Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home helps with Santa Social in Rimersburg {December 10, 2012}
On Saturday, December 8, the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg partnered with the Rimersburg Chamber of Commerce to host a Santa Social for the children in the community. Approximately 60 kids ages 12 and under attended the event and they had a wonderful time getting into the Christmas spirit!
The children participated in four stations at the event: the reading of a Christmas story, taking a picture with Santa, decorating a picture frame and an ice cream social. The ice cream social was sponsored by the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and was the December ice cream social event for 100 Years of Giving Back, the funeral home’s year-long centennial service milestone celebration.
Deana Turner, manager of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, Larry Bliss, funeral director, and Susan Carnathan, service associate, were on hand to assist with the festivities. Other volunteers from the chamber included Amanda Bliss and Niki Morganti, of Maple Grove Enterprises, Valerie Hile of Clarion County Community Bank, Lydi Montgomery and Nancy Carmichael of Klingensmith Drugs, and Brenda Haws of Haws Ricker Insurance Services. Pat Stewart, Susan Barger, Cindy Henry and numerous family members of the chamber members also helped with the event. Our staff would like to thank everyone for their help with the event – it was a great success!
To see some pictures from the event, visit our Facebook page!
On Thursday, December 6, the Bauer-Hillis Steps Ahead group traveled to Butler for an afternoon getaway and luncheon at Rose Haven Bed and Breakfast. The Proprietor, Debbie Carey, created an elegant dining experience and pampered her guests with gracious hospitality as she served each course of her homemade culinary creations. The luncheon was served in one of the two dining rooms.
The Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia is proud to present our bowling league! For the last five years our funeral home has sponsored the Bauer-Hillis Bowling Team that plays weekly at Bruin Bowling Lanes. The team members are Bob Fry, Bob Pennington, Ron Wulff, Mike Meissell, George Compton and Howard Barger. We are happy to support them and hope they have fun on the lanes!
The Senior Choir of Grace Presbyterian Church will present their annual Christmas Cantata with two performances on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. This year’s cantata is titled “Lead Me Back to Bethlehem.” The choir, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble, will present familiar tunes as well as folk songs to express the events and moods of that Christmas Eve so long ago. The choir is under the direction of Alice Young with piano accompanist Jean Ferrara. The performances are open to the public and a free-will offering will be collected at the evening performance. Come, let the choir lead you back to the miracle of the Christ Child’s birth, the joy of shepherds, the mystery of the star and the men who followed it. Grace Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Arch and North Jefferson Streets in Kittanning. 
The Tree of Remembrance lighting service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 3 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. The trees held over 100 ornaments with the names of those who passed away in 2011 and 2012, as well as the names of loved ones that were requested by people in the community.
On Monday, November 19, 2012, the staff of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg provided an ice cream social for the staff and residents of the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo. The monthly ice cream socials are part of “Twelve Months of Giving Back”, the year-long campaign develop to thank the entire Rimersburg community in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the funeral home.
On Thursday, December 6, you are invited to join Bauer-Hillis Steps Ahead for a memorable afternoon getaway at the Rosehaven Bed and Breakfast in Butler.
November is the month where our country honors our veterans for their service to our country. The Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg said thanks to local veterans on Friday, November 9, with a breakfast at the Knight Spot Restaurant in Rimersburg.
Bauer Steps Ahead enjoyed seeing the panoramic fall colors as they traveled to tour the DeBence Antique Music World Museum in Franklin on Tuesday, October 16. Upon arrival, a buffet style lunch was served in the event center at the museum before the tour began.
Jennifer Bauer Eroh was among the many funeral service professionals attending the 94th Annual Meeting of Selected Independent Funeral Homes in Boston, MA, September 19-22. Eroh is the president of Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. in Kittanning with branches in Elderton, Dayton, Petrolia and Rimersburg, PA.
The Third Annual Don Miller Memorial Truck Show was held in conjunction with the Apple Butter Festival in Elderton on Saturday, October 6, 2012, and Clark Chapel of the Bauer Funeral Home enjoyed celebrating this event with the community. This yearly event celebrates the life of Don Miller, who was an outstanding business owner and resident of Elderton when a tragic accident on April 23, 2010 took his life. Elderton’s Main Street was filled with 15 big rig trucks, some from local towns and others from miles away, all to help raise money for the Relay for Life “Lifesaver” team, a cause that was important to Don.
Senator Don White, Representative Jeff Pyle and Representative Donna Oberlander hosted the 2012 Senior Expo on Wednesday, August 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 325 seniors from across Armstrong County attended the Expo that was held at St. Mary Parish Hall in Kittanning.
On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, the staff of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg thanked the staff of the Leader Vindicator and District Judge Jeffrey Miller with an ice cream social. The monthly ice cream socials are part of “Twelve Months of Giving Back”, the year-long campaign develop to thank the entire Rimersburg community in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the funeral home.
On Monday, August 6, 2012, Bauer Steps Ahead traveled to Pittsburgh for a “Vegas Getaway” aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet’s Princess riverboat. As the cruise on the three rivers got underway, a narrator pointed out highlights of Pittsburgh and its local history prior to a delicious hot buffet lunch. After lunch, everyone enjoyed Bo Wagner’s “Frank and Dean Revue” an exciting live tribute that paid homage to Rat Pack musicians Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. The show characterized many of Frank and Dean’s popular songs and comedy routines. Also, many in the group took extra time to explore the upper decks of the boat and take in the beautiful views of the Pittsburgh skyline.
On Tuesday, July 24, 2012, Bauer-Hillis Steps Ahead traveled by bus from Rimersburg to Schenley, PA where the group boarded the Kiski Junction Railroad. Since it was such a beautiful day, the group chose to sit in the open train car equipped with tables and a canopy top. A picnic lunch was provided before the train left the station and the hour-long train ride included a narration of local history and folklore as it toured the Kiski River.
On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg sponsored a free night swim at the Union COG Pool in Sligo. The first 100 guests that arrived from 5-7 p.m. received free admission courtesy of the funeral home. Attendees did not just have swimming to keep them occupied, however – the funeral home had food and games for families to enjoy at the Vidunas Pavilion.
Three area funeral directors were recently recognized at the Western Pennsylvania Funeral Director’s Convention held at the Ambassador Conference Center in Erie, PA Monday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Deana Turner, manager and funeral director of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Homes in Petrolia and Rimersburg, was appointed president of the association for 2012-2013 at the conclusion of the annual convention.
On Thursday, June 28, 2012, Bauer Steps Ahead traveled to the Chadwick Event Center in Wexford, PA to see “Sounds of Hollywood”. Performed by the professional Pops Orchestra, singers and dancers of Latshaw Productions, the program paid homage to films from the golden age of Hollywood to the blockbusters of today. Before the show, the group enjoyed a delicious hot lunch in the Chadwick’s elegant ball room. Everyone in attendance agreed that the musicians and performers put on a fantastic show and hopes Bauer Steps Ahead is able to return in the future. To see pictures from the outing, visit our Facebook page at 
On Thursday, June 28, 2012, the staff of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg said thank you to the staff of New Bethlehem Burial by giving them an ice cream social. The monthly ice cream socials are part of “Twelve Months of Giving Back”, the year-long campaign develop to thank the entire Rimersburg community in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the funeral home.
On Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Bauer-Hillis Steps Ahead traveled to Butler County’s Moraine State Park to take a privately chartered cruise on Lake Arthur. A personal guide welcomed the group aboard the Nautical Nature, a fully enclosed pontoon boat. The Captain made the cruise very comfortable and the guide acquainted guests with the area’s natural history and wildlife. Everyone enjoyed a delicious box lunch and appreciated the beautiful scenery around the pristine waters of Lake Arthur.
On Thursday afternoon under the sunshine, Eccles-Lesher summer reading program participants and staff members were treated to a campfire complete with hot dogs and smores courtesy of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home.
On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, the staff of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home helped the Rimersburg Senior Center celebrate Older American’s Month by serving lunch to the center’s volunteers. Larry Bliss, funeral director, Dan George and Susan Carnathan, service associates, and Sandy Mikita, community relations manager, all had a wonderful time participating in the Hawaiian luau-themed party.
On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, the Bauer Steps Ahead group had a great time when they toured the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. Personal guides were on hand to lead the group through the various man-made natural environments that are home to more than 600 rare and beautiful birds. The grasslands, wetlands, tropical forest and the penguin exhibits were just a few of the intimate settings that let participants become familiar with the birds’ antics, personalities and natural histories. Some members even volunteered to take part in the feeding of exotic birds as they took flight within the exhibit. A delicious “Lunch on a Fly” was served in the Café Classroom followed by a unique close encounter with three of the most popular birds.
On Thursday, May 24, 2012, Bauer-Hillis Steps Ahead traveled to Indiana, PA to experience a bit of Hollywood magic as they visited the Jimmy Stewart Museum during the month of his birthday. A historian guided the group through the numerous galleries that showcased the memorable life and film career of Jimmy Stewart, and the highlight of the trip was the 45-minute documentary film presentation, “The Making of a Wonderful Life”, shown in the 50-seat film theater. After the film, everyone enjoyed a delicious box lunch that was catered to the museum. For those who were true fans, shopping at the museum store, “The Shop Around the Corner”, to purchase Jimmy Stewart memorabilia and classic films on video was a real treat.
On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, the staff of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg treated the employees and customers of Clarion County Community Bank in Rimersburg to an ice cream social as part of “Twelve Months of Giving Back”. The year-long campaign is a way to thank the entire Rimersburg community in celebration 100 year anniversary of the funeral home.
On Thursday, May 10, 2012, Joshua C. Starr, funeral director and Sandra Mikita, community relations manager, of Clark Chapel Funeral Home attended Career Day at Elderton Elementary School. Small groups of fifth and sixth grade students rotated among twenty presentations to hear about a variety professions. Starr spoke on his role as a funeral director.
For most students, prom is a highlight of their high school years. However, it is also a dangerous night, as each year approximately 375 students across the country lose their life due to driving under the influence. To help students realize the dangers of drinking and driving, The Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home of Petrolia partnered with the Karns City Area High School staff and administration to present the Prom Promise program.
On Thursday, May 24, 2012, Bauer-Hillis Steps Ahead will visit The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, PA.
On Friday, April 27, 2012, the staff of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home devoted their time to make Rimersburg even more beautiful. For two hours, staff members swept six blocks of downtown along Route 68, from the stoplight to the funeral home.
Deana Turner was among the many members of Selected Independent Funeral Homes attending the association’s Spring Management Summit in Atlanta, GA on April 16-18. Turner is the Manager of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Homes in both Petrolia and Rimersburg.
On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, the staff of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg treated the employees and customers of the Northwest Savings Bank in Rimersburg to an ice cream social in celebration 100 year anniversary of the funeral home. The funeral home launched the campaign, “Twelve Months of Giving Back”, in January and each month the Bauer-Hillis staff will surprise one local business or organization with an ice cream social.
On Wednesday, April 11, 2012, Bauer Steps Ahead enjoyed an outing to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh. The group met at the Bauer Funeral Home in Kittanning and then boarded a bus that took them to the nation’s oldest and largest Victorian greenhouse to see the Spring Flower Show. Once there, participants were given a tour of the beautiful gardens representing many cultures throughout the world. Highlights included a colorful Dutch tulip display, Tropical Forest India and beautiful exhibitions representing France, the United Kingdom, China and a number of other countries. The group was also treated to a wonderful lunch served by the Phipps staff.
On Wednesday, March 28, 2012, Bauer-Hillis Steps Ahead had a wonderful time on its first outing: A Chocolate Affair! Participants traveled to the Clarion County Career Center in Shippenville to first enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by Chef Randy Shook and the students of the Culinary Arts Department. After lunch, the students shared a presentation that highlighted the characteristics, fun facts and history of chocolate. They even showed an example of a chocolate facial! The group also enjoyed a number of mouth-watering chocolate samples, including French Chocolate Bark, Dark and White Chocolate Ganache Fondue and Chocolate Pasta served with Raspberry Cream Sauce.
Bauer Funeral Home, Inc. is happy to congratulate Joshua C. Starr, funeral director, for being named a deputy coroner for Armstrong County. On Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 9 a.m., Starr was sworn in at the Armstrong County Court House by Brenda C. George, prothonotary and clerk of courts for Armstrong County. Armstrong County Coroner, Robert T. Bower, and Chief Deputy Coroner, Alan Thomas, were also in attendance.
All this week, the staff of Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg treated the teachers, aides and administration personnel at the Union School District to an ice cream social in celebration 100 year anniversary of the funeral home. As part of the funeral home’s celebration campaign, “Twelve Months of Giving Back”, the Bauer-Hillis staff will be surprising one local business or organization with the ice social each month.
On Friday, March 02, 2012, the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg celebrated Read Across America Day with the students of Sligo Elementary by reading “In A People House” by Dr. Seuss. Deana Turner, manager and funeral director of Bauer-Hillis Funeral Homes, assisted Larry Bliss, funeral director, as he dressed up as the Cat In the Hat and acted and read the story to the kindergartners and first graders.
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.
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.
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.