Schea Scholarship

At PPH, we believe in supporting the education of future healthcare leaders and caregivers. The Eberhard and Helen Schea Endowment Fund for Healthcare Education is a crucial part of our mission to achieve this goal.

Named after long-time PPH donors and residents, Eberhard and Helen Schea, the Fund was established by their children – Fred Schea and his wife Kathleen, and the late Caroline Schea Lloyd and her husband Jim – to honor their parents’ legacy and provide opportunities for continuing healthcare education that benefits PPH employees and residents’ well-being.

Thanks to the generosity of the Schea and Lloyd families, we have been able to award scholarships to twenty-one employees since 2016, with a total value of over $21,000. These funds have supported various online training courses for PPH staff and played a role in the implementation of PPH Wisdom in Senior Education (WiSE) classes.

In 2021, the scholarship program was expanded to include not only higher education degree programs but also continuing education courses, certification courses, and professional development programs.

Two PPH Dining Services employees were selected as the 2022 Schea Scholarship recipients. Natgeene Joachim of PPH Dining Services, is a firstyear student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, interested in speech pathology, and Roji John, also of Dining Services, is a junior at Gwynedd Mercy University, with aspirations of becoming a social worker.

PPH is proud to recognize and honor a truly exceptional group of individuals—our centenarian residents. These remarkable individuals, who have surpassed the milestone of a century of life, embody the essence of resilience, wisdom, and the enduring human spirit. Their presence within our community serves as a constant reminder of the rich experiences, stories, and lessons that can only be gained through a lifetime of extraordinary longevity.

100

Mary Bressi-Giorno*

Patrick Cervone

Jane Coyle

Margaret Kinser

Kenneth Strobel

Emma Schmidt*

101

Ruth Beaucheane

Palma Berenato

Margaret Kroekel

Eleanor Schmid*

102

Beulah Behm

103

Marcella Fellin

Hilda Giordano

Phil Grutzmacher

105

Cecil Amato

106

Catherine Wagner*

*deceased

Our residents, who have called PPH home for two decades or more, bear witness to a profound truth. Their vibrant lives are a testament to the power of strong relationships, notable achievements, unwavering passions, and enduring hopes and dreams. We are honored to serve and support each one of you on your journey towards attaining the highest quality of life imaginable.

22 YEARS

Delores Clarkson

26 YEARS June Wodowski

24 YEARS

Eleanor Schmid

30 YEARS

Hazel Peatman

Guardian Angels

PPH’s Guardian Angel program is a meaningful way for residents to express their gratitude for a special PPH caregiver or other employee who made a difference in their lives or the lives of a loved one. With a $250 donation in their honor, this gift supports the PPH mission and further advances all aspects of resident life.

Our Guardian Angels receive a custom lapel pin and a personalized certificate presented by their supervisor and PPH President & CEO, John Dubyk. Recipients are also eligible to receive the President’s Award, an honor bestowed to PPH’s most outstanding employees.

Guardian Angel Honorary Gifts

You can recognize a PPH caregiver or other staff member who made an impact on your life or the life of a loved one by sharing your story and making a donation of $250 or more to PPH in their honor. Gifts received through the Guardian Angel Program pay tribute to an employee who enriched your life while also helping PPH provide essential resources, so others receive the highest-quality, most compassionate care as well.

PPH Auxiliary

The PPH Auxiliary has a rich history dating back to 1889, when it was known as the PPH Ladies Aid Society. Today, the Auxiliary carries on its tradition of supporting PPH’s fundraising mission of Benevolent Care, as well as organizing staff and resident appreciation events.

Membership is open to everyone, including PPH residents, staff, family members, and members of the wider community. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.

For those unable to attend in person, meetings are broadcast on PPH TV channel 5. Members also receive a monthly newsletter with news and updates, which is distributed to all members and the PPH administration.

To join this admirable group, please contact Patricia Coyne, PPH Auxiliary President. Membership is highly encouraged and appreciated!

Thanks to the generosity of its members and supporters, in 2022 the PPH Auxiliary donated $4,000 towards Benevolent Care and $2,000 to the Employee Appreciation Fund, administered by the PPH Residents’ Association.