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DECEMBER 2009 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section A
Educational
NEWS
(L to R) Alicia Young, Ashlee Hagan and John Brennan at the
Halloween party.
PITTSBURGH,PA— Students from Pittsburgh
Institute of Mortuary Science
(PIMS) recently sponsored the school’s
annual Halloween party for patients at
The Rehabilitation Institute of Pitts-
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PIMS Students sponsor Annual Halloween Party
Sean Truby prepares pumpkin coloring for children.
burgh. Th is year’s event was a success
and the students are to be recognized for
their philanthropic goodwill. Approximately
50 patients were in attendance
in addition to staff , family members, and
PIMS Students visit Reynoldsville Casket
PITTSBURGH,PA— Students
from Pittsburgh
Institute of Mortuary
Science (PIMS) class
#140 recently visited and
toured the Reynoldsville
Casket Company plant.
As part of their Professional
Seminar Series
course, the students were
invited to Reynoldsville
by Wayne Jackson, president
of Reynoldsville
Casket Company and the
program was delivered by
Rusty Meyers, vice president
of Reynoldsville.
Additionally, the students
toured the plant
where they saw caskets
being manufactured
from raw steel. Concluding
the program and
tour, Reynoldsville Cas-
ket Company staff, specifically
Judy Vandervort,
supplied lunch
for the students before
they returned to Pittsburgh.
PIMS is grateful
to Reynoldsville for
their continued support
of funeral service education.
Additional Professional
Seminar Series speakers
for PIMS Class #140
are: John Eirkson, Pennsylvania
Funeral Directors
Association; Donatelli
Memorials (Pittsburgh
Cremation Service);
Ernie Heffner;
Kathleen Berry, Wilbert
Burial Vault Company;
U.S Airways-Inman
Nationwide Shipping;
Dave Beck, Clark
friends. Th e students purchased Halloween
decorations and goodies, as well as
pumpkins and a personal prize for every
patient who participated in the “best costume”
contest. Other activities included
PIMS Class 140 Students tour Donatelli Crematory
Mr. Fred Donatelli (Right) with PIMS Class 140 offi cers (L to R)
Chad DuBarr, Vice-President, John Brennan, Secretary-Treasurer
and Sean Truby, President.
PITTSBURGH,PA— Students
from Pittsburgh
Institute of Mortuary
Science (PIMS) Class
#140, recently toured
the Donatelli Crematory.
Mr. Fred Donatelli
has invited every
PIMS class to his facil-
ity for the past 25 years.
Additionally, Mr. Donatelli
owns and operates
a monument company
and pet crematory that
the students had the opportunity
to visit. Mr.
Donatelli spoke about
the legalities, formali-
Mr. Fred Donatelli presents cremation merchandise.
ties, and marketing of
cremation. At the conclusion
of the program
a luncheon was served.
Mr. Donatelli has established
a scholarship for
PIMS students who wish
to continue their education
and earn the Associate
in Specialized Business
degree in Funeral
Rusty Meyers, Reynoldsville Casket Co. Vice President, speaks to
the PIMS students.
Vault Company; Eugene
Ogrodnik, PIMS; Eileen
Carlins, SIDS Alliance
of Pittsburgh; Center
for Organ Recovery and
Education; The Caring
Service Management. At
the program, a check was
presented to the class towards
the Fred Donatelli
Scholarship. PIMS students
and administration
are thankful to Mr.
Donatelli and his family
for their continued support
of funeral service
education.
Place; Ben Kyle, Stewart-Kyle
Funeral Home;
and Robert G. Mayer
and Ed Strimlan, Allegheny
County Medical Examiner’s
Office.
PIMS Students at the Halloween Party
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dancing and pumpkin coloring.
In addition to the Halloween party, PIMS
students also sponsor an Easter party at the
Rehabilitation Institute, as well as a Christmas
Food drive for the needy.
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