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Agency Embraces Local Family Home Nursing After Tragic Accident Agency Summer 2019 | Issue 7 Part of UPMC aligning excellence A Message from Paula Thomas

It is the time of year that new life blooms in a season of growth for the future. We are in the same season within our organization. Home Nursing Agency We recently saw some transitions in key leadership positions, as Vice President of Home Health Private Duty Home Care Janie Christner retired in March after 36 years of service. Janie’s contributions – most notably in her tenure as a senior leader – have been invaluable and will continue to impact what we do in the Repeats as a Best of years to come. I am proud to share that Laurie Karstetter, former Director of Clinical Operations, Home Care was promoted to Vice President of Clinical Operations. April McCall, former Clinician/Supervisor for Home Health, Roaring Spring office, has also been promoted to assume Laurie’s previous role. Provider of The depth of expertise at Home Nursing Agency is truly impressive and has allowed us to draw successive leadership within our ranks. Choice For seven years Earlier this year we received certification to begin home healthcare operations in our new Harrisburg office, operating as UPMC running, HNA Private Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania. Our team was very well-prepared, thanks to many leaders within Home Nursing Agency Duty Home Care has 5th Annual Life O’Riley Memorial Ride Gives who stepped up to provide training for our growing team there. We look forward to expanding our home healthcare services in this been recognized as one of the top-ranking area as we partner with the nearby UPMC Pinnacle hospitals and physicians. home care providers in the nation, based $7,400 to Healing Patch For the past 51 years, Home Nursing Agency has served the residents of Central Pennsylvania with vital support that allows them on client satisfaction scores gathered The Life O’Riley Memorial Ride Planning Team recently shared a check for to remain safely in their homes and communities. This mission and high quality of care remain unchanged. As we grow, we have by Home Care Pulse, an independent $7,400 from the proceeds of its 5th Annual and final ride in July 2018 to benefit and will continue to evolve in our position as part of the larger whole of UPMC. We are privileged to be part of a healthcare system satisfaction research firm for home care. the Healing Patch: A Program for Loss and Hope for Grieving Children and that is leading the way throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Their Families. The Life O’Riley Memorial Ride was started by the family and “We are very humbled and appreciative friends of Michael Patrick Riley, who passed away unexpectedly in April 2013, that our clients have recognized us for One of the most significant changes we will undergo is a change in legal entity and rebranding this summer. As of July 2019, our leaving behind three young daughters. The 2018 event was also in memory of the excellent work that we do every day home healthcare services and Pediatric Home Connection will begin operating as UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania. Troy Hughes. Over the past five years, the Life O’Riley Memorial Ride has raised in support of our mission to help keep We are also changing Family Hospice and Palliative Care to Family Hospice. nearly $23,000 to support children who are mourning the death of a loved one. people living in the comfort of their own Our community-based programs, including Adult Day Services, home,” says Bill McManus, Home Nursing “On behalf of the grieving children and families we serve, thank you to all of Private Duty Home Care, Nurse-Family Partnership®, WIC, Early Agency Vice President of Business the Life O’Riley team for their hard work to support the Healing Patch,” says Intervention, and AIDS Intervention Project will continue to Development and Client Relations. “Seven Melody Ray, Healing Patch Volunteer Coordinator/Grief Specialist. “This do business as Home Nursing Agency. Our fundraising efforts in this issue consecutive years of receiving this award passionate group saw an opportunity to remember Michael and help others in will continue to be driven through the Home Nursing Agency truly shows that our staff are dedicated to the community. They put an idea to action five years ago and have impacted Foundation, aptly drawing from the history and legacy that has been providing excellent service to our clients.” countless lives as a result. Thank you for your generous support!” 3 Local Family Relies on Agency so firmly established in our region. Services After Tragic Accident Within the UPMC system, our leaders and staff are involved on various teams coming together to strategically provide the right care 5 Family Hospice Offers 8th Annual Patched Together Raises $9,500 for Healing Patch Widows Retreat at the right time and in the right place. As “home” is identified as the The planning committee for Patched Together: A Day of Music right place for more patients, the need for our post-acute services Home Nursing Agency WIC Program recently presented a check for $9,500 raised to benefit the becomes increasingly evident. We are called to care for patients 7 Chosen for Electronic Card Pilot Healing Patch: A Program for Loss and Hope for Grieving of all ages and walks of life. As our teams identify patient needs Children and Their Families. The 8th Annual Patched Together outside the scope of our reimbursement, we rely on the financial concert was held in November 2018. Fueled by the volunteers’ support you provide through the Home Nursing Agency Foundation Home Healthcare Allows Johnstown 8 Woman to Heal at Home love of music and desire to showcase local talent for a great in order to meet those needs. Your donations remain as important cause, Patched Together was created to raise funds for the now as ever, and we can assure you that your support remains local Healing Patch, increase awareness of the prevalence of to truly impact the lives of your family, friends, and neighbors. Adult Day Services Ignites 9 Passion for Life children’s grief, and demonstrate how important it is to support Thank you for your partnership over the past five decades. We look those children and their families. Patched Together has raised forward to being here to serve you now and in the years to come. more than $117,000 since 2011. This year’s event is set for Healing Patch Helps Local Saturday, November 16, 2019. 11 Family “Move On” After Loss Sincerely, “This dedicated group of volunteers has given countless hours From left are Committee Members Sherry Hayford and James Local Family Gives Back to ensure grieving children in our community have access to 13 the Healing Patch services, and we are so thankful,” shares Gerraughty; Allison Stockley, Manager, Volunteers and Allison Stockley, Manager of Volunteers and Bereavement Bereavement Services; Kent and Missy Tonkin; Melody Ray, Paula Thomas Recognizing Our Supporters Services. “It has been a privilege to work alongside this selfless Volunteer Coordinator and Grief Specialist; Debra Welch; Brenda President, UPMC Home Healthcare 15 group for the past eight years!” Swope; Adriene Yingling; Jordanna Gerraughty; and Gabrielle Cronin, Patched Together Chairperson.

1 Summer 2019 | Issue 7 22 giving specialization

LOCAL FAMILY RELIES ON AGENCY SERVICES AFTER TRAGIC ACCIDENT

June 5, 2017 dawned a beautiful day. presence was an answer to their desperate prayers. Adam was flown to UPMC Basking in the excitement of their Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he remained for eight weeks still fighting for oldest son’s high school graduation, his life. the Matherne family of Duncansville was ready to kick off summer with their After he was released to be transported, Shannon and Adam returned to her daughter’s first softball game of the hometown in Louisiana for Adam to undergo two months of Hyberbaric Oxygen season. Just a few moments later, their Therapy (HBOT). While the treatments didn’t have the dramatic healing impact that family was changed forever. they had hoped, they did see improvements in Adam’s muscle tone before they were reunited with their family at home in Blair County. Shortly after their return, Adam The youngest child, 14-month-old was enrolled in Home Nursing Agency Early Intervention for physical, occupational, Adam, had left the tent where he was speech, and cranial sacral therapies. playing in the family room and quietly slipped out a back patio door, making Occupational Therapist Nicole Gioiosa focused on Adam’s functional vision and his way to the family’s pool, where hand skills. Drawing from a course she was taking on Cortical Visual Impairment his mom Shannon saw him floating a (CVI), Nicole was able to recommend strategies for Adam and link Shannon to a couple minutes later. renowned specialist. Nicole also focused on building the hand skills Adam displayed in practical ways. “My mind wouldn’t let me comprehend that it was him at first,” Shannon “When he could turn his hands upward, we asked, ‘Do you want to play? Show me,’ and would encourage him to use that new skill to communicate,” Nicole says. “When reflects. After she processed, she from his therapists to work with him between sessions and we found he was beginning to move his fingers, we would encourage making a “I knew immediately when we came home quickly went into action, assessing that beyond, as he was discharged from Early Intervention earlier crinkle toy make noise, holding and releasing toys, or imitating a thumbs up.” he had no pulse and beginning CPR that I would need nursing help,” Shannon this year when he turned three. immediately. Her father-in-law who As his hand skills developed, Speech Therapist Becky Burns used that as the basis for was visiting also did CPR, and Adam admits. “It is a relief to know that you can While the Pediatric Home Connection team focuses on Adam’s other modes of communication. “Adam’s ability to respond to questions by turning still had no pulse when the EMS team well-being, Shannon and Rickey continue to pursue additional his wrist or giving thumbs up allowed us to introduce adaptive switches, including trust your child with someone else. I don’t arrived on scene. He was transported to treatments to improve Adam’s future – in the midst of their one that was purchased through a Home Nursing Agency Foundation grant. This UPMC Altoona, where the team worked know where I’d be without them.” family’s daily life. worked well for Adam, and he smiled when he was able to access a toy duck himself on him for over an hour, all the while or access a voice output button to request his favorite activity: Pattycake!” detecting no pulse. Adam’s primary Pediatric Home Connection nurse Heather “We try to be as normal as possible,” Shannon shares. “We Feather enjoys interacting with Adam as she monitors his vital hang out at home a lot and include Adam as much as we can. As Adam’s primary caregiver since the accident, Shannon knew that the round-the- It wasn’t until a priest came into the signs, does tracheotomy care, administers tube feedings, and The other kids have adapted to having nurses in the house. It’s clock care Adam required was more than they could handle as a family. He became a room to baptize Adam that his heart provides any other clinical care he needs. Being technology- second nature now, and our nurses are part of our family.” patient of Home Nursing Agency Pediatric Home Connection for nursing care during miraculously started beating again dependent, Adam’s condition requires constant monitoring the day and at night so that Shannon and Rickey can work, sleep, and spend time – nearly 90 minutes after he was and attention if his oxygen levels drop or he has a seizure. In Through this personal tragedy, the Matherne family has with their four other kids. pulled from the pool. Shannon and addition to nursing care, Heather and the other nurses have passionately embraced the opportunity to combat childhood her husband Rickey know the priest’s played a vital role in Adam’s therapy, learning the exercises drowning. Shannon uses her “Prayers for Adam” Facebook

3 Summer 2019 | Issue 7 4 page to update their community of more than 5,000 followers on Adam’s condition and share valuable messages related to water safety. Plans for a nonprofit organization called Because of ADAM (Adolescent Drowning Awareness Movement) are underway focusing on education and layers of protection.

“This is a preventable tragedy. Everyone thinks, ‘This won’t happen to me. I watch my kids.’ But it can happen,” Shannon says gently. “For the sake of our kids, we need to show them this tragic event can be used for good.”

Home Nursing Agency’s specialized children’s services, such as Early Intervention and Pediatric Home Connection, can help families whose children need therapy, nursing, and personal care services from birth or like Adam, as a result of an unexpected accident. For more information, visit us online at homenursingagency.com or call 1-800-445-6262.

Photo on previous page: Adam’s mom Shannon proudly displays her Because of ADAM shirt as she and Heather Feather, Adam’s primary nurse through Home Nursing Agency Pediatric Home Connection, enjoy time with Adam.

Photo below: Adam’s Early Intervention team gathered for a photo at “I am walking out the door his last visit before being discharged earlier this year. Pictured from left Finding hope for the future may seem at the end of the day feeling the retreat and shared their contact are Julie Nardozza, Early Intervention Coordinator through North Star impossible after the death of a loved information with each other,” Jen said. Support Services; Becky Burns, HNA Speech Therapist; Marla Wyland, one. A daylong “Widows Retreat” last lighter, happier, and more “These women found a safe place to HNA Physical Therapist; Nicole Gioiosa, HNA Occupational Therapist; fall allowed a local group of widows secured that my future, share, bond, connect, and grow that and Molly, Hearing Specialist with Kids First. who started the day as strangers to find without my husband, deserves has flourished outside of the one-day connections, friendship, and that elusive retreat.” On the cover: Early Intervention Therapist Marla Wyland exercises to be happy and fulfilled rather hope for the future. Adam’s upper body. than sad and feeling useless.” Since the retreat in October, several After widow Denice Rodaniche members of the group have continued interacted with fellow widow and to meet on a regular basis, gathering Certified Grief Recovery Specialist but the retreat experience revealed the to share and encourage one another, giving Donna Marie Todd while traveling in power of community and the impact of validating the sentiments shared North Carolina, she passionately shared bringing people together to share and by another participant: “It was very her experiences with Family Hospice learn. uplifting – knowing that you are not Bereavement Coordinator Jen Cox. alone in this journey and that a lot of Jen took Denice’s feedback seriously “I watched these women connect with your feelings are shared by so many.” hope and began planning to bring Donna and support each other emotionally,” Marie, a national retreat leader, singer, she shared. Over the course of the The next Widows Retreat will be held and actress, to Central Pennsylvania. day, she observed the women making on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from Through your financial support of the progress for the future by verbalizing 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at White Sulphur Home Nursing Agency Foundation, this their hopes and dreams (whether big or Springs (Heritage House), 4500 FAMILY small) and identifying some action steps daylong workshop allowed local widows Milligans Cove, Manns Choice. There is to bond through sharing laughter, to bring these goals to fruition. a $25 registration fee, which includes sorrow, and dreams for the future. lunch. Please contact Family Hospice HOSPICE “I did not realize that Donna Marie Bereavement Secretary Charlene “Donna Marie helped us to rethink goals would make this retreat so personal Ebersole at 814-947-7060 to reserve for ourselves and to look ahead to our to my journey as a widow,” another your spot. Space is limited. future in a more positive way,” shared participant said. “I am walking out the OFFERS door at the end of the day feeling lighter, one attendee. “It is good to be in the To give a financial donation, visit company of other women, Donna Marie happier, and more secured that my homenursingagency.com or call included, who ‘get it’. We supported future, without my husband, deserves 1-855-GIVE-HNA. WIDOWS each other, found humor together, and to be happy and fulfilled rather than sad Photo above: The first annual Widows explored techniques to keep us healthy and feeling useless.” Retreat last fall was a time of rebuilding in body and spirit.” RETREAT For several of the women, future plans hope through sharing laughter and tears. In her role as Bereavement Coordinator included remaining in connection with This was made possible through support of Jen works with grieving individuals daily, their fellow widows. “The women the Home Nursing Agency Foundation. made plans to stay in touch after

5 Summer 2019 | Issue 7 6 giving nutrition giving confidence

HOME HEALTHCARE “They took care of my husband for four years,” shares Flo. “When Home Nursing Agency WIC Program Chosen for I needed them, they were there for me.”

ALLOWS Her lumpectomy recovery was going smoothly for a month, and then she began Electronic Card Pilot having issues as her incision would not heal. She’s relied on Home Nursing JOHNSTOWN Agency Home Health off and on over the past year and a half, as she underwent This February, the Home Nursing “It’s a seamless transaction,” Tracy breastfeeding support has been part two more surgeries and various wound healing techniques in an effort to hasten Agency Women, Infants, and Children says. “Our parents can put all of their of the WIC program for over 40 years. WOMAN TO HEAL the healing process. (WIC) nutrition program was one of groceries together and use their WIC In addition, the program serves as a only two providers in Pennsylvania card as their first form of payment. It gateway for preventative health, and is AT HOME Deanna Mangus, Professional Staff Nurse (right); Tiffany Kelley, Professional selected to participate in the pilot automatically takes off all of the eligible considered one of the most successful, Staff Nurse, BSN (left); and Wendy Schuster, Home Health Aide (left center), program for rolling out the electronic items that are covered, and then they cost-effective, and important nutrition have all been instrumental in Flo’s care. With the team serving as her physician’s transfer (eWIC) card. just pay the balance.” intervention programs in the country. Florence “Flo” Bischof of Johnstown first eyes and ears, she has been able to remain safely at home where she is most experienced the caring team from Home comfortable. “The eWIC card allows us to continue The team is still transitioning the For more information about WIC, Nursing Agency for her husband Ronald as our mission to ensure Pennsylvania 4,000 participants served through including information on appointment he faced a chronic illness. After he passed “Whenever any issues come up, they take care of contacting the physician,” has healthy moms and healthy kids,” the Agency’s Blair and Centre County openings, visit www.pawic.com or call away in April 2017, Flo didn’t anticipate she says. “They help me to deal with the pain and help me through this. When Department of Health Deputy Secretary locations, but they have already had 1-800-WIC-WINS. The Pennsylvania seeing the team of nurses and home health they come here, they make me feel good, and they listen to me.” Along with Dr. Loren Robinson says. “The eWIC great feedback. WIC program is funded by the United aide any time soon. However, less than addressing her physical symptoms, the team’s presence has given Flo confidence card will allow families quick, easy States Department of Agriculture. The six months later when she experienced and peace of mind. “This is so nice for the families,” Tracy and convenient shopping for food, and USDA is an equal opportunity provider. complications from a lumpectomy for shares. “There is no more stigma with In addition to wound care, home healthcare offers skilled nursing; physical, will get rid of paper checks. Our WIC breast cancer, Flo knew where to turn. program is excited to offer this new, being singled out as they separate items For more information on how occupational, and speech therapy; home health aide services; and other convenient way for WIC families to and pay with checks. Now our families Pennsylvania is working to ensure specialty services to meet each patient’s individualized care needs. To learn shop.” have much more convenient access healthy moms and healthy kids, visit more about Home Nursing Agency Home Health, call 1-800-445-6262 or visit to purchase the foods they can get the Department of Health website at homenursingagency.com. WIC participants will save time at the throughout the month.” health.pa.gov or follow us on Facebook checkout with the eWIC card and can and Twitter. buy WIC foods in as many shopping The WIC program in Pennsylvania trips as they need throughout the provides services at more than 260 month. Participants also have access to locations and serves more than a new WICShopper Smart Phone App, 205,000 pregnant women, which allows them to scan a product’s infants and children under bar code to determine if it is a WIC- age 5. WIC families shop at allowed food. more than 1,500 Pennsylvania grocery stores and spend Tracy Kelley, Director of HNA WIC, has $248 million a year with their been with the program for 22 years and WIC food benefits. is excited about the expanded access and ease for families to utilize WIC’s Participant-centered nutrition benefits. education, healthy food, and

Jenny Summers was the first WIC participant to receive the e-WIC card when Home Nursing Agency began as a pilot program in February. Jenny is a participant at the State College WIC office.

7 Summer 2019 | Issue 7 8 “Several members used to have pets and can no longer care for them,” giving purpose Cathy shares. “We have pet therapy with our dogs Bailey and Sparkey at least twice weekly so the members have an opportunity to pet them and Adult Day Services Ignites Passion for Life show love and affection.” In addition to pet therapy, the Center’s robust activity calendar includes trivia Francine’s former love of baking has help with the center chores, such as challenges, birthday celebrations, It’s about living. resurfaced, as she has some help and cleaning off the table or placemats after puzzles and games, Name That Tune, At the Home Nursing Agency Adult oversight to create delicious treats to lunch, we encourage them to do that and special visitors to interact and Daily Living Center in Ebensburg, the share with her fellow members at the to instill a sense of accomplishment for share their talents, such as magic adults and seniors who attend are center. Another member Becky enjoys them.” tricks or music. As members become encouraged to make the most of life. cooking, so she will bring her cookbook more involved at the Center, it doesn’t As some members thrive from having They gather at this “home away from and partner with one of the staff to take long for the families to notice simple responsibilities, others from home” during the weekdays to benefit prepare foods for everyone. the difference in their loved ones and doing their favorite activities and making from socialization, nutritious foods, appreciate the peace of mind it offers “We encourage all of our members to new friends, others enjoy coming to the medical monitoring, and assistance with the caregivers. Mary shares that participate to their highest abilities,” center to benefit from a different kind of daily living tasks. Francine’s brothers were both hesitant Cathy explains. “If someone wants to companionship. about sending Francine to the Center “Attending our center gives members because they did not feel it would a sense of purpose,” explains Center benefit her. Coordinator Cathy Knutelsky, who has been with the program for more than “They both see and are very happy two decades. “They have a reason to get with Francine’s transformation,” Mary up in the morning, put on their favorite says. “It’s also helped me to have clothes, and maybe put on makeup and some relief and have time to do things their special jewelry.” on my own without worrying about Francine. I know she is in good hands!” As the primary caregiver for her sister- in-law Francine, Mary Farabaugh has Photo at left: Adult Daily Living Center seen the impact of the Center on member Francine Farabaugh enjoys Francine’s quality of life, as she watched baking treats to share with her friends Francine become increasingly withdrawn as Center Assistant Patty Westrick over the past six years. observes.

“She just wanted to sit in her room, would not do any type of activities such as puzzle or crafts, and didn’t spend COULD THE ADULT DAILY LIVING CENTER much time with the family,” Mary says. “Since attending Adult Day Services, HELP YOUR LOVED ONE? Francine has become very talkative. CONSIDER THESE QUESTIONS: She gets off the van each day telling all about the fun she had!” †† Are you worried about leaving your loved one alone during the day? †† Is your loved one no longer able to prepare meals independently? As Cathy shares, engaging the members is a result of a collaborative effort of the †† Do you see your loved one’s quality of life slipping away? team, family, and the member to help †† Has your loved one lost interest in hobbies or activities? them have the best day possible at the †† Do you have difficulty maintaining your job because you are caring for Center. a loved one? “We develop care plans for each of our †† Are you feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver? members and help them to meet the If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, the Adult Daily Living goals established,” Cathy says. “Upon Center in Ebensburg may be able to help. admission, their families will tell us what the member enjoys doing – either now For more information or to set up a visit, contact Center Coordinator or in the past – and we try to incorporate Cathy Knutelsky at 814-472-1282 or [email protected]. something that each member enjoys doing in our activity calendar each day.”

9 Summer 2019 | Issue 7 10 “At the Healing Patch the families can share feelings and tears giving with others who understand 100%.” connection “The Healing Patch is an amazing give back and began supporting the through a similar loss can be one of place for families to come together to Healing Patch financially last year. the greatest gifts in hard times.” share time, memories, and difficulties with families that are going through “I can see directly how the program One in seven children in America the same things,” says volunteer is helping others,” Adam shares. will lose a parent or sibling to death Healing Patch Jessica White. “I’ve witnessed Although Adam, Noah, and Elizabeth by the time they are 20 years old. families who weren’t communicating still grieve the loss of their wife You can help local grieving families with each other about their loss open and mom, they have recognized an like the Anneskis to have access to Helps Local up to finally talk about their loved important truth: “Life still moves the support they need as life moves ones and their own grieving process. on.” At the Healing Patch, they have on. Join Adam in supporting the Family “Move On” I’ve seen teens and adults bond over learned the value of moving on Healing Patch by making a financial their losses and finally feel like they together. gift. Simply note “Healing Patch” have others who understand what on the return envelope with your “As a volunteer, I’ve seen adults After Loss they are going through.” donation, or make a donation online and teens who are facing grief and at homenursingagency.com. After Adam Anneski’s beloved wife Lori passed Returning to the Healing Patch a an unwanted new way of life come away unexpectedly in June 2017, he suddenly second year, the Anneski family has together,” says Jessica. “At the You can also join Jessica and Katie by found himself the single father – or as he calls embraced opportunities for healing– Healing Patch the families can share serving as a Healing Patch volunteer it, the “sole father” – of 16-year-old Noah and for themselves and the other families. feelings and tears with others who to make a profound impact in the 11-year-old Elizabeth. Reeling from his own understand 100%. I have had families lives of grieving children and families. loss, Adam was unsure how to help Noah and “I have known Adam since he first share that they love coming to For more information or to apply, Elizabeth cope with their new reality and find started coming to Healing Patch, and Healing Patch because it gives them contact Melody Ray, Volunteer hope for the future. watching his growth in very difficult some place to finally be themselves Coordinator/Grief Specialist, at times has been inspiring,” shares in their grieving process and not feel 814-947-7200 or [email protected]. Nearly two years later, Adam knows that the volunteer Katie Fiore. “He has gone judged by others for it.” support he and the children received from their from a very tearful observer to a Like the “Healing Patch by Home peers and the volunteers at Home Nursing leader in the group who helps new- Katie echoes Jessica’s perspective Nursing Agency” Facebook page to Agency’s Healing Patch was critical in their comers feel welcome while validating as a volunteer: “I have come to see see updates and access resources journey of healing. The Healing Patch is a free their feelings and stories.” how the death of a loved one can be related to children’s grief. program for loss and hope for grieving children unbearably hard and life changing. I and their families. In addition to encouraging fellow have also come to see how sharing participants, Adam has been led to your story with others who have gone “After our time here [at the Healing Patch], there is hope,” Adam shares. “It’s a nice, intimate haven for people who have this type of experience. When you have an opportunity to sit and talk with volunteer - Support Children & Families Dealing With Grief others, you realize it’s going to be okay.”

Personally, Adam benefitted from interacting with What is Home Nursing Agency’s Healing Patch? Who can be a Healing Patch volunteer? the fellow adult participants, learning about how Home Nursing Agency’s Healing Patch offers a soft place Volunteers are adults who can be present for grieving to express his own grief and how to interact with to fall for children and their families who have lost a loved children and their families. If you work well with children his children and support them through the loss. one. A free service for children of preschool age through and could assist with leading activities and discussions He is also able to see how the Healing Patch has 18 years, the Healing Patch is a safe environment where related to loss, you can make an impact in the lives of impacted Noah and Elizabeth. children and their families can discover they are not local children. alone in their grief by interacting with others who have “Noah and I got to a point where we weren’t encountered similar losses. How do volunteers get started? communicating at all,” Adam admits. “Now we Interested individuals can complete a volunteer are speaking a lot better. He has been able to talk Why are volunteers so essential? application online at homenursingagency.com or can to his peers and express his grief. Elizabeth really Volunteers are the heart of the Healing Patch. Without call 814-947-7200 to ask questions and start the process. benefitted from our first year in the program and them, these free services could not exist for the grieving In order to be eligible to work with children and families, wanted to come back again. It is helpful to see children and families of our community. While volunteers volunteers are required to complete TB testing and the kids grouped with others around their ages must understand they are unable to “fix” what has receive a flu vaccine (during flu season). New volunteers for them to exchange their own experiences and happened, volunteers are able to help bring hope and receive comprehensive training and have assistance in memories.” healing back into the life of a child. obtaining clearances.

The Healing Patch was started in 2006 as a local When are volunteers needed? For more information, please contact Melody Ray, Grief resource for hurting families and is built on the Volunteers are essential for group nights. Sessions are Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator, at 814-947-7200 or foundation of peer support. two evenings a month from September-May, which [email protected]. 11 equals just 14-17 times a year. 12 “We like to help people,” In 2009, Steve and Denny were delighted to hold the winning ticket Marti says. “And we know for the Mercedes Moment fundraiser. that giving is a way to do After opting to take the cash prize of $30,000, they each donated a portion of that.” their winnings back. Beyond the personal support the “Home Nursing Agency is a fine Stefanons have shared, Steve and his organization run by exceptional people. giving brother Denny are consistent business I’m not sure what the community would sponsors of Home Nursing Agency do without Home Nursing Agency Foundation events. Quality Services has services,” Steve says. “We are grateful sponsored Mercedes Moment and the to have HNA in our area and proud to support Decades Club to benefit the Healing be supporters!” Patch, as well as doing the Lights of Love displays in Altoona and Ebensburg. Photo at left: Steve and Marti Stefanon began supporting Home Nursing Agency “We’ve been a vendor for HNA since more than 25 years ago. the 1980s,” Steve shares. “As small business owners, we like to give back Photo at bottom: Steve (left center) and his LOCAL to the organizations that have helped brother Denny (right center) support the our business. We’ve also gotten to Home Nursing Agency Foundation through meet many people over the years to their business - Quality Services. Also see those who are helped. It really tugs pictured are Bill Mollica (left) and Mike FAMILY at my heart and reminds me that we’re Mincin (right). supporting the right cause.” GIVES BACK

Getting and giving. Giving and getting.

This cycle of getting services and giving financial support has been in action for decades for the Stefanon family of Altoona. As various family members have received home health or hospice care through Home Nursing Agency, Steve and Marti Stefanon have seen the impact and have stepped up to help others in the community.

“We’ve had care for Marti, my dad, my mom, and our daughter Stephanie when she was sick. It has touched almost everybody in our family,” Steve shares. “They don’t just come and provide the care, but they become friends. They would go above and beyond to help.”

Grateful for the vital services their family has received, Steve and Marti began contributing financially more than 25 years ago and continue to support the Home Nursing Agency Foundation annually. 13 Summer 2019 | Issue 7 14 Mark your

up calendar for these 2019 giving Recognizing Our Supporters events, and stay tuned for thanks Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Weyandt Ms. Carolyn F. Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Tony Scott Terrence M. Anderko more details! FirstEnergy Foundation Mrs. Jane R. Frye Ms. Amy B. Seltzer Mr. & Mrs. David M. Rose First Presbyterian Church of Mr. Kenneth L. Garman Mr. H. Senne William H. Atkinson Johnstown Women’s Assoc. Mr. Barry E. Gaut Mrs. Patricia A. Sheetz Mrs. Terry A. Herman For 51 years, Home Nursing Agency has depended upon the generosity of community Greater Beneficial Union Dist. 45 Mrs. Donna E. Gearhart Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. WIDOWS RETREAT Mr. & Mrs. Linwood Mearkle partners – individuals, businesses, local governments, and organizations – to help Mid-State Construction, Inc. The Honorable & Shellenberger Thursday, September 19, 2019 ensure that our mission of providing care and services for those in need will continue. Port Family Foundation Mrs. Richard A. Geist Mrs. Ruth L. Smith Linda Badorrek Providence Presbyterian Church Mrs. Gail M. Getz Mrs. Norma L. Stake Mr. & Mrs. Gregg L. Brelsford White Sulfur Springs, (U.S.A.) Miss Pat M. Gildea Mrs. Kathy L. Steel Ingevity Every dollar matters. Every gift has a story. Psi Upsilon Fraternity at Miss Donna J. Gildea Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Stefanon Manns Choice David A. Baronner The following donations were received July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Saint Francis University Mr. & Mrs. Bob M. Greenleaf Mr. & Mrs. Marty A. Stern Mr. & Mrs. William P. Allen Mrs. Audrey Hamilton Mrs. Dealise Y. Stevens Mrs. Kathryn E. Baronner DECADES CLUB We apologize for any errors or omissions to this list. Every effort is made to assure Ms. Mary Jane Hammers Ms. Connie Stirk Mr. and Mrs. Vincent S. Baronner LIGHTS OF LOVE Mrs. Mary Ellen Hazenstab Mr. & Mrs. Larry E. Strong Reverse Raffle that proper information is recorded. Please call Carol Galioto at 1-800-992-2554 to SPONSORS Mr. & Mrs. John Bender Mrs. Barbara L. Hazenstab Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Dryzal make us aware of any corrections or changes. MedCare Equipment Company Drawing to Benefit Ms. Lori Hazenstab Dr. Amy Swindell-Cummings & Mr. & Mrs. Edward Eiler coming The Lakemont Partnership Mrs. Susan K. Heininger Mr. Timothy J. Cummings Mr. Jerry Fleck UPMC Altoona and the Healing Patch Thank you to the following donors who have helped make a difference in the lives Ms. Louisa A. Hileman Mrs. Barbara A. Tauber Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Fornwalt UPMC Health Plan of our neighbors and our communities: Mrs. Eileen M. Hileman Mrs. Helen T. Tomassetti Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Hallinan Saturday, September 21, 2019 Mrs. Lydia Hoopes Ms. Sally B. Toner GIFTS IN KIND Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kasun Jaffa Shrine, Altoona Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Hoover Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Tremblay DONORS Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kasun UPMC Altoona and Honeybaked Ham of Altoona Mr. James Hosgood Mrs. Marie Tremel Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Miller DECADES CLUB Altoona Mirror UPMC Health Plan Hoss’s Corporate Office Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hufford Mr. William H. Trippler Mr. & Mrs. Howard Patrick EVENT Quality Services 9TH ANNUAL Warren A. Gingrich Jethro’s, LLC Mrs. Jane Hutzel Mrs. Jennie M. Turner Mr. & Mrs. Matt Sachse & WTAJ Your News Leader PATCHED TOGETHER: SPONSORS/ Agency, Inc. Kerr Kreations Floral and Mrs. Marianna Z. Keagle Mr. & Mrs. James W. Van Buren Daughters DONORS Gift Shoppe Mrs. Joyce A. Knowles Mr. Albert Venturato Mr. & Mrs. Mike Stoehr & Sons A Day of Music to Benefit GIFTS IN KIND Kings Family Restaurant DONORS Ms. Elizabeth J. Kovach Mr. Paul J. Vrabel Mr. & Mrs. David E. Burns Mr. John R. Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Ben Vensel DONORS Maddie’s Cakes Ms. Sarah Leamer Mrs. Joyce R. Wagner the Healing Patch Ms. Deborah N. Duffield Mr. Joseph Ambrisco Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Weimer Mr. Dale Albright Marzoni’s Brick Oven and Mr. Paul F. Lilly, Jr. Mrs. Nina J. Wagner Mr. Philip H. Galiano Mrs. Karen A. Anderko Ms. Sarah Young Mrs. Alyssa Claar Brewing Company Mr. James F. Lohman Mrs. Sylvia K. Wahler Saturday, November 16, 2019 Ms. Sharon Green Mrs. Sylvia T. Appleby-Mainzer Home Nursing Agency - Ms. Chrisa Davis New Image Salon Ms. Heather Long Ms. Denise A. Walters Mr. John P. Hartsock Mr. & Mrs. Jordan S. Bailinger Customer Contact Center Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona Mrs. Connie Dick Outback Steakhouse Mrs. Cheryl A. Luciano Mr. & Mrs. Shawn C. Weaver Hon. Jolene G. Kopriva & Mrs. Ruth Ann Baker St. Stanislaus Kostka Ms. Rosemary Fiore Peles Salon Mrs. Hilda C. Mallory Ms. Pamela Weir Mr. Thomas W. Kopriva Mrs. Dona K. Bardell Brotherhood Ms. Carol Galioto Peterman’s Flower Shop, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Angelo R. Marasco Mr. Bill Wertz CHILDREN’S GRIEF Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Long Mrs. Susan D. Bathgate Ms. Lisa A Gallaher Poocheychef Mrs. Justina M. McCaulley Mrs. Betty J. Wilkinson Eleanor R. Berggren Mrs. Diane S. Osgood Mrs. Linda Becker AWARENESS DAY Mrs. Kimberly D. Helsel Press Box Printing Mrs. Lavonda J. McClain Mr. & Mrs. David J. Willnecker Ms. Janet M. Berggren Mr. & Mrs. Neil M. Port Mrs. Lorrie K. Behrer Mrs. Lori Hetrick Q Nails and Spa Mr. Stanley R. Metz Mr. Rodney M. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Berggren Altoona First Savings Bank Mr. Louis C. Bice Thursday, November 21, 2019 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hooper Root Sports Mrs. Shirley L. Miller Mr. Donald L. Wilson Ms. Jayne Felicetty ARROW Land Solutions, LLC Ms. Susan Booher Wear blue to show your support! Mr. & Mrs. John W. Long Sals OIP Mrs. Victoria Mirenda Ms. Jessie L. Wise Mr. & Mrs. Dick Fuller Austin’s Texas Hot Dogs, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Brown Mrs. Amy Martino Seven Springs Mountain Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Morello Mrs. Joyce K. Wise Mr. Dave Hinerman & Buccinese Society Mrs. M. Yvonne Buser Ms. Wendy D. Pfahler Resort Ms. Shannon Morris Mr. & Mrs. William J. Wright Mrs. Amanda Hinerman Craig Fencing Mr. Randy S. Carothers Mrs. Patricia Rakar Shirley’s Cookies Mrs. Nancy A. Morrison Mr. W. Robert Zaph Delta Care Rx Mrs. JoAnne T. Cartwright Jesse E. Bilger Mrs. Melody Ray Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt Mrs. Linda Murray Mrs. Shirley L. Zitzlsperger The Hite Company Mrs. Judith K. Charles Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Foust Mrs. Stephanie Roefaro The Deli At Mansion Park Mr. & Mrs. Roger W. Myers Mrs. Sondra R. Zupon Keller Engineers, Inc. Mrs. Elizabeth L. Churella Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Romej Mrs. Allison Stockley The XMan Mrs. Carolyn S. Orner M & T Bank, Corp. Office Mr. Gerald R. Clark, Jr. Ms. Linda J. Stotler Tommy Edwards Mr. John H. Orr Donald R. Bossinger Manpower, Inc. of Altoona Mr. Dennis G. Close TRIBUTE GIFTS Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Thomas Traditions Retail Clothing Ms. Maria Ortiz Pine Glen Church of the NEXT Financial Group - Ms. Margaret S. Conrad Altoona Curve/Altoona and Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Otto IN MEMORY OF: Brethren Holtz Division Ms. Beverly Cooney Baseball Properties, LLC Vale Wood Farms Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Packer Catherine M. Allen DECADES Pediatric Healthcare Ms. Alice Crock Harold Claar Altoona Mirror WTAJ Your News Leader Mrs. Carolyn B. Painter Ms. Linda Allen CLUB Associates, Inc. Mr. Jerry E. Black Altoona Neon & Sign Service Mrs. Karen D’Anna Mr. Richard T. Paul Mr. Robert C. Allen PennCrest Bank Mr. Chris Claar To Benefit the Home Nursing Agency Authentic Cuts Salon Mr. Clifford M. Deckman, Sr. Mrs. Betty J. Peterson Mr. Richard Deason Pete Morina Construction Mr. Kenneth Streilein Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program Bella Italia HEALING Mrs. Karen F. Delmonico Mrs. Jeanine D. Peterson Ms. Jennifer Giardina Quality Services Ms. Joan B. Wright Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery PATCH Mrs. Mary Ann Detterbeck Mrs. Elizabeth Petney Ms. Toni Martin Ravine Uniform Store, Inc. Blair School of Martial Arts Mr. Ronald Detwiler Mrs. Peggy Plowman Mr. Mark Miller Donald D. Clark Saturday, September 21, 2019 Reed, Wertz, Roadman, Inc. DONORS Bloom Yoga & Wellness, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Devita Mr. & Mrs. Neil M. Port Mrs. Heidi Y. Pannebaker Mrs. Kimberly A. Clark-Yoder Saint Francis University Mr. Adam Anneski Jaffa Shrine, Altoona Catered Affairs, LLC Ms. Shirley R. Dickson Mrs. LaMar J. Ramsey Ms. Mari Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Garman Greek Life Ms. Kim Gorg Cresson House Bed and Mr. & Mrs. David A. Dolinger Mrs. Dorothy L. Reeder Mr. John Spilar Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Shag! Mrs. Kimberly D. Helsel 5:00 p.m. - Reverse Raffle Drawing Breakfast Ms. Judy A. Donaldson Mr. & Mrs. Earl P. Rhodes, Jr. Ms. Kelly Stalder McLanahan State Farm Insurance Agency Mr. Steven Hinckley DelGrosso’s Amusement Park Mrs. Carolyn Dunn Ms. Ann L. Roarabaugh LPR Energy, LLC Stevens Mortuary, Inc. Mr. John H. Orr Marjorie A. Altmanshofer Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mrs. Bonnie Eichelberger Mr. & Mrs. David M. Rose Sister Shears Styling Salon Stifel Nicolaus Dr. & Mrs. Carroll P. Osgood Mr. Richard A. Altmanshofer Marriott Altoona Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Enck Mr. & Mrs. Guido J. Santella Swiss Club of Altoona Mr. & Mrs. Neil M. Port Mr. William B. Appleby Donald L. Cramer Furrer Beverage Mr. & Mrs. William R. England Mr. Regis W. Schall Team Chevrolet, Buick, Mrs. Rosalind R. Sky Mr. & Mrs. James L. Hilling Mr. & Mrs. David R. Smith Happy Tails Mr. Harry E. Ersek, Jr. Mr. Rayford C. Schrock Cadillac, Inc. Mrs. Barbara R. Wachter Mrs. Mary J. Fenello Ms. Deborah A. Riley Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Whitsel Home Depot #4180 Mr. Kerry D. Schultz Blair County Antique Auto Club 15 Summer 2019 | Issue 7 16 WAYS TO Paul B. Cromwell Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Garrison Ms. Shirley J. Winegardner Mr. & Mrs. Floyd B. Burket Mr. Gerald F. Hoff Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Nevling Mr. Richard A. White Mrs. Priscilla P. Cromwell Mr. & Mrs. Glenn R. Harbst Huntingdon Area High School - Mrs. Linda C. Bush Miller Ms. Elaine L. Hoover Ms. Joanne Oakes Tomb Mr. Gary Whitfield Mr. Ronald Krepps, Sr. Class of 1976 Mr. & Mrs. John M. Calandra Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Mr. David Omo Mrs. Peggy A. Whittington Robert H. Eichensehr Mr. & Mrs. Carl B. Ortenzio Mr. Ronald Carter Horomanski Mr. Mahlon R. Osterhout, Sr. Mrs. Sabrina K. Will GIVE Mr. & Mrs. Arthur T. Campbell Joyce L. Steinbauer Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Ranck Mr. & Mrs. Manuel P. Casado Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Mrs. Muriel V. Oswalt Mr. & Mrs. David J. Willnecker Ms. Diana L. Eichensehr Ms. Gwynne Roberts Ms. M. Ellen Withrow & Mr. Eugene M. Cassidy Houseman Mrs. Mary J. Owen Mrs. Lorraine J. Wilson Ms. Donna M. Eichensehr Mr. Jeff Steinbauer Mr. William A. Bien Mrs. Rozella M. Chestney Mr. & Mrs. Christopher C. Mrs. Cora L. Owens Mr. James E. Wineland Mrs. Gloria G. Eichensehr Ms. Marian I. Woodward Harold J. Sutton Mrs. Janie P. Christner Humes Mr. John M. Paxton Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Winkler CHANGE Ms. Kimberly D. Gervase Dr. & Mrs. Greg Drew Marie A. Civiello Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Huston Ms. Helena F. Peterson Ms. Kay Ann Winkler Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. Gervase Wayne M. Lapp Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Herr Mr. Darrell Claar Mr. & Mrs. Cletus W. Illig Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Mr. Frank S. Wozniak, Jr. Mrs. Darlene L. Hickok Mrs. Dawn Lapp A LIFE The Juniata Boone Rod & Mrs. Beverly M. Clapper Rev. Lynn & Sue Illingworth Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Mark Yahner Mrs. Connie A. Hollingshead Charles A. Lepley Gun Club, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Philip J. Cochrane Mr. & Mrs. G. Michael Imes Ms. Phyllis M. Ritchey Mr. George J. Yartin Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Nester Ms. Patricia L. Woodling Value Drug Company Mrs. Madeline Corbin Mr. Glenn I. Imler Metzgar Ms. Judith A. Yingling How can you make Mr. Richard N. Re Value Drug Company - IT Dept. Galen R. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Corl Mrs. Sandra L. Johnson Ms. Ann L. Roarabaugh Mrs. Cheryl Yohn a difference for Warren H. Emeigh Mr. & Mrs. Scott Martin Adam G. Trybus Mr. & Mrs. Eugene B. Conrnelius Mrs. Barbara Keller Mrs. Dorla A. Robinette Mr. & Mrs. David F. Ms. Louise Biddle Mr. & Mrs. Bruce K. Kelley Mrs. Virginia G. Cornell Ms. Madeleine L. Keller Mr. & Mrs. George W. Zakrzwski patients, clients, Mr. & Mrs. Willard E. Campbell Randall J. Rawlings Mrs. Mary Ellen Cousin Miss Beverly J. Kelley Rohrbaugh and families served by Mr. Sean Charlesworth Ms. Patricia E. Brown Evelyn L. Vonada Mr. & Mrs. Bernard L. Creppage Mr. Leonard E. Kephart Mrs. Bertha S. Rose LOCAL Mrs. Mary C. Emeigh Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert B. Devore Mrs. Sharalyn M. Emigh Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Cresswell Mr. Ernest Kephart Mrs. Catherine Rose Home Nursing Agency? Ms. Carolyn D. Hamill Everett Cash Mutual Ins. Co. Mrs. Sylvia Evans Mrs. Bonnie L. Darlington Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Kerstetter Ms. Gina Ross GOVERNMENT Huntingdon County Agricultural Ms. Sofie K. R. Healy Willard L. Wagner Mr. & Mrs. J. Samuel Dean Mrs. Claire A. Kimmel Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Beale Township • Make an outright donation by: Association, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Ralph C. Macek Mrs. Joyce R. Wagner Mr. Louis A. DeFazio Mrs. Emma S. Kneidinger Ruggery, Jr. Belfast Township - Calling 1-855-GIVE-HNA Ms. Patricia A. Miller Juniata Vallley E.S.P.A. Mr. Larry Dick Mrs. Marsha C. Kyper Mrs. Barbara A. Ruggery Benner Township - Going online at Mrs. Judith A. Rossi PA Bass Chapter Federation Dean A. Walters Ms. Darlene Dickinson Mrs. Joan S. Kyper Dr. Joanne Rutkowski Boggs Township homenursingagency.com, or Mr. Clifton S. Stevens District IV New Enterprise Stone & Lime, Mr. Ronald E. Dilling Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Lafferty Ms. Teresa Salome Bratton Township Quarter Century Club - Mailing a donation to: Mrs. Jean L. Trybus Barbara A. Ritchey Mr. John Dively Mr. & Mrs. John B. Lake Rev. William Santre, TOR Broad Top Township Home Nursing Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Walters Ms. Michelle L. Dick Larry F. Weaver Mrs. Darlene Dixon Mr. Max D. Lane Mrs. Olive R. Savino Burnside Township Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Fields Mr. Glenn Dougal Mrs. Lorna E. Lawrence Ms. Jane M. Scherden Cassville Borough Agency Foundation Dominick Ruggiero Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Dougherty Mr. Jim Leslie Mr. Albert Schlecht Dublin Township 201 Chestnut Avenue Jeanne E. Fish Mr. & Mrs. Steve Craver Martha J. Wible East St. Clair Township Mr. Myron Fish Mr. Dan Douthitt Lt. Col. & Mrs. George M. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Altoona, PA 16601 Jacob’s Church Mr. Gerald D. Drenning, USN Ret. Lightner, Jr. Schneiderbauer Franklin Township Charles E. Schilling • Consider remembering Home Walter W. Focht Mr. J. W. Drenning Mrs. Helen M. Lioy Mr. & Mrs. John J. Schraff Frankstown Township Pamela Stern & Associates, LLC Ronald E. Wilson Nursing Agency in your will with Altoona Mirror Ms. Jeuli Bartenstein Ms. Jennifer Dunmire Mrs. M. Beverly Littleton Mr. Larry B. Scott Juniata Township Joyce V. Schimminger a gift of a specific property, Ms. Dianne Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Dunn Mr. & Mrs. John R. Lloyd Mrs. Helen R. Seguin Letterkenny Township Robert S. Frederick Mr. & Mrs. David L. dollar amount, or percentage of Mr. Sean Wilson Ms. Patricia L. Edwards Mr. John Lovelace Mr. Kenneth M. Sessa Liberty Township Mrs. Bertha M. Frederick Baumgartner your estate. River Bend Family Medical Commissioner & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. James Luciano Mr. Michael Shaver Licking Creek Township Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. H. Kenneth Frye Bruce R. Erb Ms. Ruth P. Lundquest Mr. John Shirock Lincoln Township • Volunteer to share your time and Mrs. Jane R. Frye Mignogna Ronald A. Woodling Mr. John D. Feagley Mr. John H. Mabry Mr. Edward J. Simon, II Logan Township talents through Family Hospice Mr. & Mrs. John W. Musser Mr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Beers Miriam M. Garber Ms. Susan Feagley Mrs. Kelly Maddox Mr. Dennis C. Simpson Marklesburg Borough or the Healing Patch children’s Mr. & Mrs. Rick A. Perretta Mr. Wilma L. Wenger Melvin P. Zeth Mrs. Barbara R. Ferazzi Ms. Carmeline L. Maniglia Mrs. Sharon Snider Martinsburg Community grief program. Learn more Mr. John D. Phillips Fund Mrs. Marjorie E. Harker Mr. Myron Fish Ms. Lisa Markowski Mr. & Mrs. Bruce G. Snider about volunteer opportunities Lori C. Gould Ms. Joy M. Schimminger Porter Township Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Mory Mrs. Elaine C. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Mr. David S. Snowberger by checking out our website at Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mowry Ms. Kimberly A. Schimminger Mr. & Mrs. D. Wayne Focht Spallone Mrs. Marlene R. Steinbugl Shirley Township Ms. Patricia A. Rose homenursingagency.com. Mr. Thomas E. Mowry Ms. Joan J. Turcovski Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Rose Miss Nancy R. Fogel Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Dr. Joseph O. Stevens Taylor Township Ms. Sara C. Young Mrs. Lois M. Folmar Massimilla Ms. Charlotte Stiffler Tell Township Leroy M. Heaster For more information about ways Altoona Area School District Mrs. Mary C. Frank Mrs. Doris Mattern Mr. Justin P. Stodart Union Township Mr. & Mrs. Ronald O. 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Hildebrand Ms. Sarah J. Mulholland Mr. Kenneth Wertz United Way of the Laurel Mr. John A. Bellak Mr. & Mrs. Eugene S. Brawley Mrs. Rebecca B. Nearhoof Mrs. Susan Himes Mr. & Mrs. Jerry E. Murray Mr. & Mrs. Charlie M. Wheeler Highlands, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Booher Mr. & Mrs. Francis D. Brown Mr. Robert E. Weller Mrs. Connie L. Hoey Mrs. Mary L. Musselman Mr. & Mrs. Jay S. White Ms. Frances M. Cook Mr. & Mrs. Norman C. Wilson Mr. Robert B. Bulvin 17 Summer 2019 | Issue 7 18 Home Nursing Agency Non-Profit Org. Part of UPMC Pre-Sorted 201 Chestnut Avenue, P.O. Box 352 Altoona, PA 16603-0352 U.S. Postage Paid 1-800-445-6262 Altoona, PA homenursingagency.com Permit No. 122

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