S OA R I N G A P u b l i c a t i o n f ro m M e n n o n i te H o m e Co m m u n i t i e s Wi n te r 2 0 2 3 Ed i t i o n Annual Report
Pictured above is resident Jean Heigel with staff member, Ximena Romera, CNA.
A Legacy of Compassionate Care For generations, Mennonite Home Communities (MHC) has provided excellent person-centered care. Even so, we aren’t content to rest on our laurels.
Striving for excellence has earned The Mennonite Home (MH) a five-star rating and a deficiency-free survey from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Advancements in technology, upgrades to physical buildings, and ongoing programming to enhance the resident experience, contribute to a legacy of successful care at MHC.
Other accolades include the rating of MH by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top nursing homes in their 70+ PA Nursing Homes Top 2023’s U. S. News Marty is a long-time friend and donor ‘Best’ List. MH was also recognized as the to benevolent care at Mennonite Home second best nursing facility in the state of Communities. Marty lived in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania throughout most of her career at Elizabethtown College, where she served as a professor in the Business Department before her promotion as the Dean and Director of Institutional Research and Planning. She moved to Lancaster in 2001 prior to her retirement from the College in 2003.
Pennsylvania in Newsweek’s publication, America’s Best Nursing Homes 2024. It’s no surprise that the legacy of compassionate care continues to gain support from generation to generation. This is true for donor Martha (Marty) Eppley.
Marty’s mother, Martha Tinney, was living by herself in western Elizabethtown. Martha enjoyed her home, and for years she hesitated joining a retirement community. However, Martha realized that living on her own was becoming challenging.
Pictured is Martha Tinney, mother of Marty Eppley who had resided at Mennonite Home Communities.
Pictured in her home is Marty Eppley with her Angel display.
She shared with Marty that with most of her friends passing, she also felt lonely. In, 2002, Martha relocated to Woodcrest Villa. Moving to Woodcrest Villa opened up a whole new world where she quickly made new friends and enjoyed the easy accessibility to everything she needed. Martha experienced a new life for herself; one she thought she would never experience.
“I think it’s important to emphasize both safety and happiness as part of what Woodcrest Villa and Mennonite Home provides for the residents...” While Martha was thriving at Woodcrest Villa, Marty had peace of mind knowing her mother was in a place where she was safe and happy. Later, Martha moved to the Mennonite Home where she received “phenomenal” care until her passing in 2009. When asked to give a gift toward renovations needed at Mennonite Home, Marty willingly gave to the Person-Centered Care Campaign in 2010. A plaque can be found in Wissler Run in memory of her mother.
When thinking about her future plans and the care her mother received, Marty decided to include Mennonite Home Communities in her estate plans. To Marty, it just seemed logical to “support the organization that provided a new life and many happy years” for her mother.
financial contribution can do, no matter how large or small.”
Marty said, “As I reflected on my Mom’s situation in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, I realized that her safety was equally as important as her happiness in regard to her overall well-being. I think it’s important to emphasize both safety and happiness as part of what Woodcrest Villa and Mennonite Home provides for the residents – and by extension, to the residents’ families. I am eternally grateful for the seven years my Mom spent in the Mennonite Home Communities!”
MHC’s unwavering commitment to providing future generations the five-star care that residents deserve couldn’t happen without the help of generous donors like Marty.
In addition to her generous giving to the Person-Centered Care Campaign at Mennonite Home, Marty is also a charter member of Hearts and Hands Women’s Connection and has enjoyed attending the organization’s events since 2018. Marty was asked, “What would you tell someone who is considering a gift in their will for Mennonite Home Communities?” Marty was quick to say, “Follow your heart and consider the good that the organization is doing and what a NEWS MAGAZINE
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MHC deeply values people like Marty who give their time, money and talents to enable the organization to serve residents.
Over the last five years, MHC has received over $1.2 million in bequest gifts from generous donors who wanted to leave a legacy of caring for their friends and neighbors in need. Many donors have found that bequest gifts are their preferred way to establish a legacy. One way to do this is through a planned gift, such as naming Mennonite Home Communities as the beneficiary of your will or trust. That can be done by adding simple language to your estate plans. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Kim Peters, Director of Development.
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Annual Report 2023 Warmest greetings from Mennonite Home Communities! I am always grateful for God’s faithfulness! Mennonite Home Communities turned 120 years old this fall. Looking back, we see ample evidence of God’s faithfulness to us over those 12 decades. The Mennonite Home was recently named the #2 Nursing Home in Pennsylvania by Newsweek for the second consecutive year. Woodcrest Villa (WCV) is growing and is now home to 730 residents (a record!) who are living a vibrant lifestyle full of activity. This year we added 10 villas and began construction on Falcon Pointe, a building with 35 beautiful apartments. We are grateful that each of the new villas and apartments were sold prior to the beginning of construction. WCV enjoys a 98% occupancy rate (another record!). It is truly a privilege to observe our staff as they provide outstanding care and services. Together, we are pursuing our Christ-based mission of enriching the lives of residents, staff and the community. Despite the ongoing challenges in senior living, we are blessed. Our donors, board members, volunteers, business partners and staff all assist us in fulfilling our mission. Your generosity is critical to our ability to meet current and future challenges. Thank you for your support. John D. Sauder, NHA President Mennonite Home Communities
A Letter From The Board Chairperson The Board of Mennonite Home Communities takes its responsibilities seriously to monitor the strength of the organization and its services, and strategize to meet the challenges facing senior living. Paramount among our priorities are the issues of sustainability, quality, and affordability. We are blessed with excellent staff and Executive leadership. The Board appreciates your prayers for discernment and wisdom as we evaluate future challenges and opportunities. On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank our staff for the excellent care and services they provide to residents at the Mennonite Home and Woodcrest Villa. It takes dedicated team members who are willing to work together to provide care that enriches the lives of each resident. I also want to thank the many volunteers and donors who give their time and resources to serve others. The benevolent care fund, which provides for residents in financial need, is supported through the generous donations of many individuals and businesses. Only together, as a community of donors, volunteers, staff, and Board members, can we fulfill our Christ-based mission to “enrich the lives of our residents, staff and the community.” With appreciation, Roy Bomberger Jr. Board Chairperson NEWS MAGAZINE 4
Mennonite Home:
Statement of Operations THE MENNONITE HOME STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUE: Gross billings for room, board and ancillary services Amount written off for required contractual allowances and inability of some residents to pay
$ 49,242,939 (4,946,711)
NET RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUE
44,296,228
COVID-19 provider relief revenue Other revenue
342,347 408,019
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
45,046,594
OPERATING EXPENSES: Salaries and wages Employee benefits and payroll taxes Food, medical supplies and other expenses Pennsylvania nursing home assessment COVID-19 expenses Depreciation and interest
17,897,136 4,629,359 14,077,450 261,468 250,630 10,260,995
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
47,377,038
OPERATING LOSS
(2,330,444)
OTHER INCOME: Unrestricted contributions Investment income (Realized and unrealized) Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements
549,383 5,413,612 1,045,348
OTHER INCOME
7,008,343
REVENUES IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES
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Benevolent Care Donors Mennonite Home Communities is committed to providing high-quality, loving care for our residents, regardless of their financial limitiations. We use the phrase Benevolent Care to describe the gift of uncompensated care and the donations that support this care. Our Benevolent Care Policy assures residents the same high level of care, with confidentiality to protect their dignity.
DONATION PERIOD: JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
Anonymous - 11 Lester Ackerman & Layton Campbell Jr. Audrey Ackerman-Frey George & Martha Adams Russell and Linda Adsitt Jr. Gail Alexander Earl & Belinda Ament Jean Aspril Jeanie Aument Ronald & Jeanne Bailey Dean Baker William & Marchelle Bakken Nancy Lou Bare Edward & Cecilia Barlow Diane Barrows Josh & Stacy Bashore-Steury Ken & Wilma Beard Marilyn Beardslee Kreider Carl and Donna Becker Emiline Belser Richard & Nancy Benson Susan Berntheizel* Nan Best John* & Beth Betrone Margaret Bishop R. Ned & Kirsten Bishop Jeanette Bomberger Roy & Evelyn Bomberger Jr. Bill Book Lois Bowman Charles & Barbara Bradley Jr. Mary Jane Brandt Barbara Breneman David and Meldine Brodar Frederick & Nancy Brown Sandra Brown J. Donald and Marian Brubaker Luke Brubaker Millie Brubaker Ronald & Beverly Brubaker Roy & Diana Brubaker Gerald & Sandra Bruce Robert & Margaret Bruckhart Marc Brumbach Shirley Ann Brumbach Russell & Marian Bubernak Annette Bucher Reba Buckwalter Norman & Mary Louise Burkey Pat Burkhart Orpha Burkholder Janice Buterbaugh J. Milton Byers*
Carol Carey John & Patricia Carpenter Andrew & Esther Carroll Bertha Cassel J. Clayton & Dorothy Charles J. Ronald and Doris Charles Lisa and Michael Citro Robert Coley Forrest & Kitty Collier Larry & Linda Conley P. Noel & R.Ursula Connaughton Robert Cook Beatrice Cox Thomas & Jan Craver Jack Crilley Paul & Ruth Cunningham Shirley Curran Joan Cutaiar David & Trish Damron Catherine Davis Lucy Davis Michael Day & Judy Pehrson Paul & Sandy DeFranco Stephen & Bonnie Dell Denlinger Family Nancy Denlinger Ruth Derby Renata DeRenzis John & Louise Deshong Arthur and Loretta Difuria Erin DiPaolo William & Debra Dochat Judith Ann Donnelly Jen Dorfmeister Jay & Sally Douglass George & Joan Dragon Bart & Mary Dunlap Nancy Eberle Geraldine Ebersole George Eckman Paul & Elsie Eckman Joy Eliezer Joanne Ellis John Enderlin & Gail Dennis Ellen Endslow Martha A. Eppley H. Glenn & Rachael Esbenshade Judy Esbenshade D. Rohrer and Mabel Eshleman Ruth Espenshade The Cao Family Mary Ann Finkbiner Kenneth & Pamela Fisher Levi Fisher
Margo Ford & Family Louise Franze Joyce Frey Robert & Linda Fry Edward Fuller Gregory & Lori Fulmer Dave and Marsha Gallo Bill & Kitt Gamber James & Ethel Gardiner Diane Gerlach Carl & Eunice Ginder Robert & Mary Anne Gochnauer Mary Gohn Dennis & Nancy Good John & Phoebe Good Damian and Deborah Gorman Leo Grasser Rev. Donald & Mrs. Kathryn Green Alma Groff Dr. James & Mrs. Jennifer Groff Mary K. Groff Paul & Vi Groff Dorothy Grove Gary & Debra Grube Frank and Kimberly Gutta Dr. Judith Halden-Sullivan Karen Hammel Richard Hankel Robert & Margaret Hannum Peggy Hanzelman Ned & Shirley Harms Donald & Alice Harnish Judy Harnly* Gilda Hartman Matthew & Andrea Hartzler Anna Lee Harvey Craig & Barbara Heckman Paul & Delphine Heimer Jr. Stephen & Darlene Henning William & Jean Henry Frank & Sandy Henshaw Cynthia Herr Bonnie Hershey Shirley Hershey J. Larry & Janet Hess Merv & Nora Hess Stella Hess Robert & Barbara Ann Hiestand Bob & Suzanne Hitchings Judy Hollinger Gary Holt Jane Hooley Sandra Hoover Robert & Audrey Horting
Indicates Hearts & HandsNEWS Women’s Connection MAGAZINE 6 (female) member
Burnell & Joan Hostetter Natalie Hough Robert Huber Albert & Elizabeth Huizing Peter & Barbara Hunsberger Joseph & Sue Hurlburt Royce* & Mary Lou Imhoff Joseph & Barbara Ives Stanley Jacobs & Coralie Werking Leonard & Julie Jeffers Deborah Jensen Linda Johnson Beulah Jones Jeffrey Kaiser Joanne Kaiser Brenda Kane Betty G. Kauffman Lewis* & Gloria Kauffman Richard E. & Dorothy Kauffman Patty Keen Herbert & Barbara Keener Jackie Keener Robert & Holly Keller John Kelsey Paul & Linda Kelsey Roger & Carol Kennett Donald & Barbara King Lee & Kris Kinsey Jeffrey & Anna Kirchner Samuel & Patricia Kirchner Rhonda Kleiman John & Holly Kleimo J. Nelson & Marie Kling Roger & Virginia Kloepping Eugene Klumpp Suzanne Kohler Phyllis Koster Thomas & Sandra Krantz James & Elizabeth Kreider Marian B. Kreider* Marilyn Kriebel-Felter Edward Kurek Lynn Lamont Nancy L. Landis Barbara Lantz Charles & Audrey Lantz Harold & Patricia Leaman James Leber John & Deborah Lebo Jack Lesher Rosemarie Leuttgens Alan Levine Victor & Helen Claire Lincoln Barbara Loughner *Indicates passed away
Susan Luek Patricia Lutz Charlotte Lynch Marcia Lynch Kelly Lyons Smith Robert & Carole Magel Gerard & Frieda Maher David & Jeannette Malinzak Wayne & Barbara Maloney Mark Wissler and Margaret Matsuoka Richard & Joanne Markley Mary Marston Robert Martin Carole Martino Hedwig Marwaha Keith & Judith Maurice Patricia McAuley Eleanor McCann Fay McClune-Henry James & Diane McCoy Sarah McEvoy Rev. Robert McGrath Harry & Annetta McKillips Wilbur & Jane McMichael James McMullin Robert E. & Barbara Mellinger Thomas & Marion Metzger Philip Metzler Clifford & Joyce Miller David & Beth Miller James and Amy Miller Paul & Karen Miller Saranna Miller Steve & Marie Miller Ruth Minich Linda Miskinis Diane Mitchell Dr. Albert & Mrs. Dolores Mitrotz Katherine Moore Dan & Shelli Mortensen Linda Mullen Virginia Mullin Clay & Hilma Mumma George Murphy Abner Musser III Andrew & Kay Myers Bonnie Myers George & Shirley Myers Grace Myers Martha Nardacci John W.* & Hazel Nauffts Neighbors at Romarin Janet Neumar Roger & Carolyn North Betty Jo Norvell* Stanley & Mary Elizabeth Novak Mary O’Connor Richard Olson Fred & Priscilla Oppenheimer Bill & Beth Parson Steve & Kathy Patterson Reginald & Jane Pattey Mary Alice Paxson Wade & Carol Peacock Susan Peirce Peter & Cheryl Perrotta Dean & Kim Peters Nancy Peters Dolores Petzold Gerald Pfeifer
Lauretta Phillips Greg & Lynn Pierce Sandra Pike Joyce Poukish Robert Power Bernice Quay Patricia Rankin Col. George & Claressa Resh Elaine Revel Elaine Rhen Norma Rhoads Linda Rice James & Susan Richter Kathy Rill Bonnie Rissmiller Christine Roberts Bruce & Sally Rodenberger Rita Rogosky Dwight & Jennifer Rohrer Jan Roth Marc Rovner & Trish Calvani Terry & Nan Rush Sandie & Robert Russell Patricia Santiago Daniel Sauder John & Rose Sauder Patricia Sawyer John & Judy Sayko Barbara Saylor Edward & Beverly Saylor Stanley & Kathryn Saylor Mary Jane Schaar Ronald & Mary Schaefer Ralph & Carol Schillinger Janice Schlimm Peggy Schneebeli Jennifer Schoener Bill & Kay Schotta Joseph & Joan Anne Schram Charles & Suzann Schwenk Frances Seiple Grace Sensenig Dave & Beth Serfass Merle & Bonnie Sharp William & Constance Sharp Jr. Patricia Shaw Marvin & Julie Shearer Jane Sheckard Ronald & Joan Sheehan Michael & Nancy Shenk Robert Siegler Joan Siegrist Ann Simonetti Barbara Simpson Rachel Smaletz Janet Smeltz Richard & Carol Smentek Ann Smith Barbara Smith Greg and Carolyn Smith Robert & Sandra Smith Nevin & Marian Snader Adrienne Sommer Ada Southwood Dr. James and Mrs. Carol Spicher John & Virginia Spicher Marc & Linda Spiridigliozzi Steven & Bonnie St. John Debbie Stanwell Lester Stauffer Jr. Wayne & Shirley Stauffer
Andrew & Joy Steckbeck Dennis & Connie Stichter Dennis Stidinger Donald & Jessie Stollenwerk Brent & Theresa Stoltzfus Jim and Elizabeth Stoltzfus Phyllis Stone Sylvia Stoner Kay Straley Francis and Margina Strouse Michael Styer David & Esther Suh Kathleen Suydam Ernest & Lenore Svetec Verna Swartz Janet Sweigart Beth Terry Carol Lynn Thomas Eleanore Thomas James & Judy Thomas David & Audrey Thompson William Thoner James Thorbahn Shirley Torris Stephen & Kathleen Trond Richard & Marjorie Trout Roger & Blanche Trout Paul & Linda Troutman Sayre Gail Turney Donald Tyrrell Warren & Linda Tyson Ruth Von Heimburg Arthur Wagner Robert & Kathy Wagner Ben Ward Rosalyn Ward David & Ruth Warfel Dave Warmingham Rose Ann Wassell A. Howard & Sally Watson Cindy Weaver Eugene & Joyce Weber
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Patricia Weber Joseph & Sandra Weidel Jr. Mary Weirich Kelley & David Weiss Sandra Wenger George and Pat Werner Paul & Judy Westcott William Whare Timothy & Karin White Dale & Donna Williams Dianne Winters Richard Wirth and Ellen Sloane Susan Witmer & Colin Martin Jean Witmer Susan Wolf Jan & Nancy Wolgamuth Jay & Anita Wolgemuth John & Thelma Wolgemuth Larry & Carol Woods James & Kathi Workman Dave Zerbe Abner & Joann Zimmerman Inge Zimmerman Loren & Helen Zimmerman Melvin Zimmerman Cynthia Zook Margaret Zurlini
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Benevolent Care Donors Both individuals and churches donate to Benevolent Care. Corporations and foundations also provide support through Golf Outing Sponsorships and in-kind gifts such as food, snacks or drink. We rely upon these gifts to support more than 65 residents of Mennonite Home and several families at Woodcrest Villa.
FOUNDATION, CORPORATION & IN-KIND GIFTS DONATION PERIOD: JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
AACA Museum, Inc.
Everence Foundation, Inc.
Martin Appliance
Shady Maple
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation &
Fidelity Charitable
Matthew 25 Thrift Shop
Stauffers of Kissel Hill
Fox Meadows Creamery
Mister
Stony Bridge Landscaping
Adventure Sports
Fulton Theatre
Murray
The Benecon Group
AmazonSmile
Giant
National Christian Foundation
The M&T Charitable Foundation
Baker Tilly US, LLP
Hajoca
North Group Consultants
Thermolite Inc.
Benchmark Construction
Harrisburg Area Community
North Museum
Thrivent
Home Health Services
Benjamin Roberts Ltd.
Northeastern High School Staff
Toshiba Business Solutions
Bird In Hand Bakery
Hempfield RecCenter
College
Paul Risk Construction
Tree of Life Services
Blakinger Thomas, P.C.
Herr Financial Management, LLC
Phoenix Contract
Universal Athletic Club
Bomberger’s Store
Hershey Trolley Works
Phyllis G. Kreider Educational
Wall to Wall Floor Covering, LLC
Charles F Snyder Funeral Home
HH Ross - Dave Warmingham
and Care Fund Faithful Journey
Warfel Construction
Core BTS
Highmark Blue Shield
Foundation
Warm Up Lancaster
Creative Energy Distributors
Hospice
D H Funk & Sons LLC
I.B. Abel Inc.
Davcon Relocation Services
J R & D Warfel Foundation
Premiere Speech & Hearing
Wegmans
Debord Snyder Funeral Home
JC Snavely
Ranck Plumbing, Heating & Air
Workman Funeral Home
Decades
Johnson Controls
Donegal Witness Tree Chapter
Johnson Kendall & Johnson
Red Rose Hearing Center
Preferred Health Care/Eliance Health Solutions
Conditioning
WCV Crafters WCV Flower Factory
Y & S Candies
Karst Knoll Farms
Ressler & Mateer
Churches
Dutch Apple Theatre
Keynet Technologies LLC
RGS Associates
Byerland Mennonite Church
EG Stoltzfus Commercial
Kreider Farms
RKL LLP
Stumptown Mennonite Church
Lancaster Barnstormers
RLPS Architects
WCV Spiritual Life Congregation
Latsha Davis & Marshall, P.C.
Rocky Springs Entertainment
of DAR
Construction Robert C. Wenger Charitable Trust
Longwood Gardens
Center
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1903 Legacy Society The Board of Trustees established the 1903 Legacy Society (named for the year Mennonite Home Communities was founded) to celebrate the role of philanthropy and to thank our generous donors. The 1903 Legacy Society recognizes donors for one or more of the following: • Those who have given gifts and pledges totaling $10,000 during their lifetimes • Those who have made planned gifts • Those who have designated a bequest to Mennonite Home Communities in their will, trust or retirement plan
Anonymous 18 American Express Foundation B. R. Kreider & Son, Inc George & Dian Bagley Baker Tilly US, LLP Nancy Lou Bare Ken & Wilma Beard Marilyn Beardslee Kreider Yvonne Beck Benchmark Construction Blakinger Thomas, P.C. Roy & EvelynBomberger Bomberger’s Store Mary Jane Brandt Millie Brubaker Reba Buckwalter Pat Burkhart Byerland Mennonite Church Don and Linda Caldwell Bertha Cassel P. Noel & R.Ursula Connaughton CRELS Foundation D H Funk & Sons LLC Davcon Relocation Services Jay & Sally Douglass East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church EG Stoltzfus Commercial Construction Joanne Ellis Martha Eppley H. Glenn & Rachael Esbenshade D. Rohrer and Mabel Eshleman Bill & Kitt Gamber Sylvia Geisler John & Phoebe Good Vi Groff Matthew & Andrea Hartzler Nancy Heagy Paul & Delphine Heimer
Mark Heisey William & Jean Henry Herr Foods Cleo & Mary Ann Hershey J. Larry & Janet Hess Brenda Hess Merv & Nora Hess Highmark Blue Shield Bonnie Hughes Albert & Elizabeth Huizing Johnson Kendall & Johnson Robert Johnstone Gloria Kauffman Betty G. Kauffman Roger & Carol Kennett Keynet Technologies LLC J. Nelson & Marie Kling Eugene Klumpp Suzanne Kohler Thomas & Sandra Krantz Ken Kreider Al Kuser Lancaster Mennonite Conference Nancy L. Landis Harold & Patricia Leaman Erma Leaman Charlotte Lynch Robert Martin Elvin & Laverne Martin Jean McFarland Robert McGrath Wilbur & Jane McMichael Anne Meachem Philip Metzler MH Congregational Offering Elvira Miller Gloria Miller Millersville Mennonite Church Diane Mitchell Dan & Shelli Mortensen
Virginia Mullin Clay & Hilma Mumma Murray Sara Mylin Phyllis Newcomer Richard Olson Paramount Contracting, Inc. Dean & Kim Peters Greg & Lynn Pierce RGS Associates RLPS Architects Robert C. Wenger Charitable Trust Bruce & Sally Rodenberger Ada Rohrer Daniel & Grace Rohrer Terry & Nan Rush John & Rose Sauder Patricia Sawyer Barbara Saylor Laura Shaida Marvin & Julie Shearer Evelyn Sigman Barbara Smith James Spicher Marc & Linda Spiridigliozzi Darlene Stauffer Dennis & Connie Stichter Phyllis Stone Susquehanna Valley EMS Beth Terry The M & T Charitable Foundation James & Judy Thomas David & Audrey Thompson Roger & Blanche Trout Richard & Marjorie Trout Rosalyn Ward J R & D Warfel Foundation Warfel Construction Rose Ann Wassell
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Wayneco Cabinetry MarkCinco LLC WCV Crafters WCV Spiritual Life Congregation Offering WCV The MarketPlace Lucy Weber Mary Weirich George and Pat Werner Alma West Paul Wilson Jr. Susan Wolf Jan & Nancy Wolgamuth Jay & Anita Wolgemuth New Members: Sandra Brown Rev. Donald & Mrs. Kathryn Green Larry & Janet Hess Donald & Barbara King Dave & Beth Serfass John & Virginia Spicher Deceased: Edna Charles Grace Connor Shirley Groff Eugene Hoffman Lewis Kauffman Marian Kreider John Sigman Helen (Wickie) Weaver Glenn Weber Harry West
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Memorial Gifts
DONATION PERIOD: JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
Anthony Arcudi Mike & Nancy Shenk Mary & Clayton Barley Sandie & Robert Russell Harriet Barr Kathy Rill Dolores Bauknight Joan Ellis Dorothy Beaner Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Nancy Bell Levi Fisher Robert B. Belser Emiline Belser Norman Bender Elaine Rhen Robert Best Marilyn Beardslee Kreider Arbuta “Bonnie” Boothman Anonymous Scott & Diane Barrows Gary & Debra Grube Deborah Jensen Brenda Kane John & Holly Kleimo Edward Kurek Rosemarie Luettgens Saranna Miller Linda Miskinis Kathy Rill Phyllis Stone Arthur Wagner
Norman & Anna Burkey Norman & Mary Louise Burkey Donald Cranston Patty Keen Genevieve Craver Thomas L. Craver Jacque R. Cutaiar Joan Cutair Edward Davis Lucy Davis Edward & Fern Deatrick Bill & Kay Schotta Susan Witmer & Colin Martin Carl Denlinger Russell & LInda Adsitt J. Ronald & Doris Charles Frank & KImberly Gutta John Kelsey Paul & Linda Kelsey Peter & Cheryl Perrotta Greg & Carolyn Smith The Cao Family The Denlinger Family Mark Wissler & Margaret Matsuoka Harold J. Dietrich Workman Funeral Homes, Inc. Daniel & Sueie Ebersole Martha Nardacci
John B. Groff James & Jennifer Groff
Miriam Latshaw Wade & Carol Peacock
Susan McCloskey Robert Siegler
Melvin S. Groff Paul Groff
Arthur Levine Alan Levine
Florence McGrath Rev. Robert McGrath
Glenn Halden Jr. Judith Halden-Sullivan
Vincent Lombardo Anonymous
DeEtta Miller Robert & Linda Fry
Paula Hankel Richard Hankel
Larry Loughner Barbara Loughner
Dorothy Moran Mary O’Connor
Judy Harnly Anonymous Keith & Judith Maurice Phyllis Stone
Phil Lynch John & Pat Carpenter Robert Coley Michael Day & Judy Pehrson Ed Fuller Dennis & Nancy Good Rev. Donald & Kathryn Green Paul & Delphine Heimer Burnell & Joan Hostetter Ruth Minich & Family Neighbors at Romarin Janet Neumar Bruce & Sally Rodenberger John & Judy Sayko Rosalyn Ward
John L. Myers Mary Bernice (Bonnie) Myers
Curtis & Jane Manley Jane Sheckard
Martha Nissley Margaret Bruckhart
Amyllis B. Martin Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
Evodia J. Olson Dick Olson
Philip Heesen Anonymous Patricia Henning Gary Holt Dorothy Climens Hershey Craig & Barbara Heckman Martha Hershey Jan & Nancy Wolgamuth
Richard Finkbiner Mary Ann Finkbiner
Elizabeth Kauffman Betty Kauffman
April Breneman Barbara Breneman
Barbara Fisher Levi Fisher
Anna C. Brenner Andrew & Kay Myers
Jane Gamble Audrey Ackerman-Frey Barbara Loughner Ellie McCann
Virgie Keener Anonymous Herbert & Barbara Keener Jackie Keener
Wilbur Bucher Annette Bucher David & Jeannette Malinzak
Emma Goss Wayne & Shirley Stauffer
David Neuer Anonymous Marilyn Beardslee Kreider
Susan Hostetter Ron & Mary Schaefer
V. Evelyn Bordt Cindy Herr
Lester Brumbach Marc Brumbach Shirley Ann Brumbach
Mary Neff Susan Richter
Jacob T. Hoover, Jr. Sandy Hoover
James Filling Kay Straley
Margaret Ginder J. Donald Marian Brubaker Stephen J. & Marie L. Miller Ann Simonetti
Jack Nauffts Joanne Ellis
Richard E. Hoffman Dorothy J. Grove
Royce Imhoff Jen Dofmeister Foxglove Residents Marvin & Julie Shearer
Foster & Elsie Brown Norman & Mary Louise Burkey
Lloyd C. Myer Jane Hooley
Marian Kreider Ken & Wilma Beard John D. Landis Debord Snyder Funeral Home Dave & Marsha Gallo Damian & Deborah Gorman Mary Alice Paxon Norma Landis NEWS MAGAZINE Dianne Winters
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William J. McCann Jr. Barbara Loughner Ellie McCann
Herbert Oresky Rhonda Kleiman
Our Parents Russel & Marian Bubernak Stanley Jacobs & Coralie Werking Che Puglisi Harrisburg Area Community College Elsie & Fred Reutenauer Susan Luek James M. Revel Elaine Revel J. Lloyd Rohrer Dwight & Jenny Rohrer Betty Roravaugh Anonymous Anna M. Salerno Larry & Linda Conley Elizabeth Schaefer Ron & Mary Schaefer Elmer S. Sensenig Grace Sensenig Edna Shaiebly Bill & Deb Dochat
Emma Stick Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory John Stumpf Joanne Kaiser Jeffrey Kaiser Samuel & Patricia Kirchner James B. McMullin John & Mary Stumpf Lisa & Michael Citro Romaine Styer Michael B. Styer Michael Suydam Kathleen Suydam
Kenneth Smeltz Arthur & Loretta Difuria Herr Financial Management, LLC. Matthew 25 Thrift Shop Bernice Quay Norma Rhoads Janet Smeltz Nevin & Marian Snader James Thorbahn Donald Tyrrell Susan Wolf Doris St. John Anonymous Jean Aspril Steven & Bonnie St. John Michael Day & Judy Pehrson Beulah Jones Robert & Carole Magel Bernice Quay Peggy Schneebli
Audrey Ackerman-Frey Lester Ackerman & Layton Campbell Al Day Ken & Wilma Beard
Shirley Ann Brumbach Marc Brumbach Mary P. Cummings Erin DiPaolo Nancy Denlinger Peter & Cheryl Perrotta A. Margaret Eckman Paul & Elsie Eckman Jim & Elizabeth Stoltzfus Loren & Helen Zimmerman Patricia Henning Deborah Stanwell Sandra Henshaw Frank Henshaw Sarah Horting Robert Horting
Glenn Weber Jim & Carol Spicher Robert Weirich Mary Weirich Evelyn Werner James & Amy Miller Jackie Whare William Whare Kenneth F. Williams Shirley Torris Dale & Donna Williams Jane Wiper Ellie Mccann R. Naomi Witmer Anonymous Northeastern High School Faculty Fund John W. Wolf Susan D. Wolf Donald Zook Cyntia Zook
Donation Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
Anna Bare Nancy Lou Bare Donald & Barbara King
Amy Weaver Holly Keller
Helen “Wickie” Weaver Anonymous Ronald & Jeanne Bailey Phyllis Koster Lynn Lamont Kelley & David Weiss Richard Wirth & Ellen Sloane
Betsy Siemer Joy Eliezer
*Indicates passed away
Barbara Walsh Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes
Jane & Herbert Shelly James & Kathi Workman
Jay Siegrist Joan Siegrist
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in reporting our donors. Please inform Abby Zarfoss, MHC Development Department, at 717-735-2647, of any corrections, omissions or errors.
George Tyson Anonymous Gerald Pfeifer
Elizabeth K. Weaver Dick* & Cindy Weaver
Richard A. Shoemaker Vi Shoemaker
Honor Gifts
David R. Terry Beth Terry
Erma Shelly Verna Swartz
Ellen Shenk Margo Ford & Family Fay McClune-Henry
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Jack Zurlini Margaret Zurlini
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My Family Kay Straley Residents of Pheasant Pointe Ellie McCann Dana Savage Ben Ward Kay Straley Dwight & Jenny Rohrer WCV Staff Susan Peirce Richard K. Weidman Jennifer Schoener Randy Zerr Residents of Acer Place
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“Soaring” is published three times a year by Mennonite Home Communities, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Mennonite Home Communities is a Pennsylvania non-profit organziation. A copy of the official registration and financial information of Mennonite Home Communities may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Please note: A donation or contribution to Mennonite Home Communities is purely voluntary. A contribution is in no way a requirement for the institution or continuation of any business relationship with Mennonite Home Communities. Also, a contribution is in no way a requirement for admission or continued stay at the facility. Residents of Mennonite Home Communities will receive the same standard of quality care, the provision of which is not conditioned on any contributions.
SOARING Featured on the cover: Resident Nadine Eshelman takes some time to sit on the balcony of her household at Mennonite Home and keep up with current events by reading the local newspaper.
Soaring Committee Members: Elizabeth Harvey, Marcia Herneisen, Daniel Mortensen, Kim Peters, Jess Sibbett and Abby Zarfoss
Falcon Pointe
The sun shines brightly on our new Falcon Pointe apartment building at Woodcrest Villa! Thanks to mild weather as we start 2024, this sold out apartment expansion is well on it’s way to going vertical. Designed by RLPS Architects and constructed by Warfel Construction, this boutique apartment building offers four stories of luxurious apartments with patios or balconies. The fourth floor has an indoor party room with an attached rooftop terrace. Like the six other apartment buildings, Falcon Pointe will be connected to the main building, which makes getting to dining, events and our wellness programs for residents convenient. Located near its sister building, Pheasant Pointe, Falcon Pointe will connect to the main building on two levels, one near the Garden Cafe, and other near Bluebird Inn. NEWS MAGAZINE
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