved wife died in early January, and a few days later he was contacted about his lost dog tags. A Frenchman who routinely scours the Normandy sands located Boris’ dog tags using a metal detector. Boris thought it was a scam when an American go-between contacted him; but it was real, and the dog tags arrived…a little bent but intact.

Boris has been recognized by America and France for his contributions in winning the war in Europe. He has received citations and medals from both countries and became a Knight of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest award. He has also been honored here in Tampa where he served as Grand Marshal of the Veteran’s Day Parade in November 2017 and as a speaker for the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council.

He came to live at Concordia Village of Tampa in March, 2018. One of his sons convinced him that rumbling around by himself in a big old house that needed care was not a good option.

“My son’s search brought me here to Concordia, and I agreed to move in because it has everything I need. It’s very close to both Moffitt and the V.A. Center, where I can easily drive, the other residents are friendly and there’s plenty to do when I’m not volunteering.”

As for the dog tags: “It was such a surprise to have

them returned, and I marvel that a Frenchman living all those miles away cared enough to find a way to return them.”

Concordia Village of Tampa, Concordia Lutheran Ministries’ newest location, offers independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, assisted living and memory care in the heart of Tampa’s vibrant, gorgeous university area. For more information about Concordia Village of Tampa or to schedule a visit, please call 813-977-6361 or visit us online at www.ConcordiaTampa.org.

Boris Stern and the author, Lydia Lombardo

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Our guest author is not only a friend of Boris’ but a fellow resident at Concordia Village of Tampa, since January of 2017. Lydia Lombardo and her late husband moved to the Tampa area nearly 20 years ago from the Chicago suburbs. Writing was always a passion for her. In high school she enjoyed a vociferous appetite for English, even considering a profession as a high school teacher of the subject. However, she married at age 20 and raised seven children before she enrolled in a couple of creative writing courses at a local junior college. After she finished her degree, she officially began a career in public relations, marketing and development - reaching her pinnacle as editor of an awardwinning literary magazine. And she hasn’t stopped writing. At age 85, Lydia is determined to publish a book she has titled “The Towers of My Life,” a series of autobiographical vignettes dedicated to her grandchildren. But this story of Boris she believed just had to be told.

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SETTING THE SCENE Concordia at Sumner Starts Intergenerational Theater Program Many guys and dolls like to enjoy more of their favorite activities once they retire. Whether they’re enjoying the sound of music, singin’ in the rain, sailing on a show boat, visiting the south Pacific or fiddling on the roof – anything goes.

Recently, a few fair ladies and musical men at Concordia at Sumner retirement living got to take part in their own west side story (the west side of Copley, OH, that is) when they teamed up with The Wadsworth Footlighters community theater for a new intergenerational program: Scripts with Seniors.

Concordia at Sumner has a history of supporting intergenerational projects, activities that bring residents together with younger community members to connect and learn from each other. Arthur and Evelyn Sutton, two founding residents (residents who moved into the building when it first opened), left a fund after their passing to be used for intergenerational projects at Concordia at Sumner. The fund had mainly been used for programming with Concordia at Sumner’s neighbor, Copley High School.

After looking for more organizations to partner with in the area for intergenerational programming, Concordia at Sumner’s Retirement Living Program Coordinator Emily Dorland got the idea to work with The Wadsworth Footlighters, a local community theater that she 6 - Faith in Caring

knew of through its directors and board members.

The groups decided to meet one Saturday morning to do a read-through of “The Music Man Jr.,” a musical the Footlighters would be producing in a few months.

“We on the activities committee had been talking about having a play reading group or some kind of drama group, but we weren’t sure what we wanted to do” said Margaret Olds, a founding resident and Scripts with Seniors member. “Emily advertised the Scripts with Seniors program, and we just came sight unseen.”

Seated around a large table, the Scripts with Seniors group and the Footlighters read all the parts aloud, and Emily played selections of the songs when they came up in the script.

“I hadn’t really done any theater before, and I was curious to try it out” said Wally Techau, a Concordia at Sumner resident and member of the singing chorale on campus. “I think it’s a good program to be involved in and should encourage the students to keep at it.”

Eileen Thomas, who has been living at Concordia at Sumner for about five years, also hadn’t participated in theater before, but wanted to do the read-through because her only grandson had been in “The Music Man” at his high school.

“The kids were so cute,” Eileen said. “We were all stumbling through together on the same level. The enthusiasm was certainly enjoyable and

can serve as an inspiration to do more activities like this in the future. The youth saw that even as older citizens, we can still laugh and have fun together, and we residents enjoyed the exuberance and innocence of the young who are exploring their talents and abilities.”

The residents also participated in a reading of the musical “Aladdin” this summer, and The Wadsworth Footlighters put “The Music Man Jr.” on at the end of July and beginning of August – with some extra help.

“Our residents volunteered at a number of the performances by taking tickets, handing out programs and assisting with concessions,” Emily said. “We also have had a large number of residents make costumes and create set pieces.”

The Scripts with Seniors program will continue

into the fall and winter, with dates already set for future readings and other potential projects to come. A variety of programs like Scripts with Seniors set Concordia and our brand of worry-free living apart and help establish connections with the community.

“I knew ultimately that I would want to live in a place like Concordia because the thought of living alone in my home, even though I loved my home, was just too depressing,” Margaret said. “I think socialization is very important, and that’s why I loved this group with the Footlighters. It’s such a joy to be with these amazing children and read together; it’s a delight.”

If you or a loved one are researching retirement living, now is the perfect time to look into a life plan community like Concordia at Sumner.

Everything you need to age in place is located on the same campus, your assets are safe and secure, you have the ability to design your own lifestyle and you can enjoy the benefits of choosing a faith-based community. Concordia at Sumner is also in the process of building 65 one and two bedroom apartments to add to the 79 apartments and 22 villas already on its beautiful, spacious campus just outside of Akron, OH. To learn more about Concordia’s worry-free lifestyle and newest retirement living expansion, call Director of Marketing Rowena Wilkins at 330-664-1289 or visit us at www.ConcordiaatSumner.org.

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A Legacy of Steadfast Caring Dr. Fred Fioravanti Looks back on 34 Years with Concordia An organization’s employees are its heart and soul, especially at nonprofits like Concordia Lutheran Ministries. We are always a little sad to see them retire – but happy as they continue with the next steps of their journey. One such employee who retired recently had an astounding impact on the organization for more than three decades: Dr. Fred Fioravanti. Dr. Fred, as he is affectionately known, was hired as Concordia’s Medical Director in 1984 and leaves a legacy of steady care, joyful memories and many, many friends.

Fred Fioravanti was born and raised in Donora, PA in the 1950s and 60s in a close-knit Italian community with a strong emphasis on family values. He attended Mon Valley Catholic school for 12 years, where he found three lifelong passions: his faith, life sciences and music. He started playing the saxophone and clarinet in fourth grade and became interested in life sciences in high school, when he first considered becoming a physician. He also started to play music outside of 8 - Faith in Caring

the school band and orchestra.

“My music teacher had me join his small orchestra, so I started playing with them at weddings and other events,” Dr. Fred said. “We were loud; I don’t know that we were that great.

We had a pretty good sound though, and we had a lot of fun.”

Dr. Fred went on to study medicine, his chosen vocation, at the University of Pittsburgh, and he returned to music, his avocation, frequently throughout his studies.

“I played in college and med school about two or three times a week in small nightclubs,” Dr. Fred said. “In my third year of medical school they took my weekends away, so that was the end of that. I met a lot of wonderful people in music, and it was a great way to relieve stress.

Everyone comes out to relax and get away from it all.”

After he finished school, Dr. Fred went on to complete an internship (now called a residency) in family medicine at St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh.

While there he worked with a surgeon, Dr. Allen Snyder, who would eventually lead him to Concordia. Dr. Snyder had opened an office in Freeport, and after Dr. Fred joined him, the two opened an office in Saxonburg. Dr. Fred

Dr. Fred playing in the Concordia “House Band” at the Annual Summer Festival. heard that Concordia at Cabot, just a few miles away from Saxonburg, was looking for a medical director, and went in to interview.

“It was a very positive experience for me,” Dr. Fred remembered. “I first met Horst Schwalm, the administrator at the time, and found him very impressive, spiritual and dedicated. Of course, next to him was someone who had just come to Concordia several months before me – Keith Frndak, our current President & CEO. After my interview I was sure that this place was somewhere that I could really feel comfortable working at and being a part of – there was a strong value system and respect for the dignity of life.”

Dr. Fred started seeing patients and residents in his Saxonburg office. As time went on, he opened another office in the Haven I retirement living building on the Concordia at Cabot campus.

He has been a part of Concordia for so long that

he now has his own special connection to its history.

“I try to impart some of Concordia’s history to others, because there’s so much history here,” Dr. Fred explained. “When I go upstairs in Lund Care Center and I step onto Schwalm Hall or Blankenbuehler Hall [Rev. Lorenz Blankenbuehler worked for Concordia as a chaplain and continued to preach and volunteer after he retired], it means something completely different to me – I knew those men and admired them. All these memories of those old years would come into play, and you could almost feel their presence in the mortar.

They were people of high quality and high commitment.

“I’ve also had patients who were orphans here. [Concordia started as an orphanage in the 1880s and continued to house children until the 1950s.] And I’ve also had patients whose parents I had treated years before here. I’ve been really blessed to be a part of this place and have those experiences.”

Another piece of Concordia’s history occurred in 2006 – a fire that left Haven I destroyed. It was rebuilt by 2008, and Dr. Fred decided to make his new, larger Haven I office the center of his practice, eventually closing his Freeport and Saxonburg offices. He and his associates were later added to Concordia’s ever-growing variety of services as Concordia Physician Practice in 2015. The office got a new look when Haven I was rebuilt that reflected his passion for music: a jazz theme.

“When people come to the doctor’s office it’s often a very sterile environment,” Dr. Fred said. “I wanted my patients to see something different so that they could enjoy the environment.”

The office features pictures of the old Stanley Theater, now called the Benedum Center, in Pittsburgh (where the Benny Goodman quartet once played), Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Charlie Bird Parker, as well as a sculpture he built using old band instruments he had collected over the years. Music was always a way for Dr. Fred to connect with his patients, because as he says, “it brings people together.”

“People started to bring in music memorabilia for me,” Dr. Fred said. “One patient brought in a little statue of a saxophone player that had been September 2018 - 9

his son’s who had passed away, and he wanted me to have it. I was very touched by that, so I put it in the waiting room for everyone to enjoy.”

Dr. Fred had the honor of treating thousands of patients during his career, many of whom were members of the Greatest Generation. He said he feels honored to have been able to care for such an amazing group of people who gave so much for their country – and he learned a lot from them.

“I remember one gentleman who really fought against a stage four cancer,” Dr. Fred said.

“I explained to him the extent of the disease and that we couldn’t cure it. One day at a follow-up appointment, he told me, ‘You know Doc, I’m determined that this isn’t going to beat me. It may kill me, but it won’t beat me.’ And that just shows the human spirit. No matter what, he had a strong faith and despite what the physical outcome would be, he would spiritually and mentally overcome it.”

So, does he believe in medical miracles?

“I haven’t seen anything dramatic, like a fourinch tumor that is there one day and gone in a month, but I have seen people overcome odds and survive circumstances that I don’t think they could have survived without some kind of spiritual intervention,” he explained. “I’ve

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seen that a lot; their faith somehow helps their physical immunity and ability to fight a disease even though the odds are against them. And to me that’s a kind of miracle – to heal. Faith and trust can be a big part of overcoming all types of illness.”

As a faith-based organization that focuses on providing a Christian environment for patients and residents, Concordia ended up being the perfect place for Dr. Fred to center his practice.

“Being with people who share my beliefs and convictions, who believe in the dignity of all stages of life is part of the reason why Concordia became the cornerstone of my practice,” Dr. Fred stated. “I once saw a patient in end-stage dementia walking the halls and could tell she had chronic pain from arthritis. One of the staff members saw she was in distress, stopped what she was doing, went over to the patient and whispered something to her that got her to smile and laugh – even in the midst of all that. That’s a kind of mini miracle too.

“And it’s not just the nurses, who you expect to be empathetic, it’s the housekeeping staff, dietary staff and maintenance staff – everyone here. I would see that every time I would round. That’s reaffirmation of what we’re all about here. In this large hectic company that started as one sleepy little location, we’re still keeping that alive. To me it’s important that we never lose that.”

With his retirement, Dr. Fred plans to spend more time with his wife, Bobbi, and three children, Tony, Elizabeth and David, play music on a more regular basis, devote more time to his love of astronomy, read (especially books that aren’t medical), get back into photography and, as he says, “do the things I’ve been telling my patients to do for years: rest, eat well and exercise.”

The Concordia family is grateful for the countless contributions Dr. Fred made here throughout his career, his devotion to his patients and the example he set of how to truly put one’s faith in caring.

Dr. Fred's Lasting Impression Upon Dr. Fioravanti’s retirement, Faith In Caring asked a few staff members and residents to share their thoughts and experiences with him. Here you’ll find just a few of the many thoughtful stories that Dr. Fred has left with Concordia.

Keith E. Frndak, Concordia Lutheran Ministries President & CEO

Eleanor Schwalm, Haven resident and widow of former Concordia The late Gerline Gehr [a major administrator Horst Concordia donor, for whom Gehr Schwalm Hall in the Lund Care Center is named] once told me, “When I came to Concordia in 1995, they told me I had three to four years to live. I’ve lived here for 20 years. And do you know why?

Because of Dr. Fioravanti.” And that’s a testament to the kind of man he is. He was devoted to his patients, and a true blessing for Concordia.

Robin Binkley, Director of Nursing at Concordia of Monroeville who worked with Dr. Fred for 30 years Dr. Fioravanti and I used to sing as we walked down the hall to patient rooms. The patients loved it, and so did we. We had such a good time on rounds that we decided it would be fun to start a “House Band.” Several years later the House Band was formed with Dr. Fred, Ken Robeson, Matt Puskarich from maintenance and me. We performed at the Summer Festival and were such a hit that we began doing small “gigs” for the Havens and other Concordia events. Dr. Fred made work fun. I loved rounding with him and will never forget all that he has taught me about taking care of God’s people.

What a blessing it was, after Markus Hall was completed and staffed, to have a young, energetic, thorough Dr. Fioravanti to care for our Concordia residents! He was truly a blessing.

Probably my most vivid memory is of my husband Horst’s one month stay at Allegheny Valley Hospital, with a severe case of encephalitis. As his health improved, his fears of Dr. Fioravanti’s daily visits grew. Each day, the questions, “What day is this?” What month is this?”

“What year is this?” were totally frustrating, since Horst’s memory was gone. What a blessing when it returned and Dr. Fioravanti smilingly released him! How we loved and admired this godly, kind, knowledgeable, thorough healer who has worked among us for so many years! Truly a gift of God.

Carol Matis, current RNAC who worked with Dr. Fred for 34 years He was a caring and skilled physician, a good person who truly cared about his patients and the staff who worked with him. He was an excellent and

patient teacher with the nursing staff; and although he expected high standards from those who cared for his patients, he also maintained a sense of humor. He had a profound impact on me as a young nurse, and I have many, many fond memories of the days when I worked with him on the skilled units of the Oertel Care Center. He is missed.

Austin and Mary Nell Hurd, Haven residents For the past 4½ years that we have lived at Concordia, we have been cared for by Dr. Fred Fioravanti. We had complete confidence in him – and, we might add, in Bobbi, his wife and nurse. This caring, humble man will be sorely missed by many of us.

Diane Lynn, RN I worked with Dr. Fred since he came to Concordia. He liked to make work fun and would lead his own version of medical Jeopardy! He was Alex Trebek, and all of the halls would compete against each other.

Beyond that, he always put the residents and their care first no matter what. He took care of both of my grandparents, and I knew that he would always go the extra mile for anyone who needed it.

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HIGHPOINTE AT REBECCA A Concordia Community

Highpointe Turns One! On September 23, 2017, a group of excited people cut a shiny red ribbon, and, just like that, Highpointe at Rebecca opened its doors to offer Concordia Lutheran Ministries’ brand of worry-free retirement living to the northern Pittsburgh area. Among the first group of residents, affectionately called the “founders,” were retired teachers, pastors, business managers, postal service workers and many more – and the family has continued to grow as new residents have moved into this premier retirement living community in Allison Park.

In honor of one year of growth, fellowship and fun, Highpointe at Rebecca will be offering our opening pricing for 30 DAYS ONLY – October 1 to 30. This means that those who commit to Highpointe in that time frame will receive a 6% discount on their entrance fee, monthly fee and second person fee. Combined with our 3% veteran’s discount (ask about our eligibility requirements) and 10% discount on future health care services at Concordia at Rebecca Residence, this exclusive offer can save you thousands now and in the coming years. Now is the time to learn more about all that Highpointe at Rebecca has to offer.

Highpointe’s residents invite you to join them for a month of celebration from September 21 through the month of October. Highpointe’s First Anniversary Open House Month will feature musical entertainment, tours, refreshments and much more.

• Retirement Living Informational Session with Happy Hour, Friday, September 21 from 3-5 p.m.

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followed by happy hour with entertainment from the Rich Zabinski Jazz Trio.

• Highpointe’s First Community Day will be introduced on Sunday, September 23 from 1-3 p.m.

Bring the whole family! Enjoy beautiful melodies from River City Brass while enjoying refreshments in our expansive main courtyard. Face painting, a caricature artist and more will be available for the kids.

• Happy Hour, Friday, October 5 from 3-5 p.m.

Entertainment provided by accordionist Lou Gamber • Happy Hour, Friday, October 12 from 3-5 p.m.

Entertainment provided by Hey Joe with Mike • Second Annual Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 13 from 1-3 p.m. with Mikey Dee Polka Band and German-themed refreshments!

• Open House, Sunday, October 21 from 1-3 p.m., Entertainment by Rick Farinelli Jazz Combo • Open House, Monday, October 22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The First Anniversary events will be held in the courtyard of Highpointe, located at 1871 Highpointe Lane, Allison Park, PA 15101 (some GPS devices don’t recognize our address yet – if so, we are next door to Concordia at Rebecca Residence, 3746 Cedar Ridge Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101). Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is appreciated. To RSVP call Julie Spirnock at 724-444-1521 or email us at RebeccaRetirement@ConcordiaLM.org. You can also register for the events using the online form on the Coming Events page of our website, www.HighpointeRebecca.org.

Charitable Gift Annuity Basics A charitable gift annuity, or CGA, is a relatively simple way to support a charity that you care about and receive an income stream for the rest of your life.

The amount of the income stream depends primarily on your age at the time you establish an annuity and the amount of your gift. The future income stream will never change – it will not go up or down as time progresses. Concordia CGAs typically support our Good Samaritan Endowment Fund which assists those who can no longer afford to pay for the cost of their care.

From a federal income tax perspective, you will be eligible for a charitable contribution deduction for a portion of your gift. For a certain period of time, a portion of the payments that you receive will not be taxable. Unfortunately, Concordia is not able to offer CGAs in all states, and each state may treat the payments differently from a tax perspective. At this time, Concordia is only able to establish CGAs for residents of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida.

Let’s look at an example. A 75-year-old donor wishes to contribute $10,000 to establish a CGA with Concordia. This donor’s annuity rate would be 5.8%.

The donor would be entitled to receive total annual payments of $580. The donor can choose whether to receive payments on a monthly or quarterly basis.

The charitable contribution deduction for this gift would be $4,426 in the year that the CGA is established. Finally, for a period of approximately 12 years, $450 of the $580 annual payment is not federally taxable.

A few more basics – 1) A CGA can be established for one or two lives. 2) CGAs can be funded with cash, securities or certain other assets. 3) A donor can delay the start of annuity payments, which would result in a higher annuity rate.

A representative from Concordia would be glad to prepare a personalized CGA analysis for you and review it with you. Just give us a call at 724-352-1571, ext. 8363. There is no cost for this service.

Sample Charitable Gift Annuity Rates (Rates subject to change)

Age of Donor 65 70 80 85 90

Single Life Charitable Gift Annuity Rate 4.7% 5.1% 6.8% 7.8% 9.0%

You’re cordially invited to the 5thAnnual

Camp Erin Purse Gala Thursday, November 15, 2018 5:30 p.m. V.I.P. Admission / 6:30 p.m. Regular Admission The Lexus Club at PNC Park

115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Benefits Good Samaritan Hospice’s Camp Erin

$75 per person

V.I.P. Tickets available for $100

For ticket information, please call 724-845-7338 or visit www.pursegala.com.

NEWS / NOTES September 2018

Annual Concordia Golf Classic Sets Record Amount in Charitable Dollars Raised Concordia Lutheran Ministries held its 15th Annual Golf Classic at Treesdale Golf and Country Club on Monday, July 9 with 172 golfers taking over the course. More than $112,000 in net proceeds were raised for the Good Samaritan Endowment Fund through this year’s event. Our Good Samaritan Endowment Fund helps to underwrite confidential charitable care for residents and patients who have limited or exhausted financial means.

SEI Investments served as Signature Sponsor for the ­sixth consecutive year, and Mike Kelly from SEI (pictured below with President and CEO Keith Frndak) was on hand as a guest of honor. Our winning team was the foursome from Physician’s Mobile X-Ray – co-captained by Todd Gelbaugh and Tim Aquina. Concordia would like to extend a special thanks to our largest group of sponsors, including 20 new or upgraded sponsors. Save the date for next year – July 8, 2019!

These dedicated stewards are truly caretakers of the gifts God gives us.

Rev. Roger Nuerge, a longtime Concordia chaplain, was the keynote speaker for the event and provided words of inspiration to those in attendance.

In addition, Rev. Reholma McCants, lead pastor at Unity Community Lutheran Church and Children’s Afterschool Program, spoke about the importance of Unity’s mission and Concordia’s role in its continuation.

The CLM Foundation offi­ce (724-352-1571, ext. 8363) can assist you in a simple, non-binding enrollment into the Legacy Society. If you are not already a Legacy Society member but have planned to include Concordia in your estate, please let us know so we may better thank and recognize you if you’d like.

Members of the Legacy Society Dave & Marty Alsing, Fred Heintz and Marilyn Heintz.

More Than 800 Attend Summer Festival Annual Luncheon Honors Legacy Society Members Concordia Lutheran Ministries was honored to recognize more than 80 members of the Concordia Legacy Society at an Annual Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, June 26 at Concordia’s newly constructed building, Highpointe at Rebecca. The Legacy Society is made up of those who have committed to remember Concordia in their estate or who have made planned gifts. One of Concordia’s greatest blessings is our group of Legacy Society members.

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More than 800 residents, families and community members made their way to the Concordia at Cabot campus on July 29 to bask in the perfect weather and experience exceptional entertainment from The Rich Zabinski Jazz Trio and the world-renowned River City Brass. The traditional worship service began with a choir of 100 staff members representing each of Concordia’s western PA locations singing “Here I Am, Lord.” A stirring and inspirational sermon was given by our guest preacher, Concordia Board Member and Pastor at First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Dr. Douglas Spittel. Nearly 200 children enjoyed the fishing derby in the pond behind Lund Care

2018 EVENTS Center and a bounce castle, crafts, games, face painting, caricature artist and more in the gazebo. Concordia President and CEO Keith Frndak closed the event by thanking our supporters for their continued prayers as the organization continues to develop and grow – 137 years later.

Third Annual Concordia at Sumner Fall Fashion Show September 8, 10 a.m.

St. George Centre

Concordia Oktoberfest October 6, 4-8 p.m.

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Rev. Douglas Spittel at the 137th Annual Summer Festival.

2018 Camp Erin Pittsburgh Hosts More Than 100 Campers Good childhood educators make learning new information fun and exciting.

The best educators present the lesson in a way that kids don’t even realize they’re learning. And that is exactly what happens at Camp Erin Pittsburgh, a weekend-long bereavement camp that was held June 8-10 at YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer. The camp helps children and youth learn about grief.

This year’s camp, which was free thanks to grants and generous community donations, hosted 108 campers, from 6-17 years old, who have experienced the death of a loved one. There were also more than 75 volunteers that helped supervise and lead the activities. Activities at camp included arts and crafts, camp fires, swimming, zip lines, rope courses, sports, journaling, archery, music, pet therapy and luminaries.

Fifth Annual Camp Erin Purse Gala November 15, 6:30 p.m.

The Lexus Club, PNC Park

Concordia of the South Hills Holiday Shopping Event December 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Concordia of the South Hills

Sixth Annual Concordia Live Nativity December 16, 4:30 p.m.

Concordia at Cabot

For more information on any of these events, please contact the Public Relations Department at 724-352-1571, ext. 8266 or visit the Events & News page at www.concordialm.org.

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NEWS / NOTES Open House Events at Concordia Locations Concordia Haven Apartments 112 Marwood Road (Entrance 2A), Cabot Sunday, September 16. 1 – 3 p.m.

Monday, September 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 6, 4 – 8 p.m. during Oktoberfest Sunday, October 14, 1 – 3 p.m.

Monday, October 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday, November 4, 1 – 3 p.m.

Monday, November 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information or to register online, visit the Events & News pages at www.ConcordiaLM.org or call Peggy Trettel at 724-352-5378. Private tours are also available at your convenience.

Concordia of the South Hills 1300 Bower Hill Road, Mt. Lebanon Friday, September 14, 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. – noon For more information or to register online, visit the Events & News pages at www.ConcordiaLM.org or call Christie Wahlen at 412-278-1300. Private tours are also available at your convenience.

For Open House Events at Highpointe at Rebecca see page 12.

Entertainment at Concordia Haven I Dining Room Tuesday, September 11, 7 p.m.

Johnny Angel Trio When you experience an evening with Johnny Angel, you become a part of the Fabulous Fifties, the Soulful Sixties and the Unpredictable Seventies. You will see tributes to The Blues Brothers, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers and so much more. They trace the street corner, a cappella scene, the great dance crazes and the familiar sing-a-long tunes we all remember.

Whether you are a dancing fanatic or only want to sit back and groove, the is one you won’t want to miss.

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Tuesday, October 2, 7 p.m.

Jimmy Swogger and Friends Before entering full-time ministry, Jimmy traveled extensively in the gospel concert ministry. He has appeared numerous times on television and radio while also doing performances for several past presidents and first ladies. Combining music and ventriloquism, Jimmy commands the stage with experience.

Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m.

The Allegheny Drifters Bob and Karen Artis, Bernie Cunningham, Radford Vance and Michele Birkby-Vance’s pure harmonies, accomplished instrumental work and deep knowledge of the roots and branches of the music results in an unbeatable bluegrass sound, straight from the heart of the old Alleghenies.

For more information about these Haven concerts, please contact Lynn Turner at 724-352-1571, ext.

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Concordia’s Good Samaritan Hospice Conducts Grief Support Sessions Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will conduct two grief support groups this fall for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. The Cabot Grief Support Group runs consecutive Thursday mornings from Sept. 27 through Nov. 1 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Haven II classroom on the second floor of the retirement living apartment located on the Cabot campus, 148 Marwood Road at Entrance 5. Pre-registration is necessary for this session by Sept. 17. The Beaver Grief Support Group is held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from Sept. 12 through Dec. 12 from 1- 2:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 45 Maple Drive in Beaver. Participants can register at any time during the 14 weeks for any of the sessions.

Both sessions are free and open to the public. To register or for more information, call Nicole Rosswog, Bereavement Coordinator at 800-720-2557, ext.

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Mark Your Calendars for Concordia’s Oktoberfest Concordia is planning its annual Oktoberfest, a tradition that speaks to the ethnicity of our founders, on Saturday, October 6 from 4 - 8 p.m. Festivities include hayrides, fireworks and a bona-fide German band – The Mikey Dee Polka Band – as well as a special German menu all located at Haven I. Tours of Haven I will also be available.

Concordia Visiting Nurses will provide flu vaccines in the Haven I Lobby area. Games, crafts, ponies and a bounce castle for kids will be provided in the ballfield behind Haven I. All children age 12 and under are entitled to food vouchers to be used in our Quick Tent.

There will also be a bake sale from area congregations and a rummage sale (proceeds donated to Concordia’s Good Samaritan Endowment Fund). See back cover for more or call the Public Relations Office at 724-3521571, ext. 8266.

Concordia Welcomes New Physician On behalf of the Concordia Physician Practice, the Concordia family is pleased to welcome Grant J. Shevchik, MD, FAAFP. Dr Shevchik has an impressive background, having served as a staff physician for the Allegheny Health Network and UPMC Physician Services. His work experience includes leadership roles in his private practice as well as at both hospital systems and in hospice care, rehabilitation and skilled care

environments. Board certified in family practice and geriatric medicine, he is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his family practice residency at Shadyside Hospital, where he maintains staff privileges. He is a senior aviation medical examiner and is licensed for CDL physicals. He has two grown daughters, Lauren Armstrong and Catherine McCarthy, Ph.D. and currently resides in Murrysville, where he was raised.

The practice is now accepting new patients at 112 Marwood Road, Suite 5000 in Cabot. For an appointment, please call 724-352-4448.

Concordia’s Logo Explained The Concordia Lutheran Ministries logo has deep ties to our history as well as our Mission: “To serve our aging community with a continuum of high quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability.” We serve our patients and residents with the Trinity in mind, which is reflected in the top of our logo: a heart for the Father, a cross for the Son and a dove for the Holy Spirit. The heart was chosen to represent God’s abiding love for all as well as harken back to our early history. Concordia was founded in 1881 by steadfast German Lutheran congregations in the Pittsburgh area, so the heart is also the heart of Martin Luther’s coat of arms, or Luther rose. Continuing in the tradition of Lutheran leadership, the cross used in our logo is the cross of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, the denomination that all of our current member congregations belong to. The solid foundation for all of this is the Word, so at the base of our logo is an open Bible – an enduring source of hope, love, inspiration and strength.

Together these symbols work in harmony – the meaning of the word Concordia – to create an image that shows our 137 years of history, our present and our future.

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A Legacy of Care Submitted by Chaplain Roger Nuerge

The word legacy has three definitions, and each applies to what Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been and is all about.

The first and most basic definition is that a legacy is an amount of money and/ or property left to someone in a will. That’s how it started with Concordia. In the hearts and minds of several Lutheran pastors and parishes in the 1870s and early 1880s was the desire and dream to provide an orphanage for children left without parents who could take care of them. That dream became a reality when Christian and Margaretha Oertel, a childless couple who loved children, willed their farm of 46 acres for the purpose of building the orphanage. And so the Evangelical Lutheran Concordia Home for Orphans and the Aged had its beginning. That legacy provided the opportunity for many congregations and individuals to provide financial support to help the ministry to begin and grow.

Another definition of legacy is broader: something passed on or received from the past. For instance, much of Western Civilization in terms of law, philosophy and art could be called the legacy of ancient Greece and Rome. Over the years Concordia has stood on the shoulders of those who have gone before us to help us define our mission. Our Vision Statement “Serving the Triune God by providing for the needs of His people” and the Mission Statement “To serve our aging community with a continuum of high quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability” have an important and common word, serve. Concordia exists to serve the Triune God by serving his people. Serving is an integral part of Concordia’s legacy.

A third definition of legacy is living and dynamic.

Legacy is a way of living that learns from the past, is applied to the present and inspires the future. For Concordia that is its legacy of care. The caring that Concordia does is because of the God that Concordia serves cared for us first. It was because God cared for 18 - Faith in Caring

Adam and Eve that he went looking for them after they sinned against him. It was because God cared for people yet unborn that he promised to send his Son, Jesus, to bear the sins of the world. It’s because Concordia knows that God cares that Concordia cares for people in need.

The way Concordia cares for people is seen every day. It is seen by the housekeepers who make sure the floors are clean even though they were just cleaned the day before. It is seen by aides who assist the resident who needs help moving from bed to a wheelchair.

It is seen by the nurse taking time to make sure the medicine that is given is correct. It is seen by the therapist who encourages residents to exercise their weak bodies so that they can heal and get stronger. It is seen by the staff member who warms up a resident’s cup of coffee that has grown cool. All this and more has contributed to Concordia’s legacy of care.

Yet, for Concordia there is more. The physical care that Concordia provides for people in need is important because God has given us all a physical body that needs care. However, God made human life not just to be a physical being, but also a spiritual being. The spiritual side of human life is the side that has the capacity to have a relationship with God, the Creator, while here on earth as well as eternally.

That is why Concordia provides spiritual care as well as physical care for residents and staff. Spiritual care can be given by any Christian who trusts in God’s mercy and grace in Christ for the forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation, but Concordia has also provided a Chaplaincy staff of trained pastors and deaconesses to provide spiritual care. Good physical care is important, and that is why the nurse is careful to give the correct medicine. Good spiritual care is important too, and that is why care is given to help people know the correct God, the Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Good physical care is important and that is why therapists encourage their people to exercise their bodies in healthful ways. Good spiritual care is important and that is why the chaplain staff encourages people by the Spirit’s power to exercise saving faith in the God who created them, saved them and has made it possible for them to have an eternal relationship with him.

This is all part of Concordia’s legacy of care.

In Loving Memory Ruth I. Abert 4/19/18 Richard C. Albright 7/24/18 Sam Alioto 6/16/18 Alice J. Altmire 6/11/18 Nancy Altman 7/15/18 Andrew Amygdalos 5/16/18 Mary S. Arthurs 4/21/18 Victoria Ashton 6/21/18 Samuel J. Astorino 7/18/18 Isabell Bacher 5/16/18 Christa Baideman 6/4/18 George A. Bailey 7/12/18 Elizabeth Bajuszik 6/2/18 Ann Balisteri 6/27/18 Joseph Ballute 6/18/18 Richard A. Barnhardt 7/22/18 Geraldine Barry 6/3/18 Inge Bauman 6/18/18 Joan E. Beatty 5/3/18 Sandra K. Beaver 5/2/18 Doris A. Becker 7/26/18 Albert A. Beerhalter 7/1/18 Dorothy J. Bellisario 5/3/18 Dolores Louellen Berlin 6/1/18 Betty Bernhardt 5/1/18 Betty Grace Bernhardt 5/1/18 Anabel Berresford 4/20/18 Harry Betke 6/13/18 Linda Biddle 6/15/18 Brigitte A. Billock 5/15/18 Gerald A. Blattner 5/6/18 Robert Boice 7/14/18 Maria Boni 5/20/18 Hyacinthe Bonus 6/17/18 Betty E. Bonzo 7/22/18 Kathryn Bonzo 6/1/18 Howard Boros 5/14/18 Kathleen M. Bothem 7/6/18 Dwayne Bottorff 8/1/18 Joyce C. Bowser 7/26/18 Robert J. “Dune” Bowser 4/16/18 Samuel Boyd 6/7/18 Paul J. Braun 5/27/18 Bernard J. Brennan 5/14/18 Marlene D. Brienza 7/13/18 Susan F. Britton 7/14/18 Vickie I. Brown 7/17/18 Ruth Bruce 6/29/18 Donna Bruni 7/2/18 Margaret M. Bruno 5/3/18 Sally B. Buchele 5/11/18 Frank P. Budjanec 4/24/18 Clair F. Burkhart 5/18/18 Harold Thomas Bushey Sr. 7/13/18

Robert C. Butler 7/26/18 Bonnie Butrick 7/12/18 Sandra L. Butteri 5/1/18 David N. Buys 5/29/18 Raymond G. Byrne 5/4/18 Cortlandt “Bud” H. Byron 6/5/18 Donald Campbell 6/30/18 Grace Campbell 6/17/18 Antonio Capozzolo 7/31/18 Georgean Rose Carter 5/29/18 Geraldine A. Cartwright 7/9/18 Robert C. Carvelli 5/3/18 Anna M. Cassidy 7/25/18 Dolores Mae Cassidy 6/18/18 Jean M. Cej 5/8/18 Lina Cercone 4/21/18 Robert J. Chesnoski 7/27/18 Donald Robert Christy 6/19/18 Louis A. Ciletti 7/31/18 William S. Cline Jr. 7/13/18 William L. Clingensmith 7/3/18 Eleanor Clark 6/24/18 Patricia Colavincenzo 4/29/18 Julia M. Colonna 7/3/18 Lois Marguerite Connelly 5/2/18 Helen M. Cooper 4/30/18 Linda Cooper 6/10/18 Lois A. Couch 5/11/18 Paul Cousins 7/13/18 Mary R. Cozad 6/7/18 Virginia L. Craig 4/28/18 Charles B. Craun 7/2/18 Dolores M. Crededon 7/10/18 John Creese 6/3/18 Adelaide E. Crespy 4/17/18 Robert G. Critchlow 7/28/18 Donald R. Cunningham 7/1/18 Gino Curcio 5/22/18 Catherine Cypher 6/2/18 Shirley Dailey 6/7/18 Michael D. Damico 5/7/18 Mary E. Davis 7/24/18 Mark Decker 6/19/18 Dorothy P. DeLuca 4/16/18 Joseph J. Depace 7/26/18 Anthony DePetro 6/12/18 Sylvia M. Derke 6/25/18 Helen Desimone 5/29/18

Concordia Lutheran Ministries wishes to extend its deepest condolences to families who have lost loved ones. Thank you for trusting Concordia with their care. We feel privileged to have served them. May God provide you with His special blessings of comfort and peace.

Grace Devine 6/23/18 Thomas F. Diehl 4/16/18 Estalene Dietle 5/31/18 Barbara H. Dimich 6/1/18 Frances Z. Dionisio 5/30/18 Jacqueline Ditullio 5/13/18 Daniel Docinovich 5/28/18 Frederick T. Domaratz 7/4/18 Dorothy M. Dorn 5/18/18 Mary Drane 5/7/18 Theresa F. Drazenovich 5/5/18 Irma Dudiak 6/18/18 Frances A. Dunlap 5/26/18 Celia T. Dusko 4/25/18 Mary Ann Elzer 5/23/18 Keith Erk 4/24/18 Robert T. Erwin 4/21/18 Robert Etzel 8/7/18 James L. Evans 5/3/18 Mark Farabaugh 6/13/18 Carmen C. Farina 7/10/18 Joseph Farinacci 4/27/18 Shirley E. Farrow 7/5/18 Emma Fedder 6/24/18 Georgia Ann Fellman 7/14/18 Charles Ferell 5/2/18 Kindred Ferguson 6/11/18 Ingrid C. Figueras 5/3/18 Ruth Fitzgerald 5/24/18 Gary E. Fleeson 5/20/18 Regina Fleck 7/15/18 James E. Flick 7/29/18 John Folino 6/6/18 Betty Force 6/21/18 Althea Fowlie 6/24/18 Rawland D. “Raleigh” Fox 5/21/18 Rockliffe Fritz 6/19/18 Ernest L. Fullerton 5/31/18 Anna F. Fusco 4/19/18 Maureen Fulton 4/22/18 Roger Gallentine 6/1/18 Jacqueline Gamble 6/30/18 Etherine W. Gibson-Tipper 6/14/18 Esther Giugliano 7/25/18 John Goda Jr. 7/4/18 Daniel L. Goldinger 7/26/18 Luise W. Gonzalez 4/25/18 Jimmie R. Goodwin 7/5/18 Frances Grago 6/10/18 Helen F. Gray 7/24/18 Marilyn “GG” Greathouse 6/28/18 Robert Grimm 6/25/18 Phyllis Grimshaw 6/1/18

Richard Grooms 6/23/18 Cindy Grove 4/15/18 Edward Gruzinski 6/28/18 Leslie Gruzinski 7/8/18 Mary E. Guckert 5/28/18 Dorothy F. Guiden 5/27/18 Doris E. Hacker 4/18/18 Georgi-Ann Haniotes 6/20/18 William Harvanek 6/9/18 Joseph R. Hallow 7/11/18 Betty D. Harris 7/6/18 Lois J. Hays 4/22/18 Clara Hernandez 6/9/18 Charles E. Helble Jr 5/18/18 Phyllis A. Heasley 4/27/18 Evelyn I. Held 7/30/18 Carolyn E. Heller 7/23/18 Joseph A. Hellwig 7/7/18 Loretta M. Henderson 7/19/18 Robert Henderson Jr. 4/23/18 Grace Marie Herrle 7/20/18 Joseph P. Hess 5/29/18 Charles S. Hilderbrand 5/25/18 Margaret Hillard 5/21/18 Janet L. Hindley 4/27/18 Jessie M. Hischemellor 5/12/18 Charles F. Hoffmaster 5/7/18 Elizabeth Hohman 5/24/18 Norbert Hohman 6/20/18 Rose Holm 6/30/18 Martha G. Holsing 7/31/18 Dolores A. Holub 7/27/18 Lucille Hoover 6/27/18 Doris Hornbeck 6/10/18 Garnet Howard 7/27/18 John Hrelec 5/2/18 Diana Hribar 4/19/18 Violet F. Huey 7/7/18 Virginia Hunt 6/24/18 Lynn A. Huseman 4/23/18 Martha M. Ippolito 7/1/18 John Blake Irvin 4/30/18 Betty Izzo 6/4/18 Doris Jack 6/11/18 Julia M. Jaecks 4/28/18 Nora Lou Jacobs 5/5/18 Albert H. Janecko 4/28/18 Donald Kane 6/11/18 Samuel Kaniuk 6/25/18 James Karns 5/23/18 Norma J. Kelly 5/26/18 Lois J. Kilgore 7/3/18 Darlene C. King 7/17/18 Timothy King Sr. 6/18/18

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Adrian Kithas 6/25/18 Jean Knappenberger 6/26/18 Patricia Knight 6/15/18 Wilma Kolar 4/28/18 Mervin Korb 6/10/18 Andy A. Kosco 7/25/18 Wasso Kozlina Jr 7/13/18 Frank Kramer 6/23/18 Dollie Krick 5/6/18 Lorraine Kriger 5/9/18 Garnet L. Kriley 4/22/18 Michelle M. Krill 6/18/18 Veronica Kubany 6/30/18 Sandra L. Laboda 7/23/18 Etta Lanning 6/16/18 Guy Lanton 6/2/18 Gerald Lawther 6/3/18 Timothy Lebo 5/27/18 Elizabeth W. Lehman 6/1/18 William D. Leinweber 7/22/18 Ruth Lengel 6/30/18 Barbara Leonard 6/28/18 Irene Lewis 4/18/18 Louise Librich 7/29/18 Barry J. Lieb 5/3/18 Paul M. Lienhardt 6/17/18 John W. Lightner 7/1/18 Betty Lindh 6/18/18 John R. Lombardo 7/5/18 Thomas Lowe 6/24/18 Janet I. Lowery 5/18/18 Velma Lucas 6/29/18 Jon T. Lugila 5/6/18 Lois Lukitsh 6/25/18 Bernadine Leasure 5/15/18 Robert H. Leuenberger 4/25/18 Michael J. Loschiavo Sr. 4/27/18 Edward S. Lucas 5/25/18 Joseph F. Lynch 5/16/18 Donna L. Macaul 5/18/18 John Hurley Madaus 5/22/18 Roper E. Madison 5/2/18 Violet L. Maffeo 5/19/18 Patricia Maier 7/1/18 George Makowski 6/13/18 Corinne A. Males 4/22/18 Angeline M. Manganaro 4/26/18 Jo Marshall 6/21/18 Mary Ann Marticek 4/16/18 Gail S. Martin 7/31/18 Robert Martin 6/30/18 Larry E. Martz 5/2/18 Denise Masciola 7/20/18 Robert B. Mason 5/2/18 Joan Mathews 6/25/18 Dolores Matika 5/30/18 Milo Maurhoff 4/30/18 Charles William Maus 7/5/18 Patricia J. Maybray 5/28/18 Raymond D. McCleary 7/16/18 William V. McClelland

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4/21/18 William McCormack Jr. 5/2/18 Linda D. McCrea 5/26/18 Earl McCullough 5/15/18 George L. McGee Jr 7/16/18 Mary E. McGilloway 7/11/18 Mary Frances McGregor 7/22/18 Dorma McHattie 6/23/18 Charles McKinney 7/25/18 Margaret Jane McKrell 4/28/18 Michael McPherson 6/3/18 David William Medvitz Sr. 4/20/18 Charles E. Mehno 7/14/18 Josephine Mengel 4/19/18 Linda A. Mense 5/8/18 Audrey E. Mertz 7/10/18 Mary Mielecki 5/17/18 Grace T. Miles 5/5/18 Burton E. Miller 6/26/18 Donald L. Miller 7/25/18 Mary L. Miller 5/4/18 Sally J. Mixter 7/16/18 Linda Moczan 5/25/18 Frederick C. Montgomery 4/19/18 Gary Moore 6/25/18 Charles R. Moran 4/18/18 James P. Murphy 5/31/18 John R. Murtha 5/19/18 Donna Nadzam 5/24/18 Alfred Navari 6/16/18 Shirley Neely 7/4/18 Francis P. Newport 7/9/18 Richard J. Nitowski 5/7/18 Charles Northrup 6/28/18 Louise B. Nudi 5/29/18 Josephine M. Olshanski 4/24/18 Jeffrey P. Oravitz Sr. 4/4/18 Carol R. Osgood 5/9/18 Robert M. Otto 5/21/18 Betty Ann Owen 7/23/18 Juanita P. Paich 4/25/18 Louis Palamone 4/23/18 Robert Panian 6/14/18 Betty J. Parks 7/11/18 Charles E. Parry 7/29/18 Ralph R. Passant 6/25/18 Evelyn Pauba 7/17/18 Eugene Paulsen 6/22/18 Florence J. Paulson 4/30/18 Carmella Pawuk 6/29/18 Anna R. Pepper 7/16/18 Rose Peters 7/8/18 Harold H. Pinder 7/13/18 Olive L. Pinkerton 4/29/18 Henry Pokrant Jr. 6/6/18 Josephine Polacek 4/22/18 Steve F. Polacek 5/8/18 Helen Polk 6/16/18 Pat Pompeani 7/20/18 Jane Popoloski 7/23/18

Margaret R. Popovich 5/29/18 Barbara A. Portka 7/7/18 Dorothy Ann Prosky 6/20/18 Jean M. Prothero 5/14/18 Helen Ptak 6/19/18 Helen Pucko 4/25/18 Dorothy Quesenberry 6/30/18 Allan Radella 6/28/18 Mary Rasely 7/2/18 Josephine Rebyanski 7/13/18 Anna Reed 6/3/18 Donald Nelson Reed 6/17/18 Robert Reed 6/15/18 Dorothy Reinhart 6/27/18 Dolores A. Renfrew 6/3/18 Arthur R. Renner 4/18/18 Marian Resestar 5/28/18 Joan B. Reynolds 5/24/18 Laura Richey 6/1/18 John R. Riggs Jr. 5/22/18 Catherine R. Riggins 5/25/18 Scott Ritenour 6/1/18 Jean A. Robich 5/2/18 Gladys Robinson 6/30/18 Valentino C. Rocco 4/13/18 Steve Rodich 4/14/18 Eleanor R. Roland 7/31/18 Marilyn J. Romich 5/2/18 Thomas W. Ross 6/4/18 Robert R. Roth 6/10/18 Larry C. Rottura 5/28/18 Jon B. Routt 5/9/18 Janet S. Rowe 7/4/18 Jean Rowe 7/6/18 Cathy Ruediger 6/15/18 Joann R. Runser 7/17/18 Paul Ruschak 6/15/18 Jacqueline Samek 6/7/18 Raymond Sands 6/20/18 Barbara Sapp 6/12/18 Barbara R. Sauers 7/9/18 Mary A. Sawyer 5/4/18 Elroy W. Schaedel 4/24/18 William J. Schaffer 5/26/18 Anthony Schifino 5/14/18 Jean M. Schiro 5/3/18 Lucille Schreiber 5/19/18 Sue Ellen Schweiger 5/5/18 Eva Scotto 7/16/18 Ida Mae Sechan 6/23/18 Dolores M. Secula 5/9/18 Elizabeth Semes 6/21/18 Helen Sfakianos 5/13/18 Ruth A. Shaeffer 6/25/18 Harold Shaffer Jr. 7/22/18 Thomas Sharpe Jr. 4/23/18 Frances J. Sheffler 5/28/18 Doyle L. Shellhammer 7/30/18 Catherine Sherba 6/16/18 Janet Shoop 5/17/18 David P. Shreiner 7/26/18 Lois Sieman 5/25/18 Marilynne L. Sikora 7/24/18 Martin Sikora 4/28/18

Leo Silvestri 6/22/18 Wayne J. Skees 5/10/18 Josephine Skinner 6/19/18 Anna Slagle 6/17/18 Homer R. Smail 5/9/18 Adam J. Smakosz 7/25/18 Deforest Smith 7/26/18 John E. Smith 5/11/18 Larry E Smith 5/12/18 Anna R. Snape 6/30/18 Dorothy I. Snider 6/22/18 Joseph Snyder 6/21/18 Vance Snyder 8/6/18 Roger E. Soriano 5/15/18 Phyllis E. Speicher 5/15/18 Deborah W. Spokart 5/13/18 Mary Jane Spooner 7/31/18 Joel Sprankle 6/8/18 Nancy Spurk 7/14/18 Mary J. Stakel 4/24/18 Theodore Starcevic 5/20/18 Steve Stasko 5/11/18 Sandra L. Stauffer 5/19/18 Lucille Staugh 6/10/18 Nancy S. Stephens 5/2/18 Henry Stivers Jr. 6/3/18 Eugene C. Stockdale 4/25/18 Frank J. Storar 7/31/18 Manuela Strohecker 7/3/18 Barbara Sweitzer 6/2/18 Janet Sychak 4/13/18 Lena F. Tanilli 5/13/18 Calvin C. Thompson Jr 7/30/18 Donna Rae Thompson 7/7/18 Gloria A. Thornton 4/19/18 Else Todora 7/10/18 Virginia Trapuzzano 6/11/18 John J. Tress 5/11/18 Ellen P. Troppman 5/17/18 Edith Sigmon Tubbs 6/21/18 Rosalie J. Turner 5/13/18 Robert W. Turney 7/17/18 Elinor F. Uram 7/13/18 Caroline Uzyak 6/14/18 Joan E. VanRyn 4/29/18 Mary Veon 6/29/18 Kathleen E. Vercelli 7/13/18 David Virtus 6/21/18 Marilyn F. Visnansky 5/23/18 Dale Vodenichar 6/9/18 Beverly J. Vranish 7/4/18 Zora Vuich 7/12/18 Lois A. Walker 7/6/18 Duane Walmsley 4/22/18 Earl Ward 5/23/18 Thomas E. Ward 7/13/18 James R. Wardrop 5/15/18 Harry Warnick 7/8/18 Stanley Wasielewski 7/27/18 Arlene Wasson 6/2/18 Shirley A. Watson 7/12/18 Martha J. Weber 7/2/18 Joseph R. Weltner 7/14/18 Theresa A. Weleski 6/21/18 Phyllis Ann Whitmore

4/25/18 Elizabeth A. Wiegand 5/23/18 Neal E. Wilbert 4/28/18 John C. “Jack” Wilcox 7/23/18 Sylvester Wilkerson 5/15/18 Nancy K. Willette 5/16/18

Clara J. Williams Dave Williams Merry Williamson Charles Windisch Eleanor H. Wist Mark D. Witkowski Dorothy Mae Wolfe Joanne M. Woodard

7/9/18 6/5/18 7/10/18 6/14/18 4/21/18 5/7/18 6/12/18 7/3/18

Ronnie J. Woods Mary A. Wright Jean Yajko Robert Yeager Frank Lewis Yerkins John Yeznick Ingeborg Younker Patricia A. Young

7/26/18 7/16/18 5/14/18 6/19/18 5/10/18 7/31/18 6/17/18 5/26/18

Peter Yurtin Felix A. Zaffaroni Linda L. Zajac Amircar Zapata Marian E. Zehnder Genevieve Zelenak

7/2/18 5/10/18 5/18/18 5/24/18 4/21/18 4/19/18

“My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.” – Exodus 33:14

In Loving Tribute

Gifts from April 1, 2018 through July 31, 2018

Gratitude is our expression of thanks to the Lord for all His blessings. Our donors show their gratitude to God for His abundant blessings through their tribute to those they love. These gifts of gratitude touch so many lives and help us to fulfill our mission to serve God by providing for the needs of His people. Thank you for thinking of Concordia and all those who we serve.

IN MEMORY OF Ruth Abert Susan W. Ellis Anthony Acon Patricia Acon Joy Coble Sally Karamarkovich Mildred “Jackie” Acon Patricia Acon Joy Coble Sally Karamarkovich Marsha Alico Robert Alico, PhD Ethel Allen Julie Ryan Wayne L. Allison Dolores Allison Dorothy Arnold Michael Arnold Mary Arthurs Jodi Oliver Albert Aruthurs Jodi Oliver Ed Baker Fannie H. Cobes Bill Hill Ronald Balcerek Immaculate Conception

Church Elizabeth Barbiaux Linda Kapus Jim Barbiaux Linda Kapus Donald L. Barie Virginia Calega Susan Klingensmith Joan Latta Donna Melnick Carolyn Barnett Bill Barnett Shirley Barney Travis Moore Richard A. Barnhart Suzanna Krispli Inge Bauman Doris Antoszyk Debbie Doutt Jeanne Voltz Ruth Beddow Worley and Kathy McClellan Michael Benton Ethel Jacobs Barbara Bergman Kenneth Willman Betty G. Bernhardt

Ascension Lutheran Church Mr. and Mrs. David Bernhardt Frederick and June Bodnar Pat Capozzoli William Donatelli Ms. Joan C. Dunn Jonathon and Judith Erlen Jodi Hudzinzki Jim and Carol Keeley Joanne Kraemer Maggie Larrow James and Augusta Mennell Ranallis Barber Shop Mr. and Mrs. David L. Seipp Leonard Stadler Donnie and Patty Stanczak Edward and Nancy Stanczak Richard and Nancy Stanczak Edward and Martha Steckel

Sam and Darlene Stelitano Tom and Diane Szulborski Terrence and Shirley Zimmermann Charles Berry Valerie Senko Walter Berry Concordia Visiting Nurses Frank and Marguerite Bevevino Mary Wood Clair Biddle Robert Young Eric T. Binder Jocelyn Wrzosek William Black Charlotte Black Eleanor Blair Maureen Blair Dorothy Bollinger Jeffrey and Janet McCurdy Harry E. Bollinger Doris Bollinger Hyacinthe M. Bonus Layton and Barb Olsen James Borish Ms. Eleanor Borish

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Alvera and Norman Bornemann Anonymous Rosella Boss Richard F. Boss Joseph Boyce White Marion Robinson Sam Boyd Steven and Nancy Reid Ann Boyer Lisa Purk Jean E. Brady Linda Mellon Sherilyn Brandenstein Sandy Craig Larry Braun Kenneth Braun Leo Braun Kenneth Braun Tom Braun Charles and Lois Clayton Dorazio Service Jeff Speelman Robert and Connie Speelman Shirley Speelman Mary Stevens Jeff and Lynne Warth Washington Health System, Information Systems Department Marcella J. Brechel Sharon Brechel Marlene D. Brienza Independence Anesthesia Services Elaine McQuaide Marti Johnson Megan Spivak Susan Britton Dianne Reinhardt Barbara Brown Marion Robinson Drew Brown Marion Robinson Vickie Brown David Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Jack K. Brown Ronald Brown Steve and Lynn Heaton Linda Russell Sally Sue Buchele Robert Jack Virginia Kuback James Mellin Jean Sarantakis Janice Trabert Daniel Burda Leo and Mary Ann Krantz Jean Burka Donna Makowski Gloria R. Burke Timothy Temple Stuart Bush

22 - Faith in Caring

Joan Bush Harry T. Buttermore Elizabeth Buttermore Raymond G. Byrne Patricia Edwards John Hughes Associates Reesa Parker Jan Calloway Ethel Jacobs Marian Campbell Robert Campbell Richard Canonge Eleanor Canonge Carroll Carpenter Theresa Casciato Kenneth Castor V. Joann Castor Anne and Carmine Celeste Lynn Phillips Lina Cercone Chris Novotny Kai Chandler Joy Coble Joseph Cherenko Eva Kulik Robert Christy Lori Jones Dorina Ciciarelli Michael and Theresa Stitt Julia Colonna The Bufalini Family Louis Bufalini Lisa Hough Linda McDonough Julia D. Comstock Betty Humphreys Sisterson & Co LLC The Hillman Company Dorothy Zupancic Olga Connolly David and Dorothy McDermott Richard H. Cook Donna Kilmas James Cooper Ethel Jacobs Donna Corless Anonymous Margaret Cox Scott and Denise Briggs Mosaic Wealth Consulting Mr. and Mrs. Michael Santucci Mary R. Cozad Paul Kochick Neil and Sharon Lejeune Catherine and Gilbert Obringer St. Ferdinand Women’s Club Virginia Uptegraff Wah Yee Conrad Yetter James Craig Sandy Craig

Ruby Craig Sandy Craig Dolores Creedon Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates, Personal Care Physicians Drea Crute Tina Oravitz Suzanne Cunningham Nancy Atwell Linda Hess Edith L. Oesterling Barbara Cvetich Patricia Cvetich Katherine Cybert George and Peggy Matas Linda G. Daugherty Rochester Area School District Eleanor Daum Ruth Bauman Marsha Bujaky Alan E. Daum Keith W. Kecks Joseph and Veronica Kirin Rachel Kitchens The Lyon Family Judith L. Mason Walter and Donna Moser Terrie Schiefelbein Susan Williams Everett Davis Sandy Craig Cleetis and Betty Lee DeBerry Gary DeBerry Carol Sue Kane Stephen S. Sofranko Mark E. Decker Beaver County Association of Realtors Richard DeFilippi Donna DeFilippi Robert Derian Sandra Derian Grace Devine Aggie Cunnard William DiBenedetto Deborah DiBenedetto Ada M. Dickton Edward Dickton Paula Dindinger Ed and Margaret Cavanaugh David L. Dindinger Frances Dionisio David Dively Dale and Carol Linkenheimer Maria Sciara Fran Diunisio Dave and Joele Allen Frederick J. Dollin Scott and Pam Barton Ruth Dollin

William Donahue Mr. and Mrs. Ron Donahue Charles Donnelly Anne Gentile Evelyn Douglas Margaret Douglas Derek Durand Robert and Joanne Durand Donald and Marian Dvorabic Anonymous Michael Ecola Kay Patterson Martha L. Etzi KDKA-TV/WPCW TV James Evans Kathy Sisler Annemarie Fairbanks Christine Trapp Daniel Fauss Marilyn Covert Timothy Fenchak Frances M. Jaudy Wayne Fetler Christine Fetler Leona Fisher Gina Burns Andre Carrigan Daniel Eismon Gary Fisher Joan E. Marshall Bob Fletcher Michele Senay Patricia Flickinger Terri and Brian Jeffers Daniel Frazier Nancy Frazier Joanna Mangiapane Diane Frazier American Legion Auxiliary Unit 175 Robin Ardeno P.J. Behrens Nancy Belcastro Penelope Caleffe Nancy Carter Karen Dean Michele Delval William Farrer Nancy Frazier Joseph Helicke David Looman Joanna Mangiapane Laura Perri Scott Reese James and Mary Ann Repole Theresa Shape Bobby and Debbie Shelton Eugene and Vicki Trapuzzano Daniel T. Zulick Irene Friel

Robert and Eileen Gross Charles E. Funk Judith E. Rumskey James Waldrop Mabel Furlong Popp Lorrie Kasper Estele Gardner Anonymous Judith Gebert Alice Anthony Mary Gebroski JoAnn Lauer Ruth M. Gent Lynn Collelo Hazel Miller Robert Gepert Anonymous Louis F. Gessner David and Cecelia McKibben Jean Marlene Gillie Ethel Jacobs Sandra Glenn Anonymous Sandra Glenn John Goda Harriet Hunter James and Laurel Stoner Henry Sundermann Marcella Gottschalk Robert W. Gottschalk Francis Grago Douglas Bowers Roger Green Thelma Green Ed Gruzinski Linda Rankin Bill Hall Fannie H. Cobes Bill Hill Michael Hamlyn Claire Hamlyn Edith T. Hanlon Al Hanlon Charles J. Hardt Annetta M. Hardt Clifford Hardt Paulina Hardt Walter Harold Moore Valerie Moore-Messer John Hatfield Elaine Hatfield Hans Henning Anonymous Frances Hewitt Samuel and Constance Oesterling Richard Hill Susan Hill Elizabeth Hohman Wilma Gruver Harry and Kathleen Hohman David and Mary Mooney Norbert Hohman

High View Acres Social and Recreational Association Dean and Laurie McFarlin Donna J. Snyder Joe Hollern Isabelle Hollern Allen Hook Bernice Hook A.C. Howard Valerie Moore-Messer Beverly Howard Carol Howard Margaret Howard Valerie Moore-Messer Joan Hrutkay Sharon Rapp Violet Huey Mike Bellas Diana Hunt Robert A. Burns Edith Deyoung Charlene Hunter Sandy Craig Joseph Hunter Sandy Craig James W. Jacobs Ethel Jacobs Albert Janecko Mike Bellas Frances E. Jarrup-Komoroski Edna J. Farris Leonard A. Komoroski Precision Kidd Employees Union Jerome Jenkins Helen O. Jenkins Louise E. Jochum Anonymous Carol Jodikinos Jeffrey and Amy Yanyecic Norman Jodikinos Jeffrey and Amy Yanyecic Bonnie Johnson Jessica Gage Charles Johnson Patricia Johnson Tracie Jones Stacee Leutholt Michael Jurich Karen Cox Richard Juzwick Donna Juzwick Eleanor Kalwarski Deborah Conroy Clyde and Martha Kantner Ethel Rockwell Ignatious Kapus Linda Kapus Daniel Karamarkovich Sally Karamarkovich Julianne Karamarkovich Sally Karamarkovich Betty Karp

Monica Zaremba Margaret Kelly Bernard Kelly Margaret Kelly Mary Caroline Kephart Anonymous Dhun Khajotia Virginia Nestor Darlene King Patrick Cady Kathleen Grudberg Christopher Rakow Timothy King Kathy Bianco Jim and June Hendricks Henwil Corporation Keith and Debbie Hovland Doug King Jeff King Willliam King Jane McBrayer Carol Reid Sara Shepherd Mary Jane Vandergrift Shirley A. Kinslow Marlene Jernigan Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kujawa Janet A. Oppermann Gary S. Kiraly Jenna Davis Jerome M. Kirby Susan M. Scarlata Joan Kirk Donald Kirk Adrian Kithas Anonymous Joseph Klaput, Sr. Anonymous George and Minnie Klebingot Eugene P. Klebingot Ann Klukaszewski Frank Klukaszewski Donald Knight Francis and Barbara Laughlin Evelyn Kniss Thomas Kniss Wilma Kolar Bo and Renee Downey Mathann Larkin Jean Ann Tygielski Frances Komoroski Leonard A. Komoroski Edward Krachala Mary E. Krachala Aileen Kropf Frederick Kropf Veronica Kubany Nancy Cooper Robert and Cindy Feldman Drew and Lindsay Hall Gayle Hartzell

Chuck Knox Pamela Leibensperger Cari Mackes Kristina Quayle Gary Smith Arthur R. Kuchta AGH Thoracic Surgery Department Carolyn Kunst Richard O. Kunst Sr George Kuric Luba C. Carley Georgina Davison Joyce Krehnovi Sylvia Sradomski Virginia Lambert Rebecca E. Ahern Gerald Lander Timothy Temple Terry Lander Paulette Lander Etta Mae Lanning Barbara Frugoli Zella Laser Fannie H. Cobes Bill Hill Bernadine Leasure Tamara Nelson Ronald Swiderski Tim Lebo Karen Pegher Roy Leichty Mary Leichty Jean Lepore Oliver Lepore Joyce Lewis Anonymous Betty V. Lindh Donna Andrews Anonymous Thomas Barton Dolores Doutt Mrs. Bonnie Giampietro Elana Kalamaras Donna Lindh Michael and Carolyn Schrader Kathleen Straub Isabell Lindley Ms. Carol Lindley Mary Lippert George Lippert Mary and Leo Lucci Lynn Phillips Anita Maffei Stacee Leutholt Sonny Manfredi Sandy Craig John W. Manga Lucille Manga Daniel Mangine Helene Mangine Charles “Doug�

Manjerovic Judy Manjerovic

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Loreine Marin Mr. David Bacon Audrey Markle Joy Coble Anthony and Antoinette Marrone Joseph Marrone James Marshall Richard F. Boss Katherine Marshall Thomas Marshall Katherine Marshall Mary Ann Marticek Janet Berg Tom and Loretta Lewkowicz Louis C. Martin Mr. David Bacon Francene Martino Carmene Duchene Robert Mason Margaret Stouffer Clair A. Matthews Debbie Catley Patty Maybray Karen Cox James and Joann Hergenrother Stephanie Jaeger Toni Lucarelli Ruth A. Shane Carl McBane George V. Hamilton, Inc Pam Jones Megan Miller and Colleen Mayowski’s co-workers Pathways Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Inc David Stecko Robert and Joyce Zurawaski Edith McClellan Worley and Kathy McClellan Boots McCormick Michele Senay William C. McCormick Ronald and Josephine Smith David McCusker Rosemary Nilles Jerry McDowell Michele Senay Harry McGovern Theresa McGovern Clifford McHenry Ms. Judy Gerace Edwin B. McKinney Eleanor Schwalm Maragert J. McKrell Donna Kohley Timothy McDermott and Carol J. Bieranowski Edward McMurtry

24 - Faith in Caring

Judy Manjerovic Michael McPherson Carol McPherson Denny Mead Norma Ealy Bob Meckel Sandy Craig Carl Meckel Sandy Craig Stan and Virginia Meckel Sandy Craig Barbara Meier Ethel Jacobs Mitchell Mencanin Mitchell W. Mencanin Jospehine Mengel Anna Mae Camp David and Shelly Cary Janice Coratto Rebecca Marksteiner Audrey Mertz Rebecca Sanders Catherine Susko Isabella Mesko Tammi Mesko Eugene Metelsky Mildred Metelsky Dorothy A. Meyers John and Kathleen Sourbeer Rebecca Wyatt Mary Mielecki Bonnie Bauer Christina Benson Community Foundation Of Western PA & Eastern OH First National Trust Company Mary Queen of Apostles School Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McBride Deborah Mielecki Joseph and Kathleen Mielecki Greg Nicotera Mary Noel Susan Noel Denise Riccardo Susan Rohm Richard and Marianne Schafer Joseph Spana Janet Zuck Denny Miller Julie Minton Patricia Miller Larisa Murphy Roger Minton Julie Minton William Minton Julie Minton Edward Mitchell Travis Moore

Diana Mohler John and Sharon Butzer American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees AFL-CIO District Council 84 Robert Moineau Barbara Balcerek John Molitoris Anonymous Doris F. Moon Lorrie Kasper Bob Moore Evelyn Moore Bradley Moore Valerie Moore-Messer Brian Moore Valerie Moore-Messer Katherine Moore Valerie Moore-Messer Samuel Moore Valerie Moore-Messer Edith Moore Shrontz Valerie Moore-Messer Debbie Morgan Dale and Carol Linkenheimer Carolyn Moschak William Moschak Shirley Neely George Neely Alberta Newport Alberta Speer Clarence Newport Alberta Speer Gertrude Newport Alberta Speer Dorothy E. Nichols Kenneth Nichols Ronald Nickel Linda Cunningham Louise Nudi Karen Pollock Sharon, Dave and Joanna Slagle Richard and Maryann Specker Van Buren Homes, Inc Katherine O’Donell Kristen Palmer Marjorie O. Oesterling Samuel and Constance Oesterling Larry Orth David and Martha Alsing Alta Dickson Robert H. Greer Ruth Greer Janice Grimm Patricia Orlic Kim Smith Speakman Financial Group Marvin Oschmann

Sandy Craig Homer L. Otterman Donna Saurers Louis Palamore Christine Palamone George, Kathleen and Frank Palermo Cathleen Harris Lynne Palmer V. Joann Castor Richard Palmer Susan D. Mason George Pank Kenneth Braun Joanie Pank Kenneth Braun Marguerite Pasqualucci Joise Bruhn Ita Pasquarelli Kristen Palmer Thomas W. Patterson Tom and Nancy Berkebile Harold and Mary Anne Burlingham Charles and Ann Culleiton David and Nancy Hudak Kay Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Patterson Phil and Karen Scheidhauer Thomas Patterson, Jr. Kay Patterson Florence Paulson Katcef Brothers LLC Elizabeth B. Pavlo Janet Cernuska C. Blaine Peru Anonymous Nadine Peterson Gary Peterson Katherine Petti Pamela Petti Lee R. Petticord Janine L. Polky George Plutch Travis Moore Karen Polanosky-Meinert Sue Wilson Violet Poole Marion Robinson Margaret Pursh Barbara Pursh Susan Purviance Edwin Purviance Donna Puskavich Joy Dunmire Nadine Rabbit Mark and Jeanne Didiano Diane Passantino Martha Piroli Donna Rigot Susan Silvestri Allan Radella Ray Puskaric

Linda J. Rahn Jim and Linda Knight Modany & Falcone James and Jean Slingluff Marjorie Young Woodrow and Rosemarie Young James Rainey Patricia Rainey Hugh and Rose Randal Hugh G. McRandal Frank E. Rasel David and Sara Clutter Dean and Roberta Stewart Nancy Wright Kenneth Raymond Janet S. Raymond Lowell J. Raynor Donna Raynor Lowell J. Raynor Harry Reese Marjorie Bouchard Scott and Denise Briggs Deborah Dague Robert and Violet Forrest Edith L. Frazee James and Benita Gillespie Harriet K. Gould Judith L. Grice Donna Gruhalla Linda Hartley Sandra Hodgens Ralph Hunnell Robert and Lois Janovich George and Mary Alice Jones Betty L. Matthews and Trinity High School Class of 1952 Elizabeth Olah Patricia Phillips Ferne Rogers Betty J. Sherin Frank and Susan Swala Carole J. Taylor Dick and Mona Wilson Alice Reeves Julie Ryan Donald Resnik Deborah Resnik Grayce E. Ricci Tina Leslie Laura Richey Du-Co Ceramics Co. Joyce Jenkins Ellen M. Leslie Raymond and Janet Mentel PPG Industries Inc Right Electric Inc Wilbert L. Rieseck Ton and Nancy Berkebile Pearl I. Clowes Reuben and Janet Clowes Dorothy Croupe

Ernest and Corinne Filter Rev. John W. Foester Bob and Nita King Patricia Knab Haven III Residents Alvin Rettig Helen Rumbaugh Helen M. Shaw Ruth Riethmuller William and Kathleen McIntyre John Riggs Leland and Kelly Ball Vickie Carcaise Sherry Cioffi David and Barbara Fleming Patricia Rainey Helen Rizzi Jeffrey Schmecck Sally D. Riggs Patricia Rainey Scott Rippea Evelyn Moore Clair Robinson Marion Robinson Dave Robson Deborah W. Robson Valentino C. Rocco George Berry and Anne Stablein Norman K. Rockwell Ethel Rockwell Kevin and Lori Rockwell Marilyn Romich Carol M. Kosinski Charles Z. Rosenberg Charles Z. Rosenberg Doris Rosenberg Lois Rotondo Helen Zinkham Hallie E. Rupert Breast Cancer Awareness Cumberland Valley, from the Board of Directors and Staff Charles Rupprecht Michele Senay Mary Lee Russo Lynn Phillips Denny Ryan Julie Ryan Carl Salbach Joan A. Schnur Alice T. Sallis Tina Oravitz Marshal P. Salvay Franklin and Virginia Salvay Raymond J. Sands Debbie Cameron Howard Charlebois Jane Coles Guy Dille Eileen Hazard

Aruthur and Genevieve Rollin Eleanor Sands Rosemary Sloan Mary A. Sawyer Edgeworth Club Helen Schade Jacqueline Schade William Schaffer Daniel and Karen Brose Jospeh Schiavi Judith Schiavi George Schmetzer Timothy Temple Martha Schoenthal Barry and Barbara Schoenthal Mary Alice Schoenthal Barry and Barbara Schoenthal Mary Ann Schrim Frank Schrim Horst Schwalm Mike and Diane Freeman Keith and Diane Frndak Mr. and Mrs. David Hunt Eleanor Schwalm Mrs. and Mrs. Bill Vidas Christie C. Scott Employees of the Beaver County Office on Aging Daniel and Linda Beldy Concordia Visiting Nurses Julia Finikiotis Shannon Sturdevant Milton Scott Daniel and Linda Beldy Shannon Sturdevant Dolores Secula Elizabeth Coda Mr. and Mrs. Andrew DeRubies The Martin Family Rebecca Secula Edward Senay Michele Senay Fran Sheffler Tom and Bonnie Magdalene Ethel Shetler Roy Shetler Samuel Shrontz Valerie Moore-Messer Lois B. Sieman John and Nancy Adams Ms. Patricia H. Bauman Ms. Dorothy Y. Bickmore Howard and Marilyn Boleky Jim and Sandra Callahan Stephanie Cost Chuck and Kathleen Frank Christine Garrett Jennie Gigliotti

Roslyn Harris Barbara Hicks Martha Inskip Sally Keener Mark and Barbara Kleine John and Debbie Macuga Cynthia Nelson Henry and Beverly Oppermann John and Cynthia Pokora Vivian Ramey Albert and Elizabeth Scala Anne Schumacher Ms. Ann D. Sherry Sharon Silver Patricia Sullivan Ed and Kathy Warnke Thomas Young Dundee A. Simoni Dundee Simioni Loren Sims Sandy Craig Wayne Skees PA Department of Revenue Bureau of Audits Jane Ellis Frank and Mary Koger Donna Mittica David and Peggie Williams Richard Slaughenhaupt Teresa Kenyon James Sluss Valerie Moore-Messer Homer R. Smail Eleanor Schwalm Hilbert P. Smith Patricia Blackburn Gail Snyder Dennis R. Snyder Joseph Snyder Harry and Linda Davis Darlene Muntean Mary Stockunas, also from Rich, Betsy and Stacey Warren Soergel Jean Soergel Phyllis Speicher Vivian Castiglioni Steven and Mary Ann Kroll Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mason Carol Stephenson The William F. Gauss and Lynn D. Gauss Foundation Jennifer St. Espirit Greg St. Espirit Stephen Stasko Arthur and Barbara Harbison Mary Steele Daniel and Eunice Llewellyn

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John J. Steele Linda Thomas Joy Stephens George Stephens Bob Stewart Sandy Craig Raymond Storch Kenneth Braun Natalie Straus Vicki L. Straus Ruth Stryzek Louis and Nancy Koutoulakis Isabell A. Swanson Carol Lindley Barbara Sweitzer Andrea Mudd Barbara Rogers Barbara Sweitzer Freda Schafer Edward Teck Lynn Walrond Marcia Teck Lynn Walrond Brenda Temple Timothy Temple Grace Thomas David Thomas Albert Tomei John and Peggy Evanko Thomas and Le’etta Hardy Martha Torkovich Dale and Carol Linkenheimer Bobby Trapuzzano Jacqueline Schade Virginia Trapuzzano Kathy Fortu Jacqueline Schade Carol Sillcak Arlene Smith Rosanne Vanshura Joseph and Agnes Vasalani Dale and Kathleen Walsh Dolly Woodcook Francis Woodcook Mary Treshok Anthony and Karen Treshok John Tress George Stablein Peg Trimble Jill Heather Elinor Uram Louis and Thelma Cimarolli Susan Ginther

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Mike and Tina Hoops Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Oberholtzer Rose Vancheri Carol Binder Edward Blank Borough Of Oakmont General Fund Helen E. Burke Suzanne Culkin James and Karen Dionise Kenneth Fleeson Robert J. Gallagher Carolyn Gibson Dan and Carole Hopey Matthew and Valerie Howard Margaret A. Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kuenzi Mary M. McDonough Stephen Niedenberger Robert Owen Diane M. Phillips Alice A. Rowley Sandy Schweers Thomas and Saundra Waseleski Tullio Viola Joyce Frame Marilyn Visnansky Charles and Christine Wilcox Debbie Voelker James and Anita Delaney Dorothy Wages Ethel Jacobs Randy Wagers Lawrence Johnson Lucile M. Walker Virginia Borovatz Marlene Chasse Jeff Davis Ruth Foster Mary Jane Luke Samuel and Mary Jane Luke Robert H. Muir David and Sarah Mullins Emma Quartz Helen Rood Marian Samuelson Charles and Barbara Slagle Sandra Topping Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wyant Duane Walmsley Paul and Patricia

Hollinger Ellen Schall Louise Walmsley Thomas E. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Gary Collins Marlene Paulick Susan Steiner Jacquelyn Ward Allen C. Watts Gertrude Hale Reinhold Weber Richard and Eleanor Weber Wayne Weil Jill Zomp Delphine Welch Delphine Welch George Welch Elizabeth Wengryn Beth Ann Patricelli Charles Werme Betty Werme Diane White Marion Robinson Floyd White Marion Robinson Neal Wilbert Anonymous Marjorie Wilhelm Ms. Judy Gerace John R. Williams Glenna Williams Marianne Wilson ELL Incorporated Charles Windisch Sylvia Windisch Nan Wittler Anonymous Mary J. Wolfe Domestic Relations, Jackie Dimun Joanne Woodard Marilyn Morris Karen Wright Patricia McCullen MaryAnn Wright Gary Gearhart Priscilla Jedlowski Ken and Cheryl Peters Allene Wyant Concordia Visiting Nurses Robert A. Wydrenski Richard F. Boss Enid Yaworsky Flora Galbraith Frank L. Yerkins David and Mary Anne

Dille Jamie Yopp Jodi Oliver Benjamin Zanolli Ida Zanolli Kay Zaremba Monica Zaremba Darlene Zeh Barbara and Joseph Gapinski Melvin Zubritsky Thomas and Germaine Biksey Carol McLaughlin Jason and Jessica Tomsic Karen Vaughn IN HONOR OF Paul R. Brand Elizabeth Senulis Dr. Dina C. Dosch Anonymous Cullen and Jackie Duke Rev. and Mrs. Roger D. Nuerge Eleanor Schwalm Mike and Diane Freeman Keith and Diane Frndak Mr. and Mrs. David Hunt Mrs. and Mrs. Bill Vidas Aaron S. Wathall Virginia Nestor Robert Wilson ELL Incorporated Luanne Zeszutek Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Treusch IN CELEBRATION OF Nancy Jane Edelman Nancy’s 90th Birthday Ms. Marjorie Funk Kenneth E. Hoener Ken’s 90th Birthday Kathy Hoener and Family

Great care has been taken to include all tributes throughout this period of benevolence. Please contact the CLM Foundation Office at 724-352-1571, ext. 8363 if your name has been inadvertently omitted from this list.

Concordia Lutheran Ministries Guide to Services *Concordia at Cabot

134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023

724-352-1571 1-888-352-1571

Corporate Headquarters, Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care, Retirement Apartments, Adult Day Services, Rehabilitation Services, Child Care Center

*Concordia of Cranberry

724-779-4300

*Concordia of Fox Chapel

412-767-5808

10 Adams Ridge Boulevard, Mars, PA 16046 Licensed Personal Care

931 Route 910, Cheswick, PA 15024

*Concordia at Sumner

330-664-1000 970 Sumner Parkway, Copley, OH 44321 Assisted Living, Retirement Apartments/Villas, Skilled Nursing/ShortTerm Rehab

*Concordia of the South Hills

1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Retirement Apartments, Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care, Memory Care, Respite Care

*Concordia of Wexford

724-935-1266

125 Brown Road, Wexford, PA 15090 Licensed Personal Care

Memory Care 724-935-1075

*Good Samaritan Hospice

Harmony Physical Rehabilitation

412-229-3960

146 Neely School Road, Wexford, PA 15090 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009 Hospice/Respite Care Inpatient Units

Concordia Hospice of Washington

724-250-4500

Concordia of Monroeville

412-373-3900

*Concordia at the Orchard

724-285-4490

*Concordia at Rebecca Residence

724-444-0600

*Concordia of Franklin Park

1600 Georgetowne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 Licensed Personal Care

4365 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 Short-Term Rehab

10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301 Hospice/Respite Care Inpatient Units

4363 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care 104 Concordia Way, Butler, PA 16001 Licensed Personal Care

1460 Renton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Licensed Personal Care

*CARF-accredited Aging Services Network participating provider

116 Browns Hill Road, Suite 100, Valencia, PA 16059 Administrative Offices, Home-Based Hospice Care

412-798-1855

1-800-720-2557 724-940-9120 724-352-6018 724-933-9161

*Concordia Visiting Nurses

Main Office 1-877-352-6200 613 N. Pike Road, Cabot, PA 16023 1-866-869-8669 Beaver County Branch 1525 Beaver Road, Baden, PA 15005 1-844-641-1613 New Castle Office 121 Enclave Dr., New Castle, PA 16105 1-844-942-9700 South Office DDI Plaza I, 1225 Washington Pike, Suite 403, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Professional Home Care Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Private Duty Services

Concordia at Villa St. Joseph

3746 Cedar Ridge Road, Allison Park, PA 15101 Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care, Retirement Apartments

*Concordia at Ridgewood Place

412-278-1300 1-877-220-7906

1030 State Street, Baden, PA 15005 Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Outpatient Rehab

724-869-6300

Concordia Village of Tampa

813-977-6361 4100 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613 Retirement Apartments, Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Assisted Living, Memory Care

*Concordia Medical Equipment, Inc.

724-352-1100 1-866-432-1961 615 N. Pike Road, Cabot, PA 16023 Home Medical Equipment and Supplies, Bathroom Safety, Oxygen/ Respiratory, Mobility Products

www.concordialm.org

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Concordia Lutheran Ministries 134 Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023

Oktoberfest 2018

Saturday, October 6, 4 - 8 p.m.

Haven I

For your Enjoyment: German Band, Hayrides For your Appetite: German-Themed Menu For your Kids: Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Pumpkin Painting and much more For your Curiosity: Haven 1 Open House Fireworks at 7:45 p.m.

Bake & Rummage Sales. For more information call 724-352-1571, ext. 8266 www.concordialm.org Haven I - 112 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023