“Margie Memorial Award” Presented to Karen Connor

Posted on January 2, 2019 by The Dunmorean

Margie Award The Margie Memorial Award is an award dedicated in honor of Margie Holdonak Davis, who was murdered by her estranged husband, David Davis, on June 9, 1980. Margie was not only a nurse by profession, but was also a nurturing mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

The award is given to individuals who contribute their time or ability to the betterment of our local Women’s Resource Center. The Margie Memorial Award was recently presented to Karen Connor, who has given years of her time working at the Women’s Resource Center to make sure that women and children do not have to fear their homes.

Shown from left: Karen Connor, recipient, and Patrick O’Malley, godson and brother of the late Margie Holdonak Davis.

Little Sisters Secure Grant for Ambulatory Preservation Program

Posted on January 2, 2019 by The Dunmorean

Little Sisters grant

The Little Sisters of the Poor received a $7,000 grant from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation to support its Ambulatory Preservation Program.

The funding was used to purchase three Broda chairs for the nursing units and a shampoo chair and bowl package for the on-site hair salon.

The Broda chairs provide stability and comfort for residents suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and others forms of dementia as well as those at risk for falls.

Shown seated, from left: Mother Theresa Louisa, l.s.p. and resident Betty Renda. Standing: Sister Marie Therese, l.s.p. and Carolyn Conniff, R.N.

AARP Sponsors “Toys for Tots” Event

Posted on January 2, 2019 by The Dunmorean

AARP toys for tots

AARP Chapter 3731 North East Pennsylvania, recently held its annual Christmas party and sponsored their first “Toys for Tots” event.

Pictured are two local U.S. Marines with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause. The Chapter meets the first Monday of each month (except January and February) at Asbury United Methodist Church, Scranton. The Chapter serves seniors citizens 50 and over.

“We’re here to serve and not to be served.”

Contact David Phaneuf, senior vice president at 570-892-1619, for information.