a view from the villa

2015 ANNUAL REPORT
A VIEW FROM THE VILLA
VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1
WINTER 2016
A Sponsored Ministry of
the Sisters of St. Joseph
A place of healing.
In This Issue
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Bridging the Past and
Present through Technology
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Staff Presence
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2015 Highlights
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Circle of Friends: Donor Roll
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VSJ Charitable Gift
Annuity Program
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2015 Young at Heart
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Dear Friends of
Villa St. Joseph,
A. Gary Chace and
Mary M. Murray, MPH, NHA
Each year brings new beginnings.
This year we hope to bring you a new
perspective with this first newsletter
that features our new design. Our goal
is to share with you the rich tradition of
Villa St. Joseph’s roots that reach back
to the Sisters of St. Joseph in France
in the 1600s. At the same time, we will
be communicating how Villa St. Joseph
is moving ahead into the future. Our
newsletter will feature stories of how
Villa St. Joseph celebrates meaningful
personal relationships—between our
residents, families, staff, and volunteers
—as part of our mission of “excellence
in compassionate care.” It will also tell
you about how Villa St. Joseph is striving
to be at the leading edge of modern
therapeutic approaches to care for our
residents.
In this newsletter, you will find a
story about how we are putting new
technologies to use to benefit our
residents who live on our Fontbonne
Neighborhood for memory care
support. The IN2L (It’s Never Too Late)
computers, made available through donor
support, provide residents with unique
opportunities to connect with their past
as well as keep connected with their
families in present time. I think you will
enjoy the story about Joan who watches
her family’s home videos on the computer
screen. Other residents enjoy listening
to Frank Sinatra songs from the 50s or
watching “I Love Lucy” television spots.
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Another resident is planning with staff
assistance to “Skype” her family this
weekend. The possibilities are endless!
Please join us in kicking off this new
newsletter series of “old” and “new,”
which we hope to expand to include
various e-newsletters and website
articles over time. And as always, thank
you for your support as we continue on
our journey of bringing “excellence in
compassionate care” to our residents
now and in the future in a place of
healing.
With warmest regards,
Mary M. Murray, MPH, NHA
Executive Director
A. Gary Chace
Chair, Board of Directors
Our Mission
Villa St. Joseph is a place of
healing committed to excellence in
compassionate care serving the health
needs of older adults, as well as those
in the wider community in need of our
expanding services.
As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters
of St. Joseph of Baden, all that we
do witnesses to a profound love of
God and love of neighbor, without
distinction, with deep respect for the
sacredness of human life, and the
dignity of person.
Our Board
of Directors
President: Mr. A. Gary Chace
Vice President: Mr. John G. Dorman
Secretary and Treasurer:
Sr. Patricia Phillips, CSJ
Ex Officio and Congregational
Moderator: Sr. Mary Pellegrino, CSJ
• Mrs. Kathy Adelman
• Mr. Joseph S.D. Christof, II
• Sr. Anne Green, CSJ
• Dr. Holly M. Hampe
• Sr. Judith Maroni, CSJ - Emerita
• Mr. Ambrose Murray
• Mr. Frank G. Papa
• Dr. Melvin H. Steals
• Mr. K. Craig Trout
• Ms. Cynthia Zydel
Contact Us
“A View from the Villa” is published
regularly for residents, families,
employees and friends of Villa St. Joseph.
Please address all correspondence to:
A VIEW FROM THE VILLA
Villa St. Joseph
1030 State Street
Baden, PA 15005-1346
Phone: 724-869-6300
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.villastjoseph.org
Cover photo by Sister Gerrie Grandpre, CSJ
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God of all creation
we thank You for the many,
many blessings
You have bestowed upon us
We thank You for the opportunity
to enhance the lives of our residents
by bridging the gap between their past
and their future with amazingly
new forms of technology
We thank You for the men and women
who care for our residents and outpatients
with a professionalism that is perfected
with compassion and love
We thank You for the volunteers
who give so generously of their time
in service to the dear neighbor
And, most of all, dear God,
we thank You for our residents,
who, by their very presence
call each of us into the
compassion and love of Jesus
God of mercy, God of love,
we ask for Your continuing blessings
as we enter more deeply
into this New Year
Amen
— Sister Ruth Bearer, CSJ
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Bridging the Past and
Present through Technology
Praying together is an activity that is
important to the residents of our Fontbonne
Neighborhood. Praying the rosary with
the aid of the new computer system, It’s
Never 2 Late (IN2L), brings some residents
together in prayer each day. The rosary
is displayed on the computer screen and
the beads of the rosary light up as each is
prayed. This blend of something as old as
the rosary (1214 A.D.) with cutting edge
technology has afforded the residents a
unique opportunity to learn new skills while
being reminded of times past.
The IN2L system was introduced to our
Fontbonne Neighborhood in September
2015 as part of an ongoing effort to
introduce new advances in dementia
care best practices. Residents, most
experiencing dementia or mid- to late-stage
Alzheimer’s disease, have access to the
system. In addition to providing individual
email accounts, the system can be
personalized with My Pages for each user.
Their relatives can access the pages, send
emails, or upload the latest family photos
or videos. The residents especially enjoy
when their families post vintage photos or
videos, scenes from their younger days,
which often trigger pleasant memories. The
My Page feature permits family members
to personalize IN2L for their loved ones to
include musical preferences, games, and
other activities of interest.
At the onset of the program, Quigley
Catholic High School students, pictured
above, assisted with setting up the My
Page accounts for current residents.
“The computer skills of this younger
generation definitely came in handy
for the implementation of the My Page
accounts,” says Chris Gebhardt, activity
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director at the Villa. The students, under
the direction of teacher Maria Myron,
came to be involved in this project as a
way to fulfill senior service hours. “The
Villa graciously welcomed the five seniors,
and the students’ interactions with the
residents at the Villa were very positive,”
said Ms. Myron. They came back to her
with stories about their time spent painting
pumpkins, playing games, and helping set
up My Pages. “Each of the five students
felt that they had made new friends in the
residents, and all were eager to return to
visit,” she said.
Using the system can enrich the
communication between the resident and
his/her family. Resident Joan Irwin, 84, a
New Brighton native, is able to view family
photos and videos that were uploaded
to her pages by her daughter, Kathy
Eaten, who lives in North Carolina. Kathy
remembers her mother as a strong, capable
woman who became the head of the family
upon the untimely death of her husband
in 1975. Kathy, the eldest child, was 17
years old at the time. “My mother was a
single mother with four children,” says
Kathy. “She had to go to work to
The computer system
… allows residents to
incorporate their own
interests into their personal
pages. Because it’s portable,
IN2L can be used in large and
small groups, as well as in a
resident room for more of a
one-to-one interaction.
support her family.” Joan worked in
the business office of the New Brighton
School District for many years.
Joan began to exhibit the signs of dementia
in 2009, and was unable to live alone. After
trying to care for her at home, it became
clear that an assisted living facility was
the best alternative. As her condition
progressed, Joan was in need of specialized
memory care, and, in late 2014, she was
welcomed to Villa St. Joseph. It is difficult
to live at a distance from her mother,
but Kathy commented on the sense of
peace she has knowing that her mom is in
good hands.
Kathy has uploaded vintage family photos
and videos to the IN2L system. She has
home movies from 1958 through 1995 and
used a software program that allows her to
edit them into short clips and send them
to her mother. “Mother has some recall of
things in the distant past,” says Kathy. It is
her hope that seeing the images will help
her remember her own children and Karen’s
two children, Joan’s only grandchildren.
“Hopefully, this technology can help give her
some level of comfort and connectedness,”
says Kathy. “It just depends on the day.”
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According to Chris, the system is
accessible to all residents, their families,
and staff, at any time. “Anyone can use the
system. It allows residents to incorporate
their own interests into their personal
pages,” she said. Another feature is the
mobility of the system. “The equipment
is easily portable to assist with resident
programming with large and small groups,
or in a resident room for more of a one-toone interaction,” says Chris.
The system, with over 3,000 applications,
increases cognitive stimulation. For
instance, there is a component called
Pastimes that offers a selection of videos
of common everyday pastimes such as
cooking, sewing, or even making a bed,
which can be viewed by residents, perhaps
helping them to recall some of their simple,
everyday activities.
Resident Art Tarquinio has personalized
his My Pages with a travel file featuring
scenes from Italy, a place he has always
loved. That file includes panoramic views
of Italy’s breathtaking countryside, which
takes Art on a virtual journey through the
country. The icon for Art’s music selections
features a photo of Frank Sinatra, one of
his favorite singers.
The system also provides for musical
entertainment. Residents can participate
in a sing-a-long, play an instrument with
the use of a laser instrument, or listen
to therapeutic music during meals. “We
use it to pipe music into the dining room
at breakfast or dinner time,” says Chris.
“Music has a soothing effect.”
If residents enjoy playing games, the system
provides games ranging from well-known
Sr. Dolorosa Kleinman enjoys
interacting with IN2L.
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television games such as Family Feud
and Jeopardy, to more interactive games
including jigsaw puzzles, matching images,
and checkers. Kathy relates that her mother
used to enjoy computer games like solitaire
and canasta, but she is unable to play them
now. She does enjoy “Feed the Fish,” which
is a sensory stimulation program consisting
of an interactive fish tank and pond,
where residents can touch the screen to
hear soothing sounds of water or actually
“feed” the fish.
There is also a way to access historical
information about a particular location. By
simply inputting a place where the resident
IN2L’s potential is great. It
offers components for staff
training, so that employees
can stay informed of new
methods in dementia care.
was born or had lived, any postcard
photos with geographic history that are
in existence will appear on the screen.
What a wonderful way to encourage
remembering! A Sister of St. Joseph who
resides in the Fontbonne neighborhood
enjoys the system’s Travel component,
which enables her to “travel” to places that
she has visited in the past or venture into
new areas of the world. One of the male
residents enjoys watching documentaries
on the system due to his interest in
History, and another enjoys Irish music
and will sing along to familiar songs.
The IN2L program is still new, but the
potential is great for both resident and
staff use. The system offers components
for staff training so that employees can
stay informed of new methods in dementia
care. The system can serve a wide range
of resident needs, including hospice care.
“We already have programs implemented
on the Activity Calendar each month,
and all staff within the Fontbonne
Neighborhood have been trained on the
system,” says Chris. “We plan to utilize
the programs more and more as we
move forward with our best practices in
dementia care.”
Villa St. Joseph
Meeting
Standards of
Excellence
Through
Accreditation
Villa St. Joseph is seeking
CARF-CCAC (Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities - Continuing Care
Accreditation Commission)
re-accreditation in 2016, along with
Presbyterian SeniorCare, for meeting
standards of excellence in the areas
of Aging Services Network and
Person-centered Long Term Care
Community. This means that we strive
to provide individualized care to each
resident in a home-like environment.
We are also seeking accreditation for
meeting Dementia Care standards
of excellence. All of these standards
focus on continuous performance
improvement based on resident, family,
staff and other stakeholders’ feedback
as well as meeting basic standards for
various administrative and care areas.
We are proud to be fully accredited as
part of our ongoing efforts to meet Villa
St Joseph’s mission of “excellence in
compassionate care.”
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Staff Presence:
Samantha Betlem, Physical Therapist
as a therapist, because we both know
each other and I am able to continue his
or her rehab to achieve the best results.
The consistency and one-on-one service
exemplify the Villa’s mission of providing
excellence in compassionate care.”
Samantha Betlem, DPT, or “Sam” as she
prefers to be called is a physical therapist
who works with both short term rehab
residents at Villa St. Joseph, as well as
persons from the community who come
to the Villa for outpatient therapy. Sam’s
career at the Villa began more than a year
ago when she was recruited given her
expertise in outpatient therapy services.
She brings a wide range of skills that are
beneficial to persons recovering from
surgery, injury or illness.
The Villa St. Joseph’s Center for
Outpatient Rehabilitation serves persons
in the wider community by welcoming
them to access these services directly.
This means that any persons in need of
therapy can be served on an outpatient
basis. Raymond Morrow followed this
path and began working with Sam after
he had a knee replacement surgery. He
had high praise for the way Sam guided
him through his rehabilitation and return
to a full active lifestyle. Evident in the
interactions between Sam and her patients
One aspect of working at Villa St. Joseph
that Sam enjoys most is her ability to
spend one-on-one time with patients.
This, she says, allows her to build strong
relationships with her patients and is a
great asset to their recovery. Sam states,
“Often a person will start their therapy
as a short term rehab resident after a
hospitalization. After being discharged
from their skilled stay at the Villa, they
return here for outpatient therapy.
People appreciate the time they spend
with my full attention and ability to see
them on a consistent basis. It is very
beneficial to both the patient and to me,
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is the enjoyment each receives. For the
patient it is the respect and attention
Sam provides. For Sam, it is the reward
of seeing patients make progress and
achieve their goals. She states, “Our tag
line is ‘Feel Better. Live Better.’ That is my
personal goal for each of my patients.” But
the reality is that rehabilitation is a process
that sometimes takes time and patience.
“If I can make the process of recovery
a little bit easier or more enjoyable for
patients, then I have done my job. I try
to teach patients that usually the difficult
days are just stepping stones on a path to
ultimate recovery.”
Sam also set a personal goal to make her
services available to a wider community.
She has completed the requirements to
become a Direct Access Licensed Physical
Therapist. This licensure allows some
patients to avail themselves of her services
without the need to see a physician first.
Sam feels that streamlining the path to
outpatient therapy may encourage those
with needs to get the help they need.
What’s On Our Wish List
As a non-profit organization, Villa St.
Joseph relies on the generosity of our
community to help us to provide a place
of healing. The Villa St. Joseph Wish List
includes items that improve the service
we provide to our residents, help our
staff and volunteers do their jobs more
effectively, reduce organization expenses,
or raise money for our programs.
Samantha Betlem takes a caring,
personalized approach to Raymond
Morrow’s rehabilitation program.
If you or your company has access to
the following items, or if you wish to
make a financial donation to underwrite
the purchase of any of these items,
please contact:
David Dix, Director of Development
724-869-6321
[email protected]
We will issue you a gift-in-kind receipt
that you may use for tax purposes.
❏ Funds for Benevolent Care
❏ Truck
❏ Mannequin for nurse training
❏ iPods
❏ Laptops
❏ Handicap-accessible van for resident
transportation
❏ Sponsors for education programs
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2015 Highlights at VSJ
Compassionate care &
a welcoming culture
Villa St. Joseph cared for 498 residents
while welcoming 226 persons admitted
during the year. On any given day
approximately 60 percent of our residents
were funded by Medicaid which does not
pay the full cost of their care.
Welcoming key new members of
our manager team, who bring many
talents and skills to share: Sr. Lisa
Balcerek, Director of Pastoral Care
and Mission Integration; David Dix,
Director of Development; Julie Wetzel,
RN, Clinical Director of our Baden
Neighborhood; Christine Hoover, RN,
Assistant Neighborhood Manager for our
Fontbonne Neighborhood.
homes in 2015. The rehabilitation team
also has cared for 120 individuals on an
outpatient basis.
Officially opening our new Center for
Outpatient Rehabilitation and Cup o’
Joe café as a way to provide greater
outreach to our community.
Satisfied residents
According to the Aging Enrich Services
survey completed by our discharged
residents, the Villa achieved a residence
satisfaction rate of 84.5 percent in the
highest level of satisfaction and 7.4
percent in the second highest level.
Dedicated, highly skilled staff
The Villa’s monthly staff retention rate
remained at 76.6 percent or higher
throughout the year.
Enhancing staff benefits through new
pension and health insurance programs,
and implementing an employee
emergency loan fund.
Recruiting new staff members through
our ongoing C.N.A. classes, and a new
association with Community College
of Beaver County to provide clinical
rotations for both C.N.A. and nursing
students in 2016.
Innovative technology &
continuous learning
Loving volunteers &
generous donors
More than 83 volunteers contributed
more than 4500 hours of loving service.
Our Young at Heart 2015 held at the Airport
Hyatt Regency raised close to $100,000
for Benevolent Care and Music Therapy.
Expanded services &
increased opportunities
The Rehabilitation Services Department
continues to expand by serving more
short-term residents as well as outpatient
individuals. A total of 270 individuals
received rehabilitation services and the
majority of them safely returned to their
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In addition to the IN2L (It’s Never 2 Late)
program featured in this newsletter, we
also have Music and Memory. The Music
and Memory program utilizes iPods to
create unique ways to engage a resident
around their past, and continue to connect
with family and friends.
Learning about new models of health
care, including the Medicare bundled
payment model and meeting with local
hospital and insurance systems so that
we can best work together to care for the
residents today and in the future, given all
of the changes coming to health care.
Ongoing accolades
Being nominated as a “Top Workplace”
for the third year in a row by the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
VSJ’s
Philosophy
of Caring
The Villa St. Joseph Philosophy
of Caring supports the values
and attitudes of Person-Centered
Care to create communities rich
in relationships, creativity, and
independence.
Person-Centered Care means
that our care and services are
designed in partnership with
our residents and families.
This Person-Centered approach
enables and empowers all
partners to be actively involved in
the decision-making that affects
their lives within the community.
VSJ provides a range of
flexible and secure living
and care environments that
are not dictated by routine
or regimentation, but rather
emphasize individuality, respect,
diversity, including a holistic
approach to wellness and
quality of life.
The relationships that develop
as a result of the personcentered approach to care are
the foundation needed to
encourage and sustain the
VSJ Philosophy of Caring.
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT
In Gratitude for our
Circle of Friends
The Villa St. Joseph family including the board, staff,
volunteers and residents offers sincere thanks and prayers
of gratitude to all of our donors who have supported us over
the past year. This 2015 Annual Report edition of A View
from the Villa recognizes donors who have made charitable
gifts to Villa St. Joseph from January 1, 2015, through
December 31, 2015.
We are blessed by our growing Circle of Friends and their
generous capacity for helping us provide excellence in
compassionate care to residents of all faith and economic
backgrounds. In 2015, we welcomed 226 new residents
to Villa St. Joseph, and approximately 60 percent of all
residents continue to depend on charitable care and the
open-heartedness of others who find joy in giving.
Circle of
Compassion
Gifts of $10,000 or more
Anonymous
Jack Buncher Foundation
The Ann & Frank Cahouet Foundation
John F. and Rhodora Donahue
George and Eileen Dorman
Nicholas and Donna Dragonjac
A. J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Foundation
Circle of Joy
Gifts of up to $9,999
Allegheny Health Network
Anonymous
Helen M. Bartholomew
Robert A. Bracci
Eaton Corporation
First Niagara Bank Foundation
Heritage Valley Health System
Earl Knudsen Charitable Foundation
Howard & Nell E. Miller Foundation
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David and June Nimick
Ronald and Catherine Tisch
Circle of Zeal
Gifts of up to $4,999
Anonymous (3)
Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe
The Ann & Frank Cahouet Foundation
Clarke Family Foundation
Alexander and Anita Costigan
Patrick and Suzanne Costigan
Mary Anne Darragh
Elizabeth Anne Dernbach
Richard A. DiTommaso
First Commonwealth Bank
Fisher Family Charitable Trust
James M. Flajnik, Jr.
George R. Freeland
Eugene A. Giotto
Gerard and Susan Gloekler
Walter and Pamela Gregg
Highmark, Inc.
Mary R. Holt
James G. Hubert and
Linda H. Sebok
Margaret P. Joyner
Kate M. Kelley Foundation
Regis and Elizabeth Killmeyer
Hon. Robert E. Kunselman
Dennis P. Maher
Dr. Joseph and
Bonnie Makarewicz
Kevin and Barbara Maljak
Robert and Nanette Mazzuca
Hon. John and Barbara McBride
Mission Pharmacy Services
Dr. John and Betty Moraca
Frank G. Papa
Mark and Sula Pettibon
Plunkett Motor Freight
Presbyterian Senior Care
Frank E. Rath Spang & Company Charitable Trust
S. Edward and Katherine Renner
Rohrich Toyota
Rome Inspirations and
Rome Monuments
Rothschild Doyno Architects
Richard and Margaret Shaw
Richard and Ginny Simmons
George and Yvonne Simon
Sisters of St. Joseph
Leadership Team
Samuel and Judith Spanos
Staley Capital Advisers
Melvin and Adrena Steals
Steven Stickles
Dr. Nick Trombetta
Dr. Alexander and
Marion Vasilakis
Dr. Chris Vasilakis
Villa St. Joseph Auxiliary
Elizabeth C. Zindren
Circle of Peace
Gifts of up to $999
David and Kathy Adelman
Frances A. Alam
Carole A. Alberts
Anonymous (2)
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Robert Barry and
Rosalind Kaliden-Barry
Aaron A. Battalini
William and Carole Battisti
BilkeyKatz Investment Consultants
Blackburn’s Physicians
Pharmacy Inc.
Marcy Bova
Dr. Richard Bowers and
Miriam Rader
Matthew and Leslie Braksick
Raymond J. Brokos
Frank and Martha Budjanec
Gary and Janet Chace
Terry and Diane Chambers
Patricia L. Channels
Ron Chicka
Joseph and Betsy Christof
Citizens Bank Foundation
Concordia Visiting Nurses
Mary J. Connaughton
Lisa A. Conti
Marie Covington
Kay Cupples
Walter D’Alessio and
Barbara Chance
Dr. James and Joane D’Antonio
Dan and Ruth Darragh
George and Ada Davidson
Dr. Alfred J. Derenzis
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote
Dominion Foundation
Matching Gift Programs
Roger and Audrey Dooner
Dr. Joseph and Joan Dragonjac
Dr. Michael and Julia Dragonjac
Mary Jo Dressel
Edwin and Patricia Driscoll
Duquesne University
Dave and Maribeth Dushac
Ehrlich Pest Control
Estate of Ann P. Fennych
Kevin and Donna Flannery
Fort McIntosh Wealth Advisors
Patricia A. Fusco
Michael and Colleen Gabriele
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Mary Gibson
Ralph and Kathryn Haller
Robert Hamilton
Charles and Kristen Hammel
Dr. Holly Hampe
Joseph and Kathleen Haver
Peter and Jill Hennessey
Nancy M. Herwig and
Linda A. Hales
Andrew Hladio
Thomas and Janet Huddleston
Stephen and Melinda Hurni
Bethanne Irwin
Dr. David and Lisa Jansma
Dr. Romaine Jesky-Smith
Dorothy A. Kala
Carol A. Keener
Kenny Ross Toyota
William and Carolyn Keslar
Frank J. Kosela, Jr. and
Lorraine McCarthy
Diane Kovacevic
Philip and Leslie Liebscher
Daniel W. Lijewski
William and Carroll Logsdon
Nick and Jean Macaluso
Thomas and Mary Anne Matviya
Richard and Janice McCormack
John and Marlene McGrady
John McNish
Dorothy J. Meder
S. K. and Rosanne Mehta
Mistick Construction
The Muders Family
Tom and Mary Murray
Virginia F. Muth
Myers Law Group LLC
Mary Mylo
James and Mary Nania
Donna J. Napoleon
Ray and Jean Niedenberger
John R. Niedenberger, Jr.
Lou Ann Nudi
On Demand Energy
Edward and Shaunette Onuska
Dr. Edwin and Beth Page
Vincent and Beth Palilla
Thomas and Patricia Panek
Mario and Carol Peluso
Peter and Dr. Stephanie Perry
Personal Care Medical Associates
PNC Foundation
Matching Gift Program
Poland Funeral Home, Inc.
Rudolph and Emily Puhalla
Paul and Barbara Pupi
Robert A. Rafferty
Kenneth G. Reese
John and Marilyn Reitmeyer
Emily Renner
Julie L. Richards and
Helen M. Giancola
Robert and Mona Riordan
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Joseph and Leslie Roman
Fred and Theresa Romantine
Ralph and Luanne Romantine
Congressman Keith and
Elsie Rothfus
Timothy and Carol Rubritz
Dr. Alison M. Scavuzzo
Lawrence and Sharron Schaefer
Mary Ellen Schuessler and
Sandra J. Bullman
Dr. Gary and Carol Schurman
Gary and Peggy Schwass
Michele Smolnery
Robert N. Spinelli and
Christine A. Crawford
Stanley and Mary Stickles
Nicholas Stupakis
George R. Sweeney
Charitable Trust
synergIT Incorporated
Robert and Marilyn Taylor
Beth Tharp
Renee E. Tobias
Craig and Elaine Trout
Zachary, Denise and Nick Vasilakis
Villa St. Joseph Rehabilitation Therapy Department
Debora A. Villella
Melina Violi
Rose Marie Volpe
Albert and Elena Waldhuber
Louis J. Walton
Alex and Geraldine Werner
James and Marilew Wetzel
Paul and Constance Winkler
Edward R. Wolf
Edward and Rosemary Young
Joseph and Helen Zupsic
Circle of Grace
Gifts of up to $249
Edward and Eleanor Adams
Audrey Adrian
Warren Adrian
Patricia S. Aland
Tracey Alberts-Wilde
Lucille Albright
Vito and Mary Alioto
Morton S. Alman
Costanza Aloe
Nancy L. Altman
Alverno Fraternity Secular
Franciscan Order
AmazonSmile Foundation
Amcom Office Systems
Warren and Shirley Anderson
Brian and Melissa Angelo
Anonymous (7)
Rev. David J. Arthur, C.S.C
Atcheson Oral Surgery, LLC
Janet S. August
Joseph and Carolyn Augustine
Wayne and Clara Austin
AW Communications
Marie Babich
Baden Area Healthcare Services
Rebecca A. Bair
Ronald and Barbara Balcerek
Thomas and Christine Ballinger
Bank of New York Mellon Community Partnership
Wendy K. Banks
Kathleen Banks
Lawrence and Christine Baptiste
Richard and Ellen Barbrow
Esther M. Barbuto
Alexander and Diana Barlamas
Joyce Barletta
Alfred and Jane Bartoldi
David and Lynn Bathgate
Anne Battaglia
Rev. Robert J. Boyle
Jack and Elaine Bozza
Phyllis Brackin
Francine R. Brady
Thomas and Carla Braund
Dorothy V. Brdar
Rev. John D. Brennan
Cheryl Brooks
Elizabeth Brown
Carol Ann Brown
Mary J. Bryner
Eugene P. Buccilli and
Dorothy F. Kocur-Buccilli
Thomas and Gail Buckner
Timothy and Kathleen Budacki
Robert and Belinda Burau
Rose Ann Burbage
Glema C. Burke
Butler Gas Products Company
“ Our dear sweet papa’s last year was made all
the more enjoyable because of his time at the
Villa. My family and I cannot thank all the Villa
staff enough for your kindness and care.”
— Pam Gregg
Dr. Gene and Michelle Battistella and Domenic
George and June Batvinskas
Joseph and Nancy Baur
George and Bonnie Baxter
Beaver County Adult Probation and Parole Dept.
Beaver County Fruit Company
Walter and Cynthia Bell
Lynn and Margaret Berckmiller
Clay Beringer, III
Nancy L. Beringer
Henry and Anne Bernacki
Susan Bernet
Priscilla Bernola
Dr. George and Gloria Berry
Bonnie Bevington
Mary Kay Bianchi
Thomas A. Bianco
David and Janice Bischof
Robert A. Blanarik
Christopher and Anne Blazak
Leonard and Janet Bobincheck
John Bobish
Marg Bodnar
Earl J. Bohn and Mary Beth Taylor
Ambrose Boni, Sr.
John and Rose Marie Booher
William Borghi
Marlene M. Boser
James and Judith Bosin
Teresa E. Bostanic
James and Kathryn Bouril
Janice M. Bova
Elizabeth A. Bowers
Eric T. Buzza and
Andrea Korcan-Buzza
Joseph and Bernarda Calabretta
Nicholas and Cheryl Camp
Jeffrey and Lynne Campbell
Laura J. Canali
David C. Cannon, Jr.
Bernard and Marilyn Caplan
Sam and Michele Capolupo
Joseph and Rosemarie Capone
Eugene and Eleanor Caputo
Tama M. Carey
Marlyn and Natalie Carle
Craig and Valerie Carlson
Peter and Deborah Carpenter
Patricia A. Casasanta
Patricia S. Casella
Arthur and Rosemarie Castelli
Joan B. Catanese
Stephen Catanzarite
Richard Cauley
Eleanor A. Cavanaugh
Ronald and Rose Cejer Centria
Chester Cercone
Cercone Sales and Service
William and Helen Challener
Antoinette Chesla
Dr. Lee and Barbara Chewning
Thomas and Donna Chinchilla
Christopher Ciani
Finley and Joann Clarke
Matilda Clay and Mildred Korpash
Carrie Clutter
Rita A. Colella
Art and Patricia Columbe
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Concord Presbyterian Church
Antonette Condron
Dr. Alexander and Patricia Cone
John J. Connelly, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James Connolly
Cheryl Conrad
Robert and Marion Conrady
Mary P. Conway
Conway Towers T.A.C.
Mary E. Corbett
Daniel A. Corletti
Douglas and Niva Costa
Costanzo Financial Group
Matt Costigan
Margaret K. Coudriet
Nancy J. Courtney
Hanley B. Cox
Rita J. Creighton
Vincent and Ebba Cuddy
Paul D. Culan
Thomas Cullen and
Ella A. McArdle
Cura Hospitality
Genevieve M. Curcio
Rosemary Dabecco
Barbara J. D’Alessandris
Leland and Alice Dambaugh
Donald and Mary Jane D’Amico
George and Kathleen Daniels
Josephine J. Danko
Daniel M. D’Antonio
Joseph Dapollonio
Cynthia Darras
Norma J. Davis
Rich, Darcy and Brian Deakin
A. James Decker
Michael and Judith Deelo
Gilda DeFerrari
Julianne Del Brocco
Sylvia M. Delebosich
Charlotte DeLuca
Edward and Denise DeMailo
Diane DeMailo
Alfreda DeMailo
Alfred S. DeMailo
Christine DePace
David and Nancy DePace
James and Katherine DeVincent
Kathleen E. Dewar
Glen and Velma Dewar
Milagros B. Diaz
Linda DiCicco
Robert and Rebecca DiDay
Robert and Roberta Dierdorf
Rudolph and Italia DiGiorno
Helen Dilisio
Dennis amd Nancy DiMartini
William and Patricia DiMeola
Gino DiNardo
Dewey and Sandra DiSante
Nello and Eleanor DiTommaso
David and Allison Dix
Mary Ann Dobias
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Dr. Robert and Paula Doebler
Albert P. Dorinsky
James and Judith Dorsch
Rev. Garrett D. Dorsey
Anna Mae Doyle
Dr. Alfred and Laura Doyle
Michael F. Dragonjac DMD and Joseph M. Dragonjac DMD
Edward G. Duncan
Gerald A. Dunstan
Duquesne Light
Bohdan Durkacz
Anna Dvorzak
Economy Plumbing &
Heating Co. Inc.
Bruce and Judith Edwards
Edward M. Eiler
Virginia Emmert
Nancy English
Wallace and Karen Ermi
ESB Bank
Joseph and Mary Espey
Rev. Samuel J. Esposito
John J. Evanko
Angelene M. Evanko
Wayne and Carol Everly
Grace Ezzo
Angela Fabbrini
Dominic and Antoinette Faccone
Michele Fagan
Patrick M. Fagan
Virginia A. Fallon
Family Vision Care
Martha A. Farkasovsky
Peter and Mary Pat Farnan
L. Richard and Elizabeth Farris
Nancy D. Fazzoni
Patsy F. Ferrari
Giacomo and Caterina Ferri
Thomas and Michelle Fetkovich
Lois E. Fink
Donald and Shirley Flick
Earl Fluharty
John and Jean Flynn
Rose E. Foerster
John and Jean Francona
Catherine M. Frasca
Rose Fraser
William K. Freed, Sr.
Robert L. Frew
Joseph and Barbara Frick
Loretta L. Fuller
Lynn A. Fusco
Dennis and Bonnie Fyke
William and Monica Gabal
Andrew and Tammy Gall
Marianne, Ed and Jason Gallagher
John and Dawn Gallagher
Charles and Betty Gallagher
Daniel and Patricia Garen
Joseph B. Gasior
Karen L. Gdula
Ronald and Cora Gebhardt
Brian and Christine Gebhart
Miriam E. Georgarardakis
John A. George, Jr.
Richard F. George
Lynn George-Schriner
GFWC Woman’s Club of Baden
Edward and Linda Giannini
David and Tommilea Giegel
Robert and Mary Giesey
Gilbert Energy Services Inc.
Thomas and Jeanette Gimbus
Eda Giordani
Mary M. Glass
Ellen R. Glasser
Allen and Peggy Gleason
Karen M. Goldbach
Shirley M. Golden
Jeannette Goldstein
Joan M. Gorsuch
Elsie H. Goss
Dale and Deborah Goudy
Pamela M. Graef
Arlene F. Grannis
Betty Jean Grant
Greater Pittsburgh
Orthopaedic Associates
Mitchell and Sally Green
Arthur and Anne Green
Drew and Doris Grivna
James and Lois Gross
Robert and Eileen Gross
Bernadette Z. Gross
John and Marilyn Gualtieri
Helen M. Guenther
Edith Guerrini
Servando and Doris Guevara
Donald and Patricia Gunther
Mark and Nancy Guzan
Patricia A. Hammond, CSJA
Ronald J. Hanolt
Nancy K. Hansen
Deborah A. Harbadin
George and Carol Harmotto
Virginia, Byron and Cindy Harriger
Brianne Harrison
Thomas and Jennifer Hay
Paul and Elaine Haynie
Beth Hazuka
Sylvia V. Heater
Randy Hendrickson
Mark and Nancy Henry
Stella Mahosky
Heritage Valley Health System Medical Staff
Chas Hermann
Patricia A. Hertz
Thomas and Sandra Higby
Roberta High
Joan B. High
Ron and Mary Katherine Hill
Hillcrest Drive Neighbors
Sandy Hockenberry
Joseph and Rita Hoepp
Edward and Frances Hogan
Laurence and Mary Holt
Horizon Information Services, Inc.
George Hostovichak
Robert and Blanche Hovanec
Patricia E. Hribar
David and Joyce Hrynewich
Richard and Lenore Huemme
Harry and Beverly Humbert
Kathy Hunter
John and Janet Hutchins
Amelia I. Huzyak
Mark and Tamara Jacques
Cecelia A. Jaworowski
Leroy and Betty Jenkins
Robert and Lynn Jessep
Dr. Edward W. Jew, Jr.
6th Street Gang
James and Belinda Johnson
Gwynne and Judith Jones
Marjorie H. Jones
James and Marta Karwoski
Jean Kashiwsky
Bob, Toni, Noah and Emily Kastroll
Manuel and Betty Katz
Frank E. Kaufman
A. Leonard and Lois Kayafas
Gina Kelly
Richard and Mary Jo Kelly
Nannette L. Kennedy
Patricia A. Kerns
Beau and Hope Kester
Theodore and Lisa Kilyk
Gerald G. Kislock
Patricia Kissick
Julie A. Klein
Jay and Ilene Klein
Theresa M. Klein
Karen J. Knox
Leo T. Kokoski
John and Ruth Koloski
Leonard and Frances Komoroski
Carol A. Konkus
James J. Kopriva
Pauline Kralik
Carol L. Krall
Richard and Laurita Kraski
James and Connie Kreshon
Dennis and Michelle Kretzler
Walter and Henrietta Kretzler
Clara L. Kristofco
Pamela M. Kruel
Marlene Krumme
Kirk and Angela Kubias
Christopher and Kathleen Kutufaris
Stanley and Frances Kutufaris
Larry Lagattuta
Joseph and Rose Lakas
Peter and Barbara Lanza
Margaret R. Lash
Scott S. Lawski
Doris Lawton
Lori Ledonne
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“ I visited [my grandmother] as often as I
could [before her passing]. Your entire staff
is outstanding…Cynthia was amazing —
she is one of my favorite special people at
the Villa. Also, Rose, who did Grandma’s
hair, is a saint. My family was very
impressed that ten employees paid their
respects after their shifts ended. We could
not believe it. It’s sad that nursing care
is necessary at the end of our lives, but
I’m glad your facility answers the call of
so many.”
— In deepest appreciation,
Lori Stripay
L. Sherwood Lennartson
Stephen and Jeanne Lesko
Michael and Doris Lewarchik
Paul B. Lewis
JoAnne Ley
Rita A. Licnerski
Staff of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
William and Julia Lintz
Bob and Stephanie Logue
John and Judy Lombardo
Daniel and Catherine Lopez
Mary Jane Los
Paul and Janet Lotz
Elizabeth C. Lucci
Rosemarie Lucente
John and Susan Lucey
Michael Luckett
Ralph Luther
James and Toni Lynch
Robert and Judith Madder
Lois A. Mahoney
Ruth Mahoney
Cheryl A. Majewski
Joy Mallinder
Guiseppe and Rose Mancini
Andrew and Barbara Mangene
Helen Manko
Patricia A. Mann
Richard and Rose Mannarino
Victor and Barbara Mannerino
Mary T. Mannion
Margaret M. Mannion
Elmo and Mary Mariani
Linda S. Marich
Elaine G. Marocco
Michael and Michele Marocco
Joan E. Marshall
Loretta A. Martella
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Carolyn Martin
Subhash and Hedwig Marwaha
Joseph and Andrea Masciantonio
Carrie Mashuda
Carolyn C. Massaro
Jeffrey and Traci Mateer
Dorothy C. Matika
Frank and Roberta Matsukas
Doris L. Matthews
Bernard and Patricia May
Carolyn McCaffrey
Dr. Francine McCauley
Theresa A. McClain
Thomas and Eileen McConomy
Kate McCormick
Betty L. McCoy
Carmel M. McCreary
Donna J. McDaniels
Patrick and Linda McDonough
Janie M. McFarland
David and Grace McGinnis
Rev. Jill McGregor
Elaine D. McIntosh
Carolyn M. McKelvey
John and Joetta McLaughlin
Kathleen McPhilomy
Hugh G. McRandal, Jr.
Richard and Mary McRoberts
John and Linda Mealie
Elliott Mecchia
David and Marilyn Meehan
Clarence and Ann Mercadante
Frances Merryman
Diana M. Mester
James and M. Ardis Metheny
Thomas and Donna-Marie Migdal
Therese A. Mihalic
Ronald and Jill Miller
Gordon and Patricia Miller
John G. Miller
Barton and Ann Miller
Patricia C. Miller
Elizabeth R. Miller
Norm and Peggy Mitry
Augustine J. Mittiga, Jr. and Silvana Mittiga
Charles and Elizabeth Modispacher
Ann M. Moffat and Janet Pannell
Bob and Norma Morelli
Barbara J. Moretti
John and Diana Morgan
Billie J. Morris
Grace E. Morrissey
Donna Mrdjenovich
Bernd and Ruth Ann Mrusek
Harry and Garnette Muders
Mary Mullin
Edward and Martha Munk
Wayne and Mary Murphy
Ambrose and Maureen Murray
Mary Ann Mutz
Judith F. Myers
James and Carolyn Nairn
Joan Nairn
Rodney and Jennifer Narbesky
Elaine M. Natowich
Marianne Neal
Donald and Elaine Neill
Irene A. Neuber
David and Dr. Cinzia Newman
Isabel Niznik
The Norris Family
Cana J. Nudi
Lisa M. Nudi
Patricia L. Nutz
Michael and Nancy O’Brien
Sue A. Ochs
Dorothy A. O’Hara
Mary B. Olek
Andrew and Mary Ann O’Neill
Emil and Mary Ann Oros
Norma M. Orsag
Richard and Elena Orsen
Dr. Michael and Linda Orsini
John and Maryann Oslick
Dolores A. Overman
Donald and Mary Paff
Carl D. Paff
Innocenza Palaio
Lydia J. Palombo
Steve and Marilyn Pangadakis
Louis and Patricia Pantano
James Pappas
Patricia A. Parise
Ronald and Diane Parsons
Joseph and Patricia Pass
Terri Patterson
Michael and Teresa Pauvlinch
Richard and Patricia Pavlinch
Ingrid M. Peeters
Dennis and Lisa Pegden
Robert and Joan Peirce
Louis and Aria Perna
Samuel and Antoinette Perrone
Donna J. Persuitte
Andrew and Kathleen Petcash
Pauline D. Petcovic
Maria Petkash
Saundra L. Petrella
Catherine L. Petrosky
Karen M. Petruny
Sharon Petruska
Phyllis A. Phillips
Barry J. Phillips
James and Maria Pieffer
Alice S. Pilarczyk
Martha A. Piontek
Robert and Mary Lynn Pleczkowski
Susan L. Polce
Patrick and Rachel Poling
Robert and Lillian Pontis
Jean A. Powell
Martha J. Presecan
Sam and Mary Ann Presutti
Thelma Prokopovich
Vincent and Norma Pronesti
Louis A. Prosperi, Esq.
Thomas and Patricia Pugh
Louis and Antoinette Pupi
James and Dorothy Pust
Thomas and Paula Quolke
Bernard and Patricia Rabik
Joseph G. Rabosky and Georgianne Diener
Walter and Gail Rackley
Emily J. Rainaldi
Ronald and Deborah Ramer
Mary R. Randal
Bruno and Agatha Raso
Richard and Marian Redlinger
Myrtle Reed
Kathryn R. Regan
James and Maureen Rendar
Joanne Renkin
Eric and Janet Renner
Reno Brothers Inc.
Edward and Catherine Rhad
Terry R. Ricciardi
Samuel and Simone Riccitelli
Lawrence and Frances Rich
Junior and Nancy Rittenberry
RiverTown Antiques
Helen E. Robbins
Marlin L. Robinson
Ron and Patricia Rock
Edward and Sophie Rodich
Toni Rodich
William and Linda Roemer
Edward F. Roginski
Kenneth and Beth Rom
Rebecca Roma
Joseph and Dorothy Roman
Rosati and Mistovich Families
Billie A. Rose
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Alex and Susan Rosen
Mary F. Ross
Melissa L. Rotondo
Carol A. Rozic
Julia Rubino
Joseph and Mary Rubino
Joel and Dr. Monica Ruckert
Blanche M. Rupert
Delmas and Mary Louise Russell
Karen L. Russo
B. Michael Russo
Catherine M. Rutkowski
Christine M. Ryan
S. H. Russo Audiological Services
Theresa L. Sacco
Michael and Nancy Sage
Anthony and Margaret Samangy
Harry and Carol Sanders
Joseph and Maxine Sandor
James and Eloise Santilli
George G. Saunders
Lena, Dorothy and Eleanor Scalese
Peter and Mary Lou Scarfone
Rocco and Sandra Scarsellone
William and Susan Scherfel
Marc Schneiderman
Schneider’s Dairy Inc.
Christopher and Judith Schoen
Gladys Schubert
Clare M. Schuler
Russell and Mary Ann Scott
James and Geraldine Seidl
Michael and Georgeann Shalayda
Thomas and Maureen Shank
Adonis and Dolores Shemer
Dianne Shenot
Mary C. Shimmel
Frank and Wilma Signorelli
Marian Sikora
George and Yvonne Simon
Bruce and Helen Sisson
Mary K. Skalka
Herman and Jean Sledzik
Josephine Smith
Ruth E. Smith
Violet Smolanovich
Thomas and Donna Sofranko
William and Virginia Sosko
Donald and Myrna Southwick
Jerome and Janis Sovich
Samuel and Betty Sozio
Giovanni and Maria Spagnoli
Joseph and Carolyn Spagnolo
Victor and Karla Spinelli
Joseph and Rachel Sposaro
Richard and Mary Ann Sprecker
Robert and Lois Sprecker
Thomas and Sarah St. Clair
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Jane L. Stickle
Donna Stickley
David and Patricia Stilwell
George and Ellen Stoila
Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Stoner
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John and Mary Beth Straka
Ralph and Deborah Strano
Michael L. Stuban
William and Janet Styche
David Suchanec
Sally A. Suffoletta
Kathy Sulkowski
Thomas and Elizabeth Summers
Angeline A. Sundy
Heidi K. Surunis
Paul and Connie Susich
Larry and Kathryn Sutton
Brigette K. Sutton
Patricia Swartzlander, CSJA
Mark and Michele Tartaglia
Sandra Taylor
Barbara M. Taylor
Patricia Tellish
Kenneth and Christine Terry
Sylvia A. Testa
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Dr. David and Amy Thimons
H. David Thomas
Anthony F. Thomas
Harold D. Thomas, Jr.
Ken and Susan Thornburg
Emily E. Tilden
Anthony and Margaret Tirimacco
Virginia L. Trainor
Travel Centre
Joanne Trella
Rose M. Trimer
Paulette Trojan
Elia F. Trombetta
Stephen and Teresa Tunick
Vincent and Helen Turriziani
UGO and Sons Custom Concrete, LLC
John and Linda Uhernik
Rose M. Ulizio
Richard and Sue Ullery
United Steelworkers of America Local 512
Kenneth and Louise Urban
Elsie L. Ustan
Marcia Vallecorsa
Dr. Cathy Vana
Ernest M. Varhola
George and Irene Vasilakis
Robert and Delia Veltre
Robert and Donna Veon
Verizon Foundation
Joseph and Marilyn Vettorazzi
James and Dawna Victoria
Villa St. Joseph
Business Office Staff
Carl Villella, Jr.
Sen. Elder Vogel
John and Kathleen Vogel
Kathleen K. Voigt
Paula Vyverberg
Paul and Charlene Wadlinger
Alice H. Ward
Warehouse-Lisa, Ralph, Suzi, Lonnie, Ila, Dawna, Debbie
Jacqueline M. Waslo
Marvin Wedeen
Patricia J. Weigel
Nancy L. Weil
Bernie and Carol Welsh
James and Joann Wick
Raymond J. Wiehagen
Patrick and Kelly Wiethorn
Elaine M. Wiethorn
Dr. Geoffrey and Nancy Wilcox
Beulah Williams
Mary Jane Williams
Dr. Judith Wilt
Craig and Paula Winne
Mary G. Wolf
Dr. Allen Wolfert and
Dr. Adrienne Young
Peggy Jo Wolicki
Justine R. Woytovich
Henry and Karen Wylie
John Wyllie and Barbara Nelson
Craig and Patricia Wynn
Charles and Karen Yanchak
Matthew and Carol Yanosich
Patricia A. Yeager
Thomas and Judith Yester
Greta J. Yorke
Delbert T. Young, Jr.
Frances M. Young
Michael and Carol Yukich
Joseph and Elaine Yurkovich
Aldo Zambetti
Zcorp Inc.
Sophie Zgainer
Ed and Sharyn Zidow and Family
John and Margaret Zimmerman
Anthony and Andrea Zito
Richard and Joyce Zoltun
Marion and Carolyn Zur
Eric and Cynthia Zydel
In-Kind Donors
424 Walnut
A & S Federal Credit Union
A. K. Nahas
Adonis Limousine
Allan Jewelers
Ambridge Do It Best Home Center
Anderson’s Candies Inc.
Andy Warhol Museum
Anonymous
APLS, Inc. Cooper Division
Terri Armsey
Avelli Corporation
Beaver Area Heritage Museum
Beaver County Fruit Company
Beaver County YMCA
Beaver Health Mart Pharmacy
Beaver Super
Beaver Valley Mall
Bert’s Wooden Indian
Blackhawk Golf Course
Boscov’s
Carly M. Fine Jewelry
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Science Center
Cathy Kelly International
Photography
Gary and Janet Chace
Elaine Chalupiak
Terry and Diane Chambers
Chatham Baroque
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Cinemark - Monaca
Computer House Call
Costco - Cranberry Township
Cranberry Mall 8 Carmike Cinemas
John S. Dunn Agency, Inc.
Janet R. Duzicky
Eat ‘N Park - Monaca
Eat ‘N Park - Sewickley
Rev. Samuel J. Esposito
Etched in Glass
Kevin and Donna Flannery
Franciscan Manor
Rose Frank
Freedom Square Diner
Fun Fore All
Timothy H. Garde
Generations
Giant Eagle
Edamay C. Goodman
Walter and Pamela Gregg
Hair Symmetry II
Hampton Inn - Pittsburgh Airport
Patricia A. Harmon
Hats Off Hair and Nail Design
Holman’s Candies
Hostess Gift Shoppe
Hot Heads
House 15143
J.E. Stewart Photography
J.W. Hall’s
Janice’s Sweet Harmony Cafe
and Catering Service
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Dr. Romaine Jesky-Smith
Jewel Thief
Kasper Hahn Funeral and
Cremation Services
Sylvia Kless
George Kruth
Lincoln Park Performing
Arts Center
Dr. Joseph and Bonnie Makarewicz
Maple Restaurant
Mathew Jewelers
Hon. John and Barbara McBride
Richard and Janice McCormack
Med Fast Pharmacy
Norm and Peggy Mitry
Mountaineer Casino
Racetrack & Resort
NAPA Auto Parts
Anna Napoleon
Donna J. Napoleon
New Castle Playhouse
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Rebecca E. Nowakowski
Lou Ann Nudi
Oriole Cleaners Inc.
Richard and Rebecca Palladini
Pancheri Chiropractic
Patti’s Beauty Salon
Pedicure Junction and
The Looking Glass Salon
Penguin Bookshop
Phipps Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens
David and Caroline Pinkosky
Pittsburgh Air Systems
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Premier Designs
Quigley High School
Eric and Janet Renner
Restyle
Bob and Nancy Ricciardi
Rosalind Candy Castle Inc.
Guy A. Russo
Dr. Alexis Sage
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Sewickley Chiropractic Center
Sewickley Spa
Sewickley Speakeasy
Sewickley Valley YMCA
Shirley Shoppe
Shop ‘n Save
Samuel and Judith Spanos
Springfield Grille
Rosemary Stein
Subway - Baden
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Tapas Inspired Hand Works
Elizabeth J. Tharp
The Beauty Mark
The Club at Shadow Lakes
The Edgeworth Club
The Original Oyster House
The Travel Touch, Inc.
The Ultimate Pastry Shop
Thomas Jewelers
Three Rivers Paintball
Two Rivers Olive Oil Company
Una Bella Beauty and
Wellness Studio
University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms
Vocelli Pizza
Walt Disney World
Linda T. Whitford
Wooden Angel
Yankello’s Radio-Television Sales & Service
Yoga in Sewickley
Edward and Rosemary Young
We have made every attempt
to list our donors accurately.
Should you have any corrections,
please contact David Dix, Director
of Development, at 724-869-6321
or by e-mail at [email protected].
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choose Villa St. Joseph as your organization.
Villa St. Joseph’s Charitable Gift Annuity Program:
Weber’s Story Illustrates the Many Benefits
Tom and Bonnie Weber, 74 and 76 years old, have seen interest
rates fluctuate for years. They have not been satisfied with their
money market fund currently earning 0.5% or their CDs currently
earning about 1%. They have looked at ways they could get
back to the 5-6% rate of return they were used to earning years
ago. However, they do not want to increase their market risk by
investing in securities that would fluctuate in value. They just
don’t want to do that.
Tom and Bonnie have enjoyed volunteering their time at Villa
St. Joseph and getting to really know the staff and residents
while having a deeper understanding of the Villa mission. They
appreciate the Villa mission of serving the needs of those with
little or no economic means who require long-term residential
care and they would like to know about ways they can help with the
Villa Benevolent Care Fund.
One day, while helping in the hair salon, Angel Hair, at the Villa,
Bonnie had an opportunity to drop in on the Development Officer
and ask him if there was anything that they could do that could
help the Villa and provide Tom and Bonnie with some additional
income. Bonnie excitedly brought back information on Charitable
Gift Annuities to show her husband, Tom.
Tom and Bonnie then came in and spoke to the Development
Officer. He explained that a Charitable Gift Annuity is a contract
between the Webers and the Villa. The Villa will promise to pay
Tom and Bonnie a fixed rate of return for both of their lives. In this
case, the Webers were thinking of a $10,000 annuity. Based on
the market conditions and other factors, such as their age, the
rate suggested by the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA)
is 5.0%. This means that the Villa promises and guarantees to
pay them $500 a year, regardless of changes in interest rates,
for the rest of their lives. Because the Webers are not using
appreciated assets to fund the gift annuity, part of their payment
will be considered tax-free return of principal for the Webers.
Part of their $10,000 is a charitable gift and therefore the they
get a charitable tax deduction in the current year. That deduction
could save Tom and Bonnie money this year. These numbers
do not consider any state taxes that may be applicable. The
tax deduction and tax-free income mean the Weber’s effective
annuity rate (what they would have to earn to equal it with fully
taxable income) is about 8%.
The Webers are happy with the increased income, the tax savings
and the security. They also are very excited that their gift will help
the Benevolent Care Fund at Villa St. Joseph.
Want to know more about Villa St. Joseph’s Charitable Gift
Annuity Program? Please email the Development Office at
[email protected] or complete the form on the back of this
newsletter and mail to 1030 State St., Baden PA 15005-1346.
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A VIEW FROM THE VILLA - WINTER 2016
We celebrate
Helping Hands, Loving Hearts:
2015 Young at Heart
Villa St. Joseph’s annual Young at Heart event was held on October 2, 2015 at the
Hyatt Regency – Pittsburgh International Airport. A total of 195 friends of the Villa
enjoyed a cocktail reception featuring music by the Center for Young Musicians,
followed by dinner. The event offered silent auction items, as well as several live
auction items, including a twelve-day stay in Kalithies, Greece.
Nearly $100,000 was raised to benefit the
music therapy program and the Benevolent
Care Fund, which provides aid to residents
with limited or no financial resources.
The highlight of the evening was the
presentation of the Partner in Caring award,
which has been presented each year since
2004. This year’s recipients, Al and Anita
Costigan, were recognized for their support
of the mission and work of Villa St. Joseph
since its inception in 1997.
This year’s event will be held on September
23, 2016. For information, contact David
Dix, Director of Development, at 724-8696321, or email at [email protected].
In his acceptance remarks, Al stated, “Anita
and I have been incredibly blessed during
our lifetime together. Because of these
blessings, we are pleased to give back and
support Benevolent Care and the music
therapy program. The concept of ‘giving
back’ is sometimes forgotten in our busy
world, and I can tell you that there is no
better feeling in this world than giving back
of your talent, time, or treasure to a held
passion for a worthy cause.”
Sister Donna Marie Beck was also
recognized for her work to help implement
the music therapy program.
Anita and Al Costigan
Sister Donna Marie Beck
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Sources of Contributions
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Business Grants
3.1%
In-Kind
Gifts
4.4%
Foundations Individuals
39.3%
53.2%
Individuals (Outright and Corporate Gifts)$307,535.87 53.2%
Foundations
$227,315.0039.3%
Business Grants
$18,000.003.1%
In Kind Gifts
$25,230.954.4%
Total
$578,081.82 100%
Uses of Contributions
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Charitable Care
28.4%
In-Kind
Gifts
4.4%
Restricted Other
47.5%
Unrestricted
19.7%
Charitable Care
Unrestricted
Restricted - Other
In Kind Gifts
Total
$164,220.00
28.4%
$113,817.19 19.7%
$274,813.68
47.5%
$25,230.95
4.4%
$578,081.82 100%
Statement of Operations
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Operating Revenue*
Net resident service revenue……………………………………………………………… $11,897,062
Nursing home………………………………………………………………………………… 1,048,700
Net assets released from restrictions used for operations………………………………… 149,969
Total………………………………………………………………………………………… $13,095,731
Operating Expenditures
Nursing care……………………………………………………………………………………$4,812,287
Resident and general services……………………………………………………………… 1,804,078
Administration………………………………………………………………………………… 1,799,476
Nursing home assessment…………………………………………………………………… 1,151,464
Therapy………………………………………………………………………………………… 1,064,655
Interest…………………………………………………………………………………………… 953,205
Building and maintenance……………………………………………………………………… 694,282
Depreciation and amortization………………………………………………………………… 586,017
Dietary…………………………………………………………………………………………… 321,781
Total………………………………………………………………………………………… $13,187,245
*Does not include non-operating revenues which include contributions, investment income and unrealized gain.
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NONPROFIT ORG
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PITTSBURGH, PA
PERMIT NO. 05677
1030 State Street
Baden, PA 15005-1346
Villa St. Joseph
(724) 869-6300
Center for Outpatient
Rehabilitation
(724) 869-6344
Please call David Dix, Director of
Development, at 724-869-6321 if you
would like to discuss ways you can help
Villa St. Joseph and its mission.
If you would prefer to receive “A View from
the Villa” electronically, please send an
e-mail request to [email protected].
Consider a Charitable Gift Annuity with VSJ
A Charitable Gift Annuity with Villa St.
Joseph secures an income which is
guaranteed for life and, at the same time,
provides future support of Villa St. Joseph.
By acting now, you can begin to receive:
• A rate of return much higher than CDs,
bonds or other guaranteed investments
• Income that is tax free
• An income tax deduction for a portion
of your gift
• No up-front capital gains tax due when
funding this with appreciated securities
• The knowledge that your gift will help
you now and also provide valuable
future resources to Villa St. Joseph.
For more on Villa St. Joseph’s Charitable
Gift Annuity Program, read the story on
page 13 of this newsletter. To receive a no
obligation illustration of the benefits,
please email the Development Office at
[email protected] or complete this
form and mail to the Development Office at
1030 State Street, Baden PA 15005-1346.
Current Annuity Rates
Married Couple
AgeRate
60/603.9%
70/704.6%
75/755.0%
80/805.7%
85/856.7%
Single Person
AgeRate
604.4%
705.1%
755.8%
806.8%
857.8%
Minimum age for an immediate payment Charitable Gift Annuity is 60 years. Gift annuities not available in all states.
Must be 59 ½ years old to participate in this program. A deferred gift annuity may begin at 49 1/2 years of age.
A minimum investment for one life annuity is $10,000.
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A Friendly Neighborhood
Gathering Place
Just steps away from the Villa St. Joseph
Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation is our
café, Cup o’ Joe. It’s a welcoming spot for
refreshments, light fare, and conversation.
Open to the greater community, Cup o’
Joe is a neighborhood gathering place
for camaraderie and affordable meals in a
tranquil setting.
Cup o’ Joe is home to a variety of social
activities, classes, and life-enhancing
programs. Recent programming included
piano music, a book club, a family support
group, and a cake decorating class.
A monthly calendar of events is available
at the cafe and on our website at
www.villastjoseph.org/cup-o-joe-cafe
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