October Faith in Caring

A Concordia Lutheran Ministries Publication

www.concordialm.org | October 2014

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That's What Friends are For

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Welcome to the Family

Introducing Our Newest Blessing: Concordia of Monroeville

The number of friends who live in Concordia Independent Living is astounding. We introduce you to some of them.

Concordia adds another facility to our continuum of care.

The President’s Thoughts Well Friends – The Ministry Grows Again On August 15, 2014 Concordia added “The Cedars of Monroeville” - now called Concordia of Monroeville - to our family of services.

This facility consists of 59 skilled nursing beds and 87 personal care beds and was built in 1998. Concordia purchased the facility for about $10.8 million and intends to invest over $1.5 million to upgrade the property. We have been extremely pleased with the cooperation of the staff and leaders who have worked to make a smooth transition.

I was excited to meet some old friends at the facility who have long-term Concordia connections; please see the Charles Koenig story on page 9.

Concordia also acquired the Cedars Home Care company which has been transitioned into the Concordia Visiting Nurses Monroeville office.

In a separate transaction, Concordia acquired the former Cedars hospice building in Monroeville. Good Samaritan Hospice is now providing care and services in the Monroeville area.

All in all, however, it’s not about the buildings ~ we have a great group of employees at these facilities that will help us provide great care and services to people in need. Praise God. In His Name,

Keith E. Frndak President and Chief Executive Officer

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Contents A Concordia Lutheran Ministries Publication

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

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Independent Living residents at Concordia of the South Hills can attest to the influence of their church family to make the move.

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.

That's What Friends Are For - 2nd in a series

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Welcome to the Family Concordia proudly introduces the newest member of our family: Concordia of Monroeville... and a long-time donor who lives there!

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In Loving Memory

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In Loving Tribute

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News and Notes

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That's What Friends Are For Many Concordia Residents Enjoy Lifelong Friendships Since the facility at 1300 Bower Hill Road was built in 2007, 16 members of the Bower Hill Community Church have made their retirement home there … because that’s where their friends are. Here, we briefly introduce you to all of them.

Concordia of the South Hills Independent Living Resident Jean Grabow has been featured on billboards and in newspaper ads telling her story. Though she lived across the street from Concordia of the South Hills, making the move an easy one, she credits one of her church member’s invitations as the 4 - Faith in Caring

Part 2 in a series reason she chose to live there. Now, she is returning the favor with three friends from church on the waiting list. She learned something new about herself too: “I never knew I could paint and do ceramics.”

Mary Lou Frock and her late husband, Paul moved to Concordia of the South Hills seven years ago.

She enjoys the activities and believes “it is like a cruise without the ship.”

She is an avid volunteer, has served as chairman of the Resident Council, was named Volunteer of the Year in 2013 and enjoys the family atmosphere.

The advice Marian Brannan offers to those in the market for worry-free living is to “look no further than Concordia.” She admits, “I checked out several area residences and talked with a friend who lives here.” Marian, at 91, said the staff is made up of kind, patient people who she believes “put their faith in caring.”

“Concordia of the South Hills is

just the right size to feel like home among friends,” Margaret Zabo tells anyone who might ask about her new home. She and husband Dan moved to Concordia in 2011. Some of the first residents at the location were from her church, and her church book club met in their apartments. She believes they got more than they expected – new friends, easy access to assistance and the opportunity to use their time and talents to make their home the best place possible.

“Since I lived in the area, my neighbors and friends can visit me frequently,” says Peggy Harrell, one of the newest residents. She agrees with Betty Ewing that the activities and the staff are among the things she loves most about Concordia.

Mary and Chuck Laufer felt that moving to a retirement community of “faith and caring” was a gift to their children. Lee and Bob Ferrero

lived 200 yards from Concordia and his sister, Grace (Ferrero) chose this retirement community a year before.

Betsy and Chuck Prine were the second residents to move into Concordia of the South Hills. Prior to his passing last winter, Chuck served in several leadership roles and helped to establish a sense of community. Betsy describes a life where people respect one another’s privacy but at the same time care about and take care of each other.

“After Chuck died, anyone whom I encountered … shared a hug or asked how I was doing, and it was genuine,” she noted.

Bill and Phyllis Madden attended an Open House with a friend to help him decide if Concordia was the right place for him. Their first impression: “What I wouldn’t do to have the opportunity to live there!”

Now Bill tells his friends, “It’s like being on a permanent vacation.”

Phyllis says one need not look any further than Concordia of the South Hills. We note with sorrow the passing of Bill Madden on September 4, 2014.

Some Notes of Interest • The “Bower Hill Gang” has a total of 29 children.

• All but one said the one thing they love most about Concordia is the people.

• All but one lived in the Mt. Lebanon neighborhood.

• All mentioned the activities and the opportunities to volunteer as a benefit.

• The word “family” was used to describe the organization in almost every response.

ADDRESSING RETIREMENT LIVING CONCERNS Thousands of people have chosen Concordia and other providers for their retirement living needs. But for many, there is still some hesitation, and that's understandable.

Our goal is to help you – we never want you to make a decision if you’re not ready!

Concordia at Sumner (Copley, OH): 330-6641000 Or visit www.concordialm.org/services/retirement-living.

At Concordia, there are a few concerns we hear on a pretty regular basis, so we decided to address them in this video. You can check it out by visiting www.concordialm.org/blog/ RetirementCommunityConcerns2014. If you have any questions, or would like more information, feel free to call any of our retirement living communities.

Concordia at Cabot: 724-352-5378 Concordia of the South Hills: 412-278-1300 October 2014 - 5

“It takes a noble man to plant a seed for a tree that will someday give shade to people he may ~ David Trueblood never meet.”

» You can help secure the future

of programs and services at Concordia Lutheran Ministries by considering a Charitable Gift Annuity. For more information call the development office at 724-352-1571 ext. 8363.

BEHIND THE SCENES/Oktoberfest Concordia hosts over 1,500 people every year at the Annual Oktoberfest. Here are some interesting facts about the event:

Food Served: • 190 pounds of pork • 8 cases of bratwurst • Over 480 hot dogs • 100 pounds of kielbasa • 75 pounds of sauerkraut • 200 pounds of potatoes for potato pancakes and German potato salad • 60 pounds of spaetzle • 576 soft pretzels • 780 slices of pumpkin pie • 5 ¾ kegs of Octoberfest beer Fireworks Display: • Over 700 3-, 4-, 5- and 6- inch shells • Grand Finale has over 350 shells • 17 minute show 6 - Faith in Caring

In Loving Memory Rose Allega 9/7/14 Stephen Andrescek 8/31/14 Robert Ashworth 8/30/14 Frank Bable 8/2/2014 Jack Bailey 8/22/14 Ralph Baker 8/26/14 William Balentine 8/29/14 Florence Batalik 7/22/14 Carl Bauer 9/6/14 James Beatty 8/18/14 Kathleen Berg 8/1/2014 Lewis Berger 7/25/14 Sue Berry 9/8/14 C.W. Best 9/15/14 Verna Betke 9/7/14 Lena Biega 9/16/14 Ordean Bieser 8/22/14 Thomas Bingham 7/5/14 Frank Bogan 7/26/14 Helen Buchanich 8/4/14 Wylie Boley 9/18/14 Geraldine Bonzo 9/2/14 James Borish 9/20/14 Stanley Borish 9/1/14 Mavis Bowersox 8/16/14 Donald Bowman 9/14/14 Jason Brickner 9/6/14 Theodore Brunette 9/6/14 Antoinette Buckley 8/18/14 Evelyn Bugay 8/15/14 John Campbell 9/17/14 Robert R. Campbell 7/28/14 John Cardillo 9/4/14 James Carter 8/20/14 David Challis 7/27/14 Leo Cieply 9/3/14 John Cinicola 8/14/14 Larry Claypool 7/31/14 Robert Cochran 7/4/14 Linda Coene 7/20/14 Vernon Cogley 9/17/14 Eugene Colamarino 8/6/14 Mirian Coleman 9/21/14 David Collar 8/15/14 Sandra Collins 8/6/14 Ruth Collodi 9/24/14 Bernard Conley 8/18/14 Mary Conner 7/28/14 Leonard Constantini Jr. 7/30/14 Donna Corbett 7/10/14 Helen Cote 7/27/14 David Cox 7/3/14 Eugene Cox 8/26/14 Peggy Custard 9/1/14 Dr. Milton Dalbow 9/17/14 Roberta Daly 7/24/14

Ernest Davis Marie Deem Janet Demharter Bernadine Dengel Kathryn Dettke Kenneth Deweese Yvonne Dickens Louis Dignazio Lillian Duncan Evelyn Dunn Herman Eckman Helen Erdos Victor Estrada Robert Fahringer Catherine Feather Laura Fehrmann Claire Fennell Elsie Fiorina Ralph Fischer Susan Forester Elsie Forrest Richard Fox IV Clarence Fryer Edna Gainen Andrew Gerenyi Ruthford Gregory Helen Gallagher Mary Ann Gargani Regina Gasper Delphine Gidaro Lawson Gilmore Ruben Gonzales Mary Grant Gaentano Graziano Velma Grden Charles Gross Jean Gula William Guth Sherrie Halahan Peter Hanowich Kathy Hartmain Larry Harvey Kathryn Haswell Earl Hendershot Donna Henderson Linda Henry George Herr Esther Hickenboth Kenneth Hilf Irene Hinderliter Dora Holt Patti Holtzman Cecelia Houlihan Cathy Howard Elwood Howard Angela Howes

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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 had them as residents. May God provide you with His special blessings of comfort and peace.

Ruth Hrivnak 8/23/14 Renee Maticone 7/31/14 Floyd Huber 9/15/14 Frank Matika 8/6/14 Lois Hudzinski 7/4/14 Judith Matson 9/8/14 Lawrence Hughs 8/16/14 Kenneth Mattes 8/13/14 Marilyn Iden 7/14/14 Henrietta Maurhoff 9/8/14 Curtis Imler 8/14/14 Theresa Mayer 7/14/14 Paul Jackson 7/22/14 Curtis McCall 7/4/14 Bernard Jakub 7/10/14 John McCandless 9/14/14 Henry Jameson 8/25/14 Madona McCosby 8/2/14 Luise Jochum 8/7/14 Karen McDermott 8/12/14 Francis Johnson 9/15/14 Evelyn McElfresh 7/7/14 Kathryn Johnson 8/2/14 Mary Catherine McElligott Margaret Johnston 9/5/14 9/14/14 Norman Jones 8/20/14 Louis McMaster 8/18/14 William Jordan 9/12/14 Evelyn McMond 9/20/14 Florence Joseph 8/1/14 Ernest McWithey 8/18/14 James Joyce 8/27/14 Nancy Meanor 7/15/14 Richard Jurik 8/31/14 Mary Mencanin 8/27/14 Joseph Kamenar 9/4/14 Paul Mercurio 9/2/14 Rudolph Karas 8/1/14 Ann Mickelic 7/19/14 Olga Kastrounis 8/22/14 Donald Mihelic 7/10/14 Wilma Kelly 9/1/14 Bernice Miller 9/1/14 Donald Kemerer 9/3/14 Eugene Miller 7/5/14 Elizabeth Kenney 8/21/14 Victoria Minella 8/25/14 Edith Klingensmith 8/22/14 Ruth Minnear 9/5/14 Herman Koeppen 9/13/14 Perry Molinaro 7/9/14 Amelia Kradel 7/5/14 Josephine Molito 9/24/14 Dolores Kronz 8/15/14 Garry Molloy 8/15/14 Mary Krulac 7/27/14 James Montgomery 7/5/14 Anna Kuhn 9/13/14 Jennis Morgan 8/28/14 Betty Kuhns 9/14/14 Marjorie Morrison 8/13/14 Stella Kuncio 9/19/14 Helen Muders 7/19/14 Bernice Kutsch 9/22/14 Piacentia Muscedere 8/26/14 Elizabeth Kutsch 7/15/14 F. Edward Musk 7/18/14 Edward Lamark 8/9/14 Louis Nagy 7/14/14 Gertrude Landkrohn 8/21/14 Christina Neely 7/29/14 Helen Langenhahn 9/1/14 Lewis Nicodo 8/29/14 Keith Lasher 7/21/14 Dorothy Noah 9/23/14 Charles Laver 8/10/14 Ruth Noble 9/10/14 Patricia Lavorini 7/17/14 Ralph Oblinger 7/3/14 William Laughlin 8/3/14 Donald Oesterle 7/25/14 William Leaf 7/15/14 Earl Oliver 7/23/14 Virginia Leap 7/5/14 Margaret Onuska 9/18/14 Raymond Lehman 8/8/14 Loretta Ott 9/17/14 Ella Leighty 7/3/14 Patsy Painter 8/15/14 Fred Linder 8/1/14 Eleanor Papst 8/5/14 Patrick Lope 9/18/14 Ruth Parker 8/1/14 Edward Lucas 8/5/14 Mary Parris 9/15/14 Lois MacDonald 12/11/13 Renee Phillips 7/25/14 William Madden 9/4/14 Alexander Pisarek 7/10/14 Paul Mager 7/15/14 Anne Port 7/22/14 Marshall Maness 7/13/14 Maureen Portman 9/20/14 Nadine Marsh 7/19/14 Delores Potosnak 8/20/14 Frank Martier 7/25/14 Trudie Powell 8/24/14 Maureen Martin 7/22/14 Susan Prior 7/26/14 Gerald Mathews 8/5/14 Leonard Pusateri 7/14/14

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

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Welcome to the Family Concordia adds another facility to the continuum of care

Following several months of discussion and negotiations, Concordia is pleased to announce our newest blessing. Concordia of Monroeville was added to our family of locations on Aug. 15.

The newest member of the Concordia system is a simple trip from Greensburg, Murrysville, Irwin and more. We are just outside the heart of Monroeville’s business district, 10 minutes from the Monroeville Mall and one mile from the PA Turnpike (Rt. 76) and Parkway East (Rt. 376).

The facility began as a plan created by three Monroeville businessmen: Thurman Brendlinger, Robert Purcell and Murray Lowenthal, in the late 1990s. Concordia of Monroeville offers affordable care options including short-term rehab,

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personal care and long-term nursing care. Licensed for 59 skilled nursing beds and 87 personal care beds, the facility employs approximately 160 people. In addition, Concordia Visiting Nurses has a satellite location at the site.

The combined services allow those who call Monroeville home the opportunity to age in place. Regardless of level of care, the benefits and amenities offered to residents are extensive. Those who come to Concordia of Monroeville for care will have access to a spacious physical therapy gym, free WiFi, open patient living rooms, private dining rooms for personal use, comfortable accommodations, chef-inspired meals, planned social functions and wellness programs, Bible studies

and chapel services, several activity rooms, a barber/beauty shop, library and lounges.

In a separate transaction this past May, Concordia acquired the former Cedars Hospice building, located at the same site. Future plans for the building are still under development.

With several member churches in a 10-mile radius, this acquisition offers Concordia the opportunity to expand our Lutheran Christian witness of love and mercy to serve others.

For more information or to schedule a visit to Concordia of Monroeville, please call 412-3733900 or visit us online at www.concordiamonroeville.org.

LONG-TIME SUPPORTER COMES HOME “I always wanted to come to Concordia… Instead Concordia came to me,” 90-year old Concordia of Monroeville personal care resident Charles Koenig quipped to president and CEO Keith Frndak.

Having been a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church in Forest Hills since its founding in 1931 and a long-time Concordia

donor, he and his wife, Mildred, planned on retiring at Concordia, until she got sick. Last December, after Mildred died, Charles made his home at Cedars of Monroeville, as no Concordia locations were close enough to his home.

That changed on Aug. 15, the day Concordia acquired the Cedars of Monroeville building.

Charles has a long history with Concordia. He remembers a day in 1952 when he delivered the first TV to the Activity Room in the Oertel Care Center at Concordia.

Charles’ mother, Matilda, was a resident at Concordia for many

years, and they made it a point to attend the Oktoberfest and the Festival.

Chuck worked for Westinghouse for 40 years, developing switch gear equipment. He joined the Naval Air Cadets during World War II. He and his wife enjoyed extensive traveling this side of the Mississippi. Their favorite vacation spot was the Welland Canal near St Catherine’s, Canada where they went three or four times a year to watch the boats. The couple, married 64 years, has a son, Charles, who lives in the Blairsville area.

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In Loving Tribute

Gifts from April 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014

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 Micheline Alarie Anonymous Marsha Alico Robert Alico Adam and Esther Amantea Denise Roberts Steven M. Ames Henry Jameson Ms. Ruth Anderson Tom, Karen and Glenda Albert and Marlene Lacanic Stephen H. Anservitz Sallee Anservitz Catherine Arbutina Dolores Matika Robert J. Arelt Ruth Arelt Mr. and Mrs. John L. Baker John and Michelle Dodson Haven II Ground Floor Jay and Patricia Smith Thomas E. Barnes Michael and Christine Collers Diane Ernst Keyte Ernst Chris Fleming Donald and Alice Keck Jay and Beth, Jay, Emily and Daniel King Scott and Janice Meikle Kristin & Rich VanPelt Eileen Vogel Esther Barrow Mable Henn Margaret Baur Charles and Kathy Kacvinsky Agnes Beitler David and Amelia Butler Financial Foresight Group Inc Joseph and Isabelle Hollern Sam LaBarbara David and Claudia Pingree Judith Weismann Dolores Bender Marian Wooley Charles & Edith Berg Betty Berg Lori Holden Thelma Bergbigler Anthony and Emma Jean Bocchi John and Shirley Dicello Tom, Karen and Glenda Frank and Margaret Farkas Susan H. Harrington Frank and Janice Lasak Alan J. Berger Lizanne Berger Karen Klesh Dianna Bibby William and Sharon Bibby Sara Jane Bier Phyllis Alker

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Dean and Jane Bier Donald and Shirley Dick James and Constance Donovan Doris Fahringer Robert and D. Jaunita King Lord Corporation Mark Miller James and Doris Patterson Dean Bieser Gail Bieser Kathleen Fitch Jaunita Birckbichler Linda Heilman Charles and Patricia Hill Tracy and Kelly Ruggles Doris Sadler Thomas Birkenstock Howard Birkenstock Lawrence Bittner Francis Bilotto Leo Bittner Leigh Ciganik Janet Dupont Virginia Gleason Louis and Barbara Magnotta Joan Mankamyer Patricia Sipple Eleanor Blair Maureen Blair Julia Blanciak Ellen Porter Mary Spagnolo The Rev. Lorenz Blankenbuehler Dorothy Blankenbuehler Glenn Blinn Nancy Burchett Joan Bobby The family of Joan Bobby Albert & Louise Bodnar Frederick and June Bodnar Harry Bolster Glenn Ellis Carl and Leota Boltz Ruth Rhein Alden ( Al ) Bonchi Sr. Alden and Sandra Bonchi Walter Borsett From Cousins: Helen, Stan, Nick, Jerry, Andy, Artie and Joyce Laurel Mayer Bob,Rose Marie & Patty Reich John Valentich and Colleen Sari Mr. Charles D. Boyer Helen Boyer Steve and Amy Meanor Marcella J. Brechel Sharon Brechel Sondra Brown Kimberly Bailey & family Beverly and Chuck Dunlap Beverly Morton

Todd and Susan Rhule Pam and William Schifko John Tekavec Dr. Thomas Tekavec Antonette Buckley David and Karen Kelly Barbara Budziszewski William and Winoma Bieganski Ted and Deb Bruning Kenneth and Mary Jane Ebbert Mr. and Mrs. Henry Evans Brian, Kimber, Brooke and Brec Hess Joan Jeffrey John and Marjorie Jester Jack Nicholas Joan Pilarski Christine Topka Rose Ann Turner Ron and Majorie Waeckerle Andrea Walczyk Amanda and Joe Walsh Evelyn Bugay Betty Stawiarski Elizabeth A. Timblin Jane Burdic Mary Ann Burdic Charles Burns Merck Foundation Elizabeth Callaghan Anonymous John E. Campbell Stephen and Donna Belich Henry and Lela Rohrmann Lori Campbell Charles and Dorothy Campbell Marian Campbell Robert Campbell Phyllis Campbell Richard and Linda Campbell Merab Drennen Robert and Adah Hagen Richard and Donna Kennedy Elizabeth Senulis William and Diana Sloan Carmela Carpentieri Angelo Carpentieri Helen Carr John Carr Michael Carr Catherine Peck Ronald Champe Donna Champe Elizabeth Cherry Dicken Cherry Nick Chesnoski Richard and Ann Perkovich William and Linda Stenger Roger Christenson James and Brigid Christenson Mary Lahiff David and Susan Shannon

Joseph Ciancone Pat Bernardi Harry Blackwood Mary Castelli Therese Ciancone David and Helen Nobers Doug Pope Karen Petruny Ray Queen Debbie Spencer Bill Ciceske Betty Berg Ann Clark Mary Brula Larry Collar Ms. Barbara A. Collar Kenneth Conger Robert and Audrey Haberlein Jill Conley Nora Adams Attica Lions Club Joseph and Tonita Berry Matthew and Melody Bey Tom and Shirley Brei Jeannine Burkhart Ron and Grace Cole Sheryll L. Corsetti Dawn Countermine Michael and Barbara Crowley Shameem Gangjee Edward Harding Charles Kennerson Mary Beth Kibler Edward Kirby Arthur and Joyce Klein Evan and Vonceil Lamb Jerome and Margaret Loranty David and Marian Lubba Patricia Marra Dr. Daniel Martin ATC Dennis, Lisa, Daniel, Rachel, and Dylan McDermott Charles and Jacqueline Nickum Al and Mary Ann Reisdorf Dale and Leah Robinson Marvin and Fran Schreiber Harry and Rebecca Spink Mary Sweeney Earlene Topper Martin and Elizabeth VanBuren Betty Watson Loren and Kathy Wolf Lorraine Wolf Samuel and Heather Zaffuta Donna Corless Amelia Mayer Edna Covert Marilyn Covert Beverly Cox Charles R. Cox John Cox Allegheny General Hospital Jean Arensberg

Cheryl Densmore Mildred Fincke Guy Fusco Clifford and Beverly Hebert Cliff and Krystal Hebert Max and Chrissa Herbert Linda Hood Charles and Kimberly Kuhn Margaret M. Kuhn James and Judith Loughren Marilyn MacArthur James and Luann McMillin Dr. Gary, Chris Kersey, Andrew, Eric, and Sherry Nelson Mary Ann Nelson Naomi Patton Joan Rorabaugh Dorothy Cribbs James and Doris Patterson Josephine Croyle Atlantic Underwriting Group Inc. Tracy H. Derouin Laura S. Falsetti Ruth T. Falsetti Mrs. and Mr. Teresa Gestl Edward and Lois Reese RepublicBank Ray Curtin Paul and Carol Behers Berg Herman and Margaret Bono Michael Bono Cynthia Christofi Ray and Julie Cornelius Kathleen Gartner Robert and Janice Grant Richard and Susan Guido Jack and Marilyn Helm Salvatore and Cynthia Inzinga Ceci Martini Catherine McAndrews Bruce and Linda McGinnis Stephen and Yolanda Mihalek William and Harriet Murray Raphael, Ramsden & Behers, P.C. Susan Torchia Carol Vincinie Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilcher Robert Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yurchak Shirley Dahlstrom Carl Dahlstrom James Daley Margaret M. Reuning Sandra Danahey J. Patrick Danahey George Darno Keith and Jennifer Finzel William Davie Carole Davie Linda Davis Noah and Jill Davis William and Cathleen Davis Philadelphia Deliverance Tabernacle Charlotte R. Demme Gene and Charlotte Ewald Helen Dickson Linda Dickson William B. Diehm Kathleen Erny Sondra Lomax Foley Ritchie Jones Earl Leidel William Lomax III Michelle and Breadt Sulka

Michael and Linda Zaugg Clarence L. Dietrich Emma Dietrich Louis Dignazio Terrence and Kathleen Flynn Howard and Kathleen Hess Diana Shriver Carol A. Woods Mario Dileonardo Vivian Dubrawski Mary DiSante Joseph and Isabel Vankos Charles Donnelly Linda Banaszewski Anne Gentile James Hedemann David and Amanda McKay Mark Mincer The Family of Floyd and Ora Schnur Second Grade Class of his daughter Mrs. Anne Gentile St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Mark Wetzel William Dreyer Charles and Donna Butera William Durandetto Laura Durandetto Joseph F. East Fred and Elizabeth Rollins Mr. James Evans Rita Evans Lucy Fabry Carole Zagst Frances Farmer Joe and Karen Coennen Gregory and Marian Shiderly James Fayad Philomena Fayad Veronica Ferguson Anonymous John E. Fetterman Ellen Fetterman George Fignar Patricia Fignar Ralph Fischer Michael Butler and Gloria Stavish Butler Margaret Henderson Peter Karapelou Edmond Kolakowski Kenneth Marino Gloria M. Fish Joseph Fish Lora Fitzgerald Diane Lyons Margaret Stemmler Dana A. Yealy and Sarah L. Yealy Rose Foley John Foley Mary Lee Freeman Shirley P. Miller Marc Fry Scott Drab Edna M. Gainan Robert and Jeanne Hauer Dolores Gall Anonymous Nicholas Gamer Marlene Paulick Mary Ann Gargani Roland Gargani Vito Garofolo John and Kathleen Sourbeer Raymond Gehl Anonymous Charles and Anna Georg Ralph Georg

Charles Germer Anonymous Robert M. Giese Michele DeGrazia Imperial House Condos Harry “Dick� Giesler Barb Green Family Ann Gillooly Jane Baierl Robert F. Good Linden Garden Club Floyd Grace Donald and Mary Yoest Kenneth C. Grafton Dental Systems, Inc. James and Nancy George Mary Grafton Michael and Candance Love Bob and Karen Shirley Universal Electric Corp Gloria Greco William Barker Beth Benckart Michael and Bethany Boyle Century Equities, Inc. Joseph Deibert James and Jane Finley James and Mary Ellen Giardina Elizabeth Hughes Charles and Kimberly Kuhn Ruthford Ruby Gregory From the Avery and Gordon families Barry Dugan Rose Fix Gene and Cheryl Rees Rose L. Grimm Robert Grimm Charles Guca Jean Guca Anna Guy Richard and Bonnie Capan & family Lynn and Ray Chaplow & family Gene Cline Edward and Linda Giannini Bobbie Polachek Karen Smith The Design and Construction Staff at Barnes and Noble College Booksellers Joseph Hakos James S. Hamilton Kenneth Patla Nancy Wells Barbara Harbison Arthur Harbison Marion Harff Charles Harff Aquilina M. Harris Douglas and Mary Reeves Wendell L. Harvey Concordia Visiting Nurses Mary and Harold Cramer, Deb and Russ Weitz, Doug, Tara, Adeline, Brady, Libby, Robin and Mike Standley Margaret J. Cucciardo Gerald Fiscus Kathryn Fiscus Perry E. Graham Kathryn Haswell PPG Employees Robin and Peggy Graham Mary E. Smith Harry and Mary Swaney Laura Haubach Anonymous

Nancy Beck James and Julie Brown William and Marisa Dombrowski Charles and Patricia Gibbons Edward and Beth Haubach Jean Muth Eric and Jo Ann Preissner Ted and Vaughn Stropka Frederick Heintz Marilyn Heintz Leona Heintz Harold and Ruth Dille Marilyn Heintz Shirley Heitzer Anthony Heitzer James Hemphill Richard and Barbara Duck K. E. Randall & Associates Meridian Veterans Club Zero Mountain, Inc. Earl Hendershot Charles and Deborah Humbert Collins and Linda Reffner Katherine E. Herlinger David Herlinger Claire E. Herman Charles Dorsch Mary Hoffman Joseph and Veronica Kirin Regina Kirschmann Karen Komoroski Bruce and Denise Kukuruda George and Anne McFadyen Kathleen Meyer Michelle Mitzel Barbara Piotrowski Pitt Electric, Inc. John and Vivian Rathke Rita Woods Patricia Hicks Anonymous Beverly B. Hogan Richard Hogan Dick Holden Lori Holden James Hollobaugh Staff and Board of Directors of the Economic Progress Alliance Donna Hollobaugh Allen Hook Bernice Hook Clyde R. House Richard and Deborah Day Hilary House Lisa House Michael and Annemarie Johnston Jozef and Shirley Lataster George Lostetter Kathryn Roth Richard and Sally Shirra Nancy Swindells Angela Howes Patricia Sullivan Robert Hromika Carolyn Hromika Paul Huff Michael and Pamela Cruey Betty Hunt Joan Frankel William Huston Julia Huston Martha Ihring Paul and Jane Embler Robert and Deborah Merriner Mary Infantino

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Mental Health Association Thomas J. Irwin Richard and Janice Campana Margaret “Peg” Jackson Lance and Alice Bergstrom David Brennan and Ann Brennan Eric and Marlene Czetli Marie Gore Keith and Carol Kaufman Richard and Judy Kotick Jacqueline Mabry Janet Mungo Donna Scott C. Shirley Wagner Joan Jacobs Lisa Giambra Jennie Janosky The Daughty Sisters Dominique Janssen Susan Alexander Keith and Colleen Ray Carolyn Jerich Frank and Mary Clare Habenicht Dan and Elaine Quick Reuning-McKim, Inc. Donald and Betty Wagner Luise E. Jochum Maurice Deul Anonymous Kay Johnson Judith Madden Aaron Michael Joseph Joseph and Shirley Joseph Florence M. Joseph Donna Beacom Richard Juzwick Priscilla Boyle Matthew and Kathleen Daugherty Olivia and Kate Davis Ken Golonka and John Golonka Jake Hurst Donna Juzwick Ideal Building Fasteners Ms. Lois Shamey Cindy Stenger Mr. and Mrs. Clyde and Martha Kantner Ethel Rockwell Ann Karas Robert and Susan Hollein Shirley Hollein Tami and Tim Nebel Rose Kendralla Frank Kendralla James Kennedy Theresa Kennedy Pauline Kenyon Barbara Czzowitz Mary Caroline Kephart Amber Brown Dollar Bank Foundation Richard Kephart Ruthrauff Service, LLC Rose Mary Kidd Cathy Scuilli Elizabeth (Betty) Kimmell Barbara Alcorn Richard and Mary Martin Gary King Karen King Martha L. Kirschman Anonymous Stephen Ambrose Klabnik Mark and Adrienne Adams Duncan Accounting & Tax

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Services, Inc. Mark Herzing Joyce Klabnik Matthew and Jacqueline Kovach Brad Lang Francis Kladny Sondra Crowell & family Donald and Mary Ferguson Scott and Beth Hanz Thomas and Susan Marshall William and Sylvia Palko Rhino Construction, Inc. Peter and Cherie Stadler Ronald and Pamela Stewart Esther Varrassa Thomas and Marilyn Varrassa Joseph Klaput,Sr. Anonymous Robert Klinger Travis and Veronica Goodell John Klukaszewski Frank and Anne Klukaszewski Mary F. Koemel Carol Oliver Joseph Kopnesky Adrian Runkle Aileen Kropf Frederick Kropf Mary A. Krulac Gloria Bennett C. Philip Collier Deborah Faust Terrance W. Faust Kathleen Howard Jennie Krulac Linda Mabry Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foudation Matthew Ragan Olga Krupinski Thomas and Monica Haskins Mary Kyler Karen Ceranic Ross Kyler Barbara Parker Shirley Spencer Gertrude Landkrohn Paul and Theresa Clark Clifford Sloane Margaret Sloane Dolores Lapsansky John and Beverly Hutchison Al Lauer Rose Gaydosh Sally Hecht Betty Justham Shirley Lauer Tricia Littlefield Tammie Maeder Anne Matisko Edward and Lois Reese Dolores Walker William P. Laughlin Drew and Doris Grivna George and Thelma Kauffman Ernest Mancing Jack and Biv Moore Big Jim, Julie, Jimbo, Jill and Jon Emil Lavcek John Huss Evangelical Lutheran Church Ilan Lavcek John Huss Evangelical Lutheran Church William Leaf

John and Gena Bartimac John and Ola Kay Hale Richard Jeschke Josephine Leaf John and Nancy Rossi Betty Van Tassel Virgina Leap Dolores Bowser Cook Vascular Incorporated Elizabeth Fazzini Richard and Jacqueline Remich The co-workers of her grandson Jonathan Arabia: Scott Laliberte, Jack Halinka, Rob Pastva, John Frost and Matt Gibson Jayne Leithold Victor Leithold Anthony Len Comcast John S. Dunn Agency Jeffrey Ostrowski John Smith Elinor Lesnik Joseph and Ruth Lesnik Joyce Lewis Sandra Knepshield Harry Lindey Jr. Anonymous Merilyn Lindh Nancy Zorn Antoinette R. Linn John and Linda Bodycombe Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Bodycombe Bruce and Marjorie Brewer Richard and Roberta Butler Mike and Judi Contes Anthony and Michele Donatelli Susan Donatelli Julienne Giuliani Darlene Jewett Cheryl Leighliter The Children of Toni- Joyce Linn, Karen Limbaugh, Walter Linn Judy Linn Kurt and Janet Linn Mary “Gubby” Porter Lucille Ranallo Frank and Patricia Dennis and Linda Stotler Elaine Verrenti Susan T. Livermore Alex and Sandra Cafardi Bart and Faye Fratus Jane Graham Yvonne Jungle Bonnie Livermore Diana McCombs Cheri McConnell William and Donna Yates Nellie M. Lloyd Mark and Robin Kuchta Cecil A. Long Art and Betty Wallace Patricia Lorenz Marie and Jim Baronetski Charles and Sarah Bauer Chester and Wilma Bauer Les and Betsy Bauer Louis Bauer Ray Bauer Bill and Barb Holt Ruth and Lee Jamison Linda and Rick Mazzanti Tops 1105

Madison Main Sally Main Donald Mainhart Mary Lamendola Marjorie Rider Marshall Maness James Blake Jean Chittuluru Mohan Chittuluru The Masch and Vandeware Children Matilda Mangone Cecelia Baldwin Dean Mangone Kris Mangone and Bob Smith Thomas and Shirley Mangone Luann Newcomer Darrel and Fiona Patrick Scott J. Senay Donald and Barbara Yost Charles Doug Manjerovic Judy Manjerovic Thomas Manuel “The Gingersnaps” Raymond and Diana Pry Lewis Marra Edith Marra Nell Marsh Earl Marsh Charles Marshall Kathleen Norante Anthony Masciantonio Brian and Carla Goetz F. Carol Matsik Anonymous Evelyn Matter Carol Johnston Your friends from TOPS Kenneth Mattes Derse Inc. Debi Mottes Marelle May Harriet, Christine, and Jeanine Navarro Thomas Mayberry M. Leola Balik Maury and Suzanne Balik Samuel and Lisa Balik Anne Hoye Richard and Alice Mayberry Miriam Ryan Sandra Shever Helen Willetts Mabel McCormick Robert and D. Jaunita King Marie McCurry Margaret Brown Barbara McElwain Marialice McElwain Ruth McIntyre Michael and Marsha Samuels William McKee Helen McKee Christine McKelvey Edith Nalitz Alice McKinley Judith Cribbs Larry and Ruth Harpster Whipstock Natural Gas Service, LLC Larry McKinney Jesse and Margaret Clink Mr. Mike Hranica and Mrs. Helen Hranica Alice McKinney Donald Phelps Mabel McNutt Rick Marshall

Sally Marshall Nancy Meanor Rhoda Brenneisen Lori Brooks Margaret Dewey Jan Tyler William and Betty Young Bobbie Meeder Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mone Clyde Meeder M. A. Davis William and Carol Meeder Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mone Jeanette Vangelder John Megela Linda Megela Henry Menke Henry and Hilda Sundermann Samuel Menniti Sam and Teresa Amelio Ralph D'Iorio Frank Menniti Samuel Mercer Carol Gilkey Frank C. Meta Joseph and Vera Defuria Terrence and Deboarah Maloney Robert and Catherine Schmid Charles and Mary Meyers Marianne Meyers Karen Mickus Vytautas Mickus Marjorie Middleton Bill and Bonnie Kemerer Shannon Kenyon Lois Kort Scott and Robi McIntire Elizabeth Merriman Kathi Seifert Marian Thompson Donald Mihelic Jeff Martin, Theresa Morrissey and Staff of Allegheny Valley Bank Bob Scherer Locksmith Inc, Barb Scherer, Jim Kelly, Sue Kelly Harry Butson Vicki Coates Harold and Margaret Garbooshian Clark Haines Terri Hardt McDermott Ms. Pauline Hardt Robert and Sharron Jessup Mary Loftus Suzanne McKim Jean Mihelic Michael Niedecker Rosemary O'Neill Judith Remo Marc and Donna Rosenwasser James and Julie Sadowski Joyce Miller Allen and Judy Bixler Robert and Myrle Burnside Patricia Connors Thomas and Tina Creedon Dynex USA, LLC Thomas Gehret Dennis and Barbara Grumbine Larry and Vicki Ierardo Diane Illyes Margaret Jarman

Susan Kerschner Kermit and Mary Ellen Kreiser John and Nancy Layser Bob and Donna McVeigh Larry Miller Larry and Judith Miller Terri and Robin Miller Amy and Nate Neelan Crystal Nelson Norcen Industries, Inc Patricia Rhine Melissa D. Shiner John and Beth Smith Lisa Thome Timco Inc. David and Gwendolyn Wenger Robert D. Miller Leo and Mary Ann Krantz Mrs. Valgene C. Miller The Saturday Morning Golf Group at On Top of the World in Ocola, FL John and Margaret Hudacik Edward and Patricia Schwinn Alvin Mittelmeier Anonymous John Molitoris Betty Head Kelly Moore Corporate Air, LLC Dick's Sporting Goods Anthony and Sandra Pompeo Betty Morris Michael and Marsha Samuels Marjorie Morrision Anonymous Kathryn Morrison Mark and Laura Thompson Willa Grace Morrissey Joe, Sharon, and Ashley Brem Dayne and Barbara Dally William and Sheila Ferron Jane France and Chris Allison Karen Graham Brad and Laura Herbert Martha Jones Wayne and Pamela Magill Marsh Bellofram Anonymous Pittsburgh Newspaper Printing John and Roberta Revay Eric and Tammy Schultheis Marilyn Waddell Ida Wood Ladies Card Club Carolyn Moschak Bill Moshak’s Aunt and Uncle Matt Blistan Gerald and Patricia Blistan John and Linda Chomko Michael and Paula Dahm Nancy Ecker Natalie Gardner Sandra Gullborg Karen Hovanec Mary E. Krachala Darlyne Moschak Mildred Zornan Sweeney Robert Munro Bruce and Cindy Munro Clara M. Nason Lillian Girdwood George and Clara Nason Joanne Sudetic

Christina Neely Mabel Brown Ilona Miller Joseph and AnnMarie O'Donnell Powell Mechanical, Inc. Thomas and Marcia Schwab Bea Smith and her daughter Cindy Thomas O'Friel Mary Deah Robert Lyle Dorothy Otterman David and Joyce Pratley Janine M. Owens John Owens Stella Papas Anonymous Joyce Pappas James Pappas Mary Pauvlinch Diane Trushel John Pawlik Allegheny Conference on Community Development Antoinette Pellegrino Thomas Pellegrino Rodney Perenovich Catherine Babcanec Carol Gundlach C. Blaine Peru Donna Peru Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pesut Jr Peter and Patricia Pesut Doris Potosnak Kim Fain Nancy Hempleman Dora A. Hogue Caroline Seddon Mary Pratte Bernard Pratte Mr. Charles Prine John and Lee Scott Andrew Puharic David and Katherine Blahnik Doris Bougher Gilbert Bourquin Louis Bourquin Robert and Gloria Halapin Tammi Halapin George and Deborah Petrush The Most Holy Name of Jesus School, Troy Hill Graduation Class of 1952 The Strafalace Family Larry Strafalace Bernice Winters Beatrice I. Purdie Linda Girata Beatrice Purucker Jane Titley Charles Purucker Paul and Judith Brand Susan Hanna Michael and Sherrie Purucker Sandra Purucker Susan Purviance Allegheny Financial Group Dennis and Linda Anderson Rosemary Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Myron J. Berman Kevin and Barbara Boyle Kathy Dancho Nancy Delong John and Cherie Drotar David A. Franzen John Franzen John and Eunice-Ann Grove Jeffrey and Veronica Hassinger

The Henry’s Smithson, Rowes and Grahm’s (her sister Linda’s friends) Nancy Ness Hurley Kenneth G. Judson Jr. Kenneth and Barbara Judson Helsel and Barbara Marsh Gary and Patricia Milliken Rob and Doris Ness Jane Ness North Hills School District Retirees Group Pucciarellli Family George and Jane Purifoy Royce and Barbara Rice Lois Schenker Edward and Martha Steckel Albert Vaccaro Bonnie Ziff John Rabick Clara Bowen Wayne and Pamela Calder Joan Ermel Guy and Mildred Haas Robert and Joyce Haberstroh Alice Kampmeier Loretta Mangin McKnight School Social Fund Elaine Milhollan Lois Nicolson Theodore Oczypok Frank and Marianne Preininger Mary Ann Rabick Joseph and Karen Rusnica Virginia Swick Richard Talkowski Marion B. Ranalli Anonymous Helen Cichon Eleanore Fatigati Karen Madden Diane Moran The Employees of Southwest Glass Thomas Redman Angela Sarneso Bernice Rea Frank and Shirley Kaszer Mary Reader Thomas and Ann Carr Elizabeth Nusz Ruth Nusz Charles Reader Sherry Renfrew Candace Bauer Nan Dotts Robert and Marianne Long Peter Lund Floyd and Dolores Neigh The Brent Bricker Family The Brian Fox Family The Curt Larrimer Family The Dale Gallagher Family The Doug Leslie Family The John Freehling Family The Paul Smith Family Thomas Quinlan Bruce and Laura Thoma & family Joseph A. Richardson Thomas and Elizabeth Richardson Sandra Rihs David and Carol Aeberli Rosemary Colaizzi Ms. Marta Finley Ron and Nancy Giallonardo Rebecca Godfrey Angella Goetz

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Janine Hayes Cynthia Healy Diane Kelly Frederick and Mary Kitner David and Mildred Lutz Donald Morris Richard and Margie Morris Pat and Lee Sebaugh Elaine Stayduhar William and Lena Thompson Sara Jane Vaccarello William E. Ritchey Regina Ritchey Norman K. Rockwell Kathryn Butchko Anonymous Susan Gastler Robert and D. Jaunita King Mark Miller Mary J. Mousseau Barbara Peterson Joseph and Donna Reitinger Paul and Jayne Simpson Betty Rosato Cheryl Rosato Daniel Rose Thomas and Gertrude Gamble Danell Rose Edward and Carole Warfel Larry Rudolph Centimark Cheryl Swope James and Margaret Wilson Carol Rumbaugh Beverly Bartholomew Dick Dull Mary Janet Hill Elizabeth J. Knox Valerie Krzemienski Kimmie, Mindy, Holly, Antionette, Jen, Jil, Becky, Barb, Leann, and Gwenn Larry D. Scanlon and Gayle J. Marco Madiline Marco Scanlon Karen Russo Diane King Dominic F. Santorilla Margaret Santorilla and Family Harry A. Scheffler ESB Bank Robin Scheffler William Schelien Margaret Schelien Thomas J. Schrantz Jo Lynn Berry Cecilia Eichenlaub Sarah and Kelly Gallagher Harry and Rachele Heinl Terry, Cindy, Matthew, and Drew Johnson Eugene Miller Doris Miltenberger Lawrence and Carol Powers James Quinn Anne Schrantz Jack and Barbara Sommer Ada Scott Ruth Ann Scott Hilda Scully Anonymous Theresa Semonik George and Emily Semonik Edith Shaffer Lloyd Shaffer Theresa E. Shamrock Paul Shamrock Hulda Sherrieb John and Carole Zema

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John Zema Ethel Shetler Roy Shetler Richard L. Sismour The employees of Bethel Park High School Dorothy A. Skradski Robert Cedzo Lloyd and Margaret King Jody Klechner Book Club Robert Minster Anonymous Madeline Slagel Eileen Dettling Warren Soergel Jean Soergel Dorothy Spencer A.M. Parts Johnstone Supply Columbiana Metropolitan Housing Authority Mary Schwertz Marlene Sponsler Eric Buncher Raymond Grosick Rhea Engineers & Consultants, Inc. Diane Soltis Kathleen M. Swenson Mildred “Mid” States Colleen Albrecht William and Susan States Earlene Stealey August and Florence Heineman James and Marcia Hofstetter Rolland and Donna Lindgren Linda Miller Elvera Siegel Donald Stine Paul and Judi Bossung John and Frances Kindred Eugene and Vicki Kocher Frank and Nettie Kocher Rae Moret PPG Industries Inc. Barbara Saylor Lynne Schmidt and Don Stine Noel Stine Theresa Storoz Marian Baur David and Karen Benko Mildred Bosilevac Mary Durci James and June Faust Preston and Beverly Jackson Jacqueline Klinvex Renee Kohan Drew and Martha Kristoff James Mall Heidi McFarland Nancy Myros Norma Novotny Ron and Norma Seybert Clarence W. Strabel Marlene Strabel Michael Stranko Sr. Michael Stranko Regis Streitman Susan Streitman Richard Stroede Suzanne Culkin James and Karen Dionise Gerald and Anita Feldman Kenneth Fleeson Dallas Hipple Mars National Bank Vickie and Chris Motz James and Marian Nelson Robin’s neighbors Mary Tappe

Rose, Cathy and Barbara Vancheri Richard and Patricia Vlasich John Zivkovic Bill and Marie Strouss Kathryn Canfield Phyllis Sutton Katherine M. Hast Joseph Swager Grace Swager Stanley Swank Carol Ferretti Wayne and Janet Hauge Mary Lou Ocheltree Reid H. Ervin and Associates Walter Szedny Robert and Judith Madder Philip and Beverly Pietrandrea Blanche F. Sziraki Terry and Pat Delion Jean Heckman Tom and Therese Pajer Brent and Deborah Smith Charles Yakulis Marilyn Talerico Lovell Kertis Jeannie Matsook Robert Peck Larry Talmadge Alice Adams Phyllis Alker David and Martha Alsing Melany Andree Anonymous Kermit Bateson Delores Beattie Betty Berg Berhard and Janet Bischoff Jack and Emogene Blair Ms. Betty O. Bloser David Brooke Holly Burd Robert A. Burns Victoria Calizzi & family Brian and Rebecca Cappo Anonymous Audrey Chlasta Leona Coyle David and Karen Daum Judith Defilippi Michael W. Dill and Carol A. Jablonski Cullen and Jacqueline Duke Vicki Duttry Lili Ann Faber Raymond and Jacqueline Feller Gerard and Deborah Ferencak Michael and Cristen Fiffik From friends and colleagues of Zac Talmadge William and Shirley Freyer Keith and Diane Frndak Linda Gapinski Greco Gas Inc. Christine Guercio Dorothy Gunther Jean Heckman, Pat & family JoAnne Henigman Wil Henigman Kenneth and Charlotte Hoener Lori Holden Judith Holman Howard Houser Harriet Hunter Eric and Jana Hulton & family James Hutton Nancy Hutton Meade and Marlene Jack Mike, Debi and Chris Kakias

Mary Sue Kardos Carole Keck Viola Kennedy Ruthann Keslar Robert Key Bryan and Patricia Kiebler Megan Kiebler Robert and D. Jaunita King Daniel Kline Wanda Krause Blair and Joan Kucinski Nancy Kukovich Martha Landolina Stanley and Sara Lemon August and Etta Letzelter Lois Lindstrom Brian and Rachelle Llewellyn Stuart and Susan Malcolm Margaret Mann Tim and Sandra Marcovecchio Melanie Mazanek John and Karen McCarrier David McCracken Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGinnis Jonathan and Natalie McKay Sherry McMillin Mary Jo Meyers Tim, Robin and Barbara Milanak Mark Miller David and Juliann Moore Liane Newell Doris Nolf Rev. and Mrs. Roger D. Nuerge Carol Oliver Steven and Jenifer Omecinski Deborah Orait Alberta Osborne James and Doris Patterson Timothy and Sharon Perschke PPG Industries, Inc. Karyn Pratt Cathy Questiaux Joseph and Donna Reitinger Joanne Retter Pastor Bill, David and your Riverside Community Church Assembly of God Kathleen Ruzbacki and Irene Ruzbacki Gloria Sabin Christopher and Marsha Santella Lauren Santi Mary Saxion Barbara Saylor Teresa Scalzott Eleanor Schwalm Richard and Janet Scott Elizabeth Senulis Eva Shick Ina Silver Frank Skrip Amelia Stear Margaret Summerville Henry and Hilda Sundermann Barbara Talmadge Gary and Jennifer Tano Tim Temple Martin, Peggy and Jacob Trettel Audrey Tristani Laurie Van Tine Denise Vigna Susan M. Vissari and John P. Clinton Lois Walker Dora Wawrzyniak Beth Wichrowski Mary Wunderlich Kimberly Young Sherry Zappa

Sandra Taraborrelli Ronald and Cheryl Miller Janet Terlesky Alvin Terlesky Thomas Throckmorton Barbara Buck Laura Buck Michael Grzesiak Cathy Uselton Philip Tomasello Arthur and Frances D'Uva Federated Investors, Inc. Arthur Tracy William Tracy Robert H. Trettel Joseph and Stephanie Glaister Loretta M. Golembiesky Robert and Patricia McGuire John and Rosalyn Piecka Joseph Trettel Patricia Trumbull Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Richards Rich Trushel Diane Trushel Bernard Turcovsky Richard and Barbara Kazsimer Raymond and Florence Slonceski Charles R. Vasey Ruth Vasey Mildred Vassel Theresa Marino Susan Mueller Donna Scott David Vassel Tullio Viola Joyce Frame

Charmaine Viola Norbert Vonderau Carl and Barbara Schonhardt John and Shirley Vtipil Anonymous Madaline Walborn Grant R. Walborn Thomas & Twila Walker Richard and Janice Johnston Lauretta Wallace David and Rebecca Trax Sally Warner Matthew and Deborah Lucas Ray and Peg Washburn Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert L. Rieseck Dorothy Watkins Bethann Watkins Howard Weckerly Edna Weckerly Robert Weston John and Susan Fridley & family Michael and Theresa Laderer & family Chris and Amy Magaum & family Martin Oaks George and Mary Stomos Paul and Kate Stomos & family Mary Weston Carrie E. Whitman Myrna Burkhard Lillian Collins Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Jeffries Georgia Linton Doris Nixon Bob and Judy Poulysyn Edna States

In Loving Memory John Putz Michael Radeschi Janet Ramsey Donald Raybuck Matthew Rebrovic Paul Rechel Milford Reed John Rehfeld Wilbert Renwick James Ritchey Melvin Rizzo Eva Robotti Norman Rockwell Lula Rowser Dorothy Rugh Adrian Runkle Ernest Rupert Theodore Ruski Joseph Sabo Vera Sammons

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George Wilhelm Janet Kelly Miss Millie Wilson John and Rose Goda David Word Margie Garland Robert and Marian Grogan Helen Yawor Laurie Cote Dave and Kathleen Olson Eleanor Yope Debra Stockdale Vivian B. Yundt Mary Johnston James Yvorra Ruth Yvorra Alma Zabinski John and Donna Valdiserri Betty J. Zahner Robert and Bonnie Batina Patricia Patty Zelinsky Erik and Peggy Bell Rosemary Buday Wade and Elaine Hoffman Gladys Johnston Tom Kozar Hugh and Peggy McNichol Mary Jane Wasco Anne Lively and Edward Zelinsky William and Stella Zeruakos Albert and Antoinette Malone Edward Brud E. Zimmerman Kathryn Pillmore Harold W. Zimmermann Jean D. Zimmermann Dave Zinkham

Erin Zinkham IN HONOR OF Paul R. Brand Elizabeth Senulis Ms. Patricia Cather Keith and Paula Macurdy Walter Drennan Barbara Drennan Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fisher Henry Jameson Keith E. Frndak for 30 years of service Michael and Cristen Fiffik William and Shirley Freyer Tim Temple Margaret L. Hobaugh Gerald Lindenmuth Mark W. Miller Donna Saurers Jacob Moskontz Kenneth Lawrence Rebecca Residence Employees Dan and Jesse Sally Flanzer Virgil Valmassoni James Federlein

John Stefanik Barbara Stein Josephine Stevens Phyllis Sutton Ruth Swanberg Teresa Tarquino Lola Templin Charles Thomas Eugene Tillia Helen Tingler Philip Tomaselli Paul Tonga Rose Toth Timothy Trent Patricia Trumbull Robert Tulles Jane Unstead Hazel Uplinger Earle Valentine Robert Vance

Katherine Vaughn Virginia Viccari Mike Vlaskitz David Wagner Wilma Wagner Phillip Wein Donna Welling Dennis Wells Harold White Karen Wise Debra Woitas Forest Wolfe Helen Yawor Violet Zalac Patricia Zelinsky Joyce Zirckel Leota Zunski Daniel Zuppe

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

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Lawrence Satorniano Henry Scheffler Thomas Scheider James Schoen Martha Schramm Charlotte Schriner James Schuey Anthony Sciullo Joseph Scott Audrey Shaffer Patricia Shank Donna Sherill Mary Shields Marie Shinsky Joanne Showers John Slobodnik Edward Smith Joan M. Smith Wayne Startzell Luella Stauber

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NEWS / NOTES October 2014

Concordia Visiting Nurses Announce New Castle Office Location Concordia Visiting Nurses celebrated its new office location at 121 Enclave Dr., New Castle, PA 16105 on Sept. 25. Concordia’s in-home services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care, disease management and spiritual care. Concordia Visiting Nurses has served western Pa. since 1997, expanding its reach into 10 counties. The organization employs over 350 and served approximately 12,600 people last year.

For more information on Concordia Visiting Nurses, visit online at www.concordiavn.org. This location is in addition to the Monroeville office that was opened on Aug. 15.

Reception. The event is free and open to the community. To schedule a personal tour or receive information on the event, call Admissions Coordinator Peggy Trettel at 724-352-5378. You may also register for the event online at www.concordialm.org/events-news/ havensnov2014openhouse. Concordia at Sumner will host an open house event at the Manor House, 970 Sumner Parkway on Sunday, November 16 from 1-4 p.m. Register online at www.concordialm.org/eventsnews/sumnernov2014openhouse.

Concordia Provides Support Groups

For those caring for a loved one with a memoryimpairment such as Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, Concordia holds monthly Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meetings at two of its sites – Cabot and Fox Chapel. Concordia Adult Day Services (ADS) in Cabot hosts its support group meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Private Dining Room at the Lund Care Center – 134 Marwood Road, Cabot. Concordia of Fox Chapel hosts its support group meeting on the last Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at its location – 931 Route 910, Cheswick. Free adult care is available. To RSVP or receive additional information, call Concordia Adult Day Services at 724352-1571, ext. 8271 or Activities Coordinator Kelly Ellena at 412-767-5808.

Concordia Haven I Hosts Vendor Show Grief Support Groups are open to anyone who is The community is invited to a pre-Christmas shopsuffering from the loss of a loved one on the first and ping event on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. until third Wednesdays of each month at Concordia Haven 7 p.m. in the Haven I Dining Room located at 112 II Classroom, 148 Marwood Road, Cabot and on the Marwood Road in Cabot (Entrance 2A). Vendors will second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the display handmade jewelry and quilted items, candy, Good Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Unit at Heritage jellies, salsa and more. A portion of the proceeds will Valley Hospital, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Tower 4B, be donated to Concordia Haven resident activities.

Beaver. Both are scheduled at 1 p.m. Registration is Tours of Haven I will be conducted throughout the day for those interested in retirement living. For more not needed. For more info, call Chaplain Paul Rist at information, call Christina Savannah at 724-352-1571, 724-933-8888. ext. 8518.

Retirement Living Staff Sponsors Open House Events Concordia Haven Apartments will host an open house at its Haven I building, Entrance 2A on Sunday, November 2, from 1-4 p.m., featuring a Wine and Cheese

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Concordia of the South Hills Hosts Annual Holiday Bazaar

Concordia of the South Hills (CSH) will host a holiday bazaar featuring a variety of vendors, crafts, basket auction, mystery bags and bake sale in the Independent Living Commons Area on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from

2014 EVENTS Purse Gala 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. Selections include jewelry, fashion accessories, ornaments, art work, holiday decorations and a returning favorite – the Holiday Bargain table. All proceeds benefit the CSH Caring Fund to provide benevolent care to those we serve and assist in providing quality-of-life improvements and activities for our residents. For more information or directions, call Concordia of the South Hills at 412-294-1306. Complimentary valet parking will be available.

Two Centenarians Celebrate at Concordia at Cabot Concordia at Cabot resident Dorthia Jackson turned 100 on Aug. 15.

Dorthia came to Concordia in February of 1999 from Butler. She was married to the late Joseph Jackson in 1934 in Baltimore. They had three daughters, Evelyn, Dorthia and Cindy and three sons, Joe Jr., Andrew and Alexander. She said taking care of children was her “occupation.” When asked how she thinks she achieved her longevity, she said, “Hard work and loving my family.”

Helen Marie Celko Fieo celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 3. Born in Tarentum, she and her husband, Joseph Michael Fieo Sr. lived in Fawn Township for 50 years before coming to Concordia Haven I on Apr. 1, 2001. They were married on June 12, 1938 in Perth Amboy, NJ and they celebrated their 70th anniversary prior to his passing in 2009. The couple had two daughters, Melody and Crystal Rennie, and one son, Joseph Michael Jr. Helen attributes her longevity to having a loving family and a healthy, rewarding lifestyle.

There are 26 centenarians-plus throughout the Concordia system.

“The Big Easy” Festival Attracts Nearly 700 The 133rd Annual Concordia Summer Festival was a success despite the rumors of imminent weather disaster on Sunday, July 27. The “Big Easy” Louisiana theme featured free admission, free parking, free entertainment, free kids activities and even free food vouchers for those 12 and under – and there were 150 of them! Our chef prepared a menu that brought some of that iconic New Orleans food like CreoleStyle Pork Osso Buco and Maque Choux here. The Gringo Zydeco Band serenaded the crowd with their unique sound: a blend of Cajun music, blues and rhythm and blues; and Dixieband, continued on page 19

November 6, 6 p.m.

PNC Park Benefits Good Samaritan Hospice's Camp Erin Pittsburgh

Open House Events Concordia at Cabot

November 2, 1 - 4 p.m.

Haven I Dining Room

Concordia at Sumner

November 16, 1 - 4 p.m.

Manor House

Concordia Haven Vendor Show & Tours

November 5, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Haven I Dining Room

Concordia Annual Meeting November 9, 3 p.m.

Concordia at Cabot

Grand Opening

November 16, 1 - 3 p.m.

Concordia of Monroeville

Annual Holiday Bazaar

December 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Concordia of the South Hills

Concordia's Second Annual Live Nativity December 14, 5 - 7 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 page at www.concordialm.org.

Our Unchangeable God

By Deaconess Heather Wathall

One of my favorite prayers goes like this: Lord God, You have called Your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that Your hand is leading us and Your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. (Lutheran Service Book, 311).

This prayer speaks to the part of me that loves to have a plan. Our culture revolves around having a plan for everything. We make reservations for dinner and appointments to see the doctor. We send out “save the date” cards before big events. Some mothers even choose to induce labor so that their baby can be born at a time that’s convenient. There are professional people who make a living as event planners, making sure every little detail of an occasion is thought out completely.

It’s nice when we can follow a plan. It does make things easier to have an idea of what’s about to happen.

But that’s just not the way life works much of the time.

There really isn’t anything we can depend on in this life. Accidents happen. Sicknesses come in the middle of the night. Some babies come early, while others stubbornly wait until they are good and ready to be

born. Even the best professional planner can’t anticipate everything.

And it’s not just other people who have these problems. A storm can rain down chaos on your wedding.

Your job can be downsized. Your house can fall prey to a fire. Your loved one might die. Your diagnosis may be frightening. So much happens to derail our plans – and it tends to happen without warning. You could say that we all know from experience that life can be really rough on us and on our plans.

Now, that’s where the above prayer comes in. It focuses our eyes back on the One who is unmovable, indestructible, and unchangeable. This is our God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – Whose love for us is as unmovable, indestructible, and unchangeable as He is.

We are created out of His unfathomable love, redeemed

by His compassionate mercy, and strengthened by His abiding presence in our lives through His Word and Sacraments. His promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation are sure. God always welcomes us home to Himself – our only safe Harbor, no matter what storm is tossing our plans around.

And so, we and the whole Christian Church join the Psalmist in praying: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? . . .Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! (Psalm 27:1, 14)

Concordia Website: Recent Blog Topics Have you seen the new Concordia Lutheran Ministries Blog? Some recent topics include: • Why Two Retired Akron Influencers Chose Concordia • Concordia Employee's Dance Experience Benefits Patients • Adjusting to Senior Living Communities • Healthy Living for Aging Seniors • Importance of Proper Nutrition for Seniors 18 - Faith in Caring

• Call to Care: Words That Hurt, Not Heal To visit the site, go to www. concordialm.org/blog or visit the Concordia homepage and click on the Blog “Thought Bubble” link on the top right. Comments are encouraged and we’re always open to new ideas. Your idea could be the next topic of conversation!

For more information by phone, call the Concordia Public Relations Department at 724-352-1571, ext.

8266.

continued from page 17 featuring members of the North Suburban Symphony Band, added to that; kids fishing contest and a caricature artist, rockwall climbing and a leap frog race made the day fun for all ages. LCMS English District Bishop and President Rev. Dr. David P. Stechholz preached at the afternoon worship service.

Milestone Celebrated at Concordia of the South Hills Concordia of the South Hills held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 2,100 sq. ft. expansion to the current multipurpose room adjacent to the dining room. Architect R.W. Larson has designed a state-ofthe-art area with seating for 120 and the most modern audio-visual equipment. According to CEO Brian Hortert, “This addition and renovation will allow more space for various activities and enhance the care we provide to the residents who we serve.�

Concordia Lutheran Ministries Guide to Services *Concordia at Cabot 724-352-1571 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023 1-888-352-1571 Corporate Headquarters, Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care, Independent Retirement Apartments, Adult Day Services, Rehabilitation Services, Child Care Center *Concordia of Cranberry 10 Adams Ridge Boulevard, Mars, PA 16046 Licensed Personal Care *Concordia of Fox Chapel 931 Route 910, Cheswick, PA 15024 Memory Support

724-935-1075

Concordia of Monroeville 4363 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146

412-373-3900

Skilled Nursing including Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care *Concordia at the Orchard 104 Concordia Way, Butler, PA 16001

724-285-4490

Licensed Personal Care Concordia at Rebecca Residence 3746 Cedar Ridge Road, Allison Park, PA 15101 Skilled Nursing including Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care

724-444-0600

*Concordia at Ridgewood Place 1460 Renton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Licensed Personal Care

412-798-1855

*Concordia of the South Hills 1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

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

Independent Retirement Apartments, Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehab, Licensed Personal Care, Memory Support, Respite Care *Concordia at Sumner 330-664-1000 970 Sumner Parkway, Copley, OH 44321 Assisted Living, Retirement Apartments/Villas, Skilled Nursing/Short-term Rehab

*Good Samaritan Hospice 3500 Brooktree Road, Suite 320, Wexford, PA 15090 Administrative Offices, Home-Based Hospice Care

Around 300 staff, community and residents enjoyed the Concordia of Monroeville End-of-Summer Fun Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6.

The event featured specialty cars, an oldies DJ and a local band, and celebrated the facility now being part of the Concordia family. All proceeds benefitted the resident activity fund. For photos of the event, visit the Concordia Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ ConcordiaLM.

412-767-5808

*Concordia of Franklin Park 1600 Georgetowne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 Licensed Personal Care

*Concordia of Wexford 125 Brown Road, Wexford, PA 15090 Licensed Personal Care

Welcome Fun-Fest Held at Concordia of Monroeville

724-779-4300

724-935-1266

1-800-720-2557

146 Neely School Road, Wexford, PA 15090 Hospice Residence/Inpatient Unit

724-940-9120

134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023 Hospice/Respite Care Inpatient Unit

724-352-6018

1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009 Hospice/Respite Care Inpatient Unit

724-933-9161

*Concordia Visiting Nurses Main Office - 613 N. Pike Road, Cabot, PA 16023 Beaver County Branch - 1525 Beaver Road, Baden, PA 15005 Monroeville Office - 4363 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 New Castle Location - 121 Enclave Dr., New Castle, PA 16105

1-877-352-6200 1-866-869-8669 1-877-219-1248 1-800-641-1613 Professional Home Care Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Private Duty Services *Concordia Medical Equipment, Inc. 724-352-1100 615 N. Pike Road, Cabot, PA 16023 1-866-432-1961 Home Medical Equipment and Supplies, Bathroom Safety, Oxygen/Respiratory, Mobility Products

January/February 2013 - 17 *CARF-accredited Aging Services Network participating provider

Concordia Lutheran Ministries 134 Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023

Concordia’s Second Annual Live Nativity Sunday, December 14 • 5 – 7 p.m.

148 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023 (Entrance #5, Haven II)

• Featuring Concordia staff and residents • Live animals • Hot beverages and refreshments (indoors) • Live Christmas music (indoors) • Free admission • Free gift for kids 12 and under This will be a “walk-through” nativity, so guests are encouraged to dress warmly.

Parking at entrances 5 and 6. For more information, call 724-352-1571, ext.

8268 or visit www.concordialm.org.