Mission Moments
Solar Eclipse 2024
Things to Know! A total solar eclipse happens when the moon completely blocks the sun’s…
Understanding the Gaps: Ohio’s Hospice Advocates for Inclusive Palliative and Supportive Care
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the remarkable contributions…
Dreams Take Flight: Ohio’s Hospice Patient Marty Clark Soars to New Heights
For 20 years, Marty Clark, dreamed of experiencing the thrill of skydiving. Through support from…
A Teenager’s Chance to Heal Through the Power of Donations
Jordan Haase may look like your average 16-year-old girl. Still, behind her bright and cheerful…
Celebrating Life’s Stories: Barbara Studebaker Bailey Found Her Passion Traveling the Globe
Barbara Studebaker Bailey was born in 1936 Tipp City, Ohio, the next generation of a…
Priesthood, Shelters and Hospice Care: A Life of Service for Barbara Parini
Barbara Parini, 92, an Ohio’s Hospice patient, has made an impact on communities she’s served…
Love in Every Wave: Ohio’s Hospice Mobile Care Unit Team Crafts a Day to Remember for Strongsville Family
When the Ohio’s Hospice care team for Gene Knaack learned that his family wanted to…
Getting Back in the Saddle: Our Care Team Helps Cowboy Fulfill His Wish of Riding a Horse Again
Horse Whisperer Charles “Chuck” Ridenbaugh Bonds With Horse Named “Charlie” As one of seven children…
Soaring Above the Clouds: Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Helps Patient Fulfill Bucket List Goal of Skydiving
Thanks to the care team at Ohio’s Hospice, Paula Kasserman fulfilled her bucket list goal…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Recognizes Patient with Nursing Honor Guard Ceremony
Barbara Dodane, a patient at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, was recently honored by the Ohio’s…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare’s Mobile Care Unit Team Helps Hospice Patient Return to Alma Mater for Football Game
When Joe Smith was in high school, he played football for Manchester High School. After…
Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day and Each and Every Day
We were honored and privileged to celebrate the lives of Veterans as part of Veterans…
Local Car Community Supports Hospice Patient With Corvette Drive-in Event
Community members in Dayton recently went above and beyond to celebrate an Ohio's Hospice of…
Creating a Winter Wonderland for a Patient
When Mark McNeal, facilities specialist at one of our Hospice Houses, arrived for his shift…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Provides Calmness and Support for Patient’s Family
When Don Harmon, a patient of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, was in the Hospice House,…
A Fishin’ Mission Moment at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare
Angel “Louie” Cruz, a patient at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare and an avid fisherman, recently spoke…
Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care Helps Patient Celebrate 100th Birthday With Golf Event
When Gladys Marl was admitted to hospice with Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care, she was approaching…
Celebrating Life’s Stories® During Patient Recognition Week
As we recognize our patients and their families during National Patient Recognition Week, we look…
Volunteer Tear Cloth Program Helps Grieving Family Celebrate Wedding
Through the expertise of its nurses and the kindness of its volunteers, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton had the privilege of providing compassionate care to one of its patients, Jerry Edward Kincer. When…
Mother and Son’s Final Visit Made Possible While in Ohio’s Hospice Care
When Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio patient Joe Spaugy was transported back to his home in Sidney, Ohio, his mother, Ruth Spaugy, who is…
Ohio’s Hospice Of Dayton Patient Remembered for His Love and Compassion
Franklin Taylor, a patient of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, met his wife Brigitte, in Germany…
Patient Celebrates Daughter’s Wedding From Patio of the Inpatient Pavilion at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare
After battling colorectal cancer for almost a year, Crystal Mackey’s doctors at University Hospitals in Cleveland encouraged…
Caring for Our Community: Vanilla Stritenberger
Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County has been honored and privileged to serve Vanilla Stritenberger, a…
Caring for Our Community: Amy Davidson
Community Care Hospice has been honored and privileged to serve Amy Davidson, a community member…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Fulfills Patient’s Wishes With Wedding Ceremony
Ohio's Hospice and its affiliates are dedicated to Celebrating Life’s Stories® of each patient and…
Wedding Bells in the Courtyard: Patient Joins Granddaughter’s Wedding From Her Room
Thanks to the caring staff of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, patient Joanne Goebel witnessed her…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Patient Attends Granddaughter’s Wedding Virtually
When Rudy Schneider was admitted as a patient with Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, his…
Hospice Patient Honored for Service as U.S. Air Force Veteran and Nurse
Lucy Bridgman, an Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton patient, was recently honored for her service as…
Patient Remembered for Braillist Volunteer Work and Quilting
Ron Lundquist, a former patient of Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, was certified…
Music Therapy Helps Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Patient Live Life More Fully
When Lenetia Shoemaker, a patient of Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, expressed a desire to…
Celebrating Life’s Stories During the Winter
We celebrate life’s stories every day through the experiences we are privileged to share with…
Volunteer Helps Hospice Patients Be Part of the Conversation
Bonnie Burnside, who has worked at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare for the past 18 years, noticed…
Celebrating Life’s Stories – Through the Seasons
During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we take a moment to reflect on Celebrating…
Celebrating Life’s Stories: Connecting With Others
At Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, we celebrate life’s stories every day through the experiences we…
Celebrating Life’s Stories With Family and Friends
Our mission is to celebrate the lives of those we have the privilege of serving…
Patient Checks Off Item on Bucket List With Her Daughter and Grandsons at Cincinnati Reds Game
Those who know Deborah Oyer will tell you that she is a ball of energy.…
Hospice of Central Ohio Proudly Honors Our Veterans
Through the American Pride® Veteran Care by Ohio’s Hospice program at Hospice of Central Ohio, Veterans…
In Lieu of Gifts: a Young Couple’s Way of Giving Back
In lieu of gifts, soon-to-be newlyweds Jenn and Ryan Wharton wanted to do something special…
An Enduring Friendship
Volunteer Tom Ciha began visiting an Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare patient named George at a local…
Nursing Honor Guard Recognizes Patient for Her Commitment to Nursing
Marceil Kelly, a patient of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, spent 50 years as a nurse…
How They Found Love 58 Years Ago
Only 6 percent of marriages in the United States has lasted more than 50 years.…
“I Will Always Remember Him” Veteran Says of Comrade in Arms
When Jay Via started honoring Veterans as part of the American Pride program, he knew…
“Blue Sky” Anniversary Celebrated by Danville Couple
A 65th-anniversary celebration is so rare the traditional listings of anniversary themes does not even…
Farm Legacy Lives On
It’s the green pastures and the bright blue sky. It’s the soil and the generations…
Life is Sweet
Lydia Burnett’s face totally lit up two times when we were talking – first at…
Rhonda Dunlevy Honored with Daisy Award
Outstanding members of the Ohio's Hospice staff are recognized every quarter with the Bouquet of…
Memory Seed Cards Create Seasonal Memorials
Delicate, artistic and beautiful, the newest addition to the Heartfelt Gifts location at Ohio’s Hospice…
Top Stories of 2017
This year brought many moments and stories worth celebrating. We were honored to share these…
Top Stories of 2017
This year brought many moments and stories worth celebrating and we were honored to share…
Mary’s Party of a Lifetime
We are all familiar with birthdays, anniversaries, and family reunions as ways to gather together…
Becoming Courageous – Lessons For and From Kids
“I lost my mom and I was a grown-up,” Diane Miller, of Piqua, tells her…
3k|5k Remembrance Walk Benefits Patients and Families of Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County
The Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County 3k|5k Remembrance Walk invites community members to walk in…
Two Hearts As One
For staff members at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, it was heartbreaking. Charles was alone in…
Bears, Bears, Bears at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton
No lions. No tigers. But lots and lots of bears, bears, bears. With a mission…
African American Congressional Medal Winner Among Those Honored at American Pride Memorial
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton has the privilege to serve Veterans every day. Our American Pride…
Hospice Nursing Honor Guard Pays Tribute to Nurses
“The concept of honoring nurses who have given themselves to the care of others, was…
Our Top 10 Social Media Stories of the Year
It's been a wonderful year - from staff recognitions to patients and families sharing life's…
Our Top 5 Social Media Stories of 2016
It’s been a wonderful year! From the value of Volunteer support to patients and families sharing…
Ways to Celebrate the Life of a Loved One this Holiday Season
The holiday season can be challenging to those who are grieving the loss of someone…
Ways to Celebrate the Life of a Loved One this Holiday Season
The holiday season can be challenging to those who are grieving the loss of someone…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Patient Earns Athletic Hall of Fame Honors at Otterbein
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Otterbein College are working together to Celebrate the Life of…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Joins In Honoring Veterans
Hospice of Dayton, Hospice of Miami County and Community Care Hospice – all affiliates of Ohio’s…
Norma Said She’s ‘Hitting the Road’
[threecol_two] “I’m 90-years-old, I’m hitting the road." -Norma Bauerschmidt (Source: facebook.com/DrivingMissNorma) We join in celebrating…
Craft Group Gives the Gift of Comfort
Lola Rowan has a “heart for hospice” and she gives it all to Ohio’s Hospice…
Larry Smith’s One Rule
Larry Smith has one rule in life. He does not give up. Every time he…
Stories Resonate When We Need Them Most
“In times of difficulty, we tell the stories again. If there’s a crisis, we tell…
Failure, Phys Ed and Faith – Finding Life Lessons with R.C. West
When Richard C. West earned five failing grades and one “A” his sophomore year in…
A Celebration of Life – In Memoriam, Betty Schmoll
The life of Hospice of Dayton founder Betty Schmoll will be celebrated with a memorial…
Colorectal Cancer Patients Can Benefit from Hospice Care
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis in the US. As with many cancers,…
Celebrating Life Stories: Betsy Stavnitski
Anyone who asks Betsy Stavnitski if she “used to be a nurse” will receive a…
Celebrate Life – Some Simple Reminders
The mission of Ohio's Hospice of Miami County is to provide superior care and services…
Simple Ways to Celebrate Life
Our mission is to celebrate and honor the lives of those we serve at end…
The Sisters Who Saved Remembrance Walk
These are the sisters who saved our Remembrance Walk. They did it for Connie. Connie…
Female Vet Enjoys Honor Flight
by Sharon Metcalf, MSW, LSW, Manager of Social Workers I was blessed to act as…
Gardener Shares Love of Nature
When she was 18 years old, Miriam Wolf fell in love – with a yellow…
My Wonderful Life
By Paul M. Minter In 1937 I was ten years old, Mother and Father decided…
A Healing Partnership
By: Vickie Kapnas, Hospice of Dayton Volunteer She enters a room quietly, gently, feeling no…
Gone Fishing
By Laura Colliflower, OTR/L I was fortunate to meet Jack during his first stay at the…
Hospice Patient’s Final Wish Becomes a Reality
As a local hospice patient’s health was declining, the only way the family could test…
Dream Big Dreams
The best life is to live your dreams when you‘re awake. That is the credo…
Survivor Story
Born in Chicago in 1927, George Pulos is a survivor. George was taken to Greece…
New Story Garden Display
Hospice of Dayton recently developed an interactive Story Garden display celebrating the lives of patients.…
Determination, Loyalty, & Faith: Daniel Cox
Daniel Cox was seventeen years old when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He…
Partner with Hospice of Dayton®’s Annual Fund
Hospice of Dayton® makes an extraordinary difference in the lives it touches. It gave my…
Making Dreams Come True
Thanks to the generosity of the Fraze Pavillion and WHIO-TV here in Dayton, Ralph, one of…
Cultivating Peace and Comfort
The gardens on our grounds are designed to offer patients and families the solace and…
Journey Shares Stories of Hope, Community & More
Our quarterly newsletter features stories of inspiration, innovation and celebration. Journey Newsletter Summer 2012
A Navy WAVE Remembers
Thelma Shellhouse, a timeless beauty full of poise and strength, served for two years as…
Floods, Of Memories.
In 1913 a flood swept through Dayton Ohio destroying thousands of homes, killing…
Eric & David’s Story – A Walk To Remember
by Chaplain Eric Holley This story is about two men who found each other through…
A Tribute To My Mother
Linda J. Wise Jones October 24, 1940 - February 18, 2012 Linda was a life-long…
Curtis’ Story
When asked, Curtis Blair tells you what he wants people to say about him. “I…
Bud’s Story
Bud Weller, World War II Veteran, served in the Pacific as the Second World War…
A Story of Passion and Support
An enormous passion for hospice and palliative care and an unqualified commitment to patients at…
When Families Need it Most
Dr. Gary LeRoy serves on the Board of Trustees for Hospice of Dayton. As a…
The Gift of HOPE
Staff members at Hospice of Hospice of Dayton® of Butler & Warren Counties support their…
A Golden Celebration Gift
Judie and Paul Schuh celebrated fifty years of marriage recently and turned it into a…
The Gift of Sincere Comfort
There is no need greater gift than sincere comfort, and Hospice of Dayton® gave that…
R.J.’s Story
R.J. and Ada Neace shared a childhood crush, a teenage romance and 44 years of…
