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Rimersburg resident wins two-night getaway in celebration of Valentine's Day {February 14, 2012}

Rimersburg resident wins two-night getaway in celebration of Valentine’s Day Patricia Brothers, of Dairy Hollow Lane, Rimersburg, is the winner of a two-night stay in Hershey, PA, courtesy of Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, Inc.

This getaway is our February event for "Twelve Months of Giving Back", the funeral home's year-long celebration of the centennial service milestone for Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. "We wanted to thank the community for their support over the last 100 years, and we thought giving away a trip in honor of Valentine's Day would be the perfect gesture," said Deana R. Turner, manager and funeral director at Bauer-Hillis. "We are thrilled for Patricia and hope she has a wonderful time in Hershey."

Patricia is the secretary for Heeter Lumber in Rimersburg and she can't wait to enjoy the trip with her husband, Chuck.

"Twelve Months of Giving Back" will continue throughout 2012. To find out about our monthly events, visit watch the local newspapers or call 814-473-3080.

Photo Caption: Larry Bliss, Funeral Director; Patricia Brothers, Winner; Deana Turner, Manager and Funeral Director

Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home helps families deal with the first year after a loss {February 07, 2012}

The Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home will host a free Spring Grief and Remembrance Program entitled, "Living After a Loss: Surviving the First Year." This very special presentation will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, 102 Argyle Street in Petrolia.

Jenna Rhodaberger, MSW, LSW, Bereavement Coordinator and Medical Social Worker of the VNA Hospice of Western Pennsylvania, will offer guidance on how to cope with grief and will help identify the normal feelings that are generally experienced during the first year and beyond.

Deana R. Turner, manager of Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, is pleased for the opportunity to offer this event to the community. "Bauer Family Funeral Homes has partnered with VNA Hospice and Palliative Care in the past to offer a holiday remembrance program at our Kittanning and Rimersburg locations. We are excited a program has been created for the Petrolia area and we hope it will be a comfort for those currently dealing with the loss of a loved one," she said.

The public is encouraged to attend this special bereavement support program. Reservations are requested but not required and there is no admission fee. Light refreshments will be served following the program. Please contact the staff at Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home at 724-756-2710 to advise us the number of guests who will be attending.

Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg receives proclamations in recognition of centennial service milestone {January 30, 2012}

Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg receives proclamations in recognition of centennial service milestone On Monday, January 30, 2012, Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg was presented with proclamations honoring the funeral home's 100 years of service to the Rimersburg area. The proclamations were presented by State Representative, Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) and Clarion County Commissioners Wayne Brosius, Butch Campbell and Greg Faller.

"We are thrilled to be honored by Donna Oberlander and the Clarion County Commissioners," said Deana R. Turner, funeral director and manager of Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home. "Over the last century, this funeral home been a fixture in the community, and even through different owners the residents have learned they can trust us to help them through some of the hardest times in their lives. These proclamations are a special way to acknowledge this exciting centennial milestone."

Oberlander, Brosius, Campbell and Faller gathered at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. with other local dignitaries who wanted to show their support for this achievement. They were: Jeffery Miller, district judge; Jim McCullough, Lions Club president; Terry Shaffer, Clarion County coroner; Susan Barger, Rimersburg Chamber of Commerce secretary; Pat Stewart, Rimersburg Chamber of Commerce member; Terry Custer, president of Rimerbsurg American Legion Post 454; Larry Murray, president of the VFW; and Pastor Dan George, former district judge.

"Receiving these proclamations from the Clarion County Commissioners and State Representative Donna Oberlander is the perfect way to start off this year and our celebration," said Turner. "We are thankful to serve this community that is truly appreciative of this funeral home's service over the last 100 years."

To see more pictures of the event, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Bauer-Family-Funeral-Homes/169734884825

People in photo:

Top Row: Jeffrey Miller, District Justice; Larry Bliss, Funeral Director; Jim McCullough, Lions Club President

Bottom Row: Terry Shaffer, Clarion County Coroner; Deana R. Turner, Manager and Funeral Director; Butch Campbell, Clarion County Commissioner; Jack Bauer, Funeral Director; Pat Stewart, Rimersburg Chamber of Commerce Member; Wayne Brosius, Clarion County Commissioner; Susan Barger, Rimersburg Chamber of Commerce Secretary; Pastor Dan George, Bauer-Hillis Service Associate and Former District Judge; Terry Custer, President of Rimersburg American Legion Post 454; Larry Murray, President of the Rimersburg VFW; Greg Faller, Clarion County Commissioner

Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home offers getaway in celebration of Valentine's Day {January 30, 2012}

Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, Inc. announces the giveaway of a two-night stay in Hershey, PA.

"This trip is the February event for 'Twelve Months of Giving Back', our year-long celebration of the centennial service milestone for Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg," said Deana R. Turner, manager and funeral director at Bauer-Hillis. "We wanted to show the community our appreciation of their support over the last 100 years, and what better way to do so than to provide area residents a well-deserved weekend romantic getaway or family retreat in celebration of Valentine's Day."

The trip is from Friday, April 20, 2012 until Monday, April 22, 2012, and the room is a two-bedroom suite at the Suites at Hershey that sleeps eight and includes a full kitchen. "Within minutes are a number of attractions, including Hersheypark, Hershey's Chocolate World and Hershey Factory Outlet Stores," said Turner. "This variety of options promises something to enjoy for whoever wins this trip."

Food and entertainment fees are not included in the giveaway and are the responsibility of the winner. A $50 gas card will be given to assist with travel. Also, trip dates are non-transferable.

To enter, clip and complete the ad coupon that will run in the Wednesday, February 1, 2012 issue of the Leader Vindicator or visit Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg, to pick up an entry form. Return the completed entry form in person to the funeral home between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday, February 6, 2012 through Friday, February 10, 2012. No other entries will be accepted. Only one entry per person.

The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, February 14, 2012 and will be notified by phone. Call Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home at 814-473-3080 for more information.

Bauer-Hillis treats member of the Rimersburg Senior Center {January 26, 2012}

Bauer-Hillis treats member of the Rimersburg Senior Center On Thursday, January 26, 2012, the staff of Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg treated members of the Rimersburg Senior Center to an ice cream social. The ice cream social is the first of many events planned for "Twelve Months of Giving Back", the campaign celebrating the 100 years the funeral home has served Rimersburg and surrounding communities.

At the senior center, members were treated to a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings served by the staff and then settled in to have a good time socializing with each other. "As a side activity, we hosted a trivia contest," said Deana Turner, manager and funeral director at Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home. "Everyone had such a good time playing—it was the perfect side to the bowls of ice cream."

The winners of the trivia contest, Bob Pancott and Judy Bashline, each received a box of chocolates and a $10 gift card to Dollar General.

"I would like to thank Kelly Fair, director of the Rimersburg Senior Center, for allowing us to come out and serve everyone," said Turner. "We had a great time and can't wait to participate in future activities."

January is not the only month the funeral home will be sponsoring an ice cream social—each month a local business or organization that has been instrumental to the funeral home's success throughout the last century will be surprised with the treat.

Want to know February's recipient of the ice cream social? Keep watching our website, our Facebook page and local newspapers to see who is selected next—the announcement could come at any time!

To view pictures from the ice cream social, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Bauer-Family-Funeral-Homes/169734884825#!/pages/Bauer-Family-Funeral-Homes/169734884825?sk=wall&filter=1.