Mary Ellen Place is very genuine and to the point when she describes her feelings about being a volunteer with Ohio’s Hospice. “I love what I do,” she says emphatically. From teacher to Ohio’s Hospice volunteer, Place has enjoyed each…
Deborah Morgenstern worked as a nurse for over 35 years, and was very proud to have touched and supported the lives of so many patients. She was recently honored for her tireless effort by the Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard. The Guard…
Karen Gallagher has a storied history with Ohio’s Hospice. Her journey has run the gamut from administrator to proud volunteer. Gallagher was hired as the first hospice administrator of what was then known as Hospice of Tuscarawas County in June…
Arlene Shaw helped to shape a family of caregivers who continue on in her tradition of service. Shaw’s decades of selfless dedication to the elderly and communities she’s served is a testament to her compassionate heart and incredible drive to…
Jody Akers found her way to being a volunteer with Ohio’s Hospice through aging parents who needed care. For nearly 26 years, she has delivered superior care and superior services to those in need. “I have been a hospice volunteer…
For 25 years, Patty Stricker has served as a volunteer at Ohio’s Hospice. She knew she wanted to help people and that is exactly what she has done. “I decided to be a volunteer at Ohio’s Hospice 25 years ago…
Linda Lowe has been a volunteer for 20 years at Ohio’s Hospice in Wooster. “My last child left for college, and I thought I should find something to do," Lowe said. “I got involved because I was looking to do…
Pat Wourms was attending church 30 years ago, when something caught her eye. It wasn’t a biblical verse, but an announcement in the church bulletin seeking volunteers for Ohio’s Hospice. She responded to the call for volunteers, and it has…
On World Animal Day, we celebrate and thank our animal-assisted therapy volunteers for their dedication and support of our mission. Pet volunteers with Ohio’s Hospice animal-assisted therapy program bring peace of mind and a sense of calm to the patients…
Ohio's Hospice is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Caring Critters program, an initiative that has brought comfort and joy to hundreds of children and families facing end-of-life situations. The Caring Critters program, founded in 2019 by Keri Shuman, RN…
