Testimonials

Holsey Rucker Jr. was a hard worker who loved to be around people. Among his jobs, the Wellington native worked as a horse trainer, police officer and head of security at Ford’s Avon Lake plant, where he retired in 2002.

Holsey was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in 2006 and died last year, after spending six weeks at Stein’s in-patient care center. He was 64 years old.

Terrence Ransom Sr., who lives in California and spent several weeks at the care center with his step-father, writes:

"Saying thank you is nowhere enough for the help, and tireless work that the staff at Stein Hospice provided for my dad. I have been encouraged to volunteer at a hospice care center so that I may provide a smile, kind word, prayer, an ear to listen, read a story or a shoulder to cry on, or with. These are just some of the services that the staff at Stein gave my dad."

Carl Uhinck was admitted to Stein Hospice’s care center on March 30 and his family began making funeral arrangements. But the 99-year-old Marblehead man had other plans.

“He kept improving day to day,” says his daughter Judy Sency.

Within a few weeks Carl was moved to a skilled nursing facility and his family now began making birthday plans. Carl turned 100 years old on May 13 and a few days later he celebrated his milestone birthday surrounded by family.

His daughter Judy sent us a photograph and this message:

“Because you all made such a positive difference in his life and our entire families, I wanted to share our joy-filled celebration of his 100 years of life. On May 17th, 68 of us (almost all 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren) gathered for a fishing derby at Lockwood Shelter in East Harbor State Park. He had a wonderful time. We give thanks to God for that day of family fun and love.”

Wayne “Bud” Harmon loved to work and during his lifetime he held a variety of jobs, from selling insurance to operating Bud’s Place. But the jobs he loved the most were the ones that took him outdoors, like working on the grounds at Cedar Point.

“He was very special to me,” said Wayne’s niece, Karen Cassidy, who also lives in Sandusky and often visited her uncle.

Despite health ailments, Wayne continued to be active until he was hospitalized with an upper respiratory illness in February. The 88-year-old man grew worse and his doctor suggested Stein Hospice. Even though Wayne was only a hospice patient for three days, the care he received made a big difference, Karen said.

"I was able to come home at night to sleep, knowing that he was in good hands. They watched over him, made sure he was comfortable. They talked to me so I was better able to understand what was happening. I cannot say enough about the care and compassion I witnessed and experienced with your nurses. You provide a wonderful service. Thank you."