Donor & Patient Stories

Among the many manufacturing plants stretching along the riverfront on Allegheny Boulevard in Franklin is a company that is making a real impact for patients at UPMC Northwest. Piovan North America, f

Stephanie Brackbill is there for people in their time of need. As the Palliative Nurse Navigator at UPMC Northwest, she cares for patients with chronic illness or terminal diagnoses. Her role is to br

When Ronald and Donna Fletcher tied the knot in 1997, they never expected their time together would be cut short by cancer. Ron and Donna’s love story began at Joy Manufacturing, where Ron, a skilled

Zachary Covington is no stranger to public service. In addition to his nearly ten years as Executive Director of the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, he is an active member of the Franklin Rotary Clu

Harness maker Levi Newsome, Jr. died in 1967. This year, he purchased 36 new patient recliners for UPMC Northwest.

Mary “Marge” Hajduk is grateful for many things. Her four children and four grandchildren, her Oil City home, and two decades as principal of St. Stephens School immediately come to mind, as do the fi

Erin Wanninger and Marcy Hall know what it means to run a coffee shop in a small town. They also know what it means for a small-town coffee shop to give back.

For over a decade, Greg and Sarah Merkel have been proud to call Venango County their home.

For over a century, the McCandless family has provided medical care for the people of Venango County. Now retired, Dr. David McCandless is continuing this legacy.

Adjusting to life with a newborn typically entails parents welcoming their new family member while also trying to get enough sleep, managing late-night feedings, and often balancing working full-time.

Sometimes the best way to say thank you is with a small gesture. For Jim Oliphant and his wife Barbara, of Kennerdell, PA, their thank-you gesture was delivered to the staff at the UPMC Cardiac Rehab

40 years ago, Dr. James E. Knarr had a vision. He left behind city life to begin his oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Franklin, PA. He arrived with not just his medical credentials, but his

Ashley Sheffer might be a young professional, but she is a seasoned veteran when it comes making a difference in the Venango County.

Barry Cressman, of Titusville, suffering from chronic back and knee pain, was steered to the new technology used by Dr. Kyle Shilk at UPMC Northwest. He asked the physician to perform radiofrequency a

When it comes to supporting the Northwest Hospital Foundation, it is a slam dunk for The Honorable H. William (Bill) White and former Pennsylvania State Senator Mary Jo White of Oil City, PA.

Rebekah Deal is not just quick on her feet. She’s quick to help those grieving, quick to embrace her community, and quick to support the efforts of the Northwest Hospital Foundation.