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SUMMER 2016

Liberty Lifestyles: Breaking the Mold
Before Angela Danno moved “Two years ago Angela could stand
to Paul’s Run three years on one leg unsupported for only 20
ago, she limited her fitness seconds. Now she can stand up to one Liberty Lifestyles coordinators celebrate the
minute on that same leg unsupported. completion of their training.
regime to outside walking. Treadmills, That is a major improvement in
she says, were too boring and she never balance,” says Rachel Heyer, Paul’s Run’s Liberty Lifestyles staff has developed a
gave much thought to an organized Wellness Coach. unique assessment tool and follow-up
exercise program. Optimizing Wellness set of fitness protocols to help maximize
All of that’s different now. Today, A unique resident wellness program functioning for these residents,” says
Angela, whose 88, takes Stretch and called Liberty Lifestyles empowered Joan Myers, Chief Operations Officer
Flex classes several times each week, Angela to achieve this milestone. for Liberty.
exercises every day (sometimes even The program, which is available Breaking the Mold
on the treadmill!) and participates at all of Liberty’s senior living Liberty’s commitment to wellness
in special fitness challenges such as communities, provides each resident sharply differs from other senior
Paul’s Run’s Amazing Race. Even with a comprehensive, personalized living communities.
more amazing, her balance has approach to maintaining their highest “We spoke to multiple fitness
tremendously improved. level of functioning. instructors and senior living
“I used to be off balance when walking. communities and learned that the
Now, I’m not anymore. Also, I had pain typical approach to fitness is hiring an
in my left shoulder and that’s gone,” outside fitness instructor who visits a
says Angela. community one or two times per week
to teach an exercise class,” says Rachel.
In This Issue:

3 Artman Golf Outing

4 What’s Cooking at Paul’s Run Liberty Lifestyles breaks the mold.
5 Enhancing Lives at The Hearth The program is operated by seven
6 The Village Olympics Paul’s Run resident Angela Danno working out on fully trained coordinators who ensure
7 Liberty Hospice Adds Programs the treadmill. that residents are matched to fitness
8 WPSCC: A Tale of Two Members activities that optimize their functional
9 LDR-EPA Update The Liberty Lifestyles program begins
with a thorough assessment of a
resident’s strength, flexibility, endurance and cognitive abilities.
and balance.
Even more, there is a depth of
wellness advocates across the Liberty
For residents in personal care, memory family of services who support
care or skilled nursing care, the the coordinators—such as nursing
assessment also looks at additional
elements such as level of cognition and assistants, community life staff
ambulation. “We are not aware of any and student interns. These helper
other senior living communities in our advocates assist the coordinators in
assessing residents and providing
area that address fitness to this degree personalized fitness guidance.
for residents at these levels of care. Our
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Greetings from the President

Luanne B. Fisher Additionally, Inspiring Today, plus this decision was not reached
a memory café, is set to launch without prayerful deliberation.
President and CEO at Artman when its new memory Our mission to serve, however,
Liberty Lutheran care neighborhood opens later will continue to blossom and
this year. The memory café, an grow with the many thousands of
As we progress through innovation we’re excited to pilot at seniors who entrust us with their
2016, Liberty will continue to Artman, will be a destination that care through our four senior living
gives memory-impaired residents communities, and in-home and
launch new programs and models and their family members an wellness services. We will continue
of service to significantly enrich the inclusive and accepting space in LCFS’ West Philadelphia Senior
lives of residents in our senior living which to socialize. Community Center, a beloved
communities, as well as people who Our unique resident wellness neighborhood hub that serves
live in their own homes. program, Liberty Lifestyles, was many older adults who cope with
In the first half of this year, expanded to include complete severe economic hardship and/or
our unique model for memory fitness assessments and personalized food insecurity.
care, called Inspiring Today, was follow-up plans for personal care, Ultimately, Liberty exists to help
implemented at The Hearth at memory care and skilled nursing people make transformative
Drexel. This distinctive model of residents because we believe that changes in their lives. And no
care and service resulted from the optimal fitness levels can help to where can we do this best than
vision and hard work of a special improve, or even increase, activities among the senior population.
Liberty team that was dedicated of daily living. Given our accomplished and
to developing an empowering, Also, Liberty Hospice has long-standing history in senior
person-centered approach to continued to grow its range of services, we are here to make life-
nurture residents who cope with services, adding pet therapy, a changing differences for elders.
memory impairment. Music and MemorySM program, Thank you for the unwavering
and a hospice choir. Additionally, faith and trust you place in us.
the expansion of more programs We are deeply grateful to you
in the performing and fine arts and are most appreciative of your
that will bring quality of life to our support in helping us to continue
hospice patients and their loved to carry out our mission to
ones will continue to be explored. faithfully accompany individuals
One change that deeply saddened and families facing life-changing
all of us was the very difficult situations through an empowering
decision to not renew contracts approach that honors the well-
for our children, family and being and choices of older adults.
refugee programs within Lutheran
Children and Family Service Luanne B. Fisher, Ph.D.
(LCFS). Despite insurmountable President and CEO, Liberty Lutheran
financial losses that have occurred,

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SUMMER 2016

Golf Outing Raises Over $50,000
for Benevolent Care Fund

On, May 9th, 95 intrepid golfers set out at North Hills Country Club for A shotgun start at 12:30 was greeted with bright sunshine and a gusting wind,
the 32nd Annual Artman Golf Outing, a time-honored legacy that raises although the captain and crew teams remained undeterred.
money to support Artman’s Benevolent Care Fund.

“I’m here to celebrate my 65th birthday at the Golf Outing co-founder Glenn Schueler and Many thanks to our sponsors and to everyone
best outing that we’ve ever been to,” said Mike former Golf Outing Committee Chair Bob who came out to enjoy the day. We’ll see you for
Connor of Sodexo. Maynard were each presented with the first the 33rd Annual Golf Outing on May 15, 2017.
ever Founder’s Awards for their service in the
creation of and dedication to the Golf Outing.

A Season of Celebrations Artman’s original site in Sellersville.

On November 28, 2016, Artman will turn 100. Drawing of the Haywood Mansion by a 4th
grader from Shady Grove Elementary School. Founder Enos Artman
While the actual anniversary date is months away, the
celebrations of a century of care continue through the year. To view more photos from the past, share your memories
At Shady Grove Elementary School, 100 students made
drawings of the Haywood Mansion. The drawings will be of Artman and learn more about Artman’s century of
judged by Artman residents with the winning students care, visit artmanhome.org/anniversary.
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also be displayed at Saxbys Coffee in Ambler.
The annual Artman Family Picnic in June is set to feature
a 1916 theme with classic cars, costumes, and a Nathan’s
hotdog cart – as Nathan’s also turns 100 in 2016.
In September, the newly opened Ambler Savings Bank in
downtown Ambler will host a display on the history of
Artman and the flagpoles along Butler Pike will feature
Artman 100 flags. There are also plans for a resident and
employee party to take place on November 28th.

SUMMER 2016

Twelve Cooks, Pounds of Food,
and a Bushel of Fellowship

Once a month Paul’s Run has 12 eager “Cooking with the Paul’s Run’s community service team
cooks in the house. All of these cooks are has been not only a pleasure but a privilege…No matter
residents, who volunteer their time to prepare what the project is for the day, these volunteers pour out
meals for vulnerable populations. their love and hard work to brighten up someone else’s
day,” says Ellen.
Their recipe for success includes a big batch of
resourcefulness, a large measure Paul’s Run volunteer cooks agree
of love, a long list of healthy they get back as much as they
ingredients—and the foresight of give. “We laugh, we kid, it makes
Julie Stumpf, Director of Resident all of us closer,” says Carole
Services at Paul’s Run. Fanelli, one of the cooks. “It’s
a good thing for us. It keeps us
A light bulb went off for Julie moving,” adds Liz Ciaccia, who
when she encountered some also shares her culinary talents.
residents who thought their age
might limit their capacity to
help others. As someone who Four of our resident cooks in action. From left to right: A Bevy of Busy Cooks
is ardent about service and a Val Lopez, Sylvia Donato, Liz Ciaccia, and Carol Fanelli Keep them moving it does! In
member of the Social Ministry April the volunteers cooked for
at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in 75 homeless women and children.
Lafayette Hill, PA, Julie cooked They created a hearty meal from
up a marvelous idea! the abundant ingredients donated
by Whole Foods, Summit Foods,
and Weis Markets. Twelve pounds
A Winning Collaboration of ziti and crushed tomatoes, 24
Why not, she thought, organize pounds of tomato sauce, plus
a group of residents at Paul’s Run various seasonings were expertly
to help St. Peter’s Social Ministry transformed into a dozen half-
with its efforts to combat food trays of delicious baked ziti. The
insecurity—efforts that include a volunteers also prepared multiple
community meal at St. Michael’s trays of tossed salad, fresh bread,
Lutheran Church in Philadelphia, and cookies.
which could expand with the
help of Paul’s Run to also include Ultimately, preparing homemade
Jane Addams Place, a shelter for Ellen Daneke, of St. Peter’s Social Ministry, surveys the meals for those who need it most
bounty of good food prepared by Paul’s Run’s volunteer cooks. is greatly fulfilling for our cooks.

homeless women and children. “It was such a good feeling to cook for the women and
children. The children were so grateful…they couldn’t
Julie saw this as an excellent opportunity to connect thank us enough. And we loved that we had a chance
social ministry, willing seniors, and vulnerable to not just serve the food, but eat with the women and
populations to give and receive of their gifts. Erin Samsel, children as well. It was a joy to serve them,” says Liz.
Director of Community Life at Paul’s Run and Ellen
Daneke, who spearheads the Social Ministry at St. Peter’s,
readily embraced the idea. The collaboration launched in
February and has been successful on many levels.

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Inspiring Today –
Enriching Lives at The Hearth

Memory care at The Hearth has taken a enjoyed. He regularly re-
step forward to provide highly personalized visits happy memories by
services for residents with Alzheimer’s and dancing to the tunes of
Cab Calloway and other
dementia-related conditions. The community has blues and big band artists.
launched Inspiring Today, a model of memory care that Incorporating Family Inclusiveness
dramatically enriches daily activities and interactions As Inspiring Today continues to be integrated into daily
between memory-impaired residents, their family and life at The Hearth, family members will be invited to
their caregivers at The Hearth. learn more about this new model of care.“On June
Dan Brunetti, Director of Community Life at The 21, family members are invited to an Inspiring Today
Hearth, says that the overarching purpose of Inspiring launch event that will officially introduce them to some
Today, which was carefully developed by a cross-section of the new activities as well as the supplies used, such
of Liberty Lutheran senior living professionals, is to as iPad® tablets, memory boxes, an improved exercise
foster independence and well-being by focusing on a program and more. We want to integrate the families by
resident’s existing capabilities, rather than on what has showing them how their loved ones are being cared for
been lost through illness. in memory support,” says Dan.

Honoring Individual Preferences Inspiring Today team leader Katelyn McKinley, pictured above, says that
The Inspiring Today team has developed a questionnaire the Inspiring Today model aims to nurture a resident’s independence and
that staff uses to learn about the desires, interests, and preserve his or her individual spirit.
predilections of each memory care resident. “When
you focus on a specific hobby or interest that was
meaningful in someone’s life you have the opportunity
to rekindle pleasant moments that not only brighten
their day, but stimulate the mind with memories,” says
Betty Bebian, Executive Director at The Hearth.
For instance, before moving into The Hearth two
months ago, one resident always loved her garden. Now
she finds pleasure in helping staff water new plants,
both outside and inside. She also enjoys helping to
arrange table settings before meals. Another resident’s
daily activities are shaped by the music he has always

Our Inspiring Today philosophy: 5
• Accentuates resident strengths
• Creates moments of success for residents
• Puts residents before tasks
• Focuses on today
• Joins residents in living in the moment
• Embraces an individualized approach to daily life

SUMMER 2016

Senior Games 2016

The Village at Penn State Senior Competitors took to the pool for water volleyball The library was the place to be as residents faced off in
Games 2016 took place from April and swimming. a competitive game of corn hole.

25th to 29th. Nicholas (Nick) DeBias, Bright skies and green lawns greeted competitors Residents also competed in ping pong.
a college senior majoring in recreation as the games moved outdoors for lawn darts
management with a concentration and the putting challenge.
in fitness, created the competition
as his capstone internship project
before graduation. Even more than the
excellent practical experience he gained,
Nick deepened his appreciation for the
energy and motivation displayed by
residents. “It’s amazing how active they
are!,” he says.

With the assistance of the Village’s Fitness
Coordinator, April Salinas, Nick planned
eight events over five days with Village
residents competing against each other
and staff members. Closing ceremonies
were held on the last day with medals
being awarded to the winners.

Senior Games 2016 wrapped up with a medal ceremony and awards for the competitors.

Personal Care Household—
Now Open!

The Village at Penn State was excited to open its new personal care
household on May 18th. The new household encompasses 12 beautiful suites,
An exterior shot of the new residence during and warm, inviting spaces for recreation, fellowship, and dining.
its construction.

In the new household, staff members—which include licensed nursing
supervisors, certified nurse assistants, and a social worker—are joining with
residents to create the shared warmth of an intimate home. In the spirit of
the Liberty Way, which is the person-centered model of care and service
practiced throughout the Liberty family of services, each resident’s unique life
experiences, choices, and routines will be honored.

The dining area in the new personal care household.

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Liberty Lifestyles (Cont’d) has been the linchpin that has inspired Plus, she nearly tripled the amount of
them to re-think fitness and improve time she was able to hold her balance
Additionally, the work of the health. “We used to have five or six during a single leg balance test.
coordinators and their helpers is people come to an exercise class. Now, Most importantly, Liberty Lifestyles
bolstered by a robust calendar of we have anywhere from 15-28 people,” gives residents a healthy surge of joy
organized fitness classes and wellness says Rachel. and confidence. “When I’m done,
challenges that are a fully integrated April Salinas, the Fitness Coordinator I think to myself that was a good
and regular part of community life. at Liberty’s Village at Penn State, tells of workout,” affirms Angela.
The staff ’s ability to set each resident one resident who was able to end her Help Support Innovation
up for success comes from the intense reliance on all walking aids once she Unique programs such as Liberty
training they receive. “Our Liberty started an aquatic fitness class. Lifestyles are possible because of the
Lifestyles staff training includes a Rachel too has many “WOW” kindness and support of our donors.
general overview of bone and muscle instances she can share. She tells of one Please consider helping us so we can
anatomy and physiology, exercise resident who, in the span of one year, continue to develop innovations that
terminology, class set up, range of was able to significantly perform more enhance life for our residents. You
motion and strengthening exercises, chair stands, arm curls and steps which can make a gift to Liberty or an entity
and exercise class formats,” says Jenn indicated a notable increase in her within our family of services by visiting
Conway, co-creator of Liberty Lifestyles. upper and lower extremity flexibility. libertylutherandonatenow.org.
A Game Changer
For many residents, Liberty Lifestyles

New Programs Introduced
to Soothe the Soul

In recognition of the powerful ability of music Liberty Hospice will
and pets to soothe the soul, Liberty Hospice has also offer bedside visits
by the Threshold Choir,
added services that use these approaches to bring loving an organization with
comfort to patients. nationwide chapters that

Robyn Aheimer, aims to provide comfort
Volunteer Coordinator
for Liberty Hospice, is through music. When
invited to a bedside,
herself a professional Threshold singers are
musician who has
developed a passion a calming and focused
presence, with gentle Bruno, a gentle 13-year-old chocolate Lab,
to incorporate the
The Threshold Choir makes bedside visits healing power of the voices that soothe patients offers loving comfort to patients.
and caregivers alike. “We are fortunate to have them join
in groups of 2-4 singers. arts into health care. us,” says Robyn.

“When providing music bedside, I’ve seen older adults Liberty Hospice launched their pet therapy program April
who had become non-verbal start to wake, speak or sing 1st. According to Robyn, the sight of a dog and the touch
along,” she says. of its fur often bring joy to patients who were once pet
owners themselves.
Liberty Hospice will introduce several ways for patients
to benefit from music. It is in the process of receiving Robyn’s quest to develop nurturing programs will continue,
certification through the Music and Memory SM program, especially in areas such as music, fine art, storytelling and
which will train the Liberty hospice team and its volunteers dance. “The arts provide a way to connect when words are
to help caregivers create personalized song lists for their few. They are gifts to be shared that bring quality of life to
loved one through the use of digital music technology. our patients and their loved ones,” she says.

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About the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center (WPSCC)

WPSCC improves the lives of 4,000 older adults through social services, initiatives that
help to remediate food insecurity and poor nutrition, outreach to homebound seniors,
support groups, and fitness and life enrichment programs.

The “WOW” of West Philly: A Tale of Two Members

“WPSCC Brought Me Back” instructors, WPSCC has continued WPSCC helped Jessie enjoy renewed health.
In 2011, illness and uncertainty to provide all of the resources
led 60-year-old Lawrence to Lawrence needs to stay on the road lunch each day. In the last two years,
the West Philadelphia Senior to better health. Four days each week I’ve lost 61 pounds!,” she says.
Community Center. he works on strengthening, toning Jessie says she doesn’t know if she’d
and mobility in the Center’s fitness be here today if she hadn’t suffered
Lawrence in WPSCC’s fitness center. center and participates in WPSCC’s the heart attack. It was an eye-opener
Silver Sneakers® class. that inspired positive changes in her
“One day during work my right Ultimately, as a true testament to life—many of which WPSCC helped
foot started dragging,” says what’s possible with the right amount her make. “WPSCC is an excellent
Lawrence. At the urging of his boss of determination and resources, place. Its nutrition class, lunches,
he visited the doctor, where he Lawrence can now walk through and exercise classes really helped me.
learned he had a disabling illness WPSCC’s entire facility without And, there’s a lot of support from the
that causes excruciating pain in the need for a walker or cane—two instructors,” she says.
various muscles. “The doctor told devices he relied on in the early years
me I’d have pain the rest of my life,” of his WPSCC membership. WPSCC Needs Your Support
says Lawrence. “I would be in pain if I didn’t come Because of WPSCC, 4,000
Initially, Lawrence says he felt here. I can’t imagine my life without vulnerable seniors—many who
defeated. But, as soon as he worked the West Philadelphia Senior would otherwise fall through the
up the courage to drive again, he Community Center. People here are cracks—are able to eat better, stay
committed himself to getting well family. They brought me back. I don’t healthy, keep their minds active,
with the same focus and purpose think I would have made it without combat social isolation, and have
he used to apply to his career. “My them,” he says. access to the help they need to
health became my job,” he says. improve their safety and security.
From its fitness center, to its “WPSCC Is an Excellent Place” Please consider supporting this
exercise classes, to its encouraging Like Lawrence, 74-year-old Jessie vital community resource. You
8 had a bout with illness that was a real can make a gift online by visiting
wake-up call. In 2014, she suffered libertylutherandonatenow.org.
a severe heart attack and knew that
recovery would require resilience
and commitment.
Fortunately, Jessie was already a
member of WPSCC and had been
taking advantage of some of its
classes. But, after the heart attack,
she significantly stepped up her
game. “I started to take WPSCC’s
nutrition class every Monday and
eat the healthy meals they serve for

SUMMER 2016

Leadership in Long-Term Disaster Recovery

Lutheran Disaster develop and/or improve skills and events, many
Response-US expertise in emotional and spiritual of which
has appointed care, volunteer management, disaster included
Liberty’s case management, and community things like
Lutheran Disaster resiliency,” says Julia. fires or floods in multi-unit apartment
Response-Eastern complexes,” says Julia.
PA (LDR-EPA) Disaster Spiritual Partners LDR-EPA on the Scene
coordinator Julia Menzo to the On the local level, LDR-EPA’s Disaster LDR-EPA is prepared to handle
Spiritual Partners (DSP) program, a disaster of any scope. It has assisted
role of Eastern Regional Coordinator. which trains pastors in disaster in long-term recovery for disasters
In this leadership capacity, Julia will spiritual care and partners them with such as hurricanes Irene and Sandy.
work to strengthen networking and faith-based leaders in disaster-stricken And, recently, LDR-EPA has put
connection among partner ministries communities, is successfully entering together a team of case managers
from Massachusetts to Virginia. its second year of operation. who are on standby if and when the
“As part of my role I will encourage “During our first year, we introduced need arises to help disaster survivors
Eastern Region members to evaluate the DSP program to more than 50 who might otherwise fall through the
their current capacities, as well as congregational leaders and made cracks due to ineligibility for federal
facilitate discussions around ways to about 11 calls in response to disaster relief assistance.

LDR-EPA is able to continue its very important work because of the kind support of donors.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit lutherancongregationalservices.org/disaster.
Yes Liberty Celebrates VolunteersSAY
The Liberty family of services celebrated all of its amazing volunteers during National Volunteer
Month in April. Luncheons, awards ceremonies, and receptions enjoyed with good food and
good friends helped us to demonstrate our profound gratitude for the kindness and generosity of
volunteers. Our volunteers are the heart of the Liberty organization—­­ thank you for helping us to
enrich the lives of residents, patients and clients each and every day.
TO SERVICE Be sure to check out our new volunteer site at www.libertylutheran.org/volunteer.

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Liberty Lutheran gratefully acknowledges the Memorial

Artman Apolonia Koc James T. O’Brien
In Honor of Mrs. & Mr. Mary Conlon Ms. Carla Gwynne
Mary Demerlis Ms. Jane A. Drexler
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Krause Dorothy Stine
Mrs. Sue Richardson Ms. Rose Polin Mr. & Mrs. Norris Chumley
In Memory of Mr. David Rehrig
Grace E. Craig Helen V. Werner
Ms. Linda Craig Evelyn Magaziner Ms. Virginia R. Cragg
Mr. John Latourette, Esq. Ms. Joan Sklaroff Ms. Deborah Gorman
Shari R. Decker Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Hassold
Ms. Elizabeth Saylor Bonnie Magdziak
Mary Demerlis Mrs. & Mr. Constance L. Bowers-Capen John Wolchko
La Salle College High School Continental Property Management, Inc.
Evelyn D. Deppenschmidt Reita Marone Fate Therapeutics
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Capone Mr. & Mrs. William C. Carey Anonymous
Martha H. Gerhart McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Harold Boyd
Ms. Virginia Gerhart Charitable Foundation,Inc. Ms. Marianne Devore
William E. Heinze Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. DePascale Ms. Sara Grable
Mr. Laszlo Bagi Dr. & Mrs. Barry B. Galton Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gregory
The Heinze Family - Bob, Tina, Chris, Mr. Lewis Goldfarb Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hynes
Micky, Jessie, Sandy, & Perry Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Hille Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Innes
Rita Katz Mr. Joseph LaSala Mr. Raymond J. Lloyd
Ms. Diane D. Bacine Mr. & Mrs. Victor Novelli Ms. Doreen McNamara
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Colbert Miss Christina O’Connell Ms. Barbara S. Mogg
Sibby Medicus Mr. & Mrs. John J. Peirano Ms. Janet K. Monaghan
Jeanne C. Kelso Ms. Valerie J. Wujcik Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Murray Jr.
Americas Distribution Team Mr. & Mrs. Orlando Rivera
Americas Leadership Team - AZ Anne L. McBrien Mr. Richard Robinson &
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Atalla Ms. Lynn Clinefelter Mrs. Carol Luongo
Mr. & Ms. Mike Buoncuore Mr. Jonathan Rosen
Mrs. Rose Carbonara John R. (“Jack”) McGann Mr. Philip J. Sock & Mrs. Kathleen McGarvey
Ms. Claire Dilullo Knights of Columbus Notre Dame Council Ms. Agnes M. Steel
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Fencsak Mrs. Joanne Eisensmidts Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tucker
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Garton Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Judge Mrs. Jacqueline Wolchko
Mr. Brian Kelso Mr. & Mrs. James W. Kirby Mrs. Bonita Wolchko Rivera
Mr. & Mrs. Sebastian Lorigo Mr. John LaBarre
Mr. Richard McCaffery Ms. Catherine Lacavera The Village at Penn State
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Morozin Mr. Joseph McBride In Memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Strauss Ms. Catherine A. McCain James Davis
Mr. John Vernon Mrs. Jane McGann
Mrs. & Mr. Donna Young Mr. Sal Mergliano Ms. Martha Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Daren & Karen Orzechowski
10 Mr. & Mrs. George A. Porreca, Jr. Robert L. Kidwell
Ms. Joan Ruch Mrs. Heather F. Fleck
Ms. Patricia M. Samuelson
Ms. Jeannine Sano Mike Savage
Sunshine Club of Springfield Township Mrs. Heather F. Fleck
High School
Mr. & Ms. Joseph Stine Lutheran Disaster Response
Ms. Shirley Szagola In Honor of
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wissner Julia E. Menzo
Mr. Mark Letner
Mrs. Patty Cline

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and Tribute Gifts received January 2016 through April 2016.

Liberty at Home Harriet McFadden Lutheran Children and
In Memory of Mr. Jose E. Andrade Family Service
Florence L. Beal Mr. & Mrs. Alan G. Bassman In Honor of
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore W. Blohm The birthday of Esther Bonnet
Ms. Jody Murphy Ms. Kathryn M. Boyle
Ms. Susan Cavanaugh Mr. & Mrs. Don Donnon
Paul’s Run Mr. & Mrs. Vincent F. Collier Jr.
In Honor of Mrs. Judy Dale William G. Erat
Brikena Calaku Ms. Ceil Haviland Mr. Harrington E. Crissey, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Henwood
Ms. Lillian Silverstein Mr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Kane Mr. Sister & Mrs. Sister McCann
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Loy Mrs. Kathleen Wechtler
David Rosen Mrs. Claire Moylan
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Karabell NAVSUP WSS Noel Smyth
Mr. & Mrs. Kirt Niedrist Temple Lutheran Church Havertown
Stephen J. Weisser Mr. Edward Samocki
Ms. Lillian Silverstein Ms. Carolyn Saveri In Memory of
In Memory of Mrs. & Mr. Harriett Schmon Samuel Merz
Lillian Denenburg Mr. & Mrs. Stanley C. Szymborski Mrs. Millie M. Dunlap
Ms. Babara Denenburg Ms. Irene Vouladas
Ms. Doris G. Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zowney Liberty Hospice
Ms. Elsie Leberstien Sachs In Memory of
Fay Parkin Florence L. Beal
Bernice Dicker Ms. Cynthia Rothaus
Mr. John A. Borneman R.Ph. Ms. Michele L. Utain Ms. Nancy Ciasullo
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hayes Simmons Elementary School
Ms. Eleanore Scheb Mitzi Rosenblum
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Waeltz Ms. Judith B. Kravitz Margaret Groff
Ms. Marian Eide
Ralph A. Dicker Coleman Simon Ms. Florence A. Momme
Standard Homeopathic Co/Hyland’s Mr. Ron Berue
Yarrington Mills Corporation Ms. Rhea Jones Albert Heimbach
Mr. & Mrs. Jules Mendelsohn Ms. Sandra Renninger
Ralph & Bernice Dicker Ms. Rita A. Pitchalonis
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Allen Albert & Julia Janney
Roslyn Social Committee Liberty Lutheran Mr. & Mrs. Denbeigh G. Forbes
Mrs. Mary Hernandez-Cuebas In Honor of
Ms. Sharon Dicker John R. (“Jack”) McGann
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Dicker Luanne B. Fisher Indian Crest Faculty Club
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Morris Dr. Patricia Savage Sylvia & Margery Chachkin
Ms. Joan Gallagher
Ruth G. Frey In Memory of Senator & Mrs. Henry P. McNamara
Mr. Robert Frey Ms. Linda J. Trout
John R. (“Jack”) McGann
Anita Goldstein Mrs. Emily Murray Anna M. Waller
Ms. Renee Nerish Mr. Matthew Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Douglass Jr.
Mr. Manny Pak Mr. Scott Weingaertner Mr. & Mrs. William P. Freeman
Ms. Phyllis Robinson Mr. & Mrs. William O’Kane
Ms. Patricia Weiss Anna M. Waller Ms. Nancy S. Powers
Ms. Caroline Willms Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kirchner Mr. & Mrs. John M. Regan
Mr. Kevin Shivers Mr. & Mrs. George M. Roth
Doris Hyde
Dr. & Mrs. Dwight Rude

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