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& FAITH WORK Fall 2021 We’re off to see the colors…
FAITH&WORK
StBarnabasHealthSystem.com
St. Barnabas Health System Fall 2021
Contents 10
3 A Message from William V. Day
4 I am Brother Paul
5 Anyone, Anywhere…
6 Communities Dining Team
8 To Vape or Not to Vape, Not!
9 Matters of the Heart
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10 The Gardner Way
12 Making Sense of the New Alzheimer’s Medication
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13 Golf and 5K Success
14 Fall Charity Events
15 Windows to Their World
16 Donors
Cover: We’re off to see the colors…the wonderful colors
of fall. The Woodlands at St. Barnabas residents (l to r)
Sandy and Jim Olsen and Barbara Tate with her five-year-
old Morkie Bella Rosa follow their quiet neighborhood road
enjoying the colors of autumn. 6
St. Barnabas Health System
Board of Trustees
John J. Curran, Chair
Thomas M. Schmidt, Vice Chair
William V. Day, Secretary
Richard J. Andrus
Walter DeForest
Daniel S. Henderson
Joseph C. Scaletta Sr.
St. Barnabas Health System Officers
William V. Day, EdD, President
Douglas W. Day, Senior Vice President
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Karen Tabacchi, Senior Vice President
James D. Turco, Senior Vice President
Margaret Horton, Assistant Vice President
Faith & Work is published quarterly by
St. Barnabas Health System
Nancy Brem, Editor
Donna Herrle, Designer
Rick Armstrong and Alex Grant, Photographers
Reed & Witting, Printer
The Official Registration and Financial information of
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St. Barnabas Charities may be obtained from the
Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free,
within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Registration does
not imply endorsement.
A
young physical therapist is down on one It’s what lit that first torch 121 years ago when
knee adjusting a knee brace on 78-year- St. Barnabas was founded in downtown Pittsburgh.
old Anna. She is not happy. Chris teases The flame was tiny but steady in those early years.
her about her new hairdo. Anna smiles just a little. But the flame began to wane and by the sixties,
Chris tells her she is doing great, getting better it was fluttering. It was about to go out when
every day. Anna grins and says, “I didn’t think I concerned trustees sought my help 54 years ago.
had it in me.”
St. Barnabas needed an oxygen boost — an
injection of emotion and motivation
Who will carry the torch? backed up by hard work and a
A Message from William V. Day practical business plan to set the
torch ablaze — all this and heaven,
too. For, without God, there would be
They have an audience of one…me. no St. Barnabas. There would be no millions of
dollars in free care for those in need…there would
I take Chris aside and commend him for his be no circle of care providing secure, comfortable,
patience, his caring, for his good work. His reply independent living, home care and living assistance,
stuns me. long-term and hospice care…all tendered in
beautiful surroundings with hope and love.
“I’m just carrying on the torch you lit a long
time ago.” Who is there to keep St. Barnabas’ torch burning,
to carry it forward into its 13th, 14th, 15th decade
I am speechless — believe it or not. I put my fist
and into the 22nd century? There is Chris. There is
over my heart and thanked him.
Karen. There is Douglas. There is James. Oh, so
I can tell. He means it. It’s not just ‘buttering up many. And, God willing, more to come. I thank
the boss.’ God for them and for letting me carry the torch for
as long as I can.
I will never forget that moment. The emotion I felt
that day and the emotion that therapist Chris God bless,
McClure must have felt to say those words are WVD
what keeps all of us at St. Barnabas going. President@StBarnabasHealthSystem.com
I Am Brother Paul
A
nd with these words began would soon lose his way in life, He The Brotherhood, which never
a life-long commitment to became a lumberjack and later an numbered more than 10 at a time,
St. Barnabas. odd-job man. In 1950 he found came to an end in 1969 and
his way to St. Barnabas, donning Brother Paul became Paul O. W.
Brother Paul was Paul O. W. the rough brown robe of the lay Hopkinson. He married the home’s
Hopkinson, administrator of St. Barnabas Brotherhood secretary, Viola Gregory, in
St. Barnabas Free Home in Gibsonia, and taking the name of 1970 and Mr. and Mrs.
PA and successor to the founder Brother Paul in honor Paul Hopkinson
Gouverneur P. Hance, who died in of the apostle. moved to Corpus
1954. He was introducing himself Christi, Texas
to William V. Day, the business Brother Paul after his retire-
consultant called in to help decide was the Free ment in 1974.
the fate of the struggling home. Home’s ‘Mr. Paul died
Fixit.’ He March 13,
Day was to become only the third could and 1985.
CEO of the 100-year-old organi- did fix
zation, now known as St. Barnabas everything, Brother
Health System. using his Paul had
inventive many
But this is the story of Brother Paul,
genius to accom-
born Oliver William Hopkinson, a
install an plishments
direct descendant of Francis
automatic as an
Hopkinson, one of the signers of
thermostat inventor,
the Declaration of Independence
to control the as a leader
in 1776.
heating of a charitable
Almost from birth, Oliver was a system that home that
maverick, roaring around the city marveled local never turned
of Philadelphia, where he was born repair men. He away anyone in
in 1916. He refused to attend also patented a need, and, surprisingly
the University of Pennsylvania, number of inventions even to himself, as a
originally the College of Pennsyl- assigning those patents and successful fundraiser on
vania, where his famous ancestor their income to the Free Home. behalf of his beloved patients.
had been the first to graduate. One of these inventions was for a He was above all, a proud patriot,
Oliver chose Princeton University, spark plug gap adjustor, still used who carried a copy of the
and unlike all male Hopkinsons in cars today. Declaration of Independence
who became lawyers, he studied signed by his ancestor, every day
Brother Paul was the glue that held of his life.
physics.
St. Barnabas Free Home together,
He began his career as a research physically and literally. He called
physicist for Westinghouse working the Bible, ‘The Manufacturer’s
on cathode ray tubes. But Oliver Handbook.’
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FAITH & WORK 5
COMMUNITIES DINING
“
Go for Gold!
E
very single day, 365 days a the freshest local vegetables, as more sophisticated items like
year, the Culinary Crew at The fruits, cheeses, eggs and meats quail and steak au poivre; bistro
Communities at St. Barnabas served with a smile and pride. bar bites in the Fox Place Pub;
strive to win top scores from the casual choices in the Leisure
residents. Led by Food & Beverage Director Lounge; sandwiches and salads in
Jerome Jocuns, the team work The Country Store; and wine
Team members know the residents’ together to provide a diverse pairings in The Wine Room.
dietary needs, their likes and dislikes dining menu in multiple venues:
– no garlic and onion, hold the The Village Restaurant serving “Our residents can enjoy and
spicy seasoning, an extra helping comfort foods such as Yankee pot experience a wide range of foods
of mac ‘n’ cheese…and always, roast and stuffed peppers as well and surroundings without ever
leaving The Village,” Jerome said.
6 FAITH & WORK
TEAM
The Winning Village Dining Team: Left to Right by rows: Front,
kneeling — Tanner Trebilcock, Pietro Porco, Joseph Baldauff, Camille
Patrignani, Josephine Bagnato, Brian Schrecongost, and Matthew
Pantoja; Second row — Patricia Zelinka-Boreing, Bryan deLeon, Linda
Heibert, Chef Eric Bagnato, Pamela Tift, Dana Welsh and Lauren
Tassos; Back row — Linda Matecka, Jerome Jocuns, Kolton Ott, Denise
Scanlon and Karen Ide-Heffley.
“We are fortunate,” Jerome added, food. The Catering Department
“to have the complete support of our and Barnabas Bakery are taking
top executives and administration.” orders. The Woodlands Lodge
hosts food theme nights, such as
According to Jerome, all services ‘create your own pasta dish’ buffet
and settings have gradually with a choice of pastas and sauces.
returned to business as usual after And social hour is humming at The
meeting the challenge of COVID-19. Crystal Conservatories and the
Cruise Deck in The Woodlands.”
“Due to state/county regulations
during COVID, we were forced to “We create a new menu every
switch from full service dining at quarter,” Jerome said, “and we
several locations to take-out and continually add homemade items
delivery service only in less than a including our soups and sausages,
week,” he explained. “We delivered smoked meats and soft pretzels. And
1,000 meals a week door-to-door, we have our signature dishes such
winning the gratitude of all the as Cedar Planked Glazed Salmon.
residents. Everyone pitched in.”
“I am honored to be a part of the
Jerome stressed: “The Culinary team,” Jerome said. “We go for
team continue to concentrate all gold every day and we win every
their efforts on providing residents time a resident says thank you and
healthy, nutritional, exceptional savors the very last bite.”
CEDAR PLANKED
GLAZED ATLANTIC SALMON
• Fresh salmon filet
• Cedar planks soaked in water.
Planks can be obtained in seafood
departments locally or online.
Jerome is proud of his winning GLAZE INGREDIENTS:
team: his management staff:
1 T of honey
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
1 T of maple syrup
Dana Welsh, who has been with
¼ t finely grated Jalapeno pepper
St. Barnabas 19 years; Dining
Sprinkle of salt and black pepper Serve with rice and a
Room Manager Lauren Tasso with
17 years’ experience; Chef Eric DIRECTIONS: favorite vegetable
Bagnato, now in his fourth year; the • Combine all glaze ingredients in a bowl. and enjoy!
kitchen crew; and the dedicated • Dip salmon into the glaze.
serving staff. • Place salmon on Cedar plank for roasting.
The plank imparts a delicate smoky flavor to the salmon.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven 11 – 14 minutes or until glaze begins to
caramelize.
To Vape or Not to Vape! NOT!
V
aping is not safe, nor is it recommended as Join the St. Barnabas Medical Center’s Freedom
a way to quit smoking regular cigarettes, from Tobacco program and stop smoking and
according to the American Heart Association. vaping. Call 724-443-7231.
But the biggest concern about the increasing Sources: American Heart Association,
popularity of vaping is that it will “re-normalize” Johns Hopkins School of Medicine,
University of Iowa, Centers for
smoking which has declined in recent years. Disease Control (CDC)
Reversing the hard-won gains in the global effort to
curb smoking would be catastrophic. Smoking
is still the leading preventable cause of
death and is responsible for 480,000
American lives lost each year.
Just what are E-cigarettes? Electronic
devices that heat a liquid, producing an
aerosol to inhale. They come in many
shapes and sizes. Some look like
cigarettes, cigars or USB flash drives.
Most deliver nicotine with flavors: fruit,
candy, mint, menthol. Some can deliver
marijuana.
One of the most popular vaping devices is
JUUL, shaped like a flash drive. According
to its manufacturer, a single JUUL pod Ex-vaper Chris, 28, of Pittsburgh, PA shares her
contains as much nicotine as a pack of 20 vaping experience.
regular cigarettes. QUITTING COLD TURKEY
I
DANGERS OF VAPING started smoking cigarettes when I was 15. By
• E-cigarettes have been linked to thousands of the time I was 24, I had switched to vaping…
cases of serious lung injury, some resulting in the mint-flavored flash drive type. I thought
death. By early 2020 there had been a total of vaping was far healthier than smoking cigarettes.
But I began to see some horror stories online
2,807 hospitalizations or deaths from vaping.
linked to vaping, so I tried cutting back with little
• Besides nicotine, E-cigarettes include potentially success. Then I began dating a non-smoker, an
harmful substances such as diacetyl (a chemical outspoken non-smoker who said I should have
compound linked to lung disease), cancer- the willpower to go cold turkey.
causing chemicals and heavy metals such as
The first few days were tough. I was irritable,
nickel, tin and lead. Users breathe in these toxic cried for no reason, had difficulty focusing on
contaminants while nearby non-users risk anything. And I ate a lot of sweets. But I stuck it
secondhand exposure. out and I’ve been vaping-free for more than 10
months now.
• Vaping can delay brain development in teenagers,
children and fetuses of pregnant women Please share your smoking/vaping story.
who vape. Send to: Faith & Work
5850 Meridian Rd.
Gibsonia, PA 15044
8 FAITH & WORK
M AT T E R S
of the HEART
G
etting to the heart of the “Know the signs and symptoms
matter has been Dr. Santosh of a probable heart condition,” Dr. Santosh Pandit
Pandit’s life work. Dr. Pandit advises. “Chest pain, Cardiologist
tightness or pressure…shortness St.Barnabas Medical Center
Dr. Pandit, the cardiologist on staff of breath… pain, numbness,
at St. Barnabas Medical Center, has weakness or coldness in the
more than 40 years’ experience legs…pain in the neck, jaw, throat,
treating patients with heart disease upper abdomen and back…
and preventing this deadly disease lightheadedness, dizziness or
from claiming more victims. “Not everyone knows,” Dr. Pandit
fainting…swelling of the legs,
added, “how important taking
ankles or feet…irregular heart
Heart disease is the leading cause care of teeth and gums is to
beat…fatigue.”
of death in Pennsylvania, in the preventing heart disease. Oral
United States and in the world “Women,” Dr. Pandit stressed, “are health is closely related to heart
killing annually, on average, 32,000 more likely to experience different health.”
men and women in Pennsylvania; symptoms than chest pain such as
650,000 in the United States; and Dr. Pandit’s prescription for
neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back
17.9 million globally. preventing heart disease:
and abdominal discomfort, nausea
and vomiting, pain in one or both Maintain a healthy lifestyle,
Every 36 seconds a person dies recognize the warning signs,
arms, sweating, unusual fatigue.”
from cardiovascular disease here and seek professional help
in the United States. According to Dr. Pandit, men and including regular check ups
women can reduce the risk of with your medical team.
Dr. Pandit is committed to saving
heart disease by embracing a
lives through education and For more information on
healthy lifestyle. And that includes
treatment. “matters of the heart,” contact
a heart healthy diet — sticking to
fruits, vegetables, lean proteins the St. Barnabas Medical Center
Educated in Government Medical at 724-443-7231 or check out the
College at Nagpur, India, Dr. Pandit and whole grains, consuming less
fat and sugar; exercising — 150 website at www.drsmpandit.com.
did his residency at the University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He minutes of moderate exercise Sources: American Heart Association,
is board certified in Cardiovascular each week; following a regular World Health Organization, Mayo Clinic
Medicine, Internal Medicine, Echo- sleep schedule; no smoking or
cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology. excessive alcohol.
FAITH & WORK 9
The Gardner Way Together as always, Elijah and Minnie Gardner enjoy a crisp, sunny day during their respite care stay at St. Barnabas’ beautiful Washington Place.
M
ay 19, 2021 will always be
a momentous day in the
lives of Elijah and Minnie
Gardner — the day they saw their
two grandsons graduate from the
U.S. Coast Guard Academy,
watching the ceremony live from
their respite care room at The
Arbors at St. Barnabas, Valencia.
Justin and Christopher received
their commissions from their
father, Colonel Kelvin Gardner,
U.S. Air Force (retired) as President
Joe Biden, looked on. And Elijah
and Minnie saw it live, thanks to
arrangements by St. Barnabas’
Memory Care Director and staff.
Ensign Justin Gardner is assigned
to the USCGC DEPENDABLE and
Ensign Christopher Gardner to the
USCGC Seneca. It’s a great day for the Gardner’s as Colonel and Mrs. Kelvin
Gardner celebrate their sons, Christopher (left) and Justin,
Such a proud moment for two graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
remarkable grandparents, who
have set the standards for The “Family is everything. We take care Minnie took care of Minnie’s
Gardner Way. Elijah, 99, and of loved ones,” Col. Gardner mother and an aunt in their home.
Minnie, 94, were both born in explains. “Growing up, my brother “We Gardner’s take care of family.”
South Carolina on farms, but they and I always had a parent at
never met until they came to home. Dad worked days, and The Gardner Way has been a
Pittsburgh, PA. Mom worked nights. Church and guiding force in Col. Gardner’s life.
faith were a major part of our He has spent 35 years in uniform,
Elijah served in the U.S. Navy lives. We had to read the Bible serving his country. A West Point
during WWII on a destroyer in the every Sunday afternoon. I asked graduate, he was a combat officer
North Atlantic. After the war he my Dad, ‘Why? We just came from for five years. He went on to
went North to find work in the church.’ And he answered, ‘We attend seminary and was ordained
steel mills and eventually in the promised at your baptism to teach in the East Orthodox faith, serving
motor pool for the VA Hospital in you the Bible.’” in th Air Force Chaplain Corps and
Oakland, PA. Minnie went North seeing action in Afghanistan and
to attend Westinghouse High Working hard, paying off debts, Albania. Col. Gardner fully retired
School, Pittsburgh, and became a saving for the future were another in February, 2020. He and his wife
nurse’s aide with the Veterans’ part of The Gardner Way. Minnie now live in Cranberry Township.
Administration. and Elijah paid off the mortgage
on their Penn Hills home 13 years Elijah and Minnie enjoyed their
The Gardner’s had two sons, early. They raised all their own respite care at The Arbors, Valencia
Kelvin and Herbert. Herbert died food in their garden, canning and again in July at The Washington
in 1984. Colonel Kelvin Gardner is vegetables and preserving home- Place so much, they have decided to
very proud of his parents and he made jams and jellies. make St. Barnabas their permanent
and his wife Arleen and sons home. They are now proud residents
Justin and Christopher will be The Gardner home was always at The Arbors, Valencia, living, as
carrying on The Gardner Way. open to loved ones. Elijah and always, The Gardner Way.
FAITH & WORK 11Making Sense of the New
Alzheimer’s Medication
by World Renowned Neurosurgeon, Triathlete, Nutrition and Brain
Health Expert Joseph C. Maroon, MD, FACS and Jeff Bost PAC
T
he first new Alzheimer’s
Dr. Joseph Maroon partners with
drug in 18 years was granted
St. Barnabas Health System and
accelerated approval by its Memory Care program.
the FDA in June of 2021 —
Aducanumab.
The biggest controversy is that disease. We have diagnostic
This drug is intended for the 6.2 although the manufacturer, Biogen, imaging of amyloid plaques in the
million Americans and more than was able to show Aducanumab brain of Alzheimer’s patients and
30 million people worldwide with could reduce the amount of advanced knowledge on how
the disease. But, does the drug amyloid plaques, this alone is not these can trigger an inflammatory
slow down the Alzheimer’s process correlated with dementia. Not reaction linked to progressive
and allow people living with the everyone with amyloid plaques has cognitive decline. That is why
disease to keep their memories and Alzheimer’s or cognitive decline. educating people about the benefits
other cognitive abilities longer? Of two large clinical studies on of a healthy lifestyle — exercise,
Usually, when FDA approval has effectiveness, side effects and low-fat diet, avoiding processed
been granted this question has safety, only one marginally slowed foods, sugars and obesity — is so
been asked and answered. But in down the decline of thinking, important in reducing inflammation,
the case of Aducanumab, there memory and function. Furthermore, potentially preventing Alzheimer’s.
are still unanswered questions and micro hemorrhages and brain
controversy on its approval. swelling were side effects seen in I am still personally glad that the
some patients. treatment of Alzheimer’s remains
WHAT ADUCANUMAB DOES one of the most important health
AND MAY NOT DO TREATMENTS THAT DO HELP issues the pharmaceutical industry
Some of the controversy surrounding Traditional treatments for age- is trying to solve. I am also opti-
Aducanumab are its high cost — related Alzheimer’s disease have mistic that the use of medication
almost $60,000 annually — and the centered on supporting physical, may provide a significant help to
requirement of a costly PET scan emotional and cognitive needs as those suffering from this terrible
prior to initiating treatments. This the disease progressively worsens. condition.
test is not reimbursed by commercial By providing a safe environment,
insurance or Medicare, and its use Diseases of the brain like
social interaction and brain stimu-
is limited to early-stage Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s and other dementias
lation, many Alzheimer sufferers
are often referred to as ‘the last
can have a good
greatest challenge in overcoming
quality of life.
human limitation on aging.’
PREVENTION We continue to put our faith in
POTENTIAL talented scientists working on
cures. But we cannot be passive
Trillions of dollars when it comes to our health.
have been spent on We need to make better choices
understanding and and, for many, better health
treating Alzheimer’s will follow.
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he 34th annual St. Barnabas
Charitable Golf Open
netted $167,000 for the
St. Barnabas Free Care Fund as
154 golfers came together on
June 11, 2021 on the lush greens
Golfing for Free Care
and fairways of Conley Resort
& Golf Club. The Bell Trophy
Winning Team from CooksonPeirce
with a score of 282: Jim Lynch,
TITLE SPONSORS Scott Oros, Sean Volk and Bill
Wotus. St. Barnabas Golf Opens
have raised more than $3 million
for free care since 1988.
All proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund
A
WINNING RUNNERS
total of 647 runners and
walkers participated in
the St. Barnabas Free
Care 5K Run/Walk on August 7,
2021. Supporting the runners
and walkers from the sidelines
was 94-year-old Annetta M.
Hardt, of Gibsonia, who walked in
nine races in the senior division
1997 – 2010.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
JED CHRISTIANSEN KATHERINE FEDKO
All proceeds benefit the Greenville, PA Gibsonia, PA
St. Barnabas Free Care Fund Time: 15:22 This is Jed’s 7th win. Time: 17:44
FAITH & WORK 13Enjoy a fun day with friends. Ladies
Saturday, September 18
Day Out
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 2021
Trees Manor at St. Barnabas
660 Warrendale Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Proceeds benefit St. Barnabas Free Care Fund
• Strolling Food Stations
• Signature Cocktail and Wine
• Shopping with Specialty Vendors
• Music
• Basket Raffles & 50/50
Prizes valued at more than $5,000 awarded every half hour!
$80 Ticket includes chance to win one of these fantastic prizes.
$100 Ticket includes two chances for a prize.
Get Your Tickets Today!
Call 724-625-3770 or purchase online
at StBarnabasCharities.com
Sporting clays event .
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Seven Springs
“Golf with a Shotgun”
Novice and Experienced Shooters
Welcome!
Please contact St. Barnabas Charities
for details: 724-625-3770.
14 FAITH & WORKWindows
to Their World
Never before have windows been so important
to the patients at St. Barnabas Nursing Home.
They enable the patients to experience and
safely enjoy the outside world. All 124 windows
— the double hung ones in patient rooms as well
as the signature arched windows — are to be
replaced with the latest in energy-efficient glass.
To do this, we need your support. A gift of $2,000
will install each new window, but any amount is
deeply appreciated in helping us reach our
$248,000 goal. Donations can be made in memory
or in honor of a loved one or in recognition of a
beloved staff member. Brass plaques will identify
sponsored windows and the donors.
You can help, donate today!
Text: ‘GIVE’ to 41444
Visit: StBarnabasCharities.com
Call: 724-625-3770
Windows Campaign
GOAL
$248,000 68
to goal
% GOAL
124 Windows
Dollars Windows
raised to date: pledged to date:
$168,175 84 windowsD edicating
your
Tribute gifts celebrate the lives of loved ones and make a
difference in the lives of impoverished patients served by
St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. Honorary funds recognize
St. Barnabas living persons and memorial funds pay tribute to those
Donation
who have passed away. Both are tax deductible to the
fullest extent of the law and acknowledged with personal
letters to friends, family and honorees.
April 23, 2021 — August 10, 2021
Donating In Honor
Personalized gifts honor special people, especially those who positively impact the lives of others. Contributions celebrate
birthdays, anniversaries, milestones and accomplishments.
St. Barnabas Nursing Home Clinical Staff Mr. and Mrs. William V. Day Barbara Tate
Tom and Becky Stradley Charles and Louise Greback Linda and Sam Flack
Stan Phillips Richard and Carolyn Wiegel
Donating In Memory
Donations to St. Barnabas Free Care Fund establish a legacy of giving and inspire hope for others dealing with loss.
Gifts are made in lieu of flowers at funerals and memorial services and as living tributes throughout the years to follow.
Elizabeth “Betty” Beals Donnie Hersh Jr Catherine Nolan Paul and Ruth Smail
Mark and Mori North Donald and Sylvia Hersh Eberle and Harp Families Diane S. Robertson
Maurice P. Bedel Kathleen Ruprecht Montgomery Loisann P. Hiles John and Katherine Turnbull
Maureen B. Novak Carol Tarr Patricia Mayer Maureen B. Novak
Catherine Bittner Martha Ann Nichols Marge McMullan Buzzy and Rose Voller
Maureen B. Novak Mary Ciraula, Kim Vogel, Pittsburgh Metro Area Postal Nancy Andiorio
Patti Friedrich and Gail Stasik Workers Union
Martha Evans Marguerite “Peggy” Walker
Mike and Sheila Costanza Dominic and Janice Profio
Beth Albers Michael and Beth Boucek
Marne Dramble Beatrice E. Scaletta
Walter and Bonnie Kanell Jack and Pam Hernon
Jackie Drexler and James L. Joseph and Karen Scaletta
Roberta K. Kanell
Orleman Stanley Nowak
Scott Miller
Charlene Friel and Edna Wills Constance Nowak
John and Gail Rackley
Gerald and Elizabeth Hnat Alma Rafferty
Walter Finnegan Nancy Knapp Rita McClaine
Beth and Lee Fischer
Virginia G. Miller
Shirley Petit Roy
Patrick T. Gallogly Peoples Natural Gas Kiski Christine Hanson
Dan Gallogly Flower Fund Committee
Joseph R. and Susan S. Brendel
Joan C. Geibel Donna Lee Siple, Kathleen
Jay Geibel Thompson and Valerie Hess Judy and Linda Schaldenbrand
John and Janet Wysokowski Susan Horne
William Geibel
Diane Straley
16 FAITH & WORKDonors January 1, 2021 — August 11, 2021
Gouverneur P. Hance League: $5,000+ • President’s Club: $1,000 - $4,999 • Supporter’s Club: $450 - $999 • Founder’s Club: $150 - $449 • Century Club: $100 - $149
From the coins tossed to its founder in the early 1900s to today’s online giving, support to St. Barnabas Free Care Fund continues in
many forms, all vital to impoverished patients who seek medicine, wellness and rehabilitation. Your donations and sponsorships boost
St. Barnabas’ ability to remain the refuge for many turned away by other facilities. God bless you!
Walter F. and Ellen H. Jeffrey J. Petrell Diane S. Robertson
Nicoden Fund R.I.C.G.C. Sherwin Williams – Allison Park
WPXI‑TV RiversEdge Advanced Martha Taylor
Retirement Solutions LLC Ronald Urso
Rudolph Auto Repair Vision Benefits of America
Sarver Landscape Willard M. Lewis Co.
Maintenance Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C.
Gouverneur P. Hance League Scaletta Sr.
Schellhaas Funeral Home &
Alera Group
President's Club Cremation Services Ltd.
Arnett Carbis Toothman LLP
Shorebridge Wealth Management
Carole A. Baierl
ABC Glass & Mirror LLC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stradley Jr.
Balfurd Linen Service
Diane Straley
C.U.E. Inc. AMCOM Office Systems Founder's Club
Anonymous Shop ‘n Save Tusca Plaza
Civil & Environmental
Armstrong Tires for Less A to Z Promotions
Consultants Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James Bendel Trib Total Media Adler & Sons Tree Service Inc.
CooksonPeirce
Berkley Accident and Health WJAS 1320 AM Advance 360
DeForest Koscelnik
& Berardinelli Cintas Corporation Anonymous
Dollar Bank Clearview Federal Credit Union Beth Albers
Fiducia Group LLC Consolidated Communications Alpha Graphics
Fort Pitt Capital Group Costa Painting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anthony
Geyer Construction & Creese, Smith, Hune & Co. LLC Donald L. Balla Jr.
Development Inc. Mary E. Davenport Jon Barr
Gordon Food Service Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dennis Dr. and Mrs. Frederick D.
Highmark Duncan Oil Company Bauschard
Efficient Energy Solutions
Supporter's Club Beaver Meadows at
J V Electronics
Michael Lazzara Drs. Jonathon and Judith Erlen St. Barnabas
Fayette Parts Service Inc. (NAPA) Bonnie Almquist William Bianco
Leech Tishman Fuscaldo
Federal Home Loan Bank Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. David Bradley
& Lampl LLC
of Pittsburgh Nick Blicha Nancy Brem
John R. and Margaret S.
Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co. Michele Bradac Caldwell’s Windoware Inc.
McCartan Charitable Fund
Dan Gallogly Chaffee Excavating Dr. and Mrs. Larry Campoli
MMC Land Management
Jay Geibel Matthew Cuomo Richard Casale
NET Xperts LLC
William J. Geibel Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Day Conley Resort & Golf Club
Paracca Interiors Flooring
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Grey Furniture at the Firehouse/ Cooper Signs
America
Susan M. Horne General Store Janet Crayton
Purvis Brothers Inc.
Rodger Ketchell James Harbison Dave Smith Auto
Simpson & McCrady
Matoka and Sons Plumbing Inc. Margaret Horton Deep Well Services
Southern Scripts
Mazzant Painting & Disaster Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kwadrat Vinny Dennis
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Edward Maziarz Theresa Drzik
TriState Capital Bank ‑
Northern Connection Magazine Chase McKellar effectv
Pittsburgh
Paul Palguta Robert F. Ranallo Jr. Elk Air Conditioning & Heating
FAITH & WORK 17Donors
Gouverneur P. Hance League: $5,000+ • President’s Club: $1,000 - $4,999 • Supporter’s Club: $450 - $999 • Founder’s Club: $150 - $449 • Century Club: $100 - $149
Founder's Club (cont’d.) Rulis & Bochicchio LLC Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brendel Jean McLaughlin and Robert
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Russo Jack Bricker Eveleth
FJ Baehr Architects
Aaron Salyards Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Brooks Marge McMullan
Megan Francis
Annmarie Sandor Carol Buttignol Scott Miller
Mr. and Mrs. William Franz
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Santory Marjorie Cain Timothy A. Molnar
Michael Garczynski
Sharon Slagel Mary Ciraula Jackie Drexler and James L.
Glass Box Group LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Smith John C. Downey Orleman
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Greback
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sommariva Lori L. Dzielski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pasko
Alan Groover
St. Barnabas Admissions E.H. Griffith Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Profio
Terri Guerre
Department John A. Eberle Shawn Pulpan
H. P. Starr Lumber Co. LLC
St. Barnabas Health System ‑ Samuel and Linda Falck Melissa Richards
Headrick Elevator Company
Security Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Fennell Carmine Russo
HealthNow Administrative
St. Barnabas Nursing Home Steven R. Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Scaletta
Services
William Straub Scott and Susan Gorham Andrew Schafale
HM Design
Sun Life Financial Frances Grejda Lily Ann Schmidt
J. C. Ehrlich Co. Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Kim Tabacchi Donna Herrle Donna Siple
J. A. Sauer Heating & Air
Barbara Tate Janet M. Hilderbrand Gregg Soergel
Conditioning Co.
The Arbors at St. Barnabas Stephen Hinson Barbara Spithaler
Shelly Jenkins
Gibsonia Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hobaugh Jennifer Starr
Jewels, Bags & More...
The Arbors at St. Barnabas Michael A. Hutchinson Dolores Strunk
The Traveling Boutique
Valencia J & J Fire Protection Company Inc. Thomas Stuart
Justifacts
The Arbors III at St. Barnabas Mary Katsuleris The Dental Group at
Jeff Kandzer
The Village at St. Barnabas Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Kelly St. Barnabas
Kim’s Kleen
The Washington Place at Joe Klimchak Mary Ann Thompson
Tim Kirkland
St. Barnabas Lois Klinar Mr. and Mrs. Albert Timms
Valerie Kish
The Woodlands at St. Barnabas Holly C. Komoroski Jill Tourigny
Donald and Peggy Kopelic
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Turco Penny Lodge and Mark Hale Michael J. Tulley Jr.
Deborah Krause
Up‑N‑Running Laura Luksik Dustin Wenner
Nancy Kuhns
Valencia Woods at St. Barnabas Louise Martin Kurt Wilson
Lazor Yost Marketing
Vogel Disposal Service Rita McClaine Frances Ziemkiewicz
Leonard Crawford Heating & AC
Jeannette L. Weleski Karen Zippler
Julia Lipscomb
Tom Welsh
Janice L. McKinney
Belinda D. Wilker
Vicky L. McKinney January 1, 2021 – August 10, 2021
Barbara Wood
Medi‑Hair Inc. Nancy Brem
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Yokim
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Metzger Michael J. Brooks
Denise Zeller
Barbara Moeller Mr. and Mrs. William Franz
Bill Moldovan FUND Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Greback
Rosanne Nwranski Terri Guerre
Susan L. Owens Established in 2018, the God Margaret Horton
Paytime Inc. Bless Fund commemorates
Nancy Kuhns
Joan Peterson William V. Day and his 50th
year presiding over St. Barnabas Christopher P. McClure
Mark Platt
Health System. Reflecting his Vicky L. McKinney
Lynne Popash signature “God bless, WVD”
Constance Nowak
Mr. and Ms. Steven Powell in this publication and in his
Century Club correspondence, the fund is a Susan L. Owens
Jeffrey T. Quail
legacy of charity for generations Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Sommariva
Reed & Witting Co.
Robert C. Baierl to come.
Kerri Rudolph Barbara E. Spithaler
Deanne Braksator Mr. and Mrs. Kim Tabacchi
18 FAITH & WORKThank You to Our Sponsors
2021
Dr. Larry Campoli
podiatrist
Matoka & Sons
PlumbingNON-PROFIT
5850 Meridian Road U.S. POSTAGE
Gibsonia, PA 15044 PA I D
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St. Barnabas Charities’ Mission
The St. Barnabas Charities’ mission is to provide new resources to its living assistance,
medical center, skilled nursing and independent living facilities. The Charities exists to
enable St. Barnabas to better respond to the health needs of the western Pennsylvania
community. The Charities’ resources help provide the finest personnel and latest
technology to the community to promote a better quality of life. The Charities is
accountable to those who support its activities and reports regularly to these
constituencies. Through the efforts of the Charities, St. Barnabas is able to realize its
full potential to serve society.
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