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Donors Support Patients, Frontline Workers, and Vaccine Clinics in Fight against COVID-19
SPRING 2021
Donors contributed over $400,000 to the COVID-19 Assistance Fund in 2020. Funds enabled Washington Health System to: • • • • • • • •
Support our nurses and frontline staff as they care for COVID-19 patients Purchase Remdesivir and other necessary medications to treat COVID-19 patients Expand our diagnostic and testing capacity in Washington and Waynesburg Purchase essential equipment and protective gear, including N95 masks, general PPE, and other protective equipment Purchase new disinfecting equipment and products Expand the number of beds for COVID-19 patients and equip these rooms with necessary treatment supplies Expand telemedicine capabilities Operate vaccine clinics at Washington Crown Center, Peters Township Recreation Center and WHS Greene
The COVID-19 Assistance Fund
In this Issue:
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Donors Help School of Nursing Pivot to Remote Learning during COVID-19
Spooktacular See Saw Marathon: Teens Mobilize Community Donors to Keep Common Ground Teen Center Open
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Sparking Improvements in our Health System
TCC Donation Helps Keep Families Connected During COVID Visitation Restrictions
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Letter from the Executive Director
Board
Heroes. Who are they? What do they look like? What do they do? What do they wear? Do you envision a person in a cape? Wearing a mask? Flying in to save the day?
Chairman Jana Phillis Grimm
I think of heroes that do not wear capes… Over the past year, the phrase Health Care Heroes has been coined to honor those who have given selflessly during the COVID-19 pandemic. I cannot think of a more fitting description. You may associate this term with doctors and nurses who have put their own safety, and that of their family, in jeopardy to care for us. Yet the term is much broader in its meaning. A Health Care Hero is anyone working in a health care setting. This could be a nurse, doctor, housekeeper, maintenance worker, food service worker, and more. These individuals work together each day to ensure your health, wellness and safety. In this edition of the Foundation Insider, you will see examples of Washington Health System Health Care Heroes. You will also learn about donors like you who support our team’s efforts to care for patients. We consider you a Health Care Hero for supporting us during this pandemic and every day. Thank you for your generosity. I hope you enjoy learning more about WHS Foundation and how your support helps move our health system forward. Sincerely,
Sara Schumacher, CFRE Executive Director
Vice Chairman Dennis E. Dutton Secretary-Treasurer Robert C. Griffin President & CEO Brook Ward Mark A. Campbell J. Lynn DeHaven Stephanie K. Faust Jeffry N. Grimes Ami A. Hillebrand Roger C. Maher James J. McCaffrey Jeffrey F. Minteer, M.D. Edward Morascyzk E. Alex Paris, III Marlene Rhoades Arlene Ricker Donald W. Rush William M. Stout John M. Swiatek Leo Trich Thomas J. Uram Mindy M. Zatta Laural Ziemba
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Donors Help School of Nursing Pivot to Remote Learning during COVID-19
August 2020 WHS School of Nursing Graduates In 2020, COVID-19 forced WHS School of Nursing to pivot the delivery of the curriculum - adapting lectures, testing, and clinical experiences - to a virtual reality… and it worked. Students adapted well, and there was no stoppage of the program. Donors helped make faculty and student success possible. School of Nursing alumni helped purchase allin-one computers for faculty, iPads for students, and software to facilitate remote instruction and testing during 2020 campus shutdowns. When school re-opened, students were back to learn
and complete clinical experiences in the hospital – clinical experiences that no other class of student nurses ever had.
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While it has not gone as planned, the past year has filled my mind with knowledge that will prepare me to be a nurse. COVID-19 played a special role and has impacted virtually every part of my life and the lives of my peers, at school and at home. This will forge our class into dedicated, highly adaptive nurses. Our perseverance shows that our class has the endurance to thrive in difficult environments.” Ethan Fahey, Nursing Student, graduating in April 2021
The school has also received CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund grants to provide emergency financial aid to students and help purchase additional technology and equipment. Founded in 1897, WHS School of Nursing proudly claims over 4,000 alumni and a reputation for a quality nursing program. For more information on the school, visit https://whs.org/school-of-nursing/.
WHS Greene CHF Program receives CFGC grant
Pictured are CHF Team Members: David Frye, Transition Coordinator Registered Nurse; James Richardson, MD, CHF Clinic Medical Director; Roxanne Vranek, Heart Failure Navigator
The WHS Greene Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Program has expanded to enroll additional CHF patients in the once-a-week clinic thanks to a grant from the Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Greene County. The grant helped purchase supplies for the self-management bundles that each patient receives. As part of the CHF Clinic, two Heart Failure Navigators provide education and support to enrolled patients by telephone, helping patients monitor their weight, blood pressure, and medicine compliance. The program’s goal is to prevent Emergency Department visits or hospital stays due to their chronic disease so CHF patients can maintain, improve, and enjoy their quality of life.
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Staunton Farm Foundation and Southwest Training Services - Investing in Innovative Virtual Summer Camps The Common Ground Teen Center had to close its doors March 16, 2020 along with schools and other public places. Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski, WHS Teen Outreach Executive Director, recognized the need for young people to have peer contact and support, especially during the uncertainty of the pandemic, and responded by launching a virtual Teen Center via Zoom - the next day, March 17, not skipping a beat. Over the next three months, teens shared a wide range of emotions. The quarantine and its ramifications, especially with high school seniors, created anger, tears and venting. Some teens were referred for counseling for signs of depression. Building on the three month relationships that were developed virtually, Teen Outreach’s Peer Educators created the idea of virtual summer camps. They decided to target 12 – 14 year olds, an “age when kids feel lonely and confused.” Eight free virtual camps were held In June and July - Art Camp, Book Lovers/ Writers Camp, Computer Camp, Culinary Camp, Games Camp, Photography Camp, Theater Camp, and Wellness Camp. Each camp included daily activities and was supervised by a Peer Educator, a Junior Peer Educator and an Adult Facilitator. Staunton Farm Foundation in Pittsburgh and Southwest Training Services, Inc., provided grants to support the camps. They were so well received that Virtual Holiday Camps were offered in December. These camps have spun off into Art and Cooking Clubs.
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Spooktacular See Saw Marathon: Teens Mobilize Community Donors to Keep Common Ground Teen Center Open Washington County teens put together a unique and successful fundraiser – a see saw marathon - when funding for the Common Ground Teen Center in Washington was threatened in Fall 2020. Over 325 people donated over $55,000 to keep the Center open. The 24-hour See Saw Marathon was held October 30-31. It was a joint project of the WHS Foundation Students Helping Others Committee and the WHS Teen Outreach Peer Education program. Amy Podgurski-Gough, WHS Teen Outreach Community Coordinator, suggested the idea and provided support during the teen-run event. “Our annual budget to operate the Teen Center is $106,000. We received only $25,000 for the first six months of the year,” Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski, Teen Outreach Executive Director, explained. Alumni of the Center and Peer Educator programs donated, wrote testimonials, and volunteered during the See Saw Marathon. Teens of all ages donated in sums of $10 - $50 – a large gift from their often-limited means. The Common Ground Teen Center is an incredibly successful, teen-driven center - a space created for and by young people, where all young people are respected. Young people run the Center with supervision by young adult alumni and students from W & J College. The Center hosts bi-monthly events like Rock the Vote, Art Night for the community, Games Night, Peer Education, Parent/Youth Programming, Respect Online workshops, and more. Dr. Podgurski opened the Center in 2008. In 12 years, over 2,500 unique teens have attended for over 33,000 visits!
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Thank You’s
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Thank you for all you do to keep the community well & safe! You are real life super heroes!” Mark Emerson, Community Member
WHS Employees Give Back through Employee Giving Campaign Every day, employees at WHS perform amazing acts of kindness. Another way our employees care for patients and their families is through the annual Employee Giving Campaign, “Giving Feels Good.” Last fall, WHS employees generously contributed $102,278.69 to support the programs and services listed below: • • • • • • • •
Area of Greatest Need Children’s Therapy Center Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Program Donnell House Employee Assistance Fund Patient Assistance Fund Teen Outreach WHS Greene
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Employee contributions have a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community. Since 1989, WHS Employees have donated nearly $2.5 million back to the hospital and its programs.
Thank you to our extraordinary employees!
G IVI NG FE E LS GOOD !
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Thank you so much for everything you do for this community. Thank you for your willingness to give of yourself to help those who are unable to help themselves.”
Linda Shaw, Community Member
Sparking Improvements in our Health System In 2019, WHS announced a “Spark Tank” contest to employees. Staff members were asked to submit innovative ideas that would help patients, their families, volunteers, physicians and staff. The Spark Tank Contest was created as an opportunity to become an innovative organization and complement the health system’s vision to remain a leader in healthcare quality, safety and value.
One of the Foundation’s generous and longtime donors, Washington Auto Mall, heard about the contest and wanted to get involved. Now the official sponsor for the current round of the contest, the Auto Mall was a natural fit. Washington Auto Mall believes in giving back to make our community a better place to live, work and play.
The contest’s committee narrowed down the 48 entries received, and WHS employees helped choose the winner. April Wokaly from Medical Records had the winning idea – a virtual meal ordering system. April’s idea gives employees an online option to order meals from the cafeteria ahead of time, resulting in shorter lines and more time for the employee to enjoy their lunch while on break.
To read more about Spark Tank and Washington Auto Mall’s connection, please visit whs.org/sparktanksponsor.
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In Memory Of July 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 Family Mrs. Janice L. Swart Loved Ones Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Reese Nellie M. Snyder Parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. McMahon Sisters Mrs. Frances Kennedy Your Loved Ones Mr. and Mrs. James C. Atkinson Florence O. Ajayi Richard O. Ajayi, M.D. Edward Albert Mr. Richard A. Lanoy William H. “Buck” Alderson Isabelle P. Alderson Nancy W. Allison Dr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Allison Mr. and Mrs. George P. Weiss W. K. “Bud” Allison, Jr. Bill and Shirley Allison Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Segedy Amendola Ms. Julianne Amendola Betty Lucille Noble Amos Mrs. Kathleen P. Amos Ann McAlister McGowan Andrew Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Brezinski Dr. and Mrs. Keith A. Waddle D. Reed Andrew Dr. and Mrs. Keith A. Waddle David R. Andrews Mary Jo Enlow Andrews Carol Jean Jacoby Andy Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Andy John A. and Barbara L. Campbell Timothy and Ami Andy Hillebrand
Dennis Kitsko, D.O. Dr. John Pirris Jerry and Judy Prado Sara and Billy Schumacher Mr. Andrew Wilkens Carol D. Antill Mr. Carroll T. Antill John Antonetti Mrs. Marlene Antonetti Mr. and Mrs. Michael Antonetti Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Thomas
Juliann Benlock Mr. James S. Benner Ms. Katherine E. Hammond Ms. Maureen Hammond Mr. Ron Maltin Metal Traders, Inc. Triad Metals - Warehouse Barry Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Tennant, Jr. Nancy Jean Berdine Diana L. Bushmire
Lucy Armstrong Jesse and Jodie McNurlen, III
John Louis Bernard Mrs. Priscilla J. Bernard
John P. Barbero Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ciappa, Jr.
John A. Bier Mary Bier
James L. “Sugar Bear” Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Mankey
Zigmond J. (Ziggy) Bokat Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bokat
Frank and Flora Caroselli Barnhart Joseph and Susan Dudas
Margaret L. Gariglio Boni Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lochran
Linda Sue Barr Jim and Susan Gregg The OB Retirees Luncheon Group Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Spencer Mr. and Mrs. G. Gary Thornburg
Edward Braga Mr. and Mrs. Terry D. Braga
Rodney L. Barry Mrs. Nancy J. Barry Mr. Richard Danczyk International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union 585 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Joyce Mr. Carl W. Russell Stanley F. Bartnick Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Feathers Richard E. Beatty Mrs. Hazel L. Beatty Karen Sue Bedillion Buffalo Township Dan Benedetti George and Laura Hrutkay
Jim and Wilma Brandt Marie Brandt Dague John Edward Breen, Sr. Mrs. Charelle B. Breen James W. Britner Nancy M. Britner Edward T. Brooks Mrs. Patricia S. Brooks Mrs. Elizabeth J. Gump Ms. Debra Sickles Theresa Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Baird Victor Vincent C. Brunetti Mrs. Eleanor B. Brunetti Eva J. Panconi Bruno Mrs. Rita B. Caskey
Correction Policy Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the donor lists. Errors, however, sometimes occur. If your name has been omitted, spelled incorrectly, or listed in an improper category, please notify Washington Health System Foundation at (724) 223-3875 so that the record can be corrected.
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Thank You’s Robert and Elizabeth Bruno Mr. and Mrs. William J. O’Meara Edward Bular Mrs. Betty Jo Bular Theodore Bury, Jr. Mary Jo Kennedy Sara Lou Winkler Cain Ms. Jo Ann M. Janoski Janet Cale Mrs. Wilma J. Cale Edwina Webb Cameron Anonymous Ms. Diane Antila John and Barbara Campbell The Coyle Family Mr. Charles A. Crouse and Ms. Sharon S. Russell Dr. David R. DeHaas Dr. Jarol G. DeVoge Mrs. Joseph Falvo Mrs. Meryl W. Gabriel Mrs. Rachel H. Gladden Mrs. Betsy D. Holden Dr. George and Mary Alice Jones Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Krency Bob and Joann Lewis and Family Mr. and Mrs. W. Reid Lowe Mr. Thomas R. Markey Mrs. Judith V. Merzi Daniel and Leann Miller Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Moreau Mrs. Colleen B. Nicholls The Ostrowski Family Dr. John Pirris Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Priem Jim and Nancy Proudfit Mr. and Mrs. Bud Roth Sara and Billy Schumacher Mrs. Sally M. Scorzetti
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Thank you to everyone involved for your hard work and your endurance during this difficult time. Keep up the great work. Very much appreciated.” Joseph Poloski, Community Member Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Stephens Gary and Paulette Stout Ann Rae Suwak Lynn Stephens Watson Michael and Donna Wiles Mrs. Marilyn J. Wylie Dr. and Mrs. Michael H. Zinsser Richard Riley Cameron John A. and Barbara L. Campbell Mr. Charles A. Crouse and Ms. Sharon S. Russell Mrs. Meryl W. Gabriel Mrs. Rachel H. Gladden Hirtle, Callaghan & Co., LLC Mrs. Betsy D. Holden Dr. George and Mary Alice Jones Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Krency Mr. and Mrs. W. Reid Lowe Mr. Thomas R. Markey Daniel and Leann Miller Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Moreau Rose and John Northrop Mr. Lawrence S. Ostrowski Dr. John Pirris Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Priem Jim and Nancy Proudfit Mr. and Mrs. Bud Roth Sara and Billy Schumacher Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. George P. Weiss
Alice M. Chapman Sara and Billy Schumacher John William Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Andy Joseph “Joe” Edwin Chehovin Sara and Billy Schumacher The Chapman Family Alex Cherok Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Dagar Peter J. Cherok, Sr. Roger and Diana Froats TE Connectivity Matching Gift Program Denise Lynn Churney Loretta Churney Samuel P. “Sam” Cimino Debbie and Jack Knox John G. Clair Mrs. Patricia A. Clair Karen E. Clark Mrs. Kathleen C. Politan Richard and Joyce Clark Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Clark Zachary John Clark Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Clark Bernell C. Clayton Mrs. Mary Clayton Wichterman
Dorothy Campbell Mrs. Maxine Steiner
Richard L. Closser Members of Buffalo Grange #1523
Edith W. Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. DiTore
Cheryl Ann “Annie” Clutter Ethel Cummins
Brad F. Catalano Mrs. Kathryn A. Catalano
Mildred M. Cole Mr. and Mrs. William B. Kline
Dian Selway Cataldo Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Farabee
Joseph P. Costanzo Mary Bier
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Robert and Majil Coulter Mrs. Rebecca A. Moore
Tim Dempster Mrs. Maxine Steiner
David L. Frye Mr. and Mrs. David J. Miller
Gregg E. Cowden Lynne J. Cowden
Eleanor “Ellie” Kottner DeWitte Wray L. and Betty C. Iddings
Harry G. “Chick” Fullerton, Jr. Richard Tarr
G. Earl “Herb” Cox Mrs. Dorothy J. Cox
Daniel Henry “Druff” Dhayer Mary Ann Dhayer
Joseph E. Galentine Chuck and Claire Dillie
Kenneth W. Cox Mrs. Carol A. Cox
Henry “Druff” Dhayer Mary Ann Dhayer
James Gallo, Sr. Mrs. Evelyn L. Gallo
Terrie Coyle Ms. Georgia A. Kennedy
Richard DiSalle Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Andy
Tiffany Rose Gardone Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Tennant, Jr.
Homer C. Craig Shirley J. Craig
William B. Dodds Nadine H. Dodds
J. Adam Garrettson Deanna W. Garrettson
Hazel I. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Bear, II Mr. Mark A. Ptaszek Ms. Rebecca S. Thompson
Janet G. Dodworth Marjorie Jaretta Faust
Donna K. Gavatorta Mrs. Marlene Antonetti Michael, Robin, Jon-Michael and Morgan Brunner Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Cunningham Mrs. Judith Lounder Mr. Ted N. Mervosh Mr. Gary Session
Catherine A. Crichley Mrs. Maxine Steiner Melanie Piper Crumrine Russell and Chris Piper Ruth Harrington Cullen Paul and Debra Cullen Regina and Keith Davin Mrs. Julia A. McAvoy Washington Health System Medical Staff
Richard J. Douglas Michele M. Douglas Faith Dowler Jack and Sherri Cole George M. Dudas Joseph and Susan Dudas John and Marie Dudas Joseph and Susan Dudas Edward Dudics Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Dudics
Charles William Cummins Ethel Cummins
Marian Louise McBride Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Vore
Jack and Hazel Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. David A. Hulick
Glenn and Dorothy Durbin Mary Jo Kennedy
Louise T. Curry Borough of Dormont Mr. and Mrs. John J. Lacey Ms. Jill C. Stevens
Michael T. Dzurino Janet M. Bof and Dolly Lorenzato
Richard A. Custer Ms. Cheryl A. Collins The Family of Richard A. Custer George Danilo Mr. and Mrs. Tom Zarichansky Susan A. Smith Davoli Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Smith David Paul Day Mrs. MaryJo Day Margaret I. DeFilippis Mrs. Terri J. Pawol
Ann Eisenlord Ms. Virginia W. Bradley Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Elias Paul and Sandra Harton Charles W. “Red” Elliott Margaret L. Elliott Janet Andrews Ely Clea Andrews Dolly J. Enoff-Ansell Joyce Clayton Dursa Anthony and Maria Flaskos Kal Flaskos Raymond C. Fosbaugh Ginny Stein and Michael Lockman
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Charlotte Jones Gayman Mrs. Janice M. Keeling Jon Gentile Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gillespie Gary R. George, M.D. Sandra and Frank Westcott Walter Gevenosky, Jr. Bill and Shirley Allison Nelson Kerr Gideon Mrs. Marianne E. Gideon Linda Sue Gilmore Avella Education Association Thomas D. Gladden Peter and Kathryn Chillingworth Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cline Richard and Nadine Mahoney Sara and Billy Schumacher The Goga Family Elaine M. Hirt Mr. and Mrs. A. Goga Elaine M. Hirt Margaret Earnest Gosney Richard and Nadine Mahoney Scot M. Grandel Mrs. Helen P. Grandel
Edward C. Green Mrs. Judith A. Green Gaylord William Greenlee Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Dayton W. Adams, Jr. Claudia and Lee Fanning Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Ferry Greenlee, Derrico and Posa Mary Anne and “Dave” Harmon and Rebecca Harmon Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Lewis Mrs. Rodell R. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Little Ms. Kathleen Mattai Mr. and Mrs. Val G. Nicholl Mr. John M. Reihner Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Walsh Carolyn M. Grimes Mrs. Gladys I. Grimes Jennie Grimm Mr. Gerald A. Grimm William H. Gullborg Ms. Joanne K. Barton Margaret C. Guy The Churches of Claysville
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Thank You’s
How do you thank someone for risking their lives, and the lives of their loved ones, to keep our community safe? For pushing their bodies to the limit, and even further after that, to care for their patients? For having to hold the hand of a dying patient because their loved ones couldn’t be there? For having to care for their own families while trying to deal with the mental strain of all that they are experiencing daily? Words fail me because thank you isn’t enough. God Bless you and keep you safe.”
The Guyo Family Mr. Robert E. Guyo Ricky Wayne Hamman Mr. and Mrs. Daryl L. Throckmorton William and Evelyn Hart Judy H. Osborne Lawrence E. Hauser Mrs. Lucy J. Hauser
Karyn Weiss, Community Member
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lash Ms. Karen S. Mallett Mrs. Shirley Marcucci Ms. Paula M. Murphy Scalo, Inc.
Harry James Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laird McLean Betty E. Jenkins Isabelle P. Alderson Herbert and Claretta Johnson Sharon Battistone Mrs. Margaret E. DiGiorno
Verna Villers Haywood Melissa Haywood Young
Naomi J. Hopkins Debra R. Huggins Mrs. Frances L. Winkleblech
Emilie Jean Herrod Ruth and Kenneth Amos
Charles (Chuck) Donovan Howard Ms. Linda Hammond
Andrea and Tim Hickey Joseph and Susan Dudas Melvin R. Hinerman Linda R. Hinerman
Edward C. “Duff” Hrutkay Mr. Thomas Fledderus and Dr. Lisa D. Hrutkay Dr. Lisa D. Hrutkay
Christine E. Holzworth Ms. Catherine Ann Carter
R. Eugene and Mary Lou Hughes Ms. Diane Louise Hughes
Linda Smith Jones Mr. Robert L. Jones
Clyde and Donna Hood Skip and Joyce Hood
Thomas (Sandy) and Mary Ellen Hummell Mr. and Mrs. Richard Balaz
Helen Yingling Joyce Mr. James T. Joyce
Brian K. Hopkins Mr. Harry P. Davis Jr.
Belle Mae Chivers Hunnell Wayne and Kathie Hunnell
Sandra Elaine “Sandy” Johnson Mr. Murray C. Johnson J. Robert and Hazel Johnston Naomi Johnston Robert and Margaret Johnston Regie Miller
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Katherine Kamenski Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Montgomery
Julia Komovic Jeannie Komovic Ms. Janet L. Komovic
Richard E. Kamerer, Jr. Rich and Carolyn Egnosak
Sylvia L. Korte Ms. Betty A. DeGiovanni
Michael J. Kara Mrs. Dolores Kara
Carl W. and Maude A. Bell Kottner Wray L. and Betty C. Iddings
Robert A. Karas Mrs. Mary Lou Karas
Stephen Kotula Mrs. Linda D. Kotula
Ann L. Katusa Mr. and Mrs. John P. Zupancic Betty J. Kelly Washington Health System Laboratory William Howard Kennedy Ms. Georgia A. Kennedy Pauline and Chester Kielbasa Mr. and Mrs. Greg A. Quast Frank B. King Ms. Sandra K. King Christy Kitsko Patricia Canterna Wayne C. Klages Mrs. Sheila K. Dow Mr. and Mrs. Keith C. Klages Cheryl Lynn Knestrick The Family of Cheryl Knestrick Paul and Ilse Koci Mrs. Lois W. Koci Amnuay Komalahiranya, M.D. Usa Komalahiranya, M.D. Hilda Komovic Jeannie Komovic
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Kowcheck Brothers and Sisters Mrs. Mary R. Chase Mary J. “Pinkey” Krency Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Andy Mrs. Joanne H. Coyle Dr. John Pirris Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Sienkiel Julia Harpula Krzeczowski Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Thomas Mabel Soliani Kemp Kubalak Mr. and Mrs. John B. Thompson Jamie J. Kudas Mrs. Meryl W. Gabriel Mary Ann Kulak Debbie Kulak Paniaha John and Genevieve Kulmoski Mrs. Carol Jean Roberts Walter Kurian Sandra and Frank Westcott Patricia Kvak Ms. Jo Anne Bokulich Arthur Lanoy Mr. Richard A. Lanoy
Pauline Marie Law Jeanne Pieczarka Ms. Jennifer L. Robinson Elizabeth Schmieler Richard H. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Ferry Rhonda D. Liggett Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ciappa, Jr. E. Kay Lloyd Marcy L. Schott Lisanne Lobozzo Wes and Daralyn Campbell Stephen P. Lucarini Mrs. Flavia C. Lucarini Hazel L. Lutz Mrs. Lois F. McCloskey Elizabeth “Libby” Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Westfall Judith A. Maglietta Anonymous Mrs. Mary Lea Dutton Fragasso Financial Advisors Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Paul Bill and Donna Romanko Riggle Mrs. Cynthia G. Stockdale, C.R.N.P. Ms. Kathleen K. Voigt Donna Lee “Peg” Main Mr. and Mrs. Daryl L. Throckmorton Judith Lynne Majeski Mrs. Arvella Majeski Charles “Dude” Maletic Mrs. Darla J. Maletic Martha L. “Sis” Mancini Mrs. Deanna D. Kraeer
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To who it may concern: Thank you for putting yourself at risk. Thank you for helping us fight this COVID virus! Where would we be without you, thank you again!”
William McClure Jr, Community Member
Salvatore “Sam” Manfredi, Sr. Mrs. Eleanor M. Manfredi Ms. Mary Lou Manfredi
Don W. McMurray Mrs. Constance A. McMurray
Harry Grayson Murdoch Mr. and Mrs. James C. Ervin, Jr.
George J. Manko Mrs. Pauline C. Manko
Melinda Grace Patterson McNeely Patsy M. George Mr. James F. McNeely
Bernard M. Musial L. and J. Hilty
Judith B. Manson Dick Manson
Bertha McNurlen Jesse and Jodie McNurlen, III
Gordon & Angela Martina & Sophie Koceski Dr. and Mrs. Peter A. Martina
Floyd Clifford Melone Mrs. Christy S. Paddick
John Massini Karla Kanalis Mrs. Mary Louise Ward James Raymond Matalik Richard and Nadine Mahoney Frank Alan “Pigrat” Mavrich Mrs. Amy D. Mavrich Lena Fedora Colpo Mavrich Richard and Nadine Mahoney Donald D. Mazzie Ms. Mary A. Haas Mrs. Noreen F. Kubincanek Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Mersky Mrs. Frances E. Reese
Allen J. Merzi, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Worshtil Madge L. Mihalek Dr. George and Mary Alice Jones Charles Miller Rich and Carolyn Egnosak Donald E. Minor Mrs. Nancy P. Minor Samuel F. Minor Richard and Nadine Mahoney Margaret Janet Mohr Richard F. Mohr, Sr. Regina M. Monas Mr. and Mrs. James E. Monas, Jr.
Clifford and Virginia McAdoo Mrs. Beverly J. Campbell
Ruth L. Monas Mr. John F. Baniecki
Merle “Gene” McAdoo Betty C. McAdoo
Karen L. “Bubba” Pepper Montanari Washington Ear, Nose and Throat, LLC
Mark Wayne McCracken, Sr. Mrs. Mary E. McCracken Murphy
The Montequin Family Rosemary and Russell J. Orenchuk
John and Jane McCreight Nancy A. McCreight
Stanley P. Moore Mrs. Rebecca A. Moore
Kathleen A. McCrerey Mrs. Jacqueline A. Fulmer
Paul R. Morgan Jr. Mrs. Gloria S. Morgan
Thomas Michael McCurdy Mrs. Martha L. McCurdy
Frank A. Morris Jr. Kathleen M. Morris
Melda McDonald Ms. Linda M. Kramer
Ruth Roche Morris Mr. John F. Baniecki
Wayne E. McDonald The Mary Kay McDonald Family
Bessie Barron Moses Bonnie Herriott Moses
C. Robert McGowan Dr. and Mrs. Keith A. Waddle
Maria T. Agneskirchner Motycki Glen and Lisa Arthur
Linda McKendry Mrs. Elizabeth A. Santore
Peter Mowad Lynn Ann Hoover
Elinor P. McLennan Richard and Nadine Mahoney
Tony and Mary Mowad Lynn Ann Hoover
Betty J. “Mammy” Mylan Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Montibeller, Jr. Martha Ann Ashcraft Kahle Neal Chuck and Claire Dillie Allan R. Nicholls, Sr. Ms. Janet L. Reese Margaret Jean Nicolella Chuck and Claire Dillie Marilyn Obley Mrs. Janet S. Fisher Susan L. O’Bryon Lucy and Douglas Corwin Gary and Eileen Ochs Samuel and Kimberly Stimmel Betty O’Neill GRO Enterprises, Inc. Mary O’Patt Mrs. Mary O. Roth-Changco Janice L. Openbrower Louise Descutner and Joy and John Borchert Mr. and Mrs. Wesley J. Kenneweg Mr. John C. Roble Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Sawhill Margaret Joan Oravic David and Barbara Castora Carolyn S. Orbin Glen and Lisa Arthur Regina and Keith Davin Joseph and Susan Dudas Mrs. Beth C. Elzer Employees of 4C (Innovation Unit) Employees of the Staffing Office Frank Gladysz Rodney and Debra Louk Mrs. Brenda D. Magill Mrs. Julia A. McAvoy Michele S. Millick Mrs. Stacey L. Rush Sara and Billy Schumacher Mrs. Janis C. Shipe Mrs. Holli L. Smith Lynn M. Vescio WHS Employees of Surgical/Emergency Services Terry Wolfe, Sherry Surich and Chip Orbin WHSF: The Insider | 11
Betty Jane Paletta Karen Paletta Dr. William Paul Pearson David C. Frame, M.D. Mary Lee Williams Pettit Family of John A. Pettit (Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Ott and Family, Mrs. and Mrs. Brian Rothermund, and Terry Pettit) Betty Jane Phillips Mr. Lawrence O. Phillips, Jr. Harry G. Phillis Jana Phillis Grimm Ronald Glenn Phillis Jana Phillis Grimm Alfred R. Pitts Ms. Georgia A. Kennedy Henrietta Pitts Ms. Georgia A. Kennedy Dorothy A. Plants Cathy L. Plants Tyrone J. Pompei Mrs. Linda M. Flint Joseph and Anna Pruce Ms. Carol A. Pruce Stanley W. “Stan” Pruss Mary K. Pruss Joseph C. Pscolka Loretta J. Antanovich June Lorraine Puskarich Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Bischof David A. Bowman, M.D. Mrs. Norma L. Bryan Mrs. Clara M. Detts Ms. Betty L. Elliott Ms. Hali Z. Exley Mrs. Barbara J. Gwynne Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gwynne Ms. Audrey B. Johnson Mrs. Judy A. Leichty Ms. Jennie M. Lininger Ms. Patricia A. Mumma Mrs. Anthony Provenzano Ms. Phyllis Santee Mr. and Mrs. George V. Thieroff, Sr. Ms. Dorothy M. Zupancic Donna Lee Puskavich Mr. Richard F. Puskavich, Sr. 12 | WHSF: The Insider
Thomas W. Quinn, Jr. Dennis and Mary Lea Dutton Family Mr. William M. Santel Eugene P. Raggi R. E. Sales, Rentals & Remodeling Ralph “Hard Rock” Rankin Mr. Robert E. Guyo Paul and Roma Reardon Paul Reardon Albert and Jackie Reese Ms. Janet L. Reese
Mary Ellen “Aunt Bums” Scott Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Feathers Paul D. “Pete” Scott Mrs. Judy A. Panzo Steve Segedi, Sr. Mark and Isabelle Segedi Harry Raymond Shaw Chuck and Claire Dillie Wendy Shiflet Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Feathers
Karen S. Riggle Mr. Robert D. Riggle
Catherine R. Shultz Dr. Jeffrey and Christine Minteer Mr. and Mrs. Ken Privette
Brenda Lee Rinchetti Mrs. Patricia A. Christner
Lawrence Franklin Sibert Ms. Kim Paletta
Bonnie Dale Ritter Lori Ritter
Opal D. Six Bob and Lois Janovich
Robert S. Robertson Jr. Toni L. Behanna Mrs. Sandra Hlipala Darci D. Robertson
Helen K. Skariot Janine Skariot Ware
Margaret Rock Dr. Mark D. Swift Charles Edward Rose Mrs. Donna Z. Rose Frank Joseph “Roto” Rotunda, Sr. James and Marlene Webb Linda S. Ruhl Mrs. Helen I. Ruhl John and Ethel Rush Wayne and Kathie Hunnell Mark Joseph Sarracino Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Thomas John D. Sartori Ms. Jennifer A. Sartori Dr. David K. Scarborough Jacqueline E. Scarborough Nancy J. Scears Don “Fuzzy” and Susan Fazzolari Dr. George Carl Schmieler Mr. and Mrs. David S. Sroka Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Worshtil Jerome G. Schweickert Pete and Jean Deeb
Ann Nelan Smith GRO Enterprises, Inc. Carolyn Fullerton Smith Richard Tarr Ruth A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. S. Hultz Smith O. Diane Sommerville David L. Sommerville, M.D. John “Jack” Stanko, Jr. Mrs. Dorothy Jean Stanko Geraldine “Gerry” Stawiarski Mr. Leon S. Stawiarski Kathy J. Stevens Chuck and Claire Dillie Robert and Jacqueline Stimmel Samuel and Kimberly Stimmel John Stolarski Ms. Georgia A. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Stoner Ms. Crescenda Ramble Lewis Edith Strickler Suwak Chuck and Claire Dillie Ann Swart Ms. Suzanne M. Wilhelm Jack and Ruby Taylor Stan and Sharon Bostjancic
Thomas and Gladys Taylor Mrs. Janice K. Taylor
Dean L. Wahl Lynda L. Wahl
Bernard and Louise Yakima Ms. Frances J. Yakima
Donald A. Teagarden Connie L. Teagarden
Robert W. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Willey, Jr.
Stanley R. Yopek, Jr. Mr. Michael R. Yopek
Miriam M. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Julian L. Guthrie Mrs. Karen E. Naddeo
William Walker Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Tomecsko, Jr.
Kenneth Edwin Young Ms. Catherine Ann Carter
Nora Lee Watson Allenport Civic Club Mr. and Mrs. David C. Altemara
Todd Christopher Young Chuck and Claire Dillie
Sara G. Tomsic Mr. Michael Tomsic Mr. Michael T. Tomsic
Charles and Wanda Waychoff Rebecca J. Ferguson-Stafford, C.R.N.A.
Mary Elizabeth Toward Mrs. Tammy L. Herbst
Dorothy Weaver Mr. Dean Harring
Fernando Tracanna Skip and Joyce Hood
Mary Alice Bartnick Wehlage Marian A. Kruczek
Dr. Charles Tripoli Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Andy
George “Sonny” Weiss, Jr. Mr. Douglas A. Fairall
Mary Beth Cowden Tustin Mr. Donald H. Tustin
Lydia Westfall Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Westfall
Joseph J. Tworzydlo, Sr. Mrs. Helen M. Tworzydlo Mildred Inez LeCorchick Tworzydlo Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Regan Czeslaw Urbaniak Ms. Frances J. Yakima Celie Verholtz Don Verholtz
Covid
Thank You’s
Donald Whipkey Mrs. Ann M. Whipkey
Mike Yurkovitch Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Black James Zanaglio Mrs. Alice A. Zanaglio Jeanne Elaine Veres Zborowski Mr. Ronald W. Zborowski Mary P. Zeman Ms. Iris J. Castagna Helen A. Zetti Arlene M. Zetti Mildred Zupancic Jeannie Komovic
Jackie Williams Mr. and Mrs. Perry J. Williams Clyde and Genevieve Wise Mrs. Janice K. Taylor
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Thank you for your seemingly endless work. The end is getting close. Stay safe, and I thank you for your patience. You are my guardian angels.” Joseph Green, Community Member
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In Honor Of July 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 All My Attending Physicians Austin J. Graham, M.D.
Mrs. Sandra L. Hlipala Sara and Billy Schumacher
Rowan and Maeve Policz Nancy M. Britner
Doctors and Hospital Staff Mr. and Mrs. James A. Naser Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Simmons
Damon L. Hoffmann, D.O. Joseph E. Medve
Mrs. Sara A. Schumacher Pam and Den Wagner
Joseph Arthur “Brud” Humbert Mrs. Patricia L. O’Connor
Mr. Eddie Seese and Mrs. Clara J. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Montgomery
Friends Margaret Hartlep Frontline Healthcare Providers Samuel and Kimberly Stimmel Health Care Workers Anonymous Ronald and Debra Tiano Nurses Anonymous Mary Alice Braddock Ms. Pat Braddock-Steiner Edward T. Brooks Mrs. Elizabeth J. Gump Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Chapman Ms. Martha S. Mazak Mrs. Jacqueline J. Chester Marcy L. Schott Henry J. Cincinnati Mrs. Thelma J. Piatt Bill and Jean Cline Ms. Cynthia R. Belcastro Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Chatlak Rodney and Debra Louk Richard and Nadine Mahoney Paul T. Cullen, M.D. Mrs. Julia A. McAvoy Conner and Jordan Day Jerry and Betsy Day Richard B. Hart, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Hart
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Ms. Joyce N. Kalakewich Tom and Judy Wilson Nurse Kelli Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jennings Kamryn and Kyara Lambert Mr. and Mrs. William S. Alisesky Boozer Water Transport, LLC Mrs. Lisa J. Clore Ms. Twila M. Lambert Aunt Robin and Uncle Leroy Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Shaulis Stoystown Auto Wreckers, LP Rich and Nadine Mahoney Bill and Jean Cline Mrs. Kara P. Martin, C.R.N.P. Ms. Alice M. Spilak Jeffrey F. Minteer, M.D. Mr. Robert L. Jones Russell W. Piper, M.D. Valerie A. Molinaro Dr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Brown Wayne Patrick Myers, D.O. Mr. Thomas C. Bennett Mrs. Amy A. Paul Ms. Roberta Anne Bonnet Mary Jo Podgurski, Ph.D. Anonymous Gordon and Lois Core Mrs. Rachel H. Gladden Paychex
Mylaina L. Sherwood, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Thomas Mrs. Mary L. Skrobacs Major John M. Brubaker, Jr. Mr. Thomas Suski Ms. Allison Chisolm Mr. Brook T. Ward Ms. Joann Naser Washington Health System Healthcare Team Anonymous WHS SON Class of 1945 Mrs. Janice M. Salansky WHS Staff Mrs. Denise R. Cummins Mr. Wesley D. Rager Sr. Mrs. Virginia G. Roberts Debra N. Thompson, L.L.C. Mrs. Sonya L. Willard Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Chambers Mrs. Peggy L. Wilson Barbara Roupe Michael Evan Zanic, D.O. Ms. Alice M. Spilak
TCC Donation Helps Keep Families Connected During COVID Visitation Restrictions WHS received a generous donation which included 30 iPads and cases, from TCC, Verizon Authorized Retailer, & TCC Gives. Dr. Sarah Scott Dietz (pictured in photo) initiated a conversation with Shane King, District Manager at TCC regarding a potential donation, and was blown away with their response. Regarding the donation, Dr. Dietz said, “This will have a great impact on many patients and their families in our Health System.”
When visitation was suspended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, TCC’s donation enabled families to stay connected with their families. Not only are families able to “see” their loved ones, hospital staff is able to interact with families, keeping them updated on their loved one’s progress.
West Tire donates tires to WHS employee’s family West Tire & Auto Center partnered with one of their tire distributors, Tire Hub, for Project Joy Ride. Melissa West, coowner of West Tire said, “We found Project Joy Ride to be one way for us to give back to essential workers that have worked so hard throughout the Covid-19 pandemic in our community. We made the decision to pick an essential worker that had a need that we could assist with and could use a financial break. We immediately contacted WHS in search of a recipient knowing the effort that WHS employees had been putting forth through COVID.” The recipient of the tires was Karen Quinn, whose husband, Tom, recently passed away after battling COVID-19. Tom was a long-time employee of Washington Health System, having worked in the Maintenance department for 14 years. Pictured with Brook Ward (right), WHS President and CEO, are Doug West and Melissa West, co-owners of West Tire.
West Tire & Auto has been in Washington since 1962 and is continuously looking for ways to give back to our community. WHSF: The Insider | 15
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10:00 A.M. HUNTING HILLS, DILLINER, PA For more information, contact Michelle Moore at 724-223-3722 or mlmoore@whs.org.