It saddens me inform you that Past State Commander Gary Bentfeld, passed away on December 18, 2011 in Baltimore, MD. Earlyn and his brothers, family were with him at the time of his passing. Arrangements are as followed:
Funeral Home:
Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home
20 Oak St
Bessemer PA 16112
Visitation
Wednesday, December 21th 5pm to 8 pm
Thursday, December 22nd 4pm to 8 pm (VFW Service @ 7pm)
Friday, December 23rd 11 am
Here is a hotel for any members that will be traveling up to the funeral for Gary
Youngstown Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boardman/Poland
7397 Tiffany South
Poland, OH 44514
866-539-8430
Booking- 800-997-51584
Quick Reference Number: 3958902
Funeral rate: $90.00 plus tax $102.00
Cards can be sent to:
Earlyn Bentfeld
PO Box 205
New Middletown OH 44442
Directions from hotel to funeral Home
Start out going east on W McKinley Way/US-224 toward N Main St/OH-170.
Turn slight right onto S Main St/OH-170. Continue to follow OH-170.Flower Loft is on the corner
If you are on E McKinley Way and reach Water St you've gone a little too far
Turn left onto E Calla Rd/OH-630 (Crossing into Pennsylvania).E Calla Rd is 0.8 miles past Unity Rd
If you reach Foster Dr you've gone about 0.2 miles too far
E Calla Rd/OH-630 becomes PA-317.
Turn left onto Oak St. Oak St is 0.8 miles past Len Ann Dr
If you reach Elm St you've gone a little too far
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
PDC GREG VELA
PDC GREG VELA HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED WITH A HEART ATTACK FROM CONGRESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
NANCY REPORTED ON SUNDAY THAT GREG AT THE TIME HE ENTERED THE HOSPITAL WAS EXTREMELY ILL AS WAS TOLD TO HER BY THE DOCTORS. BUT NANCY NOW REPORTS THAT GREG IS STARTING RECOVERY REHAB - BOTH PHYSICAL AND RESPETORY AND THAT HE MAY BY HOME BY CHRISTMAS.
NANCY REPORTED ON SUNDAY THAT GREG AT THE TIME HE ENTERED THE HOSPITAL WAS EXTREMELY ILL AS WAS TOLD TO HER BY THE DOCTORS. BUT NANCY NOW REPORTS THAT GREG IS STARTING RECOVERY REHAB - BOTH PHYSICAL AND RESPETORY AND THAT HE MAY BY HOME BY CHRISTMAS.
PDC GARY BENTFELD
It saddens me inform you that Past State Commander Gary Bentfeld, passed away on December 18, 2011at 6:06 pm, in Baltimore, MD. Earlyn and his brothers, family were with him at the time of his passing. Arrangements are being made:
Monday, December 12, 2011
DECEMBER BULLETIN
The December News Bulletin has been posted to the Department Web site:
http://www.ohiovfw.org/index_htm_files/Dec%20%20News%20Letter.pdf
http://www.ohiovfw.org/index_htm_files/Dec%20%20News%20Letter.pdf
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
JOHN MILLER
I regret to inform you of the passing of (2008-2009) Past District 4 Commander John Miller on Thursday, 27 October.
Visitation will be Tuesday, 1 November from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.at Evans Funeral Home, located at 1944 State Route 28 Goshen OH 45122 and will include Masonic and Scottish Rite ring services.
Funeral Service will be at John & Kathy’s Church, the House of Restoration Worship Center, located at 1487 State Route 131 Milford OH 45150 on Wednesday, 2 November at 11:00 A.M..
Burial will be in the Morrow Cemetery located at the end of Second Street in Morrow OH 45152.
A reception celebrating John’s life will immediately follow at Morrow VFW Post 8202, located at 315 Second Street Morrow.
Please keep Kathy in your prayers in her time loss.
Visitation will be Tuesday, 1 November from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.at Evans Funeral Home, located at 1944 State Route 28 Goshen OH 45122 and will include Masonic and Scottish Rite ring services.
Funeral Service will be at John & Kathy’s Church, the House of Restoration Worship Center, located at 1487 State Route 131 Milford OH 45150 on Wednesday, 2 November at 11:00 A.M..
Burial will be in the Morrow Cemetery located at the end of Second Street in Morrow OH 45152.
A reception celebrating John’s life will immediately follow at Morrow VFW Post 8202, located at 315 Second Street Morrow.
Please keep Kathy in your prayers in her time loss.
Monday, October 31, 2011
MORE SAD NEWS
Denny Hofstetter just called us advising his Mother (Mary Hofstetter) passed away this morning (10-28-11) about 3:30 AM at home from a long illness.
Visitation is at the Wonderly-Horvath-Hanes Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 1, 2011from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm with Auxiliary Services at 7 pm. The address for the funeral home is 425 East State Street, Fremont, Ohio and the phone is 419-332-6409
The funeral will be Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church on West State Street in Fremont, Ohio.
Denny's address is 529 Tiffin Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420.
Visitation is at the Wonderly-Horvath-Hanes Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 1, 2011from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm with Auxiliary Services at 7 pm. The address for the funeral home is 425 East State Street, Fremont, Ohio and the phone is 419-332-6409
The funeral will be Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church on West State Street in Fremont, Ohio.
Denny's address is 529 Tiffin Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
BREWER ARRANGEMENTS
BREWER Jacob Ross "Jake" Brewer, Command Sergeant Major, Retired, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the VA Medical Center-Chillicothe a few days after his 87th birthday. Jake was born on July 1, 1924. Jake Brewer was a strong advocate of the American Flag and how to honor our country by pledging our allegiance to the flag, our country and our service men and women who fight for our freedoms. Friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. And Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 730 Collingwood Ave. Pastor Eric Moehring officiating. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Please go to legacy.com or evansfuneralhome.net for a comprehensive obituary.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
MORE SAD NEWS
It is with a heavy heart that I report to you the passing of Past State Commander Jake Brewer (Mr. Veteran). Jake passed away last evening at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
WREATH LAYING CEREMONY
Governor's wreath laying ceremony will be held Friday May 27 at noon, Veterans Plaza at the State House - located on third street in Columbus, Ohio .
Join Ohio Governor John Kasich and distriguished guests as they honor the legacy of military sacrifice and the momories of Ohio's fallen heroes.
Join Ohio Governor John Kasich and distriguished guests as they honor the legacy of military sacrifice and the momories of Ohio's fallen heroes.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
SAD NEWS
William "Bill" Selby passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011. Bill was the
Founders' Day Chairman for many years.
Funeral Arragements are as follows:
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
2:00 to 4:00 PM AND 6-8:00 PM
VFW Services at 7 PM
Burial Thursday, April 28, 2011 AT 1PM
Rutherford Funeral Home
2383 N. High St
Columbus, Ohio 43202
Corner of N. High St., and Maynard Ave.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
OFFICE CLOSED
The department office in Columbus will close on April 28 and reopen on May 5, 2011 along with the Ladies Auxiliary and VFW of Ohio Charities. We are moving from the 4th floor to the newly renovated 5th floor at 35 E Chestnut Street. Phone lines, fax lines and emails will be down during this period. If you have a problem or question that can not wait you may contact the State Quartermaster at 614-499-5690.
INFORMATION BULLETIN
We have launched a monthly On Line Information Bulletin. The Bulletin can be view on the Departments web site www.ohiovfw.org home page.
Monday, March 21, 2011
HOSPICE GRANTS
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Ohio, has completed its 2010 - 2011 Hospice grant process. Here are the Hospices receiving $5,000.00 Grants:
Hardin County Hospice
Hospice of Morrow County
Holzer Medical Ctr Hospice
Hospice of Wyandot County
Hospice of Fayette County
Hospice of Knox County
Incare Hospice Southern Ohio
ProMedica Hospice
Putnam County Hospice
State of the Heart Hospice
This years grants totaled $50,000.00.
These grants are made possible by VFW Posts, Auxiliaries and their Charities through the Robert Combs/Jim Comedy Cancer Fund and Hospice Fund.
If your looking for someplace to make a donation, these are the Funds that can make a big difference in the lives of your comrades and neighbors stricken by Cancer and related illnesses.
Hardin County Hospice
Hospice of Morrow County
Holzer Medical Ctr Hospice
Hospice of Wyandot County
Hospice of Fayette County
Hospice of Knox County
Incare Hospice Southern Ohio
ProMedica Hospice
Putnam County Hospice
State of the Heart Hospice
This years grants totaled $50,000.00.
These grants are made possible by VFW Posts, Auxiliaries and their Charities through the Robert Combs/Jim Comedy Cancer Fund and Hospice Fund.
If your looking for someplace to make a donation, these are the Funds that can make a big difference in the lives of your comrades and neighbors stricken by Cancer and related illnesses.
Friday, February 11, 2011
POST 9094 DONATES VAN
VFW Post 9094, Hillsboro and VFW Of Ohio Charities donated the money to the Highland County Veterans Service for the purchase of a van to transport local veterans'.
Post 9094 was also given a Humanitarian Award presented by the VFW of Ohio Charities for their charitable contributions to the communtiy, homeless veterans, and military assistance to support active duty troops and their families and support of the Southern Ohio Veterans Home.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Hospice Unit Opens
A new 22‐bed hospice unit opening on January 27 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown will give more Ohio Veterans access to quality, end‐of‐life care. The Georgetown home is the first Veterans Home in the country offering hospice services in a designated, in‐house unit.
This new program is a public ‐private partnership between the Ohio Department of Veterans Services and Stein Hospice, a not‐for‐profit organization based in Ohio with 30 years of experience caring for hospice patients and their families. Because of the unique nature of this partnership, additional state tax dollars will not be necessary to operate the hospice unit.
Initially the hospice will create 15 full‐time equivalent and four part‐time jobs. The workforce is slated to double as the number of hospice patients increases. “We are pleased to partner with Stein Hospice to provide a new level of specialized care to our veterans and to create quality, new jobs in the Georgetown area,” said Thomas N. Moe, Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.
Stein Hospice was selected to enter into this unique public‐private partnership because of its well‐established hospice service to Veterans at the state’s other Veterans Home, in Sandusky. Rather than a designated area, Sandusky hospice patients are located throughout the home and are cared for by the on‐site Stein staff, who are available around the clock.
In addition to serving as a state model, Stein recently received national recognition for its service to Veterans. Stein is one of a dozen hospices in the United States to reach the first level of “We Honor Veterans,” a national campaign unveiled in September that focuses on quality veteran care.
“We have been privileged to work in partnership with the Sandusky Ohio Veterans Home to serve the men and women who so proudly served our country. The partnership with the Georgetown Ohio Veterans Home and Stein Hospice represents an innovative public‐private collaborative that was developed to benefit the Veterans in our state,” said Jan Bucholz, president and chief executive officer of Stein Hospice.
The Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown are state‐operated nursing homes open to honorably discharged Veterans who have been Ohio residents for at least one year during his or her lifetime. The Veteran must be infirm or disabled and incapable of earning a living. The new hospice in Georgetown will accept any eligible Veteran in Ohio who qualifies for hospice care, not just residents of the Ohio Veterans Home. Both homes offer standard nursing home care as well as special care for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
The Sandusky home provides 427 nursing home beds and an additional 293 independent living beds, while Georgetown offers 168 nursing home beds. Both homes were recognized in 2010 by the Ohio Department of Health for higher‐than‐average family member satisfaction, and by the US Department of Veterans Affairs for their consistently high level of care.
For more information, contact:
Mike McKinney, Ohio Department of Veterans Affairs – Michael.McKinney@dvs.ohio.gov , (614) 728‐0235 or
(614) 795‐8153
Molly Kavanaugh, Stein Hospice – (419) 625‐5269, or (419) 515‐7209
Veterans with questions about benefits should call 1‐877‐OHIO‐VET (1‐877‐644‐6838).
This new program is a public ‐private partnership between the Ohio Department of Veterans Services and Stein Hospice, a not‐for‐profit organization based in Ohio with 30 years of experience caring for hospice patients and their families. Because of the unique nature of this partnership, additional state tax dollars will not be necessary to operate the hospice unit.
Initially the hospice will create 15 full‐time equivalent and four part‐time jobs. The workforce is slated to double as the number of hospice patients increases. “We are pleased to partner with Stein Hospice to provide a new level of specialized care to our veterans and to create quality, new jobs in the Georgetown area,” said Thomas N. Moe, Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.
Stein Hospice was selected to enter into this unique public‐private partnership because of its well‐established hospice service to Veterans at the state’s other Veterans Home, in Sandusky. Rather than a designated area, Sandusky hospice patients are located throughout the home and are cared for by the on‐site Stein staff, who are available around the clock.
In addition to serving as a state model, Stein recently received national recognition for its service to Veterans. Stein is one of a dozen hospices in the United States to reach the first level of “We Honor Veterans,” a national campaign unveiled in September that focuses on quality veteran care.
“We have been privileged to work in partnership with the Sandusky Ohio Veterans Home to serve the men and women who so proudly served our country. The partnership with the Georgetown Ohio Veterans Home and Stein Hospice represents an innovative public‐private collaborative that was developed to benefit the Veterans in our state,” said Jan Bucholz, president and chief executive officer of Stein Hospice.
The Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown are state‐operated nursing homes open to honorably discharged Veterans who have been Ohio residents for at least one year during his or her lifetime. The Veteran must be infirm or disabled and incapable of earning a living. The new hospice in Georgetown will accept any eligible Veteran in Ohio who qualifies for hospice care, not just residents of the Ohio Veterans Home. Both homes offer standard nursing home care as well as special care for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
The Sandusky home provides 427 nursing home beds and an additional 293 independent living beds, while Georgetown offers 168 nursing home beds. Both homes were recognized in 2010 by the Ohio Department of Health for higher‐than‐average family member satisfaction, and by the US Department of Veterans Affairs for their consistently high level of care.
For more information, contact:
Mike McKinney, Ohio Department of Veterans Affairs – Michael.McKinney@dvs.ohio.gov , (614) 728‐0235 or
(614) 795‐8153
Molly Kavanaugh, Stein Hospice – (419) 625‐5269, or (419) 515‐7209
Veterans with questions about benefits should call 1‐877‐OHIO‐VET (1‐877‐644‐6838).
Monday, January 31, 2011
MEL STOLLARD
Melva L. Stollard, age 83, of Buckeye Lake passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center.
Melva was very active in the Buckeye Lake VFW Post # 1388, a lifetime member of the VFW ladies auxiliary; she served five times as past president of the VFW ladies auxiliary and past district president of the ladies auxiliary. She served on numerous committees in the VFW, a volunteer at the Veterans Cancer Clinic in Columbus. Melva enjoyed visiting the local schools to teach the children flag etiquette a member
Friends may call on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Boring-Sheridan Schoedinger Funeral Home, 108 North 7th Street, Hebron. There will be a VFW Ladies Auxiliary service at 7:30pm.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 11am at the First Community Church, 4341 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, with Pastor David Moody. Burial will follow at Newark Memorial Garden.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Central Ohio. Memorial donations can be made in Melva's name to Hospice of Central Ohio, Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.
Cards can be sent to here husband Pete at the address listed below:
Pete Stollard
P.O. Box 1851
Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008
Melva was very active in the Buckeye Lake VFW Post # 1388, a lifetime member of the VFW ladies auxiliary; she served five times as past president of the VFW ladies auxiliary and past district president of the ladies auxiliary. She served on numerous committees in the VFW, a volunteer at the Veterans Cancer Clinic in Columbus. Melva enjoyed visiting the local schools to teach the children flag etiquette a member
Friends may call on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Boring-Sheridan Schoedinger Funeral Home, 108 North 7th Street, Hebron. There will be a VFW Ladies Auxiliary service at 7:30pm.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 11am at the First Community Church, 4341 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, with Pastor David Moody. Burial will follow at Newark Memorial Garden.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Central Ohio. Memorial donations can be made in Melva's name to Hospice of Central Ohio, Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.
Cards can be sent to here husband Pete at the address listed below:
Pete Stollard
P.O. Box 1851
Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Veterans Compensation and Pension Benefits in 2011
WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration has announced that no cost-of-living adjustments will be made to Social Security benefits in 2011 because the consumer price index has not risen since 2008 when the last Social Security increase occurred.
Like recipients of Social Security and other federal benefits, Veterans, their families and survivors will also not see a cost-of-living adjustment in 2011 to their compensation and pension benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Under federal law, the cost-of-living adjustments to VA’s compensation and pension rates are the same percentage as for Social Security benefits.
VA provides compensation and pension benefits to about four million Veterans and beneficiaries. For more information about VA benefits, go to www.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000.
Like recipients of Social Security and other federal benefits, Veterans, their families and survivors will also not see a cost-of-living adjustment in 2011 to their compensation and pension benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Under federal law, the cost-of-living adjustments to VA’s compensation and pension rates are the same percentage as for Social Security benefits.
VA provides compensation and pension benefits to about four million Veterans and beneficiaries. For more information about VA benefits, go to www.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000.
Have You Heard
On March 1, 2013, VA will stop issuing paper checks to comply with Department of Treasury policy. Veterans and other beneficiaries who do not have electronic payments for their federal benefits by that time will receive their funds via a pre-paid debit card. Called the Direct Express card, it is issued by Commercial Bank as the financial agent of the U.S. Treasury. As a prelude to going to totally paperless payments, those receiving VA compensation or pension benefits for the first time after May 1, 2011 will automatically receive the benefits electronically. Anyone already receiving federal benefit payments electronically will be unaffected by the changes. To learn more about the federal government’s switch to direct deposit – or to change VA benefits to direct deposit -- visit www.GoDirect.org. Information about the federal government’s “Go Direct” campaign is also available at 1-800-333-1795. Along with payments for VA benefit, the change will also affect recipients of payments from Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement Board, and Office of Personnel Management.
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