Sumi Schreyer’s Story
Serving as her husband’s caregiver was never a question for Sumi Schreyer. For the St. John’s Meadows resident — family is everything. After attending university for engineering in her home…
Read MoreHarriet Weiss and Anna Krzanowicz’s Story
“We’re Laverne and Shirley — that’s what people call us,” say Harriet Weiss and Anna Krzanowicz, St. John’s Home residents, who have been friends for almost three years. Accordingly, the…
Read MoreRobin Heffner’s Story
“I work with the best team,” says Robin Heffner, clinical informatics analyst for St. John’s. Many of our residents and their family members may not see Robin Heffner on a…
Read MoreNancy Kraus’ Story
“I am at the point where I just want to create,” says Nancy Kraus. The Rochester artist moved into Brickstone by St. John’s in July of 2022 and has just…
Read MoreMeri Jo Mulhollen’s Story
“I have been here 32 years,” says Meri Jo Mulhollen. “I feel fulfilled here.” The St. John’s Protective Services Officer says she always knew she wanted to work in a…
Read MoreJoe Sottile’s Story
“It is all about connections, that is what I would teach my kids in school,” says Joe Sottile as he stands in front of a group of Brickstone by St.…
Read MoreAshley Hrywnak’s Story
When Ashley Hrywnak started at St. John’s Home in June 2016, she was “a brand new CNA.” That however did not mean that her new job as a certified nursing…
Read MoreAnita Spoor’s Story
“I wanted a place that I could thrive in an active environment.” Anita Spoor moved into Brickstone by St. John’s a little over five months ago, but within this short…
Read MoreFran Welker and Victoria Uttaro’s Story: A Reunited Friendship
“It was a long time ago,” says Fran Welker, as she reminisces on a friendship she never thought she would be able to rekindle. Fran has been in and out…
Read MoreKaren Lenhardt’s Story
“I get to nurture and nourish through food, and I just love that,” says Karen Lenhardt as she sits outside in St. John’s courtyard. Lenhardt was not always sure she…
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