One family's story of resilience and generosity serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role that hospice care and grief support services play in our community. Jessica Marsh recently reflected on the night her son, Cooper Winters, helped contribute…
Stitch by stitch, loop by loop, an Ohio’s Hospice Volunteer went the extra mile to grant a patient's final wish by teaching her the art of crocheting. Through her volunteer efforts, Judy Cole, a Volunteer at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, had served close to 20,000 hours…
For 20 years, Marty Clark, dreamed of experiencing the thrill of skydiving. Through support from the Hope Fund at Ohio’s Hospice and the efforts of Marty’s Ohio’s Hospice care team including social worker Makayla, Marty was able to achieve his…
Jordan Haase may look like your average 16-year-old girl. Still, behind her bright and cheerful exterior is a teenager with an enormous capacity for kindness and a giving spirit. Jordan, a sophomore based in Columbus, Ohio, along with her sisters,…
Barbara Studebaker Bailey was born in 1936 Tipp City, Ohio, the next generation of a family that grew up in the area since 1813. Barbara had her pilot’s license and a motorcycle as a teenager, and when she was not…
Barbara Parini, 92, an Ohio’s Hospice patient, has made an impact on communities she’s served across the country. Barbara was one of the first women to become an Episcopal priest in the United States. She served the LGBTQ+ community during…
When the Ohio’s Hospice care team for Gene Knaack learned that his family wanted to create a family outing for him, the care team worked together to make it possible for him to enjoy a sightseeing cruise on Cleveland’s iconic…
Horse Whisperer Charles “Chuck” Ridenbaugh Bonds With Horse Named “Charlie” As one of seven children growing up on a farm in Coshocton, Ohio, Charles “Chuck” Ridenbaugh loved horses. Horses were used on his family’s farm, and that’s where his love…
Thanks to the care team at Ohio’s Hospice, Paula Kasserman fulfilled her bucket list goal of skydiving, soaring thousands of feet above the Ohio countryside. “I loved it,” said Kasserman who has Stage 4 cancer. “I enjoyed all of…
Barbara Dodane, a patient at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, was recently honored by the Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard for her dedication and the compassionate care she provided to her patients throughout her nursing career. Dodane attended Holy Cross Central…
