A Concordia Lutheran Ministries Publication
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Learn about our free phone service for homebound individuals or those who live alone.
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Many residents of Highpointe at Rebecca spend their time volunteering.
The President’s Thoughts Thankful and Blessed: As the Concordia family prepares for the Christmas season and the end of 2018, I have only feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been through a lot over the past 137 years – multiple wars, depressions, recessions and every type of natural calamity – yet our mission has survived and thrived. We have served tens of thousands of people, and we have been blessed in the process. This year, we experienced another blessing to be thankful for. In just four days (April 26, May 1, 2018) we acquired two new wonderful Christian missions, collectively serving 700 people. These new members of the family, Concordia Village of Tampa and Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, are thriving, and we are thankful. Now that I am a 64-year-old man (and aging like a fine wine!) I am even more aware of the skills and outstanding efforts of so many of my associates. Concordia is blessed with hundreds of team members who are the heartbeat of our ministry, and we are fortunate to have them. As we approach Christmas, my wish for you and your family is a “Thankful Heart.” May the gift of salvation sent through the baby Jesus bless you and yours forever and ever. Joy to the World – Merry Christmas,
Keith E. Frndak President and Chief Executive Officer
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One of the many services Concordia offers is a free, daily phone call to those who may be homebound or live by themselves. Part of Concordia Community Support Services, Concordia Tele-CareGivers is available to any eligible individual.
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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Celebrating a Decade of Training Tomorrow’s Leaders
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Concordia offers many opportunities for employees to grow. We take a look back at 10 years of employee-centered trainings.
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Highpointe: Helping Each Other, Helping Others Winston Churchill said: “We make a living by what we get, but make a life by what we give.” Highpointe at Rebecca residents are full of life as a number of them volunteer their time faithfully.
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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Non-Discrimination Policy Concordia Lutheran Ministries complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Refer to the footer on Concordia’s website for the full notices of non-discrimination (www.concordialm.org).
Concordia Tele-CareGivers Volunteers Offer Peace of Mind, Safety and Security for Those in Need Free of Charge When most people think about all of the home health services being offered today, they usually picture a nurse coming to their home to care for them. While this is a large part of the market (and one that Concordia Lutheran Ministries offers through Concordia Visiting Nurses), in-home services can also look like a simple daily phone call with a friendly volunteer – and that’s exactly how Concordia Tele-CareGivers can help. Concordia Tele-CareGivers, established in 2001, is a free service that utilizes volunteers who make daily phone calls to homebound individuals to ensure that they are able to answer the phone. The program is operated solely by volunteers who make brief 2-3 minute calls from 8 - 10 a.m. Monday-Friday. There is no charge for this service, and the client may begin and end this service at any time. When a client is signed up, he or she provides one to three different “contact people” who can be called if the client cannot be reached. After that, the client is matched with a Tele-CareGiver volunteer who will call every day to check on him or her and make sure there aren’t any problems. An average client for the program is someone who: • Is a homebound elderly, ill or disabled person. who lives alone or with another homebound elderly, ill or disabled person. • Is typically awake (and functioning) by 8:30 a.m. • Understands that the volunteer has other people to call and therefore cannot speak to them for more than a few minutes each day. “We know that there are individuals out there 4 - Faith in Caring
who go all day without ever hearing another person’s voice, or only truly socialize with the checkout clerk at the grocery store,” said Tele-CareGivers Program Coordinator Sandie Ross, who has worked for Concordia for 35 years. “They may be handicapped, simply live alone or even live with their children – but their children work and are gone all day. Either way, they are in need of hearing a voice simply say ‘good morning’ and perhaps ‘how are you today?’” Concordia Tele-CareGiver volunteers provide that friendly voice as well as a safety check every morning for these clients. “Volunteers are the heart and soul of this program,” Sandie said. “And anyone can be a volunteer candidate.” Concordia Tele-CareGivers conducts routine background checks on all potential volunteers, and then each volunteer is assigned one or two clients. Volunteers keep track of who and when they call on a
calendar they are given. “If a volunteer can’t reach a client after a few attempts, the volunteer simply calls our office and we take over from there,” Sandie explained. “At that point, staff in the office go to the client’s list of ‘contact people’ and begin calling them. There’s no real responsibility on the volunteer other than to make the calls.” An ideal volunteer for the program is someone who: • Typically does not leave home before 10 a.m. • Is typically awake (and functioning) by 8:30 a.m. • Has a good telephone demeanor. • Genuinely enjoys talking with people, especially the elderly. • Is able to recognize if a client is experiencing a problem, then react appropriately according to their training.
Many community members, Concordia staff and even Concordia residents already volunteer with the program, but it is constantly expanding. “We are in such need of volunteers at the moment,” Sandie said. “We always welcome clients as well, but of course we need volunteers to call them! It is a truly rewarding experience to know that you have taken someone under your wing to ensure their safety. I have so very often been thanked by our clients for sending their volunteer to them. So many people out there otherwise never even hear another’s voice for weeks at a time.” If you are interested in learning more about being a client or volunteer, please contact Tele-CareGiver Program Coordinator Sandie Ross at 724-352-6260 or toll free at 1-866-352-6260.
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Lorraine Kesterson loves books. So when she arrived at Concordia Haven II eight years ago, she was drawn to its library. She initiated a Book Club and spent many volunteer hours organizing the library. She came across a quote she now lives by – “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.”
She had the quote in mind when she noticed an ad in the Haven resident newsletter that called for volunteers to make daily calls with Concordia TeleCareGivers. Having some health issues, she said to herself, “Now that’s something I can do from my apartment.” Lorraine has now been calling three people per day, five days a week for the last 7 ½ years. No longer is the 88-year-old “working” in the library, but her volunteerism continues with the TeleCareGivers program. Each morning at 9 , 9:30 and 10 a.m. she calls three women to make sure they are up and feeling well. “One day I called my client in Pittsburgh and
there was no answer,” she said. “Quickly I notified Sandie (Ross) and was relieved to find that neighbors had already reported that an ambulance had taken her to the hospital.”
Living in Butler County for most of her life, the grandma of three said, “I enjoy the conversations because I feel I am helping them and I have the time to do it.” Lorraine and all of the volunteers at Concordia Tele-CareGivers vote every day to serve their communities, especially those who need it the most. What may seem like simple calls truly make a difference in the lives of their clients by helping to create peace of mind, safety and security for them – like virtual guardian angels, just a phone call away.
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Celebrating a Decade of Training Tomorrow’s Leaders Training Programs Prepare Leaders Throughout Concordia What makes Concordia Lutheran Ministries stand out – what makes us different? In a world of seemingly endless healthcare options, Concordia strives to move forward using our Mission and Vision Statements as our compass – these principles set us apart from other organizations and push us to lead the field. On a daily basis, we also look to our Statements of Value to detail how to carry out our goals. And one such Statement of Value inspired the creation of a leadership training program that has now been running for just over a decade. Concordia’s second Statement of Value focuses entirely on our employees: We will strive to hire and train an excellent group of employees. We will value our employees, their needs and their family responsibilities and we will respect them, value their opinions and treat them as valuable assets. (Concordia’s Mission, Vision and the rest of our Statements of Value can be found on the next page) This holistic approach to serve all members and constituents of an organization led Concordia President and CEO Keith E. Frndak and Corporate Compliance Officer/Corporate Trainer Karen McCarrier to develop a way to train potential leaders in 2008. “The board and senior leadership recognized that due to Concordia’s past and forecasted growth, we 6 - Faith in Caring
needed to develop and grow future leaders,” Keith said. “We also knew a program like this would be consistent with Concordia’s values to lead the field and hire/train an excellent group of employees.” The initial objectives of the program included providing a forum for ongoing leadership growth and development, offering networking opportunities with leaders throughout the organization, teaching employees leadership skills and competencies and, ultimately, preparing excited and informed future leaders for their careers. “The target audience was potential future leaders who showed interest in growing in the company, employees who were new to supervisory positions and employees who were taking on expanded leadership responsibilities,” Karen explained. The first class of (what was then known as) Concordia University Leadership Program was held in July 2008 with the topic “Applying Concordia Values to Daily Work,” and the program continued to grow from there. Classes were held in the evenings, and participants studied real life incidents and case studies and read materials such as Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People” and Jack Welch’s “Winning.” The program eventually evolved into the three classes held monthly that Concordia offers today: • Emerging Leaders Roundtable focuses on
Concordia Lutheran Ministries Vision
Serving the Triune God by providing for the needs of His people.
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.
Statements of Value Principle One: Serve Well – Serve God
We will strive to serve our fellow man with compassion, excellence and high ethical standards. We do this as a service of the church with the desire to glorify God.
Principle Two: Value Employees
We will strive to hire and train an excellent group of employees. We will value our employees, their needs and their family responsibilities, and we will respect them, value their opinions and treat them as valuable assets.
Principle Three: Always Improve Quality
We will strive to constantly improve our organization at every level in every way – we will not be satisfied with the current condition and we will focus on ways to serve better in the future.
Principle Four: Resident-Driven Care
We will strive to serve our residents as unique individuals with unique needs. We will always value the opinions of our residents to direct their care and living accommodations. We will offer full information and disclosure to our residents and prospective clients on all our services.
Principle Five: Full and Fair Communications
We will communicate openly with all of the stakeholders in the Concordia family: First, with our residents, patients and customers; second, with our employees and volunteers; third, with our supporting churches and individual donors; and finally, with the general public. We will be fair, open and honest with all of our employees.
Principle Six: Financial Stewardship
We will be wise stewards with all of our resources. We will strive to be excellent financial managers. We will manage with a “scarce dollar” mindset and we will not waste our resources. We will always look to the future, recognizing that investing in Concordia and our future is our top priority, and that we have an obligation to plan to further our mission in order to serve in future generations.
Principle Seven: The Concordia Way
We will strive to manage all of Concordia’s affairs according to Biblical standards. Concordia means harmony, and to the best of our ability, we will strive to live and work with harmonious relationships. We will work hard and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability. We will strive to lead the field. December 2018 - 7
Celebrating a Decade of Training Tomorrow’s Leaders company knowledge and current industry trends, with an interactive element that allows everyone to participate • Personal Care Home Administrator Class is intended to provide two state required Continuing Education credits per month for our current Pennsylvania personal care home administrators and those in the process of achieving licensure • Supervisor Skills classes delve into practical everyday leadership skills. Classes are generally taught by our Concordia experts, but occasionally outside speakers are invited to teach as well. Concordia has held more than 250 classes over the last decade, and their effects are felt throughout the organization. When leaders are well trained, they can, in turn, train their teams on how to best serve our Concordia family with every phone call, conversation, activity and care visit. “The beauty of the training is that the Concordia Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of extraordinary care are woven throughout every presentation,” said Judy Connelly, Executive Director of Concordia’s Good Samaritan Hospice. “It’s a gift that keeps on giving, as those who have attended pay it forward by sharing the information, building relationships and exemplifying the many practices related to the Concordia Values. This mentoring, ongoing education and support facilitates the development of future Concordia leaders dedicated to Serving God as they serve others.”
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Concordia trains employees to create a culture of safety and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone works together in harmony (the meaning of the word “Concordia” itself) to provide high standards of care at every level. To be a large, multi-service, multi-site health care network means constant improvement and progress are essential, something that Concordia is dedicated to doing by investing in our future leaders. “During my past seven years as an administrator at Concordia, I have learned a variety of lessons that I have been able to use in my everyday work life,” said Jill Treglia, Administrator at Concordia of Franklin Park. “From classes about accounting, hospice and home care services, employee retention and other lessons pertaining to administration, I have found every one of them useful in some capacity. Concordia’s program is successful because leaders are continuously learning throughout their careers.” Are you or someone you know interested in joining a team that invests in the future of its employees? Check out the new Concordia Careers Facebook page, which showcases the outstanding advantages of working for Concordia, highlights our amazing employees and shares more about our 137 years of history serving those who entrust us with their care. You’ll find Featured Careers of the Week, wellness tips, photos of events and much more. For more information about career opportunities at Concordia, call our human resources department at our administrative headquarters at 724-352-1571 or visit us online at www.ConcordiaCareers.org.
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Helping Each Other, Helping Others We all like to give a little extra during the Christmas season, whether we make more donations, lend our talents or, most precious of all, give our time. The Concordia family has always been blessed with generous volunteers who offer all of these and more, and Highpointe at Rebecca is no exception. Four groups of residents at Concordia’s newest retirement living community in Allison Park joyfully volunteer in their own home and the community – not just at Christmastime, but all year round.
Highpointe’s Woodshop Volunteers Highpointe’s Grand Opening was just over a year ago in September 2017, and residents have been working together ever since to make the gorgeous building their home. The dedicated men of Highpointe’s woodshop have been instrumental in this work, creating pieces like lazy Susans for the large dining room tables, extra shelves and handles for carts to make them more usable, a stand for the big screen television in the community room, platforms for performers to use, cabinets in the Chapel for storing robes and paraments and an activities cart for their neighbors at Concordia at
Rebecca Residence. The group also repairs furniture when needed and even constructs new, unassembled furniture their fellow residents buy. “Anything that’s made out of wood or can help people – we make it,” said Martin Ide, one of the woodshop volunteers who moved from Lower Burrell to Highpointe in December. He is joined by Bob Auger, Harold Blaisdell, Michael Capsambelis, Dave Elms, Larry Frazier, Don Miller, Daniel Treusch and many others. In addition to the projects they build for their home, the group has also been making toy trucks and cars to donate to children in need for Christmas. They were helped along by Dennis Miller, a Concordia at Cabot Haven resident who has been making the trucks since 1994. He and his hobby group in Spokane, WA made and donated thousands of the trucks over the years, and when he moved to Concordia with his wife Bette in 2012 he brought the idea with him. The Cabot woodshop now makes about 300 trucks a year, and Bette organizes volunteers to paint them. After Highpointe residents expressed interest in making the trucks and cars, Dennis sent some models and outlines to them. The group constructed about 75 trucks and cars this year, most of which were donated to the Pine-Richland Youth Center, the UPMC St. Margaret Lawrenceville Family Health Center and Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg.
The Highpointe Social Club If you walk by the Highpointe Bistro on a Wednesday morning, you’ll likely hear the sounds of the Highpointe Social Club: coffee cups, dishes, amicable conversation and laughter. The group December 2018 - 9
meets for a mid-morning snack, a craft or game and socialization every week. What makes this group different is the fact that the members are residents who typically have a memory impairment or other health condition. The club essentially provides the other spouse a couple hours of respite each week. “We started the group in May after discussions about different ways we could help our fellow residents,” said Barb Treusch, who runs the group with Dot Bickmore and Gerrie Capsambelis. “It wasn’t just one person’s idea, and we’ve all worked together to develop it.” After organizing with Highpointe staff, the group was off and running. One Highpointe resident brings the snacks for the group every week, and Barb, Dot and Gerrie make sure everyone has full cups of coffee. The group either plays a game – sometimes cards – or makes a craft, and whether they’re paintings, button flowers, fall banners or stained-glass spiders for Halloween, they always have fun creating together. “The group is really amazing,” said Jen Fish, Activities Coordinator at Highpointe. “This group really runs itself, and they’re doing great work for each other.” By offering support for their fellow residents, both those who attend Highpointe Social Club and their spouses, the Highpointe Social Club embodies the true spirit of what it means to be a neighbor – to watch out for each other and provide help when it’s needed.
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residents were situated in their new home, Stephanie Mazur, Activities Director at Concordia at Rebecca Residence, reached out to Highpointe staff to explore volunteer opportunities. “Other Concordia locations with multiple buildings have volunteer programs, and it’s nice to include the whole community,” Stephanie said. “Our department can always use an extra hand with parties, social hours and bingo, and lots of our residents don’t have family who can visit often – and some don’t have any local family at all. So just having visitors is great.” Stephanie met with a group of interested Highpointe residents, and soon they formed the Highpointe Ambassadors program to spend time with residents at Rebecca Residence. In total, about 10 residents regularly go down to volunteer, including Bob Noble. Bob, one of the first residents to move in, chose Highpointe for the sense of community it offered. “I knew it was for me because I wouldn’t have to think about what to make for dinner and I could socialize more,” Bob said. “I had always been active in my church and was thinking that it would be nice to get involved here as well. I decided to join the Highpointe Ambassadors program because it’s something I really enjoy: meeting people and spending time with them.” The Highpointe Ambassadors soon developed a schedule, and many also just stop by when they have free time. Some read Bible verses to residents and play music for them, and others help with bigger events, like the summer carnival and Christmas party. They offer companionship to the residents at Rebecca, and many become close friends. “We can say we only go over there to bless the
people at Rebecca Residence, but a lot of the time we’re the ones who get blessed,” Bob said. “It’s very gratifying, and I truly enjoy spending time with those residents.”
Highpointe’s Concordia of Fox Chapel Volunteers The idea to have Highpointe residents volunteer at Concordia of Fox Chapel, Concordia’s standalone memory care facility, came to the community with Steve Bulazo. Steve and his wife Giselda, who celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in September, moved from their home in New Kensington to Concordia at Cabot retirement living five years ago. After about a year, Giselda moved to Concordia of Fox Chapel, and Steve frequently made the 30 minute journey (one way) to visit her for four years. When Highpointe opened, just five minutes away from the Fox Chapel facility, Steve was one of the first to move in to be closer to her – and he soon organized a group of Highpointe residents to start visiting with the other memory care residents as well. “We try to go about once a month, and we do themed programs – usually after the daily sing-a-long we hand out a special snack,” Steve said. “Highpointe residents love the visits as much as Fox Chapel residents, and they can’t wait to go back for the next visit.” Steve noted on his many trips to visit Giselda that some Fox Chapel residents don’t get as many visitors as others, so he urges each member of his group, which averages about 10 Highpointe residents each month, to pick one resident each visit to spend oneon-one time with. “I tell each person, ‘Today you talk to somebody special,’” Steve explained. “We communicate with
them, visit with them and treat them like they’re a family member. You’d be surprised at the great responses we get from the Fox Chapel residents, because you really can communicate with them.” For some visits, Steve asks for help collecting treats to bring along. This Easter, he distributed a notice at Highpointe that he was collecting about 40 small stuffed animals to give as presents – and he received 110. The generosity was astounding, and whenever he receives more than what the Fox Chapel residents need, he sends the rest to the Lund Care Center at Concordia at Cabot. “The people in our group get such satisfaction out of our visits,” Steve said. “We all get so caught up with our own life’s concerns, but this helps you face what real life is all about – and it’s not always great and hunky dory. That’s reality. But our visits are not a pity party – we go down there to make people happy and to BE happy. And it works exactly that way. All you have to do is look into residents’ eyes when you visit, and you’ll get the biggest smile. Your heart just warms up and it shows you it was worth the trip.” Highpointe residents continuously show their giving hearts through their volunteer work, and there is still room to join Concordia’s newest retirement living community. Join them on Sunday, December 9 at 1 p.m. or Monday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Open House events. Our retirement living experts will hold an educational session on Sunday at 1 p.m. Current residents will be available to talk about their experience moving into Concordia, and apartments will be open for touring. RSVPs are recommended, but not required. For more information or to RSVP, call 724-444-1521 or visit the Coming Events section of our website at www.HighpointeRebecca.org. December 2018 - 11
Concordia at Sumner Retirement Living Expansion
Concordia began to offer retirement living in 1981 with the construction of 30 apartments. Today, with more than 900 units, we are among the largest non-profit providers in the country. And we’re about to grow again. Concordia at Sumner, our outstanding retirement community in eastern Ohio, is adding a retirement living expansion. Construction began this past summer, and we hope to open the expansion in spring 2019. The new three-story building will add 65 independent living apartments and approximately 105,000 square feet. With multiple floor plans to choose from, each of the spacious one bedroom, two bedroom and two bedroom corner apartments will feature an open concept floor plan with a fully applianced kitchen, laundry room and large walk-in closets. Residents of the expansion will also have access to the first-class amenities that are standard at Concordia at Sumner, including the Terrace Room restaurant, fitness center, sports lounge, indoor swimming pool, craft room, game room and much more. Those who commit to an apartment during the building phase will be able to take advantage of the most generous price discounts in Concordia at Sumner history - an 8% discount on entrance fee options and a monthly fee rate lock for three years. There are already several people who have committed to an apartment, and we hope you will consider joining them. If you are interested in learning more about Concordia’s new retirement living expansion, join us at one of our upcoming events.
Upcoming Events Thursday, January 17 - “New Year, New Home” 10 a.m. - Tours of Retirement Living 11 a.m. - Lunch with Construction Update by Director of Marketing Rowena Wilkins 11:30 a.m. - “What to do with that ‘STUFF’?” Presentation by downsizing expert Sue Lyons, who has over 16 years of experience working with thousands of seniors moving to retirement communities. Sunday, January 27 - Open House, 1-4 p.m. Please call Director of Marketing Rowena Wilkins for more information or to schedule a private tour at 330-664-1289 or visit us online at www.SumnerExpansion.org.
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How Standardized Tax Filers can Benefit from Charitable Giving Legislation enacted in December 2015 authorized charitable gifts from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) permanently for future years. The IRA Charitable Rollover Program allows taxpayers to share their blessings by giving of their savings directly to Concordia Lutheran Ministries - and bypassing income tax. It also helps any donor satisfy required minimum distribution from their individual retirement accounts. If you are 70 ½ years old or older, you may be eligible to make a tax-free distribution of assets from your IRA to Concordia in support of our mission of caring. And like any other charitable gift to Concordia, you can choose the fund or location you hold close to your heart. The requirements are as follows: • The distribution must be made from an IRA (other retirement accounts are not eligible). • The recipient must be an eligible charitable organization.
• The IRA’s owner must be at least age 70 ½. • The distribution must be made directly to the charity by December 31. • The distribution must otherwise be fully deductible as a charitable contribution. • The distribution must otherwise be included in gross income. Along with income tax-free giving, qualified IRA gifts are not subject to state income taxes, and amounts withdrawn are removed from the donor’s taxable estate. Talk to your tax advisor to see which benefits apply to your specific situation. If you have questions or would like to discuss your IRA assets in furtherance of your charitable goals, please contact the Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation soon to begin the process in time to meet the Dec. 31 tax year deadline. Contact us at 724-352-1571, ext. 8355 or giving@concordialm.org.
During this season, as we await and celebrate Jesus’ birth, a feeling of hope and trust, portrayed by Concordia’s residents, patients and staff daily, is unchanging and relentless against the ever-changing landscape of senior care. Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 We are counting on your joyful support this year to partner with us to treat each patient, resident and family member with compassion and respect. We pray that your Christmas celebration fills you with joy as you remember God’s amazing love throughout this Season of Hope, and for many seasons to come. To find out more or to participate in Concordia’s Season of Hope campaign, please visit www.CLMSeasonofHope.com. You can also contact the CLM Foundation Office at Giving@ConcordiaLM.org or 724-352-1571, ext. 8355. We thank you in advance for making a gift to Concordia during this Christmas season.
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NEWS / NOTES December 2018
Sumner Fashion Show Raises more than $9,000 Concordia at Sumner hosted its Third Annual Fall Fashion Show on Saturday, Sept. 8 at St. George’s Fellowship Hall in Fairlawn, OH. Over 100 guests enjoyed fashions by Allie M. Designs, vendor booths, a basket and silent auction, food, fun and fellowship. More than $9,000 was raised to complete the Therapeutic Healing Garden around the Louise Sumner Pavilion on Concordia at Sumner’s campus. Eleven models walked the runaway, including staff, residents, members of the Louise Sumner Board and one baby girl who stole the show each time she appeared with mom!
Butterfly Releases Benefit Hospice Patients Concordia sponsored two Butterfly Releases for our two hospice organizations - Good Samaritan Hospice on Saturday, Aug. 18 in Beaver, PA, and Concordia Hospice of Washington on Saturday, Aug. 25 in Amity, PA. We were blessed with beautiful weather for both events and released hundreds of butterflies. All proceeds from the events benefitted our hospice mission of care to those facing a life-limiting illness.
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Purse Gala Benefits Camp Erin Pittsburgh The Fifth Annual Purse Gala, presented by New York Life, welcomed attendees to the Lexus Club at PNC Park on Thursday, Nov. 15. The event raised more than $45,000 for Camp Erin Pittsburgh, a three-day, overnight camp for children and teens who have experienced the death of a significant person in their life. The night was hosted by Heather Abraham of KDKA-TV2, the exclusive media sponsor, and included a special purse auction, silent auction and dinner for all attendees. Thank you to all of our sponsors, including our Platinum Sponsors Angiulli & Associates and Rych Mysliwiec, New York Life.
Concordia to Host Live Nativity Scene on Cabot Campus Concordia will host its Sixth Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 16 in front of the Haven II building at 148 Marwood Rd. on the Concordia at Cabot campus. Performances are 15 minutes long and will be held at 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The scene will feature staff, residents and live animals. Live Christmas music, hot beverages and refreshments will be provided indoors between shows – as well as a gift for children 12 and under. This is a “walk-through” nativity, so guests are encouraged to dress warmly. Parking will be available at entrance 6 on Marwood Rd. For more information, call Connor Hagey at 724-352-1571, ext. 8343.
Concordia Adopt-A-Resident for Christmas Each December, many of the locations in the Concordia Lutheran Ministries family participate in a program called Adopt-A-Resident. Skilled nursing and personal care residents provide the activities staff with a wish list. Then, employees, community members, churches, businesses and even independent living residents “adopt” a resident (or in some cases many residents) to make sure they have a gift to open for Christmas. If interested in participating in the program, call the community of your choice to adopt a resident. For those who prefer to send a general gift, the activities staff can suggest some newly purchased items that residents
2018/2019 EVENTS 2018 typically use. Items should be wrapped and labeled with either the resident’s name or, if it is a general gift, what the gift is. Please drop off the gift at the community of your choice. Gift ideas include sweat suits, door wreaths, stamps and stationary, digital clocks with large numbers, sugar-free candy, hair salon gift certificates, handheld magnifying glasses, slippers or slipper socks, throws or blankets and sports memorabilia. Participating locations are: Concordia at Cabot Roberta Breninghouse: 724-352-1571, ext. 8241 (for skilled nursing residents); Jaime White: ext. 8302 (for personal care residents). Gift by Dec. 15 Concordia of Cranberry - Allison Short: 724-779-4300. Gift by Dec. 11 Concordia of Fox Chapel - Kelly Ellena: 412-767-5808. Gift by Dec. 16 Concordia at the Orchard - Jodi Macko: 724-285-4490. Gift by Dec. 14 Concordia of the South Hills - Heather Voithofer: 412-294-1357. Gift by Dec. 14 Concordia at Ridgewood Place - Cheryl Sopcak: 412-798-1855. Gift by Dec. 10 Please call the community before the deadline. Monetary contributions are always appreciated and can be sent to CLM Foundation, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023.
Concordia Reaches Out to the Community with Oktoberfest Event “Ein Prosit,” a traditional German toast to health and well-being, was heard throughout the Concordia at Cabot campus Oct. 6, as more than 1,600 guests enjoyed the annual Concordia Oktoberfest. Around 400 children participated in free activities – including pumpkin painting, pony rides, a bouncy castle and hayrides as well as free food vouchers. The authentic German food prepared by our chefs was a huge hit, and The Mikey Dee Polka Band entertained all evening in the Dining Room. The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display by Pyrotecnico!
Sixth Annual Concordia Live Nativity December 16, 4:30 p.m. Concordia at Cabot
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Concordia at Villa St. Joseph Young at Heart Gala February 22, 6 p.m. Edgeworth Club
Camp Erin® Pittsburgh
(Bereavement camp for kids & teens ages 6-17) June 7-9 YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer www.camperinpittsburgh.org
Concordia’s 16th Annual Golf Classic
July 8, 8 a.m. registration Treesdale Golf & Country Club
138th Annual Summer Festival July 28, 12:30 p.m. Cabot Campus
Concordia Oktoberfest October 5, 4-8 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. September 2018 - 15
NEWS / NOTES Concordia of the South Hills Hosts A Holiday Shopping Event
First Community Day Held at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph
Concordia of the South Hills (CSH) will host its first Holiday Shopping Event featuring a variety of vendors, crafts and auction items in the Retirement Living Common Area on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. Selections include jewelry, fashion accessories, ornaments, art work, holiday decorations, a stocking stuffer table and more. All proceeds benefit the CSH Caring Fund to provide benevolent care to those we serve. For more information or directions, call Concordia of the South Hills at 412-294-1306.
On Saturday, Aug. 25, staff and residents at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph opened the lovely campus to the Baden community for fun, food and fellowship. Games, crafts, a caricature artist and a juggler entertained children in a tent on the front lawn. Entertainment was provided by Gene Testa on the keyboard and the Rich Zabinski Trio. Tours of the community, a Blood Pressure Clinic, health check-ups hosted by Concordia Visiting Nurses and carnivalthemed refreshments at various food stations turned Community Day into a new tradition.
Concordia Salutes Two 40-Year Employees for Dedicated Service President and CEO Keith E. Frndak proclaimed the week of Sept. 2 as Marysue Hitchens Week and the week of Sept. 16 as Arlene Freehling Week at Concordia in recognition of their 40 years of service to the organization. Marysue of Saxonburg (pictured on left) turned 19 on Sept. 3, 1978 on her first day at Concordia at Cabot. Marysue said, “I love my residents and do all I can to make their life a little easier. This is an excellent place to work.” Arlene (pictured on right) said she wanted to continue a legacy that began with her great aunt Selma Lauer, who was hired in 1923 as Concordia’s first matron. “My residents are more like family,” Arlene said. “It’s a team effort and I couldn’t do it all without my coworkers.”
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Open House Events at Concordia Locations Highpointe at Rebecca 1871 Highpointe Lane, Allison Park Sunday, January 27, 1 – 3 p.m. Monday, January 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. To register 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. Our Anniversary Special 6% discount on your entrance fee, monthly fee and second person fee has been extended until December 15. Combined with our 3% veteran’s discount and 10% discount on future health care services at Concordia at Rebecca Residence, this exclusive offer saves thousands now and in the coming years. Private tours are always available at your convenience.
Concordia of the South Hills 1300 Bower Hill Road, Mt. Lebanon Wednesday, December 12, 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 1 - 3 p.m. Monday, January 14, 1. – 3 p.m. 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 always available at your convenience.
Concordia of Ohio Announces New Board Member Rev. Mark D. Hanchett was elected to serve as a delegate on the Concordia of Ohio Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting on Sept. 23 on the Concordia at Sumner campus. He has been pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Akron since 2013. He replaces Beverly Stroll, who completed her three-year term on the board. She represented Zion Lutheran Church in Akron. In addition to three delegates from member churches, senior staff members and CLM parent board members, the Sumner Resident Association President and the Louise Sumner Board Chairperson have seats on this Board.
Rev. Hanchett pictured with Concordia President and CEO Keith Frndak, Concordia at Sumner CEO Charlene Kish and Chaplain Charlie Lentner.
Concordia of Monroeville Sponsors Third Annual Light-Up Night
for children, and hors d’oeuvres. The event is free and open to the public.
Concordia at Villa St. Joseph To Present Partners in Caring Award The Young at Heart Gala 2019 to benefit Concordia at Villa St. Jospeh’s benevolent care and music therapy funds is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 22 at the Edgeworth Club in Sewickley. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception and the presentation and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person. A basket drawing and a silent auction as well as casinolike games will be included. The highlight of the evening is the 2019 Partners in Caring Presentation to the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sponsorships are available at various levels. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the CLM Foundation Office at 724-352-1571, ext. 8363 or go online at www.YoungatHeartGala.org
Year-End Gift Giving - Gifts of Appreciated Property With the new tax law in effect for this year, many donors will see that utilizing the standard deduction will be more beneficial than itemizing their deductions. However, with gifts of appreciated property, a donor still realizes a tax advantage because the appreciated value of the property does not need to be included in income when the property is transferred directly to a charity. For example, a stock that was purchased for $1,000 is now worth $1,500. If the stock is transferred directly to a charity, the $500 is never reported as income on the donor’s tax return. And the $1,500 charitable deduction can be itemized (assuming itemizing is best). However, if the stock is sold and then a $1,500 gift is made to a charity, the $500 gain is reportable as income. Please contact the CLM Foundation at 724-3521571, ext. 8355 or giving@concordialm.org if you wish to discuss this opportunity with Concordia.
Concordia of Monroeville and Harmony Rehabilitation Center will host the Third Annual Light-up Night celebration on Friday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. Events will include live entertainment, activities December 2018 - 17
The Concordia Mailbag Dear Keith, Thank you so much for your kind letter of condolence on the passing of my mother, Dolores A. Also, thank you for your memorial contribution. My mother moved into Haven II in 1996 - I believe the week it opened. The fact that she lived at Concordia 22 more years and died at age 103 attests to the wonderful care your organization provides. You and your great staff do important work - of which you should be proud. Mom loved Concordia. Wishing you all the best in your mission of caring. -Daughter of former resident I am writing this letter to express my gratitude to the entire staff of Concordia at the Orchard. My mother moved to the Orchard in January 2015 and passed away in May 2018. She always had kind words for everyone there from the kitchen staff, cleaning ladies, nurses, aides and many others who cared for her while she resided there. I was there with my Mom during her final hours, and the staff was amazing. They were extremely kind and comforting to my Mom as well as to me and my husband. Please accept my deep appreciation to Concordia for the exceptional job they do each and every day. It comforts me knowing she was well taken care of and lived the last months of her life in such a wonderful facility. Thank you to everyone at Concordia, including the hospice unit, ministry, nursing home (where my Mom spent some time after being in the hospital), but mostly to Concordia at the Orchard. -Daughter of former resident Friends at Concordia at Cranberry, Just a few weeks ago when we were sitting on the porch with Mom, a daughter and her father were leaving after a tour. When the daughter asked
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our Mom how she liked living at Concordia, she answered “I love it here.” You can each take credit for that and we thank each and every one of you for your compassion that made Mom’s home away from home a place that she loves. -Family member of current resident Dear Oertel Personal Care staff, We sincerely thank each and every one of you for your part in helping to make Dad’s 96th birthday party so special. We were overwhelmed by the care put into every detail from cleaning the room, setting the table, preparing and serving the delicious food, getting my Dad ready for his party as well as accommodating my aunt’s needs when she visited from Lund. Thank you for helping my Mom with the planning and making us all feel welcome. We greatly appreciate all that you do for our parents and the daily love and care that you provide. -Family member of current residents Dear friends at Concordia at Rebecca Residence, Thank you so much for your gift in Mom’s memory, we really appreciate it. Mom had a great life living to 94 and a half. She was never like those “old” people! Thank you all for the care you gave her in her final days. I only wish you could have known her in better days. She was a character so full of life. Take care. -Daughter of former resident
The Grace of God Has Appeared Submitted by Chaplain Robert Wacker
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. – Titus 2:11-14 The Christmas season is a time that many people look forward to each year. It’s a time of year that resonates with people of all generations. We like to imagine the Christmas season with people sharing in the Christmas spirit, and love abounding. We even dream with Bing Crosby, “of a white Christmas/Just like the ones [we] used to know/Where the treetops glisten and children listen/To hear sleigh bells in the snow.” We look forward to the time with family and the food we share; we look forward to the gifts we exchange. This is the American ideal of a peaceful, happy and joyful Christmas for all. But as we well know, the festivities don’t always look so perfect in real life. All too often, this perfect dream of the Christmas season is shattered by family arguments, death of a loved one, children not listening, illness and sickness, no money for gifts, distance from family, working long hours, debt, hunger, loneliness, depression, pain, hurt, sorrow, grief, suffering, guilt and brokenness. Our lives aren’t always this perfect dream because we aren’t perfect. Quite frankly if we are honest with ourselves, we admit that our lives at times are pretty messed up and broken, that we are a messed up and broken people. Not only have we sinned against our fellow man, we have sinned against God in thought, word and deed. We are lost in our sin and brokenness. It is while we are still in our brokenness that “the grace of God has appeared” to us. The grace of God has appeared to us in the birth of the promised Savior to the Virgin Mary in a stable. It is in this baby that God is “bringing salvation for all people.” It is this baby Jesus, who would grow up to be baptized and
take our sin, our ungodliness, worldly passions, our brokenness upon himself. He would carry them to the cross where His body is given, where His blood is shed to atone for the sins of the whole world, where He died and descended into hell and declared victory over sin, death and Satan. It is Jesus who rose from the grave of death, declaring that one day you too will rise from the grave of death and be healed from your sin, your sickness and your brokenness when He wakes you from the sleep of death. Through Jesus you will inherit the Kingdom of God. Jesus was born in order that the lost, the broken, the sick and the sinful would be saved. It is you He died for, you He has saved, you He has forgiven and you He has given Eternal Life. As we remember the first coming of our Savior, we wait for His second coming. We wait for the eternal peace that He will bring. As we wait, God is training us “to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.” We are “waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for good works.” We wait for His return that He would save us from our imperfection and make us perfect, holy and righteous. The Christmas season and the Christmas spirit take on a whole different meaning when we see that Christ Jesus has saved us. The shattered Christmas dream no longer is what we look forward to, because it is not the center of our time together at the holiday. In Christ, the Christmas season is a time of redemption and salvation for the Son of Man, Jesus Christ, came into this world to seek and save that which is lost and broken. He has saved you. The Grace of God has appeared to you and has brought you salvation. May the Peace of God be with you this Advent and Christmas season. Let us pray: “Most merciful God, You gave Your eternal Word to become incarnate of the pure Virgin. Grant Your people grace to put away fleshly lusts, that they may be ready for Your visitation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Prayer is from the Lutheran Service Book Collect for the Nativity of our Lord [Christmas Dawn].) December 2018 - 19
In Loving Memory Jane C. Abruzzo 8/1/18 Alice A. Adams 11/8/18 Anna E. Adams 10/16/18 Dolores Alcott 9/13/18 Jack Ament 9/27/18 Gerald J. Attardi 10/20/18 Masood Aziz 10/27/18 Cora A. Bartley 10/12/18 Carl Barton 9/9/18 Marie C. Bartley 8/24/18 Ewing C. Bashor 10/3/18 Jack Bauman 8/20/18 Dieter H. Bausch 11/13/18 John R. Beatty 9/11/18 Mildred Becker 11/9/18 Arlene J. Beckman 10/21/18 Patricia Beer 11/1/18 Robert L. Beiler 11/9/18 Robert L. Bell 10/19/18 Ruth Elizabeth Bender 10/10/18 Mark Benedict 8/15/18 Ingrid Beneze 8/29/18 Dorcas G. Benge 11/8/18 Gerald R. Bennett 10/13/18 Esther R. Berkey 10/5/18 Burton W. Berringer 10/13/18 Margaret Bertrand 8/14/18 Donald M. Biddick 10/28/18 Judith E. Bierau 10/4/18 Charlene Bittner 9/7/18 Caroline C. Blackmore 9/22/18 Anna M. Blair 8/19/18 Kenneth Lee Blandford 10/3/18 George W. Blashford 10/27/18 Lilliam E. Blinn 10/29/18 Joan S. Bobchak 10/27/18 Geraldine Boehler 9/21/18 Betty A. Bohatch 11/3/18 Irene Boland 10/7/18 Sarah M. Bopp 9/27/18 Daniel V. Bostaph 10/14/18 Elinor J. Bouch 9/5/18 Rev. Dr. LeRoy W. Bowers 8/17/18 Robert Braun 9/28/18 Nancy K. Brickner 11/13/18 M.R. Brooks 10/10/18 Carla G. Brown 10/27/18 Diane Brown 11/12/18 Dorothy S. Brown 8/31/18 Virginia E. Brunton 10/25/18 S. Ruth Buchholz 8/14/18 Robert Norman Bump
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10/25/18 Margaret L. Burak 11/2/18 William V. Burkhart 10/5/18 George Robert Cain 9/2/18 Helen L. Cain 8/28/18 Amos Cameron 8/1/18 David W. Campbell 11/5/18 James M. Campbell Sr. 8/13/18 Rose Cantrell 10/30/18 Gloria J. Capicotto 8/14/18 Mary E. Carl 11/12/18 Wilma J. Carling 10/9/18 Ellen J. Carpenter 10/10/18 Priscilla A. Carr 8/28/18 Norman L. Carroll 10/9/18 Nancy L. Carter 9/30/18 Dorothy Casaday 10/20/18 Frank V. Cascio 10/19/18 Roxanne M. Chunchick 10/9/18 William F. Cihal 8/30/18 Edith C. Clark 9/21/18 Linda L. Clark 9/16/18 Audrey B. Clegg 11/1/18 Raymond C. Clyde 11/10/18 Robert L. Coffman Sr. 9/9/18 Grace T. Conville 10/18/18 Edith M. Coran 8/6/18 Faith Ann Cornell 8/13/18 Walter F. Cose Jr. 9/12/18 Katherine Costa 10/14/18 Ruth M. Craig 10/15/18 Donald Creach Sr. 8/26/18 John Cress 9/3/18 Shirley Crispens 9/21/18 Shirley M. Cropcho 9/13/18 Linda L. Cullum 10/10/18 Marvin Curfman 10/30/18 Andrew J. Cygan 8/25/18 William R. Daer 9/18/18 Michael F. D’Amico 10/22/18 Yvette Daniels 10/12/18 Patience Dauer 10/30/18 Lugene Davis 11/7/18 Rita M. Davis 9/27/18 Frank E. DeCelli 10/30/18 Shirley J. DeChellis 10/14/18 William Decker 9/18/18 Louis E. Deglau 9/11/18 Ann B. DeHass 9/16/18 Phyllis J. DelBrocco 10/18/18 Virginia Mae Delia 11/5/18 Donna DeLorenzo 8/29/18 Eugene F. DeMarco Sr. 8/7/18 Lois DeMoss 11/9/18 John Dennis 10/10/18
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.
Nancy Divelbiss 8/16/18 Ravjibhai B. Dobaria 11/3/18 Margaret Dolhi 9/9/18 Mark K. Dopirak 10/10/18 Leo A. Dmochowski 9/17/18 Robert Donnelly 9/18/18 Virginia A. Drost 9/3/18 Florence Druga 9/22/18 Richard A. Duffy 10/5/18 Alexander Dyga 10/3/18 Nancy Easter 9/5/18 Charlene Edwards 10/18/18 Raymond E. Eichler 11/3/18 Alicia E. Elgueta 9/17/18 Thelma K. Elmore 8/29/18 Marjorie D. Elwarner 8/22/18 Geraldine Evanko 9/4/18 John Evans 8/30/18 Aldo L. Falsetti 10/15/18 Vera M. Fencil 10/24/18 F. Leighton Fennell 9/11/18 John P. Fitzgerald 11/6/18 Dagny Fjaare 9/13/18 Elaine Fordham 9/27/18 Doris Foxenburger 10/16/18 Eugene M. Francis 11/6/18 Maryann J. Frauenholz 10/7/18 Iris Fredley 10/21/18 Charles E. Freeman 9/22/18 Dorothy Freidhof 9/25/18 William F. Fried Jr. 8/18/18 Sue W. French 10/21/18 Frederick C. Fritch 11/14/18 Robert J. Fulton 9/28/18 Alice J. Gallagher 8/14/18 Violet M. Gallagher 10/15/18 Louise K. Garofolo 10/10/18 Janet Lee Geisel 8/30/18 Joseph E. Geist 10/10/18 Joseph J. Giedl 9/28/18 Roberta Gierl 8/23/18 Gary Gilchrist 9/14/18 Kathleen A. Gilliland 11/5/18 Larry E. Gillikin 8/1/18 Donna J. Gillin 11/2/18 Charlotte E. Goshe 10/3/18 James A. Gourash 9/14/18 Janet Grada 9/19/18 Frank A. Guerrini 8/7/18 Frank A. Gulish 8/7/18 Charles F. Gunas 9/13/18 Hannah R. Gunzburg 8/30/18 Geraldine M. Guss 11/7/18 Raymond Gutierrez 8/31/18 Franklin Guzzo 9/19/18 Michelle L. Haas 8/30/18
Joanne M. Hagar 11/3/18 Jack E. Hamblin 11/3/18 Corinne C. Harris 11/12/18 Bruce A. Hawk 11/6/18 Lewis Edgar Hall 8/10/18 Shirley S. Hall 8/4/18 William F. Hankey 9/3/18 Michelle Hardy 8/5/18 Jean D. Hay 9/23/18 Alice S. Hayes 8/8/18 Mary R. Heaton 8/3/18 Margaret Heckert 8/12/18 John A. Heilman 9/9/18 Robert L. Heid 10/21/18 Laverne W. Heisler 10/10/18 William J. Hendell 11/2/18 Ann Hendrickson 8/30/18 Dale Hetrick 9/3/18 Rudolph J. Hiber Jr. 10/8/18 Lorin Hill 8/1/18 Donna M. Hilliard 8/12/18 Ernest G. Hinkle 9/4/18 Frederick Hirt 9/10/18 Jane Watkins Hitchins 8/9/18 Nancy A. Hluben 10/26/18 Ruth A. Hodil 10/5/18 John A. Hoffman 9/12/18 Mary J. Hoffman 9/4/18 Rose Marie Hogan 8/11/18 Gloria J. Hollibaugh 11/9/18 Charles R. Holmes 10/18/18 Barbara C. Hotnick 10/6/18 Barbara A. Howrilla 10/28/18 Carol A. Hubiak 10/21/18 Patrick H. Hudak Jr. 9/27/18 Dorothy J. Hudson 10/23/18 Robert P. Huston 11/2/18 Ethel Huet 9/23/18 Janet K. Humenik 10/7/18 Jane E. Hunt 8/1/18 Mary E. Hurley 8/17/18 Virginia S. Hyre 10/4/18 Samuel Michael Jancic 10/4/18 Marjorie L. Jarrett 11/5/18 Beverly Ann Jeskey 8/31/18 Geraldine S. Johnson 8/8/18 Vera Johnson 11/3/18 Diana Johnston 11/2/18 Betty L. Jones 10/17/18 Lauren E. Jones 8/10/18 William A. Jones 9/14/1 Laura P. Jungfleisch 10/23/18 Russell L. Kelley 8/27/18 Constance Ann Kennedy 8/7/18 Linda S. Kennedy 10/10/18
Lindsay E. Kerr 11/6/18 Patricia L. Kerr 10/16/18 Carol A. King 9/6/18 Wilma Jean Kirchner 8/26/18 Frank Kirin 8/23/18 Donald B. Kitko 10/22/18 Richard M. Klesius 10/28/18 Patricia Kooker 10/10/18 Christine W. Knobloch 9/21/18 George E. Knouse 8/5/18 Helen M. Kociela 8/4/18 Grace Kocjan 9/2/18 Douglas A. Koehring 10/3/18 Cora Blanche Kokos 10/10/18 Doris S. Kokoski 10/2/18 Edward D. Kolarik 9/9/18 Anne V. Kondrick 10/5/18 Betty J. Korb 11/8/18 Louise Kruth 10/16/18 Frances Kukowski 8/22/18 Carolyn Kuras 9/30/18 Paul M. Kuzma 10/24/18 Dorothy M. Lansberry 11/7/18 Dorothy E. Laughery 10/5/18 Sen. Gerald J. LaValle 9/12/18 Thomas Lennon 8/21/18 Margaret Leslie 9/27/18 Gertrude L. Lessman 11/3/18 Chrisel L. Littleton 10/17/18 Ronald Loar 10/25/18 Dorothy Frances Loebig 11/8/18 Dorothy Long 9/10/18 Elsie Lorkovich 9/4/18 Robert Lucas 9/30/18 Anne Mackiewicz 9/25/18 Emma Macurdy 9/21/18 Beatrice Magistro 9/3/18 Rita S. Majersky 8/29/18 Carol S. Majors 10/28/18 Daniel Makuta 9/26/18 John P. Malay 11/6/18 Elizabeth A. Markgraf 11/2/18 Milan Malivuk 9/24/18 Margaret Mann 10/23/18 Victoria M. Manni 8/27/18 Melinda E. Maple 8/15/18 Ilma Marletti 10/20/18 Orville Marlowe 9/13/18 Miriam Martens 9/4/18 Vineda Martin 10/22/18 Geraldine Martino 9/11/18 Edward R. Marzullo 9/14/18 Michael J. Matarazzo 10/31/18 Leo A. Mattilio 9/24/18 Clair Maxwell 9/27/18 Carl S. Maxin 10/14/18 Norene McCandless 10/7/18 William E. McCanna 10/20/18 Roberta W. McCarriher
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10/30/18 Anna Mae McConnell 10/4/18 Edythe L. McDonald 9/26/18 Robert W. McDonald 10/3/18 Grace McElearney 10/17/18 Doris B. “Do� McElhaney 8/21/18 Marlene E. McFarland 9/8/18 Brian McKay 9/17/18 Elmer L. McLaughlin 9/15/18 Margaret Meanor 9/22/18 Margaret Meindl 9/11/18 Felix Mercurio 9/18/18 John Alfred Mesing 8/3/18 Linda Michel 8/31/18 James Michels 8/7/18 Frederick G. Miller 11/8/18 Ruth L. Miller 8/25/18 Helen L. Milligan 11/7/18 Dan Minnich 8/20/18 Louis Mirth 8/27/18 Robert J. Mizuk 10/9/18 Terry A. Montgomery 9/27/18 Monte R. Moody 11/2/18 Georgia A. Moorehouse 11/9/18 Eleanor Morelli 8/27/18 Margaret Morrison 10/20/18 Rev. Paul Morrison 10/22/18 Irene Mottiqua 9/24/18 Michael R. Moslen 10/6/18 Frank A. Muhich 9/16/18 Henrietta June Murray 9/18/18 Dennis K. Myers 8/2/18 John Negrich 8/17/18 Mary Newman 9/11/18 Jean Nichols 9/21/18 Joseph Nickleach 8/15/18 Slavka Nikolic 10/1/18 Albert Novak 8/3/18 Bruce Noyes 11/8/18 Robert Oakes Jr. 8/23/18 Donna Ory 10/4/18 Pauline I. Oswald 8/28/18 Mary L. Parretta 10/1/18 Wayne K. Parsons 8/8/18 Leonard F. Pauba 8/7/18 Ronald F. Pautaleo 10/14/18 Terry W. Pease 10/24/18 Alexander J. Pecoraro 8/13/18 Richard L. Peiffer 10/30/18 Metz Helen Petrancosta 8/6/18 Pete J. Peronis 9/26/18 Ellen Pesce 9/23/18 Alfred L. Petroff 9/24/18 Olga Petkash 10/8/18 Michael J. Petley 10/6/18 Catherine Petrow 10/8/18 James Matthew Pettner Jr.
8/14/18 Warren D. Pifer 10/21/18 Frank V. Pishioneri 10/28/18 Andrew Polenavitch 9/9/18 Anna C. Polk 11/10/18 Joseph B. Pompura 10/20/18 Michael R. Popynia 8/27/18 Dorothy Ruth Powell 8/29/18 William Presto 10/23/18 Edward J. Price 8/7/18 John F. Procious 9/14/18 Lola M. Procovich 8/22/18 Don Lee Pryor 8/20/18 Anthony J. Pusateri 11/2/18 William L. Quick 10/15/18 Florence Rager 9/5/18 June F. Rager 10/28/18 Dr. Tulsidas Ragoowansi 8/8/18 Josephine Raynovich 10/3/18 Russell Redshaw 9/15/18 George Reinhardt 9/14/18 Linda A. Rhodes 10/2/8 Betty J. Rice 10/15/18 Iona E. Richardson 11/10/18 Cyril Rigot 8/15/18 Eileene E. Rinaldi 8/20/18 Nevin Rinaman 9/19/18 Shirley B. Rinaman 8/19/18 Gene E. Roberts 9/10/18 Julie A. Roberts 9/1/18 Robert Rochford 10/26/18 Rosemarie K. Roda 8/15/18 Doris C. Rosado 11/11/18 Norman J. Rose 11/11/18 Helen M. Rosso 9/4/18 Jack L. Roth 9/16/18 Daniel Rolshouse 9/6/18 Arthur B. Rudge 8/7/18 Warren K. Salsbury 10/31/18 Debra E. States 10/16/18 Dolores M. Salvatora 9/22/18 Arthur J. Sand Jr. 8/18/18 John Schell 8/30/18 Martha Schiedel 10/21/18 Howard Schlieper 8/3/18 Bernard F. Schmidt 10/8/18 Frank J. Schmiedlin Jr. 8/18/18 Laverne M. Scott 11/10/18 Myrna L. Scott 10/20/18 Josephine Seik 9/14/18 Edward J. Shablesky 10/6/18 David L. Shafer 11/3/18 Jurgen Shaw 9/12/18 Donn W. Sheets 9/29/18 Margaret Shelton 11/2/18 James W. Shoop Jr. 11/12/18 Donald Edwin Shroads 8/5/18 Nancy Simmons 11/4/18 Wilbert J. Simone 11/3/18 Robin Sipes 9/25/18 Margaret M. Slavinsky 10/5/18 Joanne G. Smallwood
10/12/18 Susan Y. Smiley 11/11/18 Mary G. Smith 8/16/18 Thomas J. Smith 8/16/18 George E. Snyder 9/16/18 Andrew J. Span 9/28/18 Ella M. Spithaler 10/1/18 Bonnie Sporrer 9/23/18 Gertrude Marie Staniszewski 8/22/18 Mary M. Staniszewski 9/11/18 Debra E. States 10/16/18 Gordon Stephens 8/9/18 Lois Stephenson 8/22/18 John D. Stewart 11/10/18 Rachael E. Straub 8/2/18 C. Dean Strosnider 10/13/18 Roger Sturdevant 10/14/18 Deborah M. Sulkowski 10/15/18 Richard Szymkiewicz 8/16/18 Brenda L. Tanchuk 8/18/18 Anthony V. Tarquinio 8/30/18 Louis A. Thalhofer 11/4/18 Marie Dolores Thalhofer 10/12/18 Michelle Thomas 8/10/18 Norah R. Thompson 9/16/18 Jackie D. Thornton 10/30/18 Melvin Tomayko 10/21/18 Lucille G. Treccase 8/31/18 Joann M. Trgovac 10/21/18 Terzina Troia 8/26/18 Richard Tyler 9/5/18 David Ullom 8/14/18 Adolfo Vaccarello 8/29/18 Julius Verez 8/19/18 Dorothy A. Vergnola 11/6/18 Robert R. Veri 11/5/18 Janet D. Vetovich 9/1/18 Christine E. Vicznesky 10/28/18 William Vojnovich 8/23/18 Sophie Vrahas 8/10/18 Amanda Walters 10/13/18 Mary Wagner 8/15/18 Grant R. Walborn 8/12/18 James Ward Jr. 9/27/18 Nancy Warters 8/16/18 June Watterson 8/30/18 Larry R. Webber 9/21/18 Barbara H. Weil 8/16/18 Robert A Welsh 9/2/18 Mary Ann West 11/13/18 Edward T. Westgren 11/2/18 John Wilhelm 8/14/18 Mary Ann Williams 10/1/18 Richard Willison 9/20/18 Karen L. Winland 8/5/18 Marsha Wissinger 9/21/18 John T. Wood 10/1/18 Michael Woods 10/25/18 Roy V. Woods 9/21/18 Sandra L. Wright 9/23/18 Anne P. Wuenstel 9/4/18
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Martha Ruth Yacko 11/10/18 Richard R. York Frank A. Yanyecic 9/25/18 Diane R. Yost John Yaria 9/2/18 Florence E. Yost Norma Yokel 10/8/18 Margaret L. Young Olga Yorgin 10/9/18 Mary Young
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Lois C. Zahorchak 9/25/18 Helen G. Zigerell 9/15/18 Robert G. Zelenak Sr. Albert J. “Bud” Zimmerly 11/12/18 8/31/18 Daniel P. Zeno 9/18/18 Jean G. Zippelius 10/30/18 Irma L. Ziegler 11/9/18
“My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.” – Exodus 33:14
In Loving Tribute
Gifts from August 1, 2018 through September 30, 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 All Hospice Patients Ramona Perryman Dolores Alcott Ms. Lois Lindstrom Bill Algeo Cremation And Funeral Care Paul E. Ames Mary Ann and Paul L. Ames Charles H. Anderson The Anderson & Simple Families John ‘Jack’ Anderson Joyce Anderson Mark Andreas The Andredas Family Deborah Moskal and Family The Wojcuich Family Roy Ashcroft Lori Riseh Ronald Balcerek Margaret Hosmer Harry Bane Diane Elias Yvonne Bane Cecile Elias Bernard Barger Tim Barger and Family Jim Barnes Amanda Wunder Clyde Whyte Shirley Barney Travis Moore Jeanna Barnhart Thomas and Elizabeth Bruker Joanne Bruker Richard A. Barnhart George and Rita Bell Marie C. Bartley
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Lisa Brienza Lori Jakiela John and Tracy Kulak Rhonda Risoksy Carl L. Barton Sr. Allegheny Mineral Corporation David Bazzoli Eileen Bazzoli John Beatty David Clark Catherine Sostaric Ruth Beddow Mark Beddow Rick Blackhurst Dave & Nancy Frazier Betty Bonzo Daniel Corsi Michael and Janet Corsi Mabel Foeks Mr. and Mrs. James McClure Jim and Carrie McCullough Dwayne Bottorff Alberta Gos Robert Morris University Library John and Dawn Tavoletti Florence Bower The Andredas Family Deborah Moskal and Family The Wojcuich Family Jean Bower The Andredas Family Deborah Moskal and Family The Wojcuich Family Patricia Bower The Andredas Family Deborah Moskal and Family
The Wojcuich Family Seth Bower The Andredas Family Deborah Moskal and Family The Wojcuich Family Sherilyn Bradenstein Sandry Craig Don Brady Nancy Brady Donna Cowden Brady and Fugitt Families Norma Brandon Kay E. Bleecher Lee Brewer Carol Brewer Marlene D. Brienza Valerie Childress Pat Flaherty Forbes Hospital Forbes Regional Anesthesia Department Susan Obeldobel and the Senior Team at Forbes Hospital Barbara Brown Gary & Jeanne Robinson Drew Brown Gary & Jeanne Robinson Vickie Brown Center Township General Fund Paul and Patricia Jordan Jack and Patricia Reichel Robert and Carol Schiebel Elizabeth Smietana Connie Sutton Earl Buckingham Eileen Buckingham Byrd Great Grandparents John and Emily Byrd Francis W. Byrnes Rita Byrnes
George R. Cain Judith Donatelli Robert and Marylou Stefanko Kimberly Valeriano Betty Calvert Deborah Short Margaret Caseber Cremation And Funeral Care Charles Chadman Mike and Charlene Kish Judy Chappel Donna Cowden Brady and Fugitt Families Robert Chesnoski Baierl Automotive Leona Clark Denise Clark George Clelland Penny Ketchem Virginia Clelland Penny Ketchem Carol Consavage Carrie Ankrom Johnnie Cook William Cook Donna Corless Anonymous Clinton R. Coulter, MD Ruth Vasey Mildred Cowden Donna Cowden Roy Cowden Nancy Brady Brady and Fugitt Families Stanley Cowden Donna Cowden John L. Cox Sandra Cox Margaret Cox Kevin and Susan Gross Donna Kohley
Rose Tournay Jack Crites Danielle Crites Kaeden Cronin Cremation And Funeral Care Tracy L. Crowe Karen Shawver Marjorie Cuellar Bernice Hook George Daniel Helen Girdish James Daugherty Janet Daugherty Everett Davis Sandy Craig Mark E. Decker Joyce Beglin Elizabeth Hrbolich Ann DeHass William and Charmaine DeHass Gerald DeRiso Mr. and Mrs Elias Grace Devine Judith Brown Rita Dietrich Jackie Deco Tom, Lisa, Hillary and Collin Dietrich Sandy Fender Marilyn Stevens Albert Donahoo Mary Donahoo Ralph and Florence Hunnell Ellen Doney Penny Ketchem Elizabeth Dragonjac Nicholas and Donna Dragonjac Joseph Dragonjac Nicholas and Donna Dragonjac Mary F. Dunnington Shelly Able Donald and Marian Dvorabic Anonymous Edith Ealy Linda Ealy Betty Edmunds Janine Zito Richard Edmunds Janine Zito Thomas Elias Diane Elias Angelo Falconi Maggie DeMoss Melinda Falconi-Borrelli Maggie DeMoss Jim Famularo Denise Clark Melba Farber Paul and Betty Ann Lesher
Carmen Farina Mario Farina Shirley Farrow Carl Farrow Hazel Fauss Marilyn Covert Ralph Ferguson Donna Ferguson David Fincham Rosemary Fincham Dagny Fjaere Norman and Susan Kendt Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church PNC Bank Margaret Stouffer Bob Fletcher Michele Senay Liz Zimbicki Robert Fodse Shelly M. Fodse Dora Fowler Donna Cowden Brady and Fugitt Families Tom Franks Delores Retzloff Marilyn Franko Lori Robinson Dan “Butch” Frazier Cremation And Funeral Care Dave & Nancy Frazier Jodi Pliska Daniel “Boone” Frazier Dave & Nancy Frazier Jodi Pliska Diane “Sweetie” Frazier Cremation And Funeral Care Dave and Nancy Frazier Jodi Pliska Dutch Frazier Dave and Nancy Frazier Garnet Fugitt Brady and Fugitt Families Howard Fugitt Jr. Brady and Fuggit Families Margaret Fuller Delores Retzloff George Fulton Brady and Fuggit Families Mary Fulton Brady and Fuggit Families Hawk Garber Jamie Prowitt Jimmy Garber Jamie Prowitt Kelley Garber Jamie Prowitt Nancy Geary Debbie Ashmore Geary Family Haught Family Paul Geary Debbie Ashmore
Geary Family Haught Family Roberta B. Gierl Virginia Nestor George D. Girdish Sr. Helen Girdish George Girdish Mike Grady Jamie Prowitt Leslie Gruzinski Lori Berg Diana Constantine Robert Gulish Thomas and Joyce Kish Joseph Hallos Jane Davidson Hart Graves Donna Hallos Beverly Landgraff Daniel Halvin Mike Halvin and Karen LeBlanc Kenneth Halvin Mike Halvin and Karen LeBlanc Clayton Hanning Jane Kozak Jan Hanning Vannessa Hannig Reese Family Joseph Hanning Hanning Family Leon Hanning Jr. Vannessa Hanning Wilma Hanning Hanning Family Terrence Hartford Leona Hartford Walter Hatfield Debra Cochran Martha Grimm Steve and Nancy Udodow Roberta A. Heintz Frederick and Donna Heintz Katherine E. Herlinger David Herlinger Patricia Hicks Janet Hicks Minnie Hodge Brady and Fugitt Families Rose M. Hogan Mary Ann Love Jeremy Holmes Cremation And Funeral Care Martha G. Holsing Arthur and Barbara Harbison Allen Hook Bernice Hook Linda Horner Rosemary Fincham Garnet A. Howard Arthur and Barbara
Harbison Nelson W. Hughes Phyllis Hughes Belle Hunnell Ralph and Florence Hunnell Wayne Hunnell Charlene Hunter Sandy Craig Earlene Hunter Nancy E. Hunter Evelyn Hunter Nancy E. Hunter Harriet Hunter Nancy E. Hunter Joe Hunter Nancy E. Hunter Sandy Craig Larry Hunter Rose Friend Karen LeBlanc Roy and Jean Hunter Rose Friend Karen LeBlanc Mary E. Hurley Britney Grabigel Ruth Keefer Julie Klabnik Cynthia Paules Angie Rudolf Martha Huskin Kathy Gladerise Elvira Iagnema Cecile Elias Henry Jameson Martha Jameson Bonnie Johnson Jessica Gage Cooper David Johnson Stopka Family Robert Johnson Charlene Kish Ruth Jubach Marcy Jubach Gerrilee Kearns Lori Riseh John Ketchem Penny Ketchem Darlene King Leo and Henry Butler Michael and Donna Butler Karen Counselman Chris Gravatt Michelle Kildunne Catherine Safchick Cathleen Shifflett Robert S. Klebine Priscilla Klebine Jean Knappenberger Allen Knappenberger Ashley Kniha Lori Riseh Trevor Kniha Trevor Kniha Lloyd Knox
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Marilyn Ward Winnie Knox Marilyn Ward Edward Kolarik Maureen Demarte Joan Geyer Brian and Vicki Hoffman Michael and Nancy Hughey Deborah Kolarik Mary Milarski Frank Weidler George Kozak Jane O. Kozak John Krajnak John Krajnak Leonard Kromer Mary Jo Rihaly Rachel Laffin Cremation And Funeral Care Charlie Lange Linda Rankin Hilda LaVonne Susan Moseley Bob and June Leech Deborah Leech John Leroy Sandra Cox Joseph Lesher Paul and Betty Ann Lesher Mary Leszun Leo and Mary Ann Krantz Frank Lewis Donna Lewis Ernst Loar Clem and Kathy Irey Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lucas Roni Lucas Mary Jane Luke Virginia Borovatz Nancy Capone Marlene Chasse Sandy Hellman Donna Hough Ann Mathison Emma Quartz Helen Rood Marian Samuelson Ms. Gloria Sgro Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wyant Michael Maceiko Frances Maceiko Donald Mainhart Marjorie Rider Rita Majersky Donna Fogle Jacqueline McElhaney Joseph Malenka Denise Garvey Torrie Malezi Annie Wilson Sonny Manfredi Sandy Craig
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Rita Mankey Amber Mankey Jennie Mangiapane Nancy Frazier Miriam R. Martens Marilyn Heintz Linda Sweeney Earl Martin Lori Riseh Glenn and Velma Martin William and Phoebe McGowan Mary Martin Lori Riseh Helen Matascik Eileen Bazzoli Tom and Virginia McAsee Barbara Marten Dana McClelland Smith Mark Beddow Worley and Cathy McClelland Don McCleary Linda McCleary Jonetta McClure Anthony McClure Boots McCormick Liz Zimbicki Jerry McDowell Liz Zimbicki Michele Senay Marlene McFarland Margaret Bibb Diane Pickle Mary McGilloway Janet Brown Michael and Judith Deeb Ruth Ann DeWitt Joseph McKinney Erma Delaney Jean D. Jesky Denny Mead Norma Ealy Bob Meckel Sandy Craig Carl Meckel Sandy Craig Stan Meckel Sandy Craig Verdi Meckel Sandy Craig Virginia Meckel Sandy Craig Joanne Meckley Paul and Betty Ann Lesher Audrey Mertz John and Kathy Mencke Cheryl Miller Rose Marie and Robert Miller Leo and Mary Ann Krantz Sandra Miller William Cook Louis Mirth Patricia Brown
William and Christine Graham Terry and June McCartney Edward Mitchell Travis Moore Diana Mohler Gary Mohler Bud and Billie Moninger Ken and Deb Montgomery Rose Mary Monito Thomas Monito Guy Montgomery Clara J. Thomas Harold Montgomery Clem and Kathy Irey Shirley Montgomery Clem an Kathy Irey Thelma Montgomery Clara J. Thomas Eleanor Morelli Maria Morelli Robert Morelli Ed Moskal Andredas Family Deborah Moskal Moskal Family Wojcuich Family Mary Moskal Andredas Family Deborah Moskal Moskal Family Wojcuich Family George Nemeth Connie Nemeth The Nemeth Family Erma Olesko Lenora Angelone Joe and Dorothy Oller Sandra Cox Chance B. Oram Cremation And Funeral Care Larry Orth Robert Demichiei Marvin Oschmann Sandy Craig Pauline I. Oswald Lois Lindstrom Paul Owens Sr. Joan Owens Paul Owens Jr. Joan Owens Ryan W. Owens Joan Owens Karen Owens Henze Joan Owens Kathleen Owens Levinsky Joan Owens Albert Partozoti Megan Leech Marguerite Pasqualucci Josie Bruhn Bill and Dorothy Patsch Jackie Deco Clara and Mac Paul
Patterson Family Abraham and Celia Phillips Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Benjamin Phillips Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Clarence D. Phillips Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Homer Phillips Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Jessie Phillips Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Robert Phillips Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Ronald Phillips Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Janice Phillips Forney Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Edith Phillips Moore Shrontz Karen LeBlanc and Rose on behalf of the Phillips Family Payton Pierson Kathy Morris David Plants The David Plants Family George Plutch Ralph and Florence Hunnell Travis Moore Anna Polosky Priscilla Klebine Violet Poole Gary and Jeanne Robinson Bonnie Post Deborah Brown George Postlethwait Thomas and Elizabeth Bruker Nancy E. Hunter Dorothy R. Powell Edna Mae Rodgers Ruth Powell Tom and Linda Chambers Brenda Pyle Robert and Sally Taylor Frank Prokop Sandra Prokop
Lois Ann Pryor Karen Shawver Donna Puskavich Joy Dunmire Puskavich Family Vlanich Family Tony and Emilie Puskavich Puskavich Family Vlanich Family David Questiaux Pat Bitting The Raineri Family Michele Raineri Larry Ramsey Rosemary Fincham Frank E. Rasel Carol Chadwick Harry Reese Day Chiropractic And Wellness Center James and Amy Day Eric, Lisa and Mason Day Derek and Chastity Hoover Deborah Leech Elisha Leech Megan Leech Tom and Debbie Leech Betty Matthews Brandon Reese Braygen Reese Frances Reese Logan Reese Megan Reese Teagon Reese Patrick and Amy Schuster George Reinhardt Mrs. Penny Kaercher Dana Moretti and John Lawson Leslie Sutton Nancy Thomas Bunya Retzloff Delores Retzloff Georgia Retzloff Delores Retzloff Joe Retzloff Delores Retzloff John Retzloff Delores Retzloff Rena Reveal Rena Moore Faye Richardson Denise Clark Chris Richardson Jaxis Richardson Denise Clark Chris Richardson Clay Richwalls Linda McCleary Catherine Rihaly Mary Jo Rihaly Tiffant Riseh
Lori Riseh Julie Roberts Alpscontrols Mr. and Mrs. James Gray Mr. and Mrs. James Nickel David Otto Roger Stickler Clair and Betty Robinson Gary and Jeanne Robinson Joyce Robinson Lori Robinson Norman Robson Norma Ealy Eugene Rockacy Carol Baits Rose Rockacy Carol Baits Elizabeth Romankewicz Nancy Polen Roman Polen Walter Anthony and Manon Rorar Jennifer Rorar Charles Rose Donna Rose Pamela L. Rossero Lynn Rossero John L. Roth Elaine Delesk Betsy Roth Martha Rundo Dorothy Siembak Mr. and Mrs. John Rush Ralph and Florence Hunnell Charles Rupprecht Michele Senay Mr. and Mrs. John Rush Kathie Hunnell Raymond J. Sands Eleanor Sands Linda Santi Ariel & Guiliana Concepcion Joyce Robinson Lori Robinson Milton and Christie Scott Jonathan Scott Edward “Butch� Senay Michele Senay David Shaw Laura Shaw Shirley Shaw Laura Shaw Anna C. Shawver Karen Shawver Tom Short Deborah Short Mary Shumaker Shumaker Family Lois B. Sieman Sharlene Gigliotti Helen Silasky Delores Retzloff Loren Sims
Sandy Craig Rudy Simonini Catherine M. Simonini Tom Sivek Paula Sivek Louise Skelton Donna Lewis John Skobel Sandra Shaw Barbara Slater Mike Halvin and Karen LeBlanc John Sliasky Delores Retzloff Betty Smith Brady and Fugitt Families Hilbert P. Smith Patricia Blackburn Gary and Lou Ann Snyder Jason and Desiree Montgomery Eleanor Sperl Mark and Michelle Sperl Louis Sperl Mark and Michelle Sperl Marion Speelman Shumaker Family Speelman Family Bonnie S. Sporrer Mr. and Mrs. and William Pampiks MaryLou Stanish Nicholas Stanish Ted Starcevic Theodore Starcevic Mary Steele John J. Steele Robert Steiner Allegheny Behavioral Analysis Services Dr. Michelle Manni Anthony Peck Stacey Roth Chris Sopoci Jolynn Villena Joy Stephens George Stephens Lois Stephenson Merrill McClure Bob Stewart Sandy Craig John Stewart Mary Stewart Francis Stuckert Deborah Short Pat Teagarden Connie Teagarden Ronald Teagarden Connie Teagarden James Tennant Amanda Wunder Bill Thomas Clara J. Thomas Richard Torboli Brayden Fuller
Margaret Torboli Melissa Torboli-Fuller Virginia Trapuzzano Jacqueline Schade Ruth Tustin Toni Craig NTMBC Mission Circle Jane Reese John Reese Lenora Trificanti Bridget Wolfe Walter E. Tworzydlo Ed Ekho Beatrice Kurjanowicz Helen Tworzydlo Alverda Ullom Linda Ealy Elinor Uram James and Judy Adams Mary Dragon Adolfo Vaccarello Kimberly Burdette Christine Burton Vince and Rosemary Villanova Donna Cowden Steve and Betty Vlanica Puskavich Family Vlanich Family William Vojnovich Christopher Lake Melissa Loughman Sahli Mrvos Norbert Vonderau Anonymous Debra Wagers Michelle Mackinney Randy Wagers Dana Dille Dee Dille Michelle Mackinney Susan McClymonds Lance and Karen Schlegel Bonnie Wagers Thomas E. Ward Edmund and Barb Ward Richard Ward Nancy Warters Margaret Stouffer Adam Wasik Kathy Torboli Josephine Wasik Kathy Torboli Charles Wesley Susan Moseley Virginia Wherry Linda Wherry Diane White Gary and Jeanne Robinson Floyd White Gary and Jeanne Robinson John White Mr. and Mrs. Cecile Elias Joseph Boyce White Gary and Jeanne Robinson
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Brenda White Mabel White Mr. and Mrs. Cecile Elias Joan Wiegand Tammy Bennett Patricia Morris Jodi Wiler Doug and Marilyn Ward Joseph and Marie Wilhelm Paul and Betty Ann Lesher Bill and James Wilk Deborah Brown Vyiona Wilk Deborah Brown Earl Brown Melanie Wilson
Plants Family Susan Wray Kathy Gladerise Anne Wuenstel Susan Carlini Diane R. Yost David D’Bagio Joe Flock Joni Frank Mark McBride Nicole Sharrar Mike Sprow Kirby Huffman Denise Wadlinger Wilma Wittig Fred Zacharias
William Cook Dorothy Zito Janine Zito John G. Zora Jean Zora Melvin and Ethel Zubritsky Thomas and Germaine Biksey IN HONOR OF Frank Amato Sr. Donna Saurers Thomas J. and Lidia A. Schlosser Family Lidia Schlosser
IN CELEBRATION OF David W. Campbell’s 100th Birthday Margaret Stouffer Emily A. Dorland’s Achievement Award Judith Lasher 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 Elects Six Board Members Keith E. Frndak, President and CEO of Concordia Jennifer Lewis, MD Lutheran Ministries, announced the election of six Board certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Lewis board members at the annual meeting on Sunday, is on the medical staff at Allegheny General and Nov. 11. Eighteen board members comprise the Canonsburg Hospitals, has a private practice in governing body and represent 31 Lutheran Churches Internal Medicine in McMurray and has served Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the western Pennsylvania as the Medical Director at TownView Health and area. Installed by Rev. Jack Hartman, director of Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg since 2010. chaplaincy services, the newly elected members James Limbaugh follow. Each will serve a three-year term. James Limbaugh is an attorney with the law firm Peter Bodnar of Auld Miller LLC, having retired from Miller A graduate of the College of William and Mary with Limbaugh & Conley in Allison Park. He has served a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, Peter has on the Concordia Board for 26 years, holding offices been Director of Communications for Shadyside as chairman five times and Vice Chairman eight Presbyterian Church for the past 15 years. times. Rev. Dr. Daniel Hahn Jr. Presented with thank-you plaques for their service Pastor at St John’s Lutheran Church in Millvale were David Alsing for 27 years (Calvary, Murrysville); since 2014, Dr. Hahn was Mission Director of the Mike Fiffik for 12 years (Ascension, McCandless Pittsburgh Area Lutheran Ministries (PALM) for three Twp.); Peter Fisher for 7 years (Zion, Bridgeville); years and currently serves as Pastoral Counselor and Russell Lucas for 6 years (Ascension, McCandless for LWML Pittsburgh Zone, a Director at Redeemer Twp.). Twenty-one churches were represented and a Lutheran School, and Regional Vice President, total of 50 delegates as well as management staff and Pittsburgh, Eastern District for LCMS. guests were in attendance. Paul Hoffman A Cytotechnologist for Quest Diagnostics, Inc since 1988, Paul earned his B.S. in Biology from Slippery Rock University and an MHA from St. Joseph’s College in Maine. Stephen Johnson Stephen W. Johnson, who served as chairman of the Concordia Board of Directors during 12 of his 15-year Newly-elected Board Members: (from left to right): Peter Bodnar, Paul tenure, is Executive Vice President Hoffman, Jim Limbaugh, Rev. Dr. Daniel Hahn and Steve Johnson. (Not and Chief Administrative Officer of pictured, Dr. Jennifer Lewis) CONSOL Energy, Inc. 26 - Faith in Caring
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
Concordia’s Sixth Annual Live Nativity Sunday, December 16 148 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023 (Entrance #5, Haven II)
Performances at 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m. • 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. 8343 or visit www.concordialm.org.