Heritage Hill

Attorney Daniel Miscavige was one of three presenters who educated seniors during the Planning for Your Financial Future seminar on January 18. He discussed Estate Planning and Elder Law.

Heritage Hill Activity Director Debra Hauze awards attendee Bill Ripple with a $50 gas card door prize.

A large turnout of attentive seniors learned tips from the free seminar Planning for Your Financial Future at Heritage Hill Senior Community on January 18. The panel of experts were attorney Daniel Miscavige who discussed Estate Planning and Elder Law, funeral director E. Franklin Griffiths III who explained Irrevocable Trusts and other elder care issues, and Pam Hess, Genworth Financial, who educated attendees on Long Term Care planning. A $50 gas card door prize was given away during the event to Bill Ripple.

When Gabriel “Gabe” Ferrence, 97, moved to Heritage Hill on April 29, 2011, he made sure he brought all of his tools and supplies to continue his artistic hobbies.  As Gabe puts it, he “passes the time” by carving walking sticks and painting rocks.  As a rock artist, he paints flowers, crosses and other pictures to transform the stone into a keepsake.  Above left, Gabe is working on a “deer” walking stick.

Above right, Gave holds an award he is especially proud of.  The Switchback Gravity Railroad Foundation awarded him a plaque acknowledging his lifetime of interest, personal experience and teaching others about the Switchback Gravity Railroad operation and history in eastern Pennsylvania.  Gabe’s knowledge of the Switchback Gravity Railroad grew from his career excavating anthracite coal and being a dragline type operator engineer.

Heritage Hill resident Jane Oleck, 78, enjoys accompanying on the piano during Daily Devotions on Mondays and Wednesdays.  She plays while the residents sing hymns at the 10:15 spiritual gathering.  Jane and her husband, the Reverend Frederick Oleck, recently moved to Heritage Hill on January 16.  Jane regularly entertains with her performances whenever she feels like playing!

The 7^th grade Faith Formation class from St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church, Conyngham, made and delivered Christmas cards to the residents at Heritage Hill. Taffy Houser opens her card and enjoys the holiday wishes.

Entertainer Andrew Roblin sang and performed on his banjo during Heritage Hill’s Down Home Country Christmas on December 12.

Heritage Hill Resident Charles Reis, 82, keeps his mind sharp by working on puzzles in the Activity Lounge. He enjoys it so much that he works on a different puzzle every day!

Heritage Hill held its annual Poinsettia sale to benefit the American Cancer Society on December 1 and 2. Residents Lois (left) and Nellie assisted with the event that brought holiday spirit and donations to the American Cancer Society in Hazelton, PA.

Over 30 guests attended Heritage Hill’s holiday lunch and then played Bingo for prizes on December 13. Congratulations to Sue Schaeffer who won the grand prize – a $50 Visa gift card!

Centenarian Ruth Huhn with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a special trip to Heritage Hill Senior Community to wish resident Ruth Huhn a Merry Christmas and a Happy 100th Birthday on December 25th. Ruth was born in Weatherly and has lived there most of her life. She is the last surviving child of the William and Jennie Weber family that also included younger sisters Martha and Mary, and brother Leo.

Before her marriage to her husband Frederic in 1935, Ruth was employed at the Reed & Lovatt silk mill in Weatherly. Fred was a member of the Blue Band while a student at Penn State and quickly turned Ruth into an avid PSU football fan. During their marriage, they road-tripped to all home games and many championship games.

She and Fred lived in Norwalk, Connecticut, Palmerton and Lansford, PA before resettling back home after he returned from WWII.

Ruth continued her secretarial skills at Tung-Sol Electric Company while Fred was employed as a manager within the Pennsylvania State Liquor stores until his retirement. Ruth and Fred had no children of their own, but thanks to them, offered a loving environment to many community adolescents who became compassionate, mature adults.

Ruth’s love of family, church, and friends is a living tribute to her positive deeds. An active member of the Salem United Church of Christ, Weatherly, she was truly involved as a choir member, quilter, consistory member, assistant organist, women’s fellowship member and a Sunday school teacher. She was a Gray Ladies of Weatherwood member since its founding; and also enjoyed playing cards, especially party bridge, with her friends.

Ruth considered Fred to be the love of her life. They were soul mates for 48 years until his passing in 1983.

Ruth has shared her lust for life and her wonderful warm smile at Heritage Hill Senior Community since January 13, 2003! She is truly wished a very Happy 100th Birthday and Merry Christmas!