Ohio’s Hospice recently held a family favorite event, as the not-for-profit organization brought back the popular Keys of Life, a dueling piano production, with a theme of Stars from the Silver Screen. 

A crowd of nearly 300 turned out to enjoy an evening of music, food, beverages, raffles and singalongs with the Cleveland Keys. The event, held at the Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, raised more than $8,000 to benefit patient care and family services.  

The Hollywood-themed evening reflected Ohio’s Hospice’s mission to celebrate the lives of those they serve. Just as the silver screen captures life’s memorable moments, Ohio’s Hospice provides superior care and services that help patients and families create lasting memories. Attendees embraced the spirit of celebration, dressing as beloved movie characters while supporting the organization’s mission. 

“This event allows us to provide crucial services not covered by insurance,” said Stacy Geller, event coordinator for Ohio’s Hospice. “Every dollar raised helps ensure we can offer bereavement counseling through our Pathways of Hope program and provide care and support for patients regardless of their ability to pay.”  

Attendees tipped the musicians to play their favorite songs, with all tips and raffle proceeds benefiting Ohio’s Hospice patient care. These funds go towards meeting the quality-of-life needs of our patients, supporting Pathways of Hope^SM bereavement counseling, and ensuring that no eligible hospice patient is turned away based upon their ability to pay.  

Event committee members included Stacy Geller, Adrianne Veatch, Diana Wolf, Nicole Brown, Judy Wagner and Trevor Embrey.  

A large group of volunteers participated in the event and included: Marsha Hall, Heather Kvintus, Rena Kvintus, Katherine Benitez-Bennett, Karen Riley, Becky Schock, Mona Sayer, Melissa Romer, Jo Streby, Peggy Streby, Jim & Judy Wagner, Candis Conley, Katherine Ritchie Grant, Alyssa Aderton, Jonathon Smith, Gretchen Davis, Lor Brown, Debbie Shelly, Holly Langhurst, Ashley Miller, Kendra McCray, Holley Tilton and Pam Scanlon.  

A special thanks to our 17 local sponsors, including Duchess Convenience Stores, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge Newark #499, First Commonwealth Bank, Licking Memorial Health Systems, The Granville Investment Group, The Hinderer Motor Company, Matesich Distributing Company, Stella Artois, Capital City Oil, Park National Bank, Donna and Rod Biggs, Nicole and Jeffrey Brown, The Boland Family, The Energy Cooperative, Huntington Bank, Leaf Cremation, Licking County Aging Partners and Leslie Poole and Tom Barry. 

Ohio’s Hospice plans to hold the next Keys of Life event in 2026.