Artman Celebrates 100 Years!

2015 Donor Report Edition
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Artman Celebrates 100 Years!
T
his year marks the
100th anniversary
of Artman, which
for a century has been
cherished by area
residents as a beacon
of quality care and
compassion for seniors.
The Early Years
Originally located in Sellersville, PA,
the Artman Home for Lutherans,
as it was initially called, grew out
of a bequest from Enos Resser
Artman, a wealthy Philadelphia
In This Issue:
from
2 Greetings
the President
3
New Model of Memory
Care Launches
the Newest
4 Introducing
Resident at Paul’s Run
Transformation
6 Our
Continues!
carpet merchant, Civil War army
major and devoted Lutheran
philanthropist who left $100,000 for
the “establishment of a home for the
poor and deserving Lutherans of
both sexes and all ages.”
In 1924, the Artman Home
relocated to Ambler, a move that
made headlines in the Ambler
Gazette of that day. As recorded
by the paper, “On March 26 the
Artman Home for Lutherans
made its physical transfer from
Sellersville to the recently acquired
Haywood Mansion of Ambler…
All the guests are very comfortable
in their new quarters and feel very
much at home.”
With due ceremony, the new
address of the Artman Home was
formally dedicated on June 19,
1924. The Ambler Gazette billed
the dedication as “interesting
and impressive,” with robust
attendance and fortuitous weather
that was “favored with clear skies,
a balmy air and an unclouded sun.”
Artman in Mid-Century
By the time Artman reached its 25th
anniversary in 1941, its exceptional
reputation was markedly touted
on the front page of the Ambler
Gazette, which proclaimed,
“Artman Home Has Furnished Ideal
Existence to Aged Lutherans in
Their Declining Years.”
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Greetings from the President
T
his is a special year for Liberty Lutheran as we
prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Artman,
one of the founding members of Liberty’s present-day
family of services.
The founding mission for Artman, to be a home for “poor and deserving
Lutherans of both sexes and all ages,” is a historical tenet that continues to
influence the culture of compassion that distinguishes Liberty Lutheran
Services today.
Luanne B. Fisher
President and CEO
Liberty Lutheran
Today, Liberty Lutheran ministers to nearly 58,000 individuals throughout
the entire life cycle—from infancy to end of life. From Artman’s beginning
years in Ambler serving only 21 older adults, we’ve grown to include four
senior living communities, home health and hospice care services, disaster
response services, and a complete range of human services for children and
families in need.
So, not only do we rejoice in Artman’s centennial year, but we also pause
to honor the dynamic and far-reaching family of services that Liberty
has grown to become—a phenomenon that might have seemed like an
impossible dream to Artman founder Enos Resser Artman, who a century
ago, was determined to help financially challenged or aging individuals live
with purpose and dignity when few other options existed to aid them.
Now, thankfully, there are many civic programs and caring communities of
people who help us in our mission to provide resources and sustenance to
vulnerable populations. For instance, a corps of volunteers offers compassion,
friendship and empathy to our hospice patients. Through many small acts of
simple, unhurried graciousness—like holding a hand, reading a story, engaging
in conversation—these devoted volunteers, who range in age from 25 to more
than 65, offer a heartening presence to patients and their families.
I think, if Enos Artman were alive today, he would be amazed at what has
grown from the original seed of kindness that he planted. With the ongoing
support of our donors, friends, families, staff, and residents that seed
continues to expand and blossom every day. We sincerely thank you for your
continued interest and, together with you, look forward to a bright future.
Luanne B. Fisher
President and CEO, Liberty Lutheran
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WINTER 2016
Liberty Team Develops New Model of Memory Care
T
he Liberty family of senior living
communities is experiencing a
comprehensive makeover—not
just in physical renovations, but in service
delivery as well. The newest innovation, called
Inspiring Today, is a model of memory care
that dramatically enriches daily activities and
interactions for memory impaired residents.
The overarching purpose of Inspiring Today,
which was developed by a team of Liberty senior
living professionals, is to foster independence and
well-being by focusing on a resident’s capabilities.
“We help each resident to focus on their strengths—
not their weaknesses—so that they may flourish each
and every day in an environment that embodies what
‘home’ is to them,” says Daniel Brunetti, an Inspiring
Today co-creator and Director of Community Life for
The Hearth at Drexel.
Co-creator Katelyn McKinley, who serves as Artman’s
Director of Community Life, explains that Inspiring
Today is guided by six principles:
•
Accentuating resident strengths
•
Creating moments of success for residents
•
Putting residents before tasks
•
Embracing an individualized approach to daily life
•
Joining residents in living in the moment
•
Focusing on today
“Our aim is to create a meaningful daily life for each
resident, while nurturing independence and preserving
individual spirits,” says Katelyn.
She explains that Inspiring Today is designed to
stimulate person-to-person or small group experiences
according to resident interest. “We cover a diversity
of interests including fitness, spiritual expression,
civic service, brain games, reminiscing, and creative
expression,” says Katelyn.
To support this aim, the Inspiring Today team has
developed a questionnaire that staff uses to learn about
the desires, interests, and 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,” adds Betty Bebian, Inspiring Today co-creator
and Executive Director for The Hearth at Drexel.
All memory care staff receive intensive training on the
Inspiring Today philosophy as pointed out by Inspiring
Today co-creator and Liberty Nurse Educator Karen
Read, “Using the Inspiring Today model, staff members
are educated on the importance of living in the residents’
world with them. This new model will truly be a source
of daily inspiration for our residents and staff as they look
forward to each day together.”
Meet Our Inspiring Today Co-Creators
Betty Bebian
Executive Director,
The Hearth at Drexel
Daniel Brunetti
Director of
Community Life,
The Hearth at Drexel
Max Crawford
Unit Manager, Artman
JJ Landy
Director of Dining,
Artman
Katelyn McKinley
Director of Community
Life, Artman
Karen Read
Nurse Educator,
Liberty Lutheran
Maria Green
Homemaker, Artman
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Paul’s Run Welcomes Homer
L
iberty’s Paul’s Run senior living
community recently welcomed a new
addition to the community who is taking
residents and staff by storm. He comes to
Paul’s Run with an extraordinary background and
a unique set of skills that no one—at least among
humankind—can match.
That’s because this newcomer,
whose name is Homer, is a
residential companion dog—a
patient, loving Labrador retriever
who, in the words of Health
Services Director Dolores Redner,
is making miracles happen.
Homer Aces Rigorous
Service Dog Training
Homer’s odyssey to Paul’s Run
was a lengthy process. For the first
two years of his life, he was raised
by Canine Partners for Life (CPL),
a nationally known organization
that trains service dogs.
During year one, Homer’s
training began in the most
unlikely of places: a prison. He
participated in CPL’s Prison
Puppy Raising Program at SCISmithfield, a central Pennsylvania
men’s correctional facility.
Homer was matched with two
inmates who were chosen via
a rigorous selection process to
teach him basic obedience and
socialization skills.
“Homer accompanied his
trainers to work and school
inside the facility and lived
with them in their cell,” says
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Tonya Guy, CPL’s Associate Director of Marketing
and Communications. Not surprisingly, Tonya says
it’s an extremely rewarding experience for both the
puppy and the inmates. The puppies enable inmates
to experience feelings of success and fulfillment
while allowing them a chance to give back to the
community and help change lives.
During his second year of
life, Homer was housed in the
home of a CPL trainer where
his obedience training was
perfected and he learned the
essential skills necessary to be
a residential companion dog.
Additionally, a group of Paul’s
Run staff attended four sessions
at CPL’s regional training facility
to learn how to house and care
for Homer.
Move In Day Arrives!
The long-awaited, highly
anticipated day of Homer’s move
in finally arrived on January
11th—and with him followed a
spirit of exuberant joy among
residents and staff.
Homer’s depth of quiet, gentle
affection continually delights
everyone who meets him.
Even more, residents who are
customarily more reticent
specifically call for him and want
him near. “It’s really a miracle,”
says Dolores.
Paul’s Run feels lucky to have
such a special fellow in its midst
and looks forward to a long and
loving relationship with its new
canine companion.
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Artman Celebrates 100 Years! (continued from page 1)
While the language of that long-ago headline may
sound stilted to modern ears, the sentiment it
conveys has continued to endure through the years,
starting with the “Decade of Expansion” (19561966) as coined by members of Artman’s Fifty Year
Anniversary Committee.
During this prosperous period, the property saw the
addition of new wings, as well as a new dining room,
kitchen, and cellar.
service models that center on a personalized approach to
nursing, dining and living experiences.
From World War I to the Information Age, through
good and bad, rich times and lean, Artman has been
unwavering in its promise to provide comfortable
accommodation and compassionate care to seniors.
As time progresses, our many valued residents, families,
staff, donors, and friends can feel assured that Artman
stands ready to continue this ever-important endeavor.
Prior to these significant mid-century expansions,
Artman was only able to accommodate 21 individuals,
despite an extensive waiting list. By 1977, the community
was able to house close to 60 residents.
Late 20th Century
In 1986 another new wing was added, enabling the
community to accommodate 90 residents. Eight years
later, in 1994, more expansion resulted in additional studio
apartments and a skilled nursing facility, bringing total
resident capacity to 184. Also, a wellness and fitness facility,
known as the Becoming Center, was added to the grounds.
Share your Artman memories and well wishes
in our online Memory Book!
Visit artmanhome.org/anniversary
SAVE THE DATE
Artman Today
Now, in the second decade of the 21st century, Artman
is experiencing its most remarkable transformation yet.
In July 2015 it opened a new short-term rehabilitation
unit that is a prototype of best practices in care, service,
technology and design.
Additionally, Artman is in the process of re-designing its
building interiors and exteriors so the community evokes
a true feeling of home. It is also implementing new
32nd Annual
artman golf outing
Monday, May 9, 2016 • North Hills Country Club
artmanhome.org/events
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Our Physical and Cultural Transformation Continues!
Liberty Lutheran greatly appreciates the ongoing support and enthusiasm from residents, families, staff,
friends, and donors during this exciting and pivotal time for our family of senior living communities.
Artman The exciting wide-scale transformation taking place at Artman is expected to be completed in
2016. In July 2015, the community opened a new short-term rehabilitation unit that represents a model of
best practices in care, service, technology, and design. This will be followed in 2016 with the opening of a new
memory care household, as well as new personal care and long-term care households.
Staff and residents derive greater purpose, meaning and joy from
their daily interactions with Liberty’s shift to person-centered care
and service.
Artman’s new memory care household
Paul’s Run At Paul’s Run, Simply the Best isn’t just a slogan, it’s a way of life. Stunning updates were recently
completed on the front entrance, porch and lobby areas. “I anticipate Paul’s Run being a showcase for Northeast
Philadelphia retirement living, providing exceptional care in a beautiful and cozy environment,” says Executive
Director Katrina Wise.
The new lobby and lounge at Paul’s Run
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Staff and residents look forward to expanded opportunities for
fellowship and socialization inspired by the new spaces. Here several
staff members pose in front of the hearth, a stunning focal point of
the new decor.
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The Hearth at Drexel December 2015 saw the opening of the East Residence at The Hearth at Drexel—an
enclave of 20, new one-bedroom apartments that echo the majestic architecture of the property. Unlike many personal
care communities, The Hearth’s model of care and approach to service enables residents to remain in the beauty and
comfort of their own apartment with all the necessary medical supports if their health should progressively decline.
Exterior of The Hearth at Drexel
View from the back patio
The Village at Penn State In spring 2016, The Village at Penn State will open a newly constructed
Personal Care Home. Encompassing 12 private rooms, the Personal Care Home will feature an intimate, homelike ambience and a personalized approach to nursing, dining and living experiences. Amenities will include
beautiful common areas for sharing meals, enjoying social activities, and accommodating family visits.
Progress continues on the Personal Care Home
A back view of the soon-to-be completed Personal Care Home
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Liberty’s Mission in Action
Revenue
Fiscal Year July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
Compassionate Care
56,389,045
Government Programs
13,151,094
Community Care
3%
Compassionate Care
477,424
Grants185,896
Government Programs
18%
Community Care (<1%)
Grants (<1%)
Wellness450,906
Other2,158,454
Total Revenue
77%
72,812,819
Wellness (<1%)
Other
Expenses
Program Services
45,589,762
General and Administrative
11,957,397
Depreciation4,999,359
Interest2,941,188
Liability Insurance
1,867,889
Development578,841
Benevolence Fund
Total Expenses
Loss from Operations
1%
2.5%
10%
Program Services
General and Administrative
4%
Depreciation
6.5%
16%
60%
Liability Insurance
Development
7,915,000
Benevolence Fund
75,849,436
(3,036,617)
Interest
Organizational Dollars to Continue
Services Where Shortfalls Exist
Net Gain (Loss) on Investments (1,384,594)
Benevolent Care
Contributions
Change in Net Assets
1,320,847
(3,100,364)
$
$1,119,000
Unreimbursed Medicare
and Medicaid Costs
$6,796,000
Total Benevolence Fund
$7,915,000
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Creating Communities, Transforming Lives
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Revenue by Family of Service
Paul’s Run
33%
Liberty Lutheran
9%
Lutheran
Congregational
Services
1%
Lutheran Children
and Family Service
17%
Liberty at Home
Liberty Hospice
6%
Liberty Foundation
1%
Community
Outreach
The Village
at Penn State
12%
The Hearth at Drexel
1%
Total Lives that Liberty Impacts through:
Direct
Service
Artman
20%
43,269
Volunteer Contributions
Total Number of
Volunteers
Total Estimated Dollar Value
of Volunteer Hours Served
1,140
$395,927
Grand Total
Volunteers
57,946
13,537
1,140
Creating Communities, Transforming Lives
Creating Communities, Transforming Lives
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Liberty Lutheran
Board of Directors
Beverly Bortz
Blue Bell, PA - Vice Chair
Linda Breckenridge
Blue Bell, PA - Member
Dr. Paul Engstrom
Ambler, PA - Member
Luanne Fisher
Horsham, PA - President
Peter Goldring
Havertown, PA - Member
John Heck
Ft. Washington, PA - Chairman Emeritus
James Himler
Malvern, PA - Member
Carl Holmes, Sr.
Plymouth Meeting, PA - Secretary
Rev. Fred Hopke
Glenside, PA - Chairman
Richard Hoy
Philadelphia, PA - Member
LaVerne Jones
Philadelphia, PA - Member
Robert W. Keddie, Jr.
Yardley, PA - Treasurer
Nevin Mann
Glenside, PA - Member
Rev. Wayne Matthias-Long
Media, PA - Member
Beverly Oliver
Philadelphia, PA - Member
Frank Roth
Havertown, PA - Member
Rick Stephan
Blue Bell, PA - Member
David Stettler
Plymouth Meeting, PA - Member
Gwendolyn Webster
Philadelphia, PA - Member
Rev. Dave Young
Blue Bell, PA - Member
Paul Zieger
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Oreland, PA - Member
Liberty Lutheran gratefully
received Octo
Artman
In Honor of
Fred and Alberta Koch
Ms. Elizabeth K. Sporer
Noreen C. Clark
Mrs. Lisa Polier
Bonnie Magdziak
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Fielding
Margaret Gormisky
Mr. Ray Haupt
Dorothy J. Marple
Mrs. Virginia M. Reynolds
Jesse Habich and
The Becoming Center Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Wilkinson, Ph.D.
Anne L. McBrien
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brockman
Dorothea Kishbaugh
The Reverend Carol Ficken
Laura L. Knittel
Ms. Laurie A. Knittel
Jack McGann
Mr. Dimitrios Drivas
Ruth Nevergole
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Leshinski
In Memory of
Elaine M. Aiello
Mr. Louis F. Aiello II
Antoinette H. Bergan
Mr. William G. Bergan
Elsie C. Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Carter
Grace E. Craig
Mr. John Philip Crampton
Sally D’Angelo
Assunta and Philip Parker
Shari R. Decker
Mr. William Otto
George J. Edberg
Ms. Charlotte Silversteen
Charlotte E. Fields
Ms. Charlotte Silversteen
Alma K. Francis
Mr. James B. Francis
Earl R Freese Sr. and Rose Freese
Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Freese, Jr.
Howard Jorgenson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Dorn
Joseph King
Mrs. Joan King
Anne L. McBrien
Ms. Immaculata M. Pelone
Jessie E. McClay
Mrs. Virginia Cunningham
Ann F. McKenna
Dr. Edward Kwasnik
Nancy E. McKittrick
Mr. and Mrs. James J. McKittrick
Fred G. Meister
Mr. Gerald Meister
Stephen D. Melofchik
Mrs. Ellen Triani
Grace C. Murphy
Mrs. Barbara A. Cristaldi
Janet E. Neil
Ms. Catherine Neil
Walter and Helen Roehl
Ms. Cynthia J. Pullen
Fred and Helen Schmauk
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Schmauk
Anna M. Siddall
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Teitman
Ann L. Simes
Mr. and Mrs. John Simes
Barbara A. Vickers
Mr. John H. Vickers
Paul R. Vitek
Mrs. Laura Schenke
Sarah G. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bortz
Florence Yeagley
Mr. Donald and Mrs. Elizabeth Lee
Ella Ziegler
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Ziegler
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acknowledges the Memorial and Tribute Gifts
ober 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
Liberty at Home
Lutheran Disaster Relief
In Honor of
Paul and Brigitte Heinzel
Mrs. Barbara and Mr. Jim Becker
Albert Heimbach
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fox
Chris DeFalco
Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Carole W. Kalman
Morris and Evelyn Katz
Graphics To Go
Dr. Jack Lit and Bertha Lit
Ms. Maria Giunta
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. LaBarge
Liberty Lutheran
Florence McAnulty
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. McAnulty
Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. McAnulty
In Memory of
Frances Polonsky
Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Snyder
Beatrice Wald
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fast
Ms. Dorothea A. Fast
Mrs. Barbara Perotti
Lutheran Children
and Family Service
In Honor of
Alan T. Budde
Ms. Ruth Darlington
William G. Erat
Mr. John P. Knox, Esq.
Luanne B. Fisher
Mr. Louis Martarano
Carol Hammarberg
Mr. John P. Knox, Esq.
Peter and Lynn Pettit
Ms. Andrea Wittchen
Ms. Samantha Wittchen
Fran Talarowski
Ms. Christine Belton
In Celebration of
Step Pep Wallace
Ms. Jessica Wallace
Lutheran Congregational
Services
In Honor of
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Sellersville
The Reverend Julie Bergdahl
In Memory of
Libbie Gentile
Ms. Lisa Gentile
In Memory of
Mr. and Mrs. G. Bechtold
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fechtmann
Leslie N. Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan J. MacMillan, Jr.
Jon S. Helman
Mrs. Darlene C. Helman
Julia K. Ruse
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Ruse
Ruth Miller
Ms. Doris G. Gordon
Fay Parkin
Ms. Carol D. Cohen
Ms. Barbara London
Mr. Ross Schriftman
Mabel E. Quinn
Mr. Joseph Quinn
Paul’s Run
Stanley Wilkinson
Mrs. Edna Wilkinson
Samuel Berger
Ms. Geraldine Berger
The Village at Penn State
In Honor of
Mina Jones
Ms. Cindy O’Brien
Frances Katz
Ms. Leatrice Segal
Helen J. Keiser
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Michael
Sophie Pollack
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barsky
In Memory of
Mable H. Buskirk
Mrs. Heather F. Fleck
Ms. Mary J. Heflin
Claude Butler
Mrs. Heather F. Fleck
William R. Fortney
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ace
Mrs. N. J. Weller
Doreen Cush
Ms. Denise Mazza
Henry Keller
Friends in the Department of Medical
Microbiology and Immunology at the
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Mrs. Heather F. Fleck
Ms. Lucille I. Magnusson
Mrs. Linda M. Morrow
Ms. Tracy Wiklund
Sigmond Davidovich
Ms. Doris G. Gordon
Helen C. Kustin
Mr. Richard H. Kustin
Donald Dean
Ms. Ethy Gross
Dorothy O’Connor
Ms. Martha Adams
Mrs. Heather F. Fleck
Ms. Lucille I. Magnusson
In Memory of
Eleanor and Jack Brodsky
Ms. Alice Heller
Mary Casciello
Ms. Regina M. Casciello
Martin Feldman
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Feldman
Sylvan Gold
Mrs. Frances Gold
William Goldstein
Mrs. Anita Goldstein
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Liberty Lutheran is deeply grateful to the individuals
and organizations listed who contributed at least $100 or more
during our fiscal year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
$10,000 + Donors
Ms. Martha Adams
Bank of America
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Barnum
Bethanna
Mrs. Helen L. Beattie
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Brenneman
Mrs. Patricia A. Bruner
Bucks County Office of Children
and Youth
Catholic Social Services
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coder
Deluxe Corporation Foundation
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Estate of Mary T. Henry
First Hospital Foundation
Friends of Paul’s Run
Dr. Luanne B. and Mr. Barrett Fisher
Ms. Nancy Gamble
Mrs. Annie C. Harvey
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Heck
Mrs. Mary J. Heflin
Mr. Charles R. King
Mr. John P. Knox, Esq.
Lutheran Immigration and
Refugee Service
Mr. and Mrs. John MacChesney
Mrs. Helen A. Manfull
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Maynard
Mrs. Linda B. Morrow
Montgomery County Department
of Commerce
Montgomery County Office of Children
and Youth
Northeast Treatment Centers
Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod ELCA
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Human
Services
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Philadelphia Department of
Behavioral Health
Philadelphia Department of
Human Services
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Philadelphia Youth Network
Public Health Management Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ricker
Ms. Elizabeth H. Scott
Sodexo Senior Living
Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod ELCA
Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Sovocool
St Andrew Lutheran Church Audubon
St Matthew Lutheran Church Bethlehem
St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
Glenside
Mr. and Mrs. John Steimer
Tabor Northern Community Partners
The Addis Group
The Hettler Family Charitable Trust
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Trust of Albert G. Bauer - SEPA
Trust of Joanna B. F. Schlechter
Turning Points for Children
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and
Southern New Jersey
Mr. Paul J. and Mrs. Sally I. Wangsness
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whitford
Ms. Nancy Wolf
Wordsworth
$5,000 – 9,999
Mrs. Barbara and Mr. Jim Becker
Ms. Diane Cahill
Commonwealth Agency, Inc.
Contract Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Dr. Catalina Herrerías
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Wallingford
The Reverend and Mrs. Fred Hopke
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Keddie, Jr.
Dr. Philip G. Keeney
Ms. Annabelle Kerins
St John Lutheran Church Nazareth
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Stettler
The Huston Foundation
The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family
Foundation
Thomas Jefferson University
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lansdale
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Steelton
Western Assoc. of Ladies for Relief and
Employment of the Poor
$2,500 – 4,999
Estate of Mr. Gustav H. Bechtold, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bortz
Ms. Patricia Bruner
Mrs. Beverly Coller and Mr. William
Campbell
Chester County Department of
Emergency Services
Mr. Peter I. Daniele, Esq.
Mr. Herschel Elias
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Erb
Mr. Charles M. Gingrich
Mrs. Jean Gotolski
Housing Equality Center of
Pennsylvania
InFaith Community Foundation
Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Jorgensen
Kinder Morgan Foundation
NFP Lincoln Benefits Group
Ms. Christine A. Offutt
Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes
Mr. Jerry G. Richter
Sliwinski Floor Covering Services, Inc.
St James Lutheran Church Coopersburg
St John Lutheran Church Emmaus
St Paul Lutheran Church Trexlertown
Mrs. J. Patricia Stanley-Lackman and Dr.
Thomas Lackman
Thrivent Lower Montgomery County
Chapter-#31014
United Way of the Greater Triangle
University Lutheran Church of the
Incarnation
Wheat Ridge Ministries
$1,000 – 2,499
Advent Lutheran Church West Lawn
AmeriHealth Casualty Services
Anton B. Urban Funeral Home
Mr. Owen M. Bastian
Ms. Rose Beck
Beneficial Bank
Mr. Theodore A. Beringer
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard and
Helene D. Boclair
Ms. Linda Breckenridge
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown
Cedar Lutheran Church Cetronia
Clifton Larson Allen LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Cloues
Copernicus Society of America
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny F. Corrado
Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. DeLomba Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. David DeLuca
Dolfinger McMahon Foundation
Carol and Don Donnon
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Ehinger
Faith Lutheran Church Whitehall
Friedens Lutheran Church Kempton
Mr. Richard N. Gitlen
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Easton
Grace Lutheran Church Belfast
Mr. Ed Guzik
Dr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Hallock
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hendler
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Himler
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Bethlehem
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Emmaus
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church Abington
Holy Trinity/Salem Pastoral Charge
Bethlehem
Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville
Hope Lutheran Church Tatamy
Mr. Richard W. Hoy, Esq.
Mrs. Ramona Hughes
Industrial and Paper Supplies, Inc.
Industrial Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Jordan Lutheran Church Orefield
Mrs. Catharine K. Keim
Mr. Eric and Mrs. Elizabeth Kennel
Mrs. Beverly E. Kiehl
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Koch
Lancaster County Community
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Lang
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Lehigh Mission District Christmas
Ingathering
Leona Gruber Charitable Trust
Ms. Janet L. Lorenzon
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
Ms. Lucille I. Magnusson
Mr. and Mrs. Nevin W. Mann
Mrs. Joan and Mr. Kevin Myers
Rev. Dr. Jennifer P. Ollikainen, D.Min
Mr. Gary Raser
Mrs. Karen Read
Redeemer Lutheran Church Allentown
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Rights
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roth
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Schuman,Sr.
Ms. Irene Segletes
Mr. William R. Snell, Esq.
St Andrew Lutheran Church Easton
St John Lutheran Church Coplay
St John Lutheran Church Fogelsville
St Timothy Lutheran Church Allentown
Mr. Dennis L. Steffy
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Stine II
Temple Lutheran Church Havertown
The Brickman Group
The Matthews Children’s Foundation
Thrivent Central Lehigh Chapter
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Thrivent Lower Northampton County
Chapter
Thrivent South Lehigh County Chapter
Thrivent Southwest Berks County
Chapter
The Reverend and
Mrs. John W. Tomlinson
Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton
Trust of Marguerite Baur
Union Electric Contracting Co.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Upper Dublin Lutheran Church Ambler
Warfel Construction Company
Mr. and Mrs. Scot Williams
Mrs. Katrina K. and Mr. David A. Wise
Ms. Elizabeth Young
Ziegels Lutheran Church Breinigsville
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Zimmerman, Jr.
Zion Lutheran Church Northampton
$500 to 999
Aetna Foundation
Allegheny Lock Company
Arndts Lutheran Church Easton
Mrs. Bonnie Lee Behm
Mrs. Sally S. Beil and Mr. Jerry Beil
Mr. Thomas D. Bennett, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Bonnet
Mr. Dennis H. Bower
Mr. Christopher E. Carter
Centre Foundation
Christ Lutheran Church Allentown
Christ Lutheran Church Hellertown
Christ Lutheran Church Niantic
Mr. Robert A. Cinalli
Mrs. Patty Cline
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Corrado
Mr. Thomas Cuddahy
Ms. Linda M. Curto
Ms. Sandra D. Deiter
Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Linda C. Eickhoff
Dr. and Mrs. Paul F. Engstrom
Estate of Evelyn M. Katz
Mr. Ralph C. Even and Dr. Kim Even
ExxonMobil Foundation, Inc.
First Presbyterian Church of Allentown
Mrs. Heather F. Fleck
Mr. Marc Franzoni
Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Freese, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gainer
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. David Haight
Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Holmes, Sr.
Mrs. Donna and Mr. Roy Johnson
Mr. Paul Jordan
Ms. Felice Katz
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Kratz
Ms. Corrine Lamack
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard M. Latchic
Leanor T Rife Memorial Fund
Lockheed Martin
Luther Crest Chapel Fund
Lutheran Community at Telford
The Reverend and Mrs. Wayne A.
Matthias-Long
Mrs. Beverly K. McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Michael
Northeast PA Women of the ELCA
Northern Lehigh Valley Mission District
Ingathering
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Panning
Ms. Dolores Redner
Republic Services
Mr. Stephen Reutemann
Mr. Christopher Ridenhour
The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Ritter
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick G. Rummel
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Ruse
Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Schmoyer
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Whitehall
Mr. Donald J. Shombert and
Ms. Sally T. Werntz
Mrs. Dena Smith
St John Lutheran Church Centre Square
St John Lutheran Church Nanticoke
St John Lutheran Church Slatington
St Luke Lutheran Church Allentown
St Mark Lutheran Church Bethlehem
St Michael Lutheran Church of the
Nativity Allentown
St Paul Lutheran Blue Church
Coopersburg
St Paul Lutheran Church Summer Hill
St Paul Lutheran Church Tannersville
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
St Peter Lutheran Church Bethlehem
St. John’s Evangelical Luthean Church
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
Sellersville
Mr. Richard W. Stephan
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Stewart
Mr. Walter Stiver, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl G. Stotz
Thrivent Philadelphia County Chapter
#31027
Thrivent Upper Montgomery Chapter
# 31392
Trinity Lutheran Church Kutztown
Union Evangelical Lutheran Church
Schnecksville
Ms. Gwendolyn R. Webster
Ms. Sally T. Werntz and
Mr. Donald J. Shombert
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Zieger
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Zieger
Mr. Paul C. Ziegler
Zion Stone Church of W. Penn Twp.
Zions Lutheran Church Perry Twp.
$250 to 499
Mr. Otto Alden
Ambler Savings Bank
Atlantic Refrigeration Equipment
Company, Inc.
Augustus Lutheran Church Trappe
Augustus Lutheran Church Women
Ms. Elizabeth B. Beck
Mrs. Esther Bonnet
Mr. Glen D. Boyle
Mrs. Yvette and Mr. Earle Bradford
The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. John M. Brndjar
Brookwood Dental Associates
Mrs. Carol and Mr. Michael Brown
Mr. and Mrs. David P. Brown
Burns Funeral Homes Inc.
Calvary Lutheran Church Laureldale
Capozzi Adler, P.C.
Christ Lutheran Church Kulpsville
Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes
Mr. Robert Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Cool
Crescent Vending Co.
Mr. Robert Cueto
Ms. Judith P. Culler
Mrs. Pamela Cummings
Mr. and Mrs. W. Laurence Davis
Ms. Janice M. Diehl
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Duckwitz
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Egan
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Mary Lynn Ellis
Ms. Elizabeth B. Elmore and
Mr. Michael Grimes
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Bath
Employees Community Fund
of the Boeing Co.
The Reverend William G. Erat and
Mrs. Linda Erat
The Reverend Carol Ficken
Fireside Bar and Grille
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Flynn
Four Seasons Total Landscaping Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross T. Frantz
Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Goldring
Ms. Doris G. Gordon
Grace Lutheran Church Macungie
Grace Lutheran Church Wyndmoor
Grace Presbyterian Church
Greenview Landscaping
Mr. Michael Grimes
Gute Financial Services, Inc
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Gutekunst
Mr. Richard Hartmann
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Philadelphia
Jacobs Lutheran Church Pine Grove
Jerusalem Lutheran Church E Salisbury
Mrs. Sally U. Johnson
Ms. LaVerne Jones
Mrs. Teresa and Mr. Michael Kane
Karr Barth Associates
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Keinert
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Liberty Lutheran is deeply grateful to the individuals
and organizations listed who contributed at least $100 or more
during our fiscal year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
$250 to 499 (cont’d)
Mr. Joseph G. Kloss
Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Kratzer
Ms. Donna J. Lee and Mr. John J. Stecher
Ms. Lois I. Leffler
The Reverend and
Mrs. F. Thomas Lichner
Pastor Bruce D. MacLaughlin
Mr. Edwin W. Melvin
Merck Foundation
Mr. Michael C. Miller
Mrs. Susan H. Miller
Mrs. Elspeth Naramore
Ms. Catherine Neil
New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Fleetwood
Mrs. Dana and Mr. Mark O’Donnell
Ms. Celia Oleary
Mr. Hans J Park and Ms. Sona Kim
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Johnsonville
Mr. Hue H. Quach
Redner’s Warehouse Markets
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Rentschler
Mrs. Mary Gorman and
Mr. Anthony Resch
Mr. Charles Richard
Mrs. Virginia M. Robertson
Rosemont Lutheran Church Bethlehem
Salem Bellemans Lutheran Church
Mohrsville
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Schaeffer
Dr. and Mrs. Scott T. Scheirer
Mr. Albert Schisler
Mr. C. Glenn Schueler
Mr. Kenneth Schuster
Scott Contractors Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Selinger
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Siegfried
Mr. and Mrs. Morton Sklaroff
Mrs. Judith F. Snyder
Southeastern PA Women of the ELCA
Mrs. Sally and Mr. Donn Spear
St John Lutheran Church Allentown
St John Lutheran Church Ringtown
St John Lutheran Church Stroudsburg
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St John Lutheran Church Whitehall
St John Lutheran Church
Wms Twp. Easton
St Mark Lutheran Church Allentown
St Peter Lutheran Church Allentown
St Stephen Lutheran Church Bethlehem
Mr. Donald M. Stahley
Mr. John J. Stecher and Ms. Donna J Lee
Mr. Thomas A. Stephenson
Ms. Mary A. Stilo
The Reverend and
Mrs. Richard H. Stough Sr.
Mrs. Judith Stripay
Thrivent Upper Northampton Co.
Chapter
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Tiemeyer
Mr. Roy M. Tietjen
Trinity Lutheran Church Coopersburg
Trinity Lutheran Church Havertown
Trinity Lutheran Church Hecktown
Ms. Nancy Twomey
United Way of South Hampton Roads
Mr. David W. Varrelman
Weisenberg Lutheran Church
New Tripoli
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Wellington
Ms. Caroline Willms
Mr. Kevin M. Wolf
The Reverend and Mrs. David M. Young
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Ziegler
$100 to 249
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Aerni
Mr. and Mrs. Brooke K. Alderfer
Allstate Giving Campaign
America’s Charities
AXA Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Badolato
Ms. Alice G. Baer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baer
Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Balascki
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barnes Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barsky
Bateman Bros. Lumber Co. Incorporated
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Beam
Bear Creek Camp
Ms. Betty Bebian
Diane and Austin Bechtold
Mr. Randy Bednarz
Ms. Catherine Benner
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Benyaker
Mr. William G. Bergan
Ms. Karen Bergey
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Berkel
Bern Women of the ELCA
Mr. Charles Bernier
Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant
Mr. Joseph Besecker
Mr. Arthur W. Boesler
Ms. and Mr. Donna Boesler
Mrs. and Mr.
Constance L. Bowers-Capen
Ms. Rose M. Briscella
Mr. and Mrs. James Bruno
Mrs. Mary Beth Buchanan
Ms. Judy Buchwald
The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Buehrle
The Reverend Bishop Claire S. Burkat
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Burke
Mrs. Anne H. Burns
CandC Lancaster LLC/DBA Fastsigns
Lancaster
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Casey
Ms. Elisabeth Cassidy
Christ Lutheran Church L. Saucon
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Christian
Cigna Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Daurelle
Mr. and Mrs. Dawson W. Deck
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Decker
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. DeHoratius
The Reverend and Mrs. John J. Deisinger
Mr. Alex DeLeon
Mrs. Doris L. DeLeon
Dettra Memorial Trust
Ms. Jennifer DeWalt and
Ms. Christine Shoemaker
Dr. and Mrs. Walter J. Dex
Mrs. Maureen Donnelly
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Dorn
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dougherty
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dunn
Mrs. Marie Durchsprung
Mr. Henry Ebner
ECBM
Mrs. Barbara J. Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Elsenbaumer
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Nuremburg
The Reverend and
Mrs. William W. Ennis
Ms. Susannah Erinle
Estate of Leanor Rife
Evangelical Lutheran Church Durham
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
Living Word Roslyn
Mrs. Joan E. Fichtner
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fichtner
Ms. Nancy L. Filler
The Reverend and Mrs. Fred S. Foerster
Mrs. and Mr. Alma K. Francis
Mr. James B. Francis
Mr. Mitchell W. Francis
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Frank
Mrs. Judy E. Frank and
Mr. Mark Nevadonski
Mrs. Marion Frank
Mrs. Beverly Freed-Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph French
Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Frey
Mr. Larry Frey
Friedens Lutheran Church Center Valley
Friedens Lutheran Church Oley
Dr. Kilian Fritsch and Dr. Sandra Fritsch
The Reverend Mary W. Gade
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Galante
Mrs. June Gaskins
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gazzerro, Jr.
Mr. Randy Gellert
Mr. Christopher Gibbons
Ms. Joan A. Gibney
The Rev. Dr. and
Mrs. Hartland H. Gifford
Mrs. Arlene G. Goetz
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Gounalis
Grace Lutheran Church Allentown
Grace Realty Co., Inc.
Ms. Annette Green
Mr. Barry Greenberg
Ms. Carolyn Greene
Ms. Lastenia Grieser
Dr. Beryl and Dr. Donald Gutekunst
H.R. Benjamin Electrical Construction
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Haney
Ms. Barbara B. Hannon
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Mr. Andrew J. Harrington
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Harrison
Mrs. Harry Harvey
Mrs. Ann H. Harvey
The Reverend and Mrs. John W. Hattery
Mr. Doug and Mrs. Dixie Haverstick
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Heaney
Mr. John T. Heger and
Mrs. Deborah R. Roth-Heger
Heintzelman Funeral Home
Mr. Arthur H. Heiser
Mrs. Darlene C. Helman
Ms. Judy S. Herman
Mr. William M. Herrlich
Dr. Ronald E. and Susan S. Hess
The Reverend and Mrs. Fred Holst
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Northampton
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale
Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church
Catasauqua
Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church
Northampton
Mr. and Mrs. Talbot R. Houck
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Howes
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Huber
Huffs Union Church Alburtis
Ms. Jerilyn J. Iacono
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Philadelphia
Mrs. Tammy Jabarin
Jeff Dradke and Sons
Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church
Allentown
Mrs. J. Kenneth Jones
Ms. Michelle Kane
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Karr Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Keim
The Reverend and Mrs. John S. Kerr
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kirst
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kirst
Ms. Anna E. Kish
Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Knobler
Mr. James Korner
Mrs. Francine Kravitz
Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Kreidler
Mrs. and Mr. Cheryl Kripke-Cohen
Mr. Allan Kuenzel
Mrs. Anne and
Mr. Thomas Lachenmayer
Ms. Sarah Lamberth
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lauer
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Leneweaver
Mr. Bruce L. Lenich
Ms. Lynn G. Lewis
Little Zion Lutheran Church Telford
Dr. Marlen and Mr. Fred Livezey
Mr. Robert J. Lomicky
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald and
Rosemary Lorenz
Ms. Louise Lovrensky
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Lubell
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan J. MacMillan, Jr.
MaGerks Pub and Grill Ft. Washington
Ms. Janice L. Manwiller
Mr. Steven Marcu
Mrs. Helen Marimow
Mr. and Mrs. William Marimow
Marcia and Sarah Martinez-Helfman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Master
Mrs. Ruth F. Master
Sarah E. Matthews
Mr. Steven Matzke and
Ms. Beth A Ritchey
Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. McAnulty
Mr. and Mrs. Neil N. McCardle
Mr. John R. McGann
Mr. John P. McGinty, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James J. McKittrick
Ms. Terah A. McKnight
Ms. Catherine E. McMenamin
Merck Partnership for Giving
Messiah Lutheran Church Bethlehem
Mr. Kelly Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Rhynier B. Minnich
The Reverend and Mrs. Joseph Molnar
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mondelblatt
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Montgomery
Mrs. Marylou J. Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Allen J. Mutzig
Ms. Rebecca Ann Myers
National Penn Bancshares
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Neddenriep
Ms. Carrol L. Nemchik
Network for Good
Ms. Carol R. Neumayer
New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Bethlehem
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newhard
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nicol
Ms. Jo Ellyn Norman
The Reverend Paulette K. Obrecht and
Mr. John Obrecht
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Olsen
One2One Computer Services, Inc.
Mr. William Otto
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Pearson
Ms. Marie Petithomme
The Reverend and Mrs. Peter A. Pettit
Mr. and Mrs. Carol and Carl W. Phelps
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Popp
Ms. Carol A. Porter
Mr. Irving Priluker
The Reverend Nelson Quinones
Ms. Paula Ralph
Mr. and Mrs. Jurgen S. Rehnig
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Reimet
Resurrection Lutheran Church Horsham
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Reyher
Mrs. Bethann E. Ritter-Snyder
Mrs. Linda Robbins
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roberts
Ms. Evelyn K. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Roessler, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roth
Mrs. and Mr. Helene Roth
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Roth
Mr. and Mrs. Rothrock
Mr. Gary B. Rubin
Dr. Kenneth G. Ryder, Jr
Mr. Leon Salosky
Mrs. Sandra G. Samkavitz
Mr. Frank Sammarino, Jr
Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Satterthwaite
Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Scheffler
Ms. Carolyn Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Schoolmaster
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Donald V. Seipt
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Sell
Mrs. Anne R. Seltzer
The Rev. and Mrs. Carl D. Shankweiler
Mrs. Lena M. Sichel
Mr. James F. Siegfried
Mrs. Virginia Sinn
Mr. and Mrs. Skelly
Ms. Marie Slowey
Mr. Russell K. Smeal and
Mrs. Heidi Jamieson
Mr. Wayne C. Smith
Mr. Kermit S. Snyder
Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Snyder
Mrs. Leona M. Souser
Mrs. Sally and Mr. Donn Spear
The Reverend Dr. and
Mrs. Paul H. Spohn
St Andrew Lutheran Church Allentown
St James Lutheran Church Geigertown
St John Evangelical Lutheran Church
Easton
St John Lutheran Church Kutztown
St John -Tinicum Lutheran Church
Essington
St Luke Reformation Lutheran Church
Noxen
St Matthew Lutheran Church Perkasie
St Michael Lutheran Church Hamburg
St Paul III Lutheran Church Easton
St Paul Lutheran Church Bethlehem
St Paul Lutheran Church Dallas
St Paul Lutheran Church Easton
St Paul Lutheran Church Hamburg
St Paul Lutheran Church Lobachsville
St Paul Lutheran Church Norristown
St Paul Lutheran Church Red Hill
St Peter Lutheran Church
Chester Springs
St Timothy Lutheran Church
Ms. LuAnn Steinhauer
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens
Mr. Arthur D. Stoneback
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stripay
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Suloff
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Tague
Ms. Mary Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Teitman
Mr. Jonathan R. Testa
Mrs. Ellen Triani
Trinity Lutheran Church Fort
Washington
Trinity Lutheran Church Lansford
United Way of Delaware, Inc.
Mr. Harry Urkowitz
Ms. Hilary Vadner
Mr. and Mrs. George Vermeire
Dr. and Mrs. Louis Vermillion
Mrs. Carolyn B. Volk
Mrs. Janet and Mr. Bruce Waechter
Mrs. Janet A. Waechter
Mrs. Donna E. Wallace
WECLA of Trinity Lutheran Church
Ms. Carol Weidler
Ms. Jane Weir
The Reverend Dr. and
Mrs. Harold S. Weiss
Mrs. Jean A. White
Ms. E. Roberta Wible
Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Wilkinson, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Woehleke
Ms. Judy Woloff
Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Wurtz
Dr. Herbert and Mrs. Carol Zemble
Mr. Matthew S. Zierold
Ms. Yolanda F. Zimmerman
Zion Lutheran Church Tamaqua
Zion Spies Evangelical Lutheran Church
Reading
Zion Women of the ELCA
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President’s Circle
The President’s Circle recognizes any donor who has given $10,000 or more cumulatively.
(does not include unpaid pledges)
Mr. Otto Alden
Mr. Robert H. Gotwalt
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pitzenberger
Mr. Allen Apter
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Z. Hartenbauer
Mr. Nicholas N. Pournader, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baer
Mrs. Carol Hays
Mr. Steven Pribis, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Wister S. Baisch
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Heck
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Reimet
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Barnum
Ms. Mary J. Heflin
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ricker
Mr. Owen M. Bastian
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Himler
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Rights
Mrs. Beatrice Bean
The Reverend and Mrs. Fred Hopke
The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Ritter
Mrs. Helen L. Beattie
Mr. Richard W. Hoy, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Roemhild
Mrs. Barbara and Mr. Jim Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacobe
Dr. Keiko M. Ross
Ms. Karen Bergey
Mr. Robert J. Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roth
Mr. Leonard and
Mrs. Helene D. Boclair
Mrs. Marcia Kavanagh
Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Satterthwaite
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Keddie, Jr.
Mr. C. Glenn Schueler
Mrs. Catharine K. Keim
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Schuman,Sr.
Mr. Charles R. King
Ms. Elizabeth H. Scott
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kirst
Mr. and Mrs. Morton Sklaroff
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Kishbaugh
Mr. Michael Slotznick, Esq.
Mr. Robert L. Klotz
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Koch
Mrs. Sally and Mr. Donn Spear
Mr. Richard H. Kustin
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Larson
Mrs. J. Patricia Stanley-Lackman and
Dr. Thomas Lackman
The Reverend and
Mrs. Russell M. Long
Mr. and Mrs. John Steimer
Mr. and Mrs. John MacChesney
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Stettler
Mrs. Helen A. Manfull
Mrs. Phyllis B. Taylor and
Mr. Richard K. Taylor
Mrs. Esther Bonnet
Mrs. Marie E. Boyer
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Brenneman
Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtis Brewer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Byers
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coder
Mrs. Beverly Coller and
Mr. William Campbell
Mr. Peter I. Daniele, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Daurelle
Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. DeLomba Sr.
Mr. Seibert L. Dorner
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Ehinger
The Reverend William G. Erat and
Mrs. Linda Erat
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Erb
Dr. Luanne B. and Mr. Barrett Fisher
Mr. Edward G. Fitzgerald and Ms.
Virginia M. Duffy
Ms. Nancy Gamble
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Gasper
Mr. Charles M. Gingrich
Mr. Richard N. Gitlen
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Mr. Robert B. Marsh
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Maynard
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Miller
Mrs. Linda M. Morrow
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Harold I. Myers
Mrs. Joan and Mr. Kevin Myers
Mr. Axel K. Olsen
Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Assunta Parker
Ms. Karen Parnes
Mr. Almarin Phillips
Mr. Dennis L. Steffy
The Family of
Violet and Harry Mitchell
Mrs. Janet and Mr. Bruce Waechter
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Wangsness
Mrs. Denise R. Winarchick
Mrs. Katrina K. and Mr. David A. Wise
Ms. Nancy Wolf
Mr. and Mrs. Jere A. Young
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Zieger
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Zieger
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Legacy Society
The Legacy Society recognizes the generosity of all contributions
to Liberty Lutheran’s Planned Giving programs.
Ms. Martha A. Adams
Mrs. Marcia Kavanagh
Mr. Otto Alden
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Keddie, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baer
Mrs. Catharine K. Keim
Mrs. Beatrice Bean
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Knox*
Mr. Gustav H. Bechtold, Jr.*
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Koch
Mrs. Alice R. Beltz*
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Larson
Ms. Karen Bergey
The Reverend and Mrs. Russell M. Long
Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Helene D. Boclair
Mrs. Helen A. Manfull
Mrs. Esther Bonnet
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Maynard
Mrs. Marie E. Boyer
Mr. and Mrs. Harold I. Myers
Mr. and Mrs. F. Glenn Breen, Jr.
Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Assunta Parker
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Brenneman
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pitzenberger
Mrs. Beverly Coller and Mr. William Campbell
Mr. Nicholas N. Pournader, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Daurelle
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pribis, Jr.
Mrs. Helen R. Davis
Mr. C. Glenn Schueler
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Ehinger
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sovocool
Dr. Luanne B. and Mr. Barrett Fisher
Mrs. Sally and Mr. Donn Spear
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Gasper
Mrs. Janet and Mr. Bruce Waechter
Ms.Annie C. Harvey
Rev. and Mrs. William P. Welther
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Heck
Mr. Robert F. and Mrs. Elaine B. Whitford
Ms. Mary J. Heflin
Rev. and Mrs. Henry K. Wohlgemuth
Mrs.Barbara and Mr.Donald Hickey
Ms. Nancy Wolf
Mrs. Bridgit and Mr. Brian Holly
Mr. and Mrs. Jere A. Young
Mrs. Karen House
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Zieger
Rev. Patricia H. Johnson
*deceased
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Annual Ingathering Delivers
Hope and Light
On Sunday, December 6, 2015, Lutheran congregations
once again came together to help those in need through
the annual Ingathering. Donations collected at numerous
drop-off sites were received and sorted by volunteers.
Gifts ranging from toiletries, work gloves, backpacks,
baby care items, blankets and more will be distributed to
charities worldwide including our own Lutheran Family
and Children Service.
Refugee Resettlement Efforts
Bolstered by Donor Dollars
and Volunteer Interest
During fall 2015 Liberty’s Lutheran Children and
Family Service’s (LCFS) Refugee Resettlement Program
received an unprecedented amount of volunteer
inquiries, and more than $30,000 in donor dollars.
The outpouring of support came in response to
widespread news about the plight of Syrian refugees.
LCFS’ resettlement office in Allentown, PA has already
settled eight Syrian families, and expects to aid 1520 more over the next year. In addition to Syrian
newcomers, LCFS’ Refugee Resettlement Program assists
refugees from Burma, Bhutan, Democratic Republic of
the Congo, Iraq, and Central and South America.
The success of LCFS’ resettlement efforts relies on
the gracious assistance of volunteers and generosity
of donor dollars. If you would like to make a gift or
learn more about volunteering, please visit our online
Resource Center at lcfsinpa.org/resourcecenter.
Sorting much needed donations at St. Paul’s Third Lutheran Church
in Easton, PA.
Volunteers at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus, PA worked
tirelessly throughout the day.
More than 1,000 volunteers across the Liberty
family of services help us to build up and
strengthen vulnerable individuals of all ages.
Visit libertylutheran.org/volunteer for more
information or contact Julia Menzo at
[email protected] or 267-464-7740.
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Volunteers at St. Paul’s Third Lutheran Church bundled soap and
washcloths to include in care packages that will support those in need.
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Liberty in Action
The Village at Penn State Brings Joy to Several
Families in Need
Residents and staff at The Village at Penn State helped the Christmas
spirit shine bright for 10 families in need. Through a charity drive
called the “Giving Tree,” residents decorated tree ornaments that
identified the needs and wishes of each family. Staff and residents
were then invited to pluck an ornament from the tree and fulfill the
wish—and the Village rose to the challenge! By the end of the drive,
95 gifts were collected and distributed to the very grateful families.
Blue Scarf Ladies Visit Camp Out for Hunger
The Blue Scarf Ladies of Paul’s Run amassed 259 pounds of
donated food to benefit Camp Out for Hunger, a massive food
drive spearheaded by popular Philadelphia deejays Preston
Elliot and Steve Morrison of WMMR 93.3. On December 3rd,
the Blue Scarf Ladies took a special trip to South Philadelphia
to drop off the donations, which benefited the non-profit food
bank Philabundance.
Residents Star in Fast Times at Artman High
Wissahickon High School students served as photographers
and Artman residents were the models during a recent photo
shoot for a 2016 calendar, Fast Times at Artman High. Proceeds
from the sales will benefit Artman’s Benevolent Care Fund.
LCFS’ Expert Insight into Refugee Resettlement
Makes the News
The surge in interest regarding the Syrian refugee crisis led national
and local media to seek expert commentary and insight from Janet
Panning, a Lutheran Children and Family Service Program Director
whose specialty is refugee resettlement. Since September 2015, there
have been 36 mentions in the press of Lutheran Children and Family
Services’ Refugee Resettlement Program. In addition to being a
resource for the press, Janet is regularly sought after to speak to faithbased and civic groups about the motivations, challenges, hopes and
dreams that compel refugees to flee their countries and build a new
life in the U.S.
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