NEWSLETTER

Hope, Dignity, Love...It must be Hospice

Winter 2020

Just a VolunteerWritten and submitted by Bill Schrider, Hospice Volunteer

Many friends and neighbors who know that Jean and Iwork with Hospice are interested in what Hospice does as anorganization. Many are right upfront in saying, “Oh I couldnever do that,” or similar remarks. I do not go into any detail,and generally end by saying, “I am just a volunteer.” Thatstarted me to thinking that maybe I should put some thoughtsonto paper, having no idea what I would ever do with any of it.

Just a Volunteer: 2010/2020 In 2010, we had a calling. It was one session a week for six

weeks. At the end, we said “We can do this.” Brenda, Donna, Debbie, Ashley (of Hospice): all of these

ladies have done, or are doing, amazing things. They, and therest of the staff do an excellent job. They all do a good job ofkeeping us motivated, as well as showing us that our effortsare appreciated. Brian and Kim were caretakers for his mother. Brian had three doctor’s appointments within

the span of a little over one month and needed someone to visit with his mother. When we firstarrived, she did not seem too happy. Grabbing a wheelchair and pulling it up close, I saidsomething which broke the ice, and Virginia started talking. She had some funny stories andoftentimes would repeat the same ones. Her maiden name was Hinkle, and she lived across thealley from the Hinkle Funeral Home. She was an OBGYN nurse for many years, and we hear allabout the different doctors that she worked for. Her oft-repeated stories were a pleasure forsomeone who was “a good listener,” as her son said. Her birthday was on Groundhog Day, andshe loved deep fried ramps and Root Beer. Her slight Irish brogue topped off the whole picture. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son…” These words from John were

among many that we read often to a little lady who was happy to be in a nursing home, awayfrom neglect and abuse. One day, she said that the staff had gotten her up and walking. I hadnever seen her out of bed and asked if it would be okay to take a picture of her on one of herwalks. She happily said that would be fine.

1,100 of the “Greatest Generation”WWII veterans are dying each day. It has been my privilege to have visited with, and listened

to, several of these heroes. Our debt to them can never be paid, but to be able to listen to them

Jean and Bill

gives them some measure of our love. I’m a good listener. Empathy is either a blessing, or a curse. We found her sitting in one of the back rooms of a very nice house. As we walked in to meet her, all I

could think of was “elegance.” She had constant care and, as was said, was “dressed to the T’s.” She spenther days with adult coloring books. Looking at her hands with advanced arthritis, one wondered how shemanaged. Then, she showed us some of her knitting. Just a volunteer.He was house bound. His COPD kept him close to his constant use of oxygen. His love was card games.

He would entertain us with hours of 500 Rummy. Once one game ended, another would begin. A farmer’slife is sometimes simple and rewarding. The family asked me if I could join them at the yearly celebration of Kitzmiller Days. They were going to

get George out of the nursing home, and I would meet them there. It was a nice day, with plenty to eat atseveral locations, and George seemed happy to be home. We went to the museum, and Jackie, his wife asthe manager, showed us around. Toward the end, I got them close together and took a picture, which theyboth liked. Years later, the call came early in the evening. The nursing home said that George had gone offthe rails. They said the staff could not control him and asked how long before I could get there. Once I gotto him, it took awhile to settle him down, and they were very appreciative. Parkinson’s is a strange disease;one day it took me awhile to convince him that the fish he saw jumping of the water at the lake outside ofhis window were not real. Just a volunteer.Kay did not know it, but she was living in her daughter’s home, which happened to be right next to her

own home. We visited with her while she was on Hospice, and continued during the periods when she wasnot. Her caregivers needed a break, regardless. For the better part of three years, we had the honor ofsitting with this sweet lady. In that period of time, you get to know the extended family, and all of thegrandkids know your name. He had white hair – always had it. Even as a kid. He was stationed on an aircraft carrier during WWII.

His ship was bombed more than once; those were some of his stories. His stories were legendary. He hadhours-worth of stories, and would tell them to anyone nice enough to listen. He lived in a cabin he had builtup north on Pigs Ear Road. All of my patients are special. I guess you could say he was extra special. Hisdaughter said she loved me – the feeling was mutual for both of them. Just a volunteer.George is my hero; a WWII Army vet. He was severely wounded and received three Purple Heart medals.

He said he thought he should have received four. His throat was damaged, and it is difficult to understandeverything he says. He wanted me to take some of his books depicting his war. He signed one of them withhis name and added “1st Platoon, Co. B, 82nd RCN BN, 2nd Armored Div., 1942-1947.” He was moved to anursing home recently, joining his wife, Mildred. They celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary, withHospice providing much of the festivities. Hospice sponsors an appreciation dinner each fall for the staff, board members and volunteers. At the

dinner in 2019, Jean and I were called up front for special recognition. We were given several gifts, andAshley read a list of my accomplishments for that year: 2019 totals: visits made – 66; number of patients – 11; total hours – 192; number of miles traveled – 2,841.The notes that we have received expressing gratitude for our care and efforts are heart-warming. It’s

nice to know that things one does are appreciated. In October 2020, we will celebrate 10 years with Hospice. I tell everyone that working with Hospice is the

best thing I have ever done. Thank God for giving Jean and me the grace to become ”Just a Volunteer.”

“SOME COMMENTS FROM OUR FAMILIES”

• “Words cannot adequately express howgrateful we are for the wonderful careand support you have provided”• “Your tender care meant more to himand his family than words can everexpress”• “Our family was truly blessed to have theloving care of hospice during our Dad’slast summer on Deep Creek Lake”• “The hospice nurses who took care ofmy brother-in-law were truly amazing.Our families appreciate them more thanwords can say”• “Your kindness will remain with meforever”

REQUESTED ITEMSBaby Wipes, Baby Wipes and More Baby Wipes!

Ensure Regular & Juices (any brand)Extra Long Twin Fitted Sheets • Bandages all sizes

Exam Gloves-Large • Baby Monitors8.5” by 11” Copy Paper- (White and all Colors)

Pill Crushers • Gallon Size Freezer BagsAAA and AA Batteries • Paper Towels and Kleenex

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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever isright, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything isexcellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8, NIV)

2019 HOSPICE GRATITUDE BOARDThank you for your messages ofgratitude and support that trulylifted all of the staff's spiritsthroughout 2019. We arehonored to receive and shareeach note that you conveyedand all your gracious words ofsupport! Simply said, wecherish your kindness!

Hospice of Garrett County Staff is recognized at the banquet.

Grantsville Senior Center Quilters with thebeautiful quilt they, along with theHeritage Quilters, handmade and donatedto Hospice of Garrett County to raffle off.

Ernie Gregg,BoardPresident,presents SueFulmer withthe 2019Volunteer ofthe YearAward.

2019-2020 HOSPICE OF GARRETT COUNTY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS:Linda Sherbin - Vice President

Ernie Gregg - PresidentHelen Bittinger - SecretaryPauline Faucett - Treasurer

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VIOLET “MAXINE” GROVESChuck, Kerry, Cade &Ryleigh EnglishFrances BeckerWilliam & Sandra CarlsonRon & Joyce Heginbotham

MIKE FONTAINEBernadette Daly

DONALD “RED”WILKINSONLinda SmithNancy HolmwoodChristopher HofeJoAnne KnappDave VidmarDavid ChambersBarbara StorkDean, Tina, Abby & GraceWilkinsonDr. Faith Mauro-HuseLinda RettonFrancis & Rita GrimmHelen HofeTed & Debbie RaynovichJack & Jean MalunneyJim & Karen KightStephen AdamsLinda WaltonBrian BartelsSusan BartelsCarl StewartJudy Jupina Rick WatroPhyllis WilkinsonPam, Tony, Taylor & CaitlynBrosanMontgomery County PublicSchools,Speech/Language Social

CommitteeMr. & Mrs. Harry BennettEllen WachterBill & Shelley McAuliffe The Metz Family

NAOMI GRIFFITHCarol EdmistonNina Rae LaudermilkThe Griffith Family –Debbie, Sherry, Tracey &

HobeMary FrantzMayor & Town Council ofFriendsville

KENNETH BOSLEYJim & Mary Lynn Bosley

TOM McDONALDRosemary KessbergerMary Jo LeskoCharles & Pamela DegasperiJill Tetsell

ELEANOR ANN ENGLANDEREllen C. WilliamsJohn & Elizabeth Forrester

REV. DR. LAWRENCESHERWOODJane A. RippeyJacqueline ShirerJon ReneslacisDonna Bryant & FamilyDorothy FordDallas United MethodistChurchJohn C. SherwoodMary WeaverTerry WeaverBecky FallonHazel SherwoodLinda & William FreymanSand Hill United MethodistChurchJoan BolyardRev. Frank ShomoCharlene & CJ BennettBetty ShafferTom & Debbie WoodsRich & Julie Fratz-OrrSam & Mary Lee Moore

BETTY BITTINGERHelen HetrickDonna Glotfelty

JAMES E. MICHAELMargie Menges & Family

JEANNETTE KEEFERMike & Debbie RoysterFrank & Edith CarneyFlossie RoyMarjorie Wanzer

JOHN “PAT” FOSTERDoris Choate Kelly Barron

BARBARA HOLTSCHNEIDERJarlath Hight-FitzwaterDr. Thomas SheahenGladys Faherty

RICHARD ROELKEHarry Biggs

THOMAS GLOTFELTYEsther Glotfelty

CAROLYN RILEYVesta LillerDonald Riley

RUTH FITZPATRICKWILLIAMSNancy GehmanKym MillhouseJessica & Andrea Calvosa Nancy & Tim WhitesellDonna McClintock-FostDonna DamicoGarrett County Board ofEducation, Social Welfare Committee

Mike, Jeannie & AmyLeasureMargie Menges & FamilyDean & JoAnne DurstAttorneys & Staff ofBuchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, PC

ROBERT SPEICHERHelen HetrickLynn & Donna BrennemanKevin & Jeanean BeachyTammy, Betty & Tim BeachyTom & Becky HreskoEugene KinsingerPaul Dean & ZonaBrenneman

MIKE FRIENDRichard & Betty Friend

MARTHA YODERCheryl LannonLynn & Donna BrennemanJohn BaerBetty Jo SwaugerShirley KonzPat & Linda ButlerCheryl TaylorMartha’s Friends at GoodwillSue FarrellSylvester & Mary Lynn &Mark YoderRaymond & Alta BenderFamilyNorman YoderHelen BissettJohn Maurer

MARIE SKIPPERClifford C. DeWitt

CRISSIE BEZAKGeorge Bezak

FRANCES PATTERSONPat Filsinger

ANN DILGARDPat Filsinger

JUDY WILTWayne Wilt

WALTER & CRAIGWOTHERSPOONCheryl, Gary & ThaliaWotherspoon

LEWIS MARKSDavid A. Thorn

BETTIE M. CALVERTGary & Lisa Davis

GERALD GLASSSondra Buckel

ELEANOR ROBINSONBarbara Herbert Tasker

CAROLE PECKBarbara Herbert Tasker

DOUG HERBERTBarbara Herbert Tasker

DELMAS TASKERBarbara Herbert Tasker

FRANK LANCELOTTA, JR.Linda Lancelotta

LOIS HINES“The Willows”Charlie & Leah LeadbetterLinda Murr

JEAN M. WILTBrenda Beckman

LOVED ONESWayne & Barbara Johnson

JOHN MASHPatty Mash

ED FEIGHERYJohn & Jean FeigheryJim & Pat FeigheryMary Feighery

PEARL B. BRENNEMANWilliam I. Brenneman

RUTH ANN KNOTTSJames Knotts, Sr.

RICK THAYERSull McCartney

— In Memory —

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JOANN KAMPPat Miller

MICHAEL FULMERMichael & Kelli Fulmer

EDWARD DeWITTMichael & Kelli Fulmer

LOIS WEBB HINESLynn & Cinda BoyerPamela VinerRobert & Susan LeadbetterStillwater Property OwnersAssociationKenneth GarrisonAllen & Barbara LeadbetterTheodore & DeborahBlaskinskyRandy & Orna ReinerMr. & Mrs. Paul SmithWayne & Theresa MorrisPaul & Judy GaudelliLetha WebbDalton & Kathy GarrettWaterfront Greens POA,Board of DirectorsMichael SwarrJulia CipuChristine Magisto

STEVE & GLORIASTROMWELLDonald & Anne ForresterNancy-Elizabeth Nimmich

NANCY KIGHTThomas D. Kight

PAUL R. McKENZIELarry WilsonHelen HetrickThe McFarland FamilyShirley A. McKenzieThe David J. (Dan) & EmmaWilson FamilyWilliam & Barbara Wilson

SCOTT THRASHERRobert & Beverly Thrasher

CURTIS RAY FRIENDCrellin Elementary SchoolStaff

DOROTHY “DOTTIE”BITTINGERJohn & Debbie Carter

MARIE SKIPPERSherry Skipper

DALE COSNERJeremy S. BolyardConstruction LLCFrancis Cosner & Family

TERRY LUXFORDRuth Luxford

EUGENE KINSINGERSMI Snowmaker FamilyElena Feighery James & Melinda Gibson

ROGER & ELAINETIMMERMANGayle Richter

PECK ELLISDouglas Ellis

GENEVIEVE ELLISDouglas Ellis

DAN UPOLEDouglas Ellis

DAVE STEPHENSDouglas Ellis

VALERIE L. NAYLORMilton Naylor

JOHNNY RAYHERSHBERGERWilliam & Sandra Carlson

PHYLLIS KNEPPSteve & Janet CosnerStephen & Amy Knepp

ARVETA SAVAGEDonald Lee Savage

MARY FLANAGANRoscoe & Diane Beall

BILL McLAUGHLINRita MCLaughlin

ANN ELLISLeslie Ellis

WALLACE EVANSElaine Evans

IN MEMORY OF PASTMEMBERSState Line Methodist Church

EDWARD WAGNERLucy G. Wagner

CATHERINE GIBBARDJames BrashearsBonnie GollupMelissa KellyDonna Featherston

RITA ROBINSONJeremy Robinson

MARY VIRGINIA FLANAGANDon & Barbara Cussins

PHILIP DICEHelen Hetrick

DALE EVANSSam & Mary Lee Moore

REV. JOHN S. PARKSam & Mary Lee Moore

ALBERT C. EVERDDianna Everd

ERMAL RUMERHoward & Barbara Janoske

GLENN FRAZEEAlisa, Kyle & Tracey Gill

EDWIN B. WARNICKCarol Warnick

HOPWOD WOODELLKaren Woodell

PATRICIA ANN WEILERJudith Bertsch NORMA & MASONMADIGANMadigan’s Auto SalesSticks & StonesConstruction

BETTY & JOHN KURILLAMadigan’s Auto SalesSticks & StonesConstruction

WILLIAM M.GOLDSBOROUGHGeorge & Barbara Tichnell

DORIS J. GOLDSBOROUGHGeorge & Barbara Tichnell

FREDERICK G. TICHNELLGeorge & Barbara Tichnell

JEFFREY S. TICHNELLGeorge & Barbara Tichnell

BRIAN B. WOLFEGeorge & Barbara Tichnell

LINDA LOU RESHMorris & Nancy Resh

CHARLES RESHMorris & Nancy Resh

RONALD ROYFlossie RoyBill & Carolyn RoyAmy & Mikey WelchDarn & Beulah Elliott

DAN YODERAnna YoderStephen & Megan Peters

PEARLE BITTNERPatricia WellmanMayor & Town Council ofFriendsvilleFriendsville UnitedMethodist Women’s Group

WILLIAM REAMThe Betty Ream Family

SHERMAN DAVISTracy Griffith

EUGENE CORNETTFrederica S. Cornett

IRENE SCHROCKCalvin E. Schrock

GARY BAKEREd Browning

WILLIAM M. CASEYGloria Casey

GEORGE PERRINEScott & Nicole PerrineThe Sisler FamilyWayne & Donna Callis

MADALINE WHEELERLew Wheeler

RAYMOND & ALTASCHLOSNAGLEFrank & Rebecca Vitez

JIM & HELEN VITEZFrank & Rebecca Vitez

— In Memory —

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Thank You!ADA L. MUFFETT

AMERICAN LEGION PROCTORKILDOW

ANN SHARPSANNA YODER

BARBARA STORKBEAR CREEK CHURCH OF THE

BRETHRENBEITZEL CORPORATION

BENNIE C. YODERBETHEL UNITED METHODIST

CHURCHBONNIE HARBOURNEBRENT THORNTONBRIANNA GLASS

C.S. FREDLOCK FUNERAL HOMESCAROL MCNAIR

CHARLES & LINDA PENNINGTONCHAWN JACKSONCHRISTINE SISLER

CIVIC CLUB OF OAKLANDCORINTH UNITED METHODIST

CHURCHCROSSROADS CHRISTIAN

CENTERDALE & MELVA SAVAGE

DANIEL INGRAMDIEHL’S FORD SALESDONNA BITTINGER

DONNA LEE SHOGRENELLEN C. WILLIAMS

EMMANUAL WOMEN OF THEELCA

ENGLISH-RAMSAY CHARITABLETRUST

FIRST UNITED NATIONAL BANKGEORGE PORTER

GILBERT E. HARVEY TRUSTHARRY & PAULINE FAUCETTHARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH

HELEN BITTINGERHELEN HETRICKHELEN NICKLES

HENRIETTA LEASEHIGHLAND THRIFT SHOP

JAMES PORTERJANET SISLER

JEAN PETERMAN

JEFFREY & SHERRY GOSNELLJG’S PUB

JIM & LIANE PRESTONJOHN & DONNA RODEHEAVER

JOHN & KATHY SKIPPERJOY CAMP

KAREN & FRANK EWINGKATHERINE TONSTAD

KEN & LEE FISHERKEVIN MARK

KRYSTAL LEWISLEONARD & SARA POHOLSKY

LESLIE ELLISLINDA MOE

LINDA SHERBINLINDA TEAGARDENLISA THAYER-WELCHLUCILLE LUDVIGSEN

LYNN & DONNA BRENNEMANMARTHA SANDERS

MARY SANNERMELVIN & CAROLYN

HUMBERSONMILL RUN MERCY CHAPELNORTHERN GARRETT HIGH

SCHOOL FACULTYOAK GROVE MENNONITE

CHURCHOAKLAND CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S

FELLOWSHIPRAY HERSHMAN & THE CARD

PLAYERS AT GLASS UNLIMITEDRIITTA ROUTHIER

ROBERT & MARGARET LEWISROBERT & WENDY BUERGER

ROBERT SHAFFERROBERT SHARPS

RON BOYER & LIZ MCDOWELLROSE MATTHEWSSANDRA BEERE

SANDRA NICHOLSSHERRY METTS

ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODISTCHURCH WOMEN

STEVE & VIRGINIA MCKENZIESTEVE LEMAY

TANIA GLOTFELTY

THE JOHN W. BREMERMEMORIAL TRUST

THOMAS R. POWELLTOM & SARA KUHN

UNO’SVALERIE HODGE-WILLIAMSWALTER & KAREN MALECKI

WILLIAM POPE

General DonationsThank You!

IN HONOR DONATIONS

DAVE McLAUGHINJim & Mary Lynn Bosley

ALL VIETNAM VETERANSJohn J. Jankalski, Jr.

LUCILLE LUDVIGSENJames J. Lupis, Jr.

ALL HOSPICE WORKERSMildred Wucik

ALL HOSPICE EMPLOYEESDonald Lee Savage

GLORIA WILSONGary W. WilsonRobert Wilson

DOUG ELLISDarlene GlotfeltyJoyce Middleton

DON ELLISDarlene Glotfelty

STAFF & MANAGEMENT OF HOSPICEDarlene Glotfelty

ALL THAT HOSPICE DOESShawn Patterson

LYNN & LINDA PATTONMayor & Town Council

of Friendsville

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Thank You To Our Auxiliary Volunteers

Thank you for your hard work and dedication! You are all such an important part of Hospice of Garrett Co., Inc.

Jean PetermanJohn Jankalski, Jr.Flossie RoyLela Paugh

Mary FrantzMary FrazeeBeverly BeardDolly Liller

Tammy LewisVi WalkerAnita RussellElaine Marple

Mason Callis Jr.Gary Schrock

Goodwill Retirement Community891 Dorsey Hotel Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536

Office – 301.895.4021Fax – 301.895.3958www.goodwillhome.org

SPONSORS

IN MEMORY OF DARIUS “BUZZ” & RUTH FIKE AND

THEIR INFANT LAVONNE SHARLENE

IN MEMORY OF LEONARD & MABEL HAENFTLING

IN MEMORY OF TROY & MARY JANE FIKELove,

Jim & Helen, Allen, Tammy, Gary, Candi, Linda, & Earl

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