Ohio’s Hospice honors volunteers at annual luncheon

Volunteering is still alive at Ohio’s Hospice.

Ohio’s Hospice recently honored volunteers during its Volunteer Annual Recognition Lunch held April 29 at Truman House in New Philadelphia. Twenty volunteers attended the event.

During the luncheon, Ohio’s Hospice recognized 13 volunteers who contributed more than 100 hours during the past year. Those recognized were Jill Aul, Norma Boughman, Pat Cargnel, Diane Cleveland, Chuck Demuth, Allen Hill, Lana Jerles, Paula Jones, Sue Kloc, Betty Lanzer, Sharon Miller, Valeria Rice and Bonnie Stich.

Two volunteers celebrated five-year milestones: Jamie Cook and Barb Rataiczak. Five volunteers were recognized for 10 years of service: Sherri Garber, Linda Hobart, Judy Johnson, Sue Kloc and Pat Kossman.

Ohio’s Hospice said there are more than 60 volunteers on the team and every volunteer is needed.

Ohio’s Hospice serves communities in northeast Ohio and focuses on relieving suffering, easing fears and providing companionship for patients and families. Services are provided wherever the patient calls home.

Services also include access to Truman House, which provides short-term patient care to manage acute symptoms, adjust medications or stabilize a patient’s condition.