Auxiliary recognizing area veterans
The Veterans Day celebration at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg featured State Sen. Judy Ward as the main speaker. The program also included a presentation of the four veterans reading by members of the Blair County Honor Guard and musical selections by the Highlander Bagpipes. Pictured are Stephanie Aspinall, PVH executive director; John Faulds, oldest veteran resident in Independent living; and Sen. Ward, Veterans were provided with lunch and gifts. The event was held at Oakmont Restaurant in the Inglenook building.
Courtesy photos Veterans of Garvey Manor were proud to host a display outside the chapel sharing various pictures during their service. Currently 20 residents call Garvey Manor Home. Pictured: a few of Garvey Manor’s veterans pose for a picture after a blessing in the chapel followed by a parade with peers to the Veterans Social held on Veterans Day. Shown are (from left): Joseph Robuck Jr., U.S. Army; Raymond Baker, U.S. Air Force; Joseph Servello, U.S. Navy; and Murray Minick, U.S. Army.
The Loretto Legion Auxiliary sponsored a spaghetti dinner and bake sale for Rick Carroll, a retired Navy veteran, who lost his battle with cancer on Oct. 13. A check in the amount of $4,355 was presented to his wife, Casandra, to assist her and her family with expenses.
At right, Bede Lantzy (center), U.S. Navy, is surrounded by his sons (from left): Joel Lantzy, Don Lantzy and Dave Lantzy.
Ray DeGol presents a $5,000 check to Robert Maher from the Bruno and Lena DeGol Family Foundation to augment the Gallitzin American Legion Memorial Post 174’s efforts to revitalize and restore the Oriental Ballroom.
The Veterans Day celebration at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg featured State Sen. Judy Ward as the main speaker. The program also included a presentation of the four veterans reading by members of the Blair County Honor Guard and musical selections by the Highlander Bagpipes. Pictured are Stephanie Aspinall, PVH executive director; John Faulds, oldest veteran resident in Independent living; and Sen. Ward, Veterans were provided with lunch and gifts. The event was held at Oakmont Restaurant in the Inglenook building.
The Loretto Legion Auxiliary sponsored a spaghetti dinner and bake sale for Rick Carroll, a retired Navy veteran, who lost his battle with cancer on Oct. 13. A check in the amount of $4,355 was presented to his wife, Casandra, to assist her and her family with expenses.
