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The Ladies Aid Society of the
Women's Board of Lankenau Medical Center

invites you to attend the

"Tree of Life"
Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, December 3
4:30 p.m.

The Annenberg Center, Lankenau Medical Center

Please join us in celebrating our 2025 Tree of Life Honorees:
Gene Johnson, Public Safety, Bernard Oglesby, Facilities and
George C. Prendergast, PhD, representing Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR).

Every year since 1987, a large evergreen tree on the grounds of Lankenau Medical Center has been set ablaze with lights. Symbolic of Lankenau's service to our community, each light on the Tree of Life represents a gift in honor or in memory of someone or appreciation for a special occasion or service.

The Tree of Life is an enduring symbol of what Lankenau stands for and each gift is deeply appreciated. To show our appreciation, the name of each donor is listed and maintained in a Tree of Life Book. Each honoree will be notified of your donation.

Thank you for supporting this meaningful tradition. Your generosity and care help us honor special people in our lives and bring light to our community. If you plan to attend, please let us know. We would be truly honored to share this special moment with you. Your presence will make the celebration even more memorable. To RSVP, please click “Plan to Attend” and indicate the number of adults and children (12 and under). 

Please Note: Donations made after November 28 may not appear online before the Light Up the Main Line event on December 3.
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The Ladies Aid Society
of The Women's Board of Lankenau Medical Center

THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL
Tree of Life
Lighting Ceremony

In Honor of 
Gene Johnson
and
Bernard Oglesby

In Appreciation of
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR)




Star of Life

Alice Chase
 In Memory of Dr. Grafton D. Chase

Matt Finley
 In Memory of Betsy Wilkins

Shelly Fisher

Jack and Deb Lynch

Charles H. MacDonald, Inc.

Drs. George and Kristine Prendergast
 In Memory of Vincent J. Cristofalo, PhD

Tim Weber
 

Star Giver


Jill Acker
In Honor of Dr. George Prendergast

Gwen Armstrong

Norman A. Brest
In Honor of Gene Johnson & Bernard Oglesby

Alice Chase
In Honor of Gene Johnson

In Honor of Bernard Oglesby
In Appreciation of LIMR

Bonnie B. Dorwart, M.D.

Susan Gilmour
 In Honor of Terri Olshefski


Gloria Eichner
 In Memory of The Rev. Orion A. Eichner

Leila Gordon
 In Memory of Joesph K. Gordon

In Memory of Ray McLean Gordon

Joan Hindin, Realtor Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach &
LMC Women's Board Vice President
 In Honor of Dr. Frank McGeehin


Evangelina Iavarone
 In Memory of Stacy Sori


Ernestine Ingram
 In Memory of Leonard Ingram-Husband & Lenore William's-Daughter

Ed & Jen Jimenez

Maureen & Stephen Krouse
 In Honor of LuGene Johnson, Bernard Oglesby, & LMC Women's Board

Lankenau Nurses Alumni Association
 In Memory of Loved ones


Theresa Miller
In Memory of Loved Ones

Robert B. Noone, M.D. and Gwen P. Noone
In Memory of Dr. Alex Uribe


Dr. Clifford H. Pemberton
In Memory of Dr. Thomas Gabuzda 

Alfred & Kathleen Putnam
 In Memory of Richard Putnam, Alfred Putnam & Nancy WC Putnam


Barbara Mozino Seegul
In Memory of Catherine & Peter Mozino

In Memory of David Seegul

Marsha Serock
In Memory of Yolanda Davis

In Honor of Bernard Oglesby


Marjorie and Robert Smink
In Appreciation of The Lankenau General Surgery Program



Donations

Katie Beddis
In Honor of Drs. Caroline, Marks, McGeehin, and Sutter

who have taken amazing care of my family

Karrie Borgelt
In Memory of Nana


Howard and Lois Caplan
In Honor of Herman and Dorothy Caplan

In Appreciation of Gennifer Calise and Daniel Caplan

John and Joyce Capuzzi
In Memory of Mary Ann Finnegan

In Honor of Bernard and Gene

Loraine Connolly
In Memory of Maureen and Lawrence Yates


Jennifer C. Cox
In Memory of Heather Miller Cox and Ruth Miller Cox


Peggy Cristofalo
In Memory of Vincent Cristofalo, PhD


Charles Cross
In Honor of Diane Curran


Zofia Dripps

Barbara B. Evans
In Memory of Arthur D. Evans, Jr.

In Memory of Michael Mulligan
In Honor of Bernard Oglesby
In Appreciation of Gene Johnson

Jeannie Johnson
In Honor of Gene Johnson


Paula Yudenfriend Green & Arlin Green

Sue Hirsh
 In Appreciation of Nancy Shaw


Jeannie Johnson
In Honor of Gene Johnson,

Mom, You inspire me every single day, I am so lucky to have you as my mother

Myla Johnson
In Honor of Gene Johnson (Mom- Mom),

I'm so happy for you Mom-Mom, on your incredible recognition

Darlene Robinson
In Honor of Gene Johnson

Denise Robinson
In Honor of Gene Johnson


Mike Gerdes
In Honor of Eliot Friedman, M.D.

Nancy Keith
 In Memory of Charles & Laura Keith

Audrey Kese
 In Honor of John Kese


Jennifer Lally

Lisa Laury-Kleintop

Lyn Lavin 
 In Memory of Scott Stein
In Honor of Dr. John Marks

Dr. Charlotte Mackey

Zenobia Marshall
In Honor of Gene Johnson, 

Congratulations to my very dear sister friend. Love you much! 
In Honor of Bernard Olgesby,

Congratulations to my cousin Bernard! He is truly a one of a kind person! Love  you much! 

Janet and Roy McGuire
In Memory of Jacques and Ruth Dessender and Carol Phillips

Helen Muldowney
In Memory of Thomas Muldowney 

Theresa Olshefski
 In Memory of Francis R. McHugh, Jr.

Barbara and Sam Scorzetti
 In Memory of Max and Ruth Morgan and The Scorzetti Family

Brenda Smith
In Memory of Joan Harmon

Ro Tucci
 In Appreciation of Bernard Oglesby

Linda Waddell

Laurie Watson
In Memory of Ruthe Kabler
In Honor of Gene Johnson & Bernard Oglesby

Tim Weber

Debi & Ned Weinberg
 In Appreciation of Brenda Jackson and the Tree of Life Committee

Mrs. Barbara Wenger
In Memory of Leonard G. Wenger, Jr. & Arthur & Kathryn Evans


MaryAnn Wertan
Danyelle Young
In Memory of Deborah Brewington 

In Memory of Barbara McFadden
In Memory of Audrey Watson

In Memory of Rev. Tyrone Young, Sr. 



Donors as of 11/28/2025

Please Note: Donations made after November 28 may not appear online before the Light Up the Main Line event on December 3.
 

TREE of LIFE COMMITTEE
Chair
Brenda Jackson, President, Ladies Aid Society

Co-Chair
Marsha Serock

Members
Ina Altman
Mamie Benson
Casey Bien-Aime
Mary Beth Catania
Alice Chase
Loraine Connolly
Peggy Cristofalo
Consuelo Edwards
Barbara Evans
Joan Hindin
Julia Iacovella
Maureen Krouse
Helen Muldowney
Barbara Scorzetti
Jeny Wakefield

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The Main Line Health Women's Boards and Auxiliaries invite you to light up the Main Line on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Your participation and donation at the second annual Lighting Ceremony across Main Line Health hospitals will recognize, honor and remember loved ones during the holidays.

  • Bryn Mawr Hospital at 12:00 p.m. | RSVP
  • Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital at 12:40 p.m. | RSVP
  • Lankenau Medical Center at 4:30 p.m. | RSVP
  • Paoli Hospital at 12:00 p.m. | RSVP
  • Riddle Hospital at 11:30 a.m. | RSVP
  • Mirmont Treatment Center | Donate
    Mirmont Treatment Center will not host a public tree lighting to protect patient privacy.

Decorated with twinkling lights, the lighting ceremony symbolizes gifts made to the Main Line Health hospitals in honor and memory of loved ones. What a wonderful gift to give someone special in your life this holiday season. You can honor your loved ones, favorite doctor, nurse, therapist, friend or family member by participating in our celebration.

Thank you to our refreshment sponsor:

Sunrise Senior Living



Thank you to our refreshment sponsor!