Ohio’s Hospice North Care Region provided the community with Holiday Trees of Remembrance in the communities in which we are privileged to serve. These trees were a meaningful way for community members to pay tribute to their loved ones by creating ornaments and hanging them on a tree of remembrance. A total…
As a volunteer in Ohio’s Hospice’s North Care Region, Beverly Wynkoop has an unwavering dedication for serving patients and families. She’s played Yahtzee in a patient’s nursing room home and slung around dominoes with another. Another patient asked to be taken outdoors, so Beverly took her to a local park. When one patient went…
Helen Fornes took the phrase Scatter Kindness® to a new level during her time as an Ohio’s Hospice volunteer. “She was attentive to somebody who might need attention," according to Volunteer Coordinator Theresa Zelinski. “Whether it was a guest or…
A short walk down a serene hallway for grief counseling at Pathways of HopeSM in Dayton was life-changing for Wendy Scott. While mourning the unexpected death of her husband, Jim, she was having a hard time coping. “Well, it threw…
Volunteers are key to our mission at Ohio's Hospice. During National Volunteer Week and National Volunteer Month, we extend a heartfelt thank you to these dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to help us provide superior care and superior…
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…
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…
Air Force Veteran, Bob Comstock, was honored by Ohio’s Hospice in a pinning ceremony dedicated to celebrating his selfless effort to serve his country. As part of the American Pride® Veteran Care by Ohio’s Hospice program, every Veteran is invited…
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…
