As of 7/30/25 (6:20 PM)
  • Terry Zook (Update) - (7/26) Terry Zook was taken to ER Saturday and was admitted with an blocked bowel (once again). Pray for her treatment but also for wisdom as they have to make some quick decisions regarding a likely surgery. (Update 7/27) It has been decided that the best course of action is an adhesion surgery.  But it has not been determined yet if it will take place tomorrow (Monday) or after a few days of hydration at home. (Update 7/30) - Terry did NOT go home Monday as initially planned. She has remained in Aultman for a few days for tests. She is now set to come home tomorrow (Thursday) and is now set to have surgery on Thursday, 8/7. (Update 8/6) Terry's surgery has been rescheduled for August 21st--pray for peace and comfort in the interim. 
  • Jean Smithley (Update) was discharged from Cleveland Clinic Mercy hospital Friday (6/6) after being treated for several weeks for a brain tumor. She will be homebound (for now) with much in-home care. The hope is to start radiation treatment several weeks from now if the tumor continues to shrink. (Update 7/9) If you would like read a more lengthy update from her son CLICK HERE.  Update (7/29) - Jean got MRI results today which showed her tumor has shrunk considerably from the steroid treatment. For now she will stay on a low does treatment until a meeting with her Oncologist on 8/19 regarding plans going forward. Click here to read a longer update from her son Mike.
  • Danny Russo (Update 7/27) Danny is now home after successful open heart valve replacement surgery this past week! Danny arrived home on Friday. Continue to pray for his recovery and the entire family as Danny will not be working for some time.
  • Michelle Dooley (Update) (Melissa Weimer's sister and Mike Ray's daughter) has begun radiation treatment on the remaining tumor in her brain. She is hoping to continue chemotherapy on her remaining cancer spots soon.  (Update 7/9) Michelle was taken to the Aultman ER with trouble talking and confusion. It could be that this is the sign of an infection once again. (Update 7/10) Today Michelle was moved to the ICU after an EEG detected she has been having seizers. (Update 7/18) - After being released from the hospital earlier this week, Michelle went back to the Aultman ER Thursday with mobility, speech, and cognitive issues. They found an infection and are stopping chemo. They will not start it again unless the infection is gone.  (Update 7/21)  Michelle was sent home yesterday (Sunday) with hospice care.
  • Mary Jane Phillips  is now living in assisted living today at the Canton Regency (4515 22nd St NW), Room 159. She welcomes visitors and phone calls.
  • Paula Moore as she is now living back at home but has several health challenges.
  • Karen Kemp was taken to Mercy Hospital Thursday (6/26) and was admitted.  She had a heart cath procedure performed Friday during which they found an infection in her heart that they initially planned to treat with medication. On Sunday afternoon (6/29) it was decided that she stay in the hospital to undergo another procedure Monday (6/30) to put in a stent. She is also battling a sinus infection and will now be in the hospital until at least Tuesday. (Update 6/30) Today they changed course once again and decided NOT to do put in the stent given the size of her artery being a concern. They instead are going to treat with medication. Martin says Karen's cough is doing better and she is in less discomfort and pain and is hoping to be discharged soon. (Update 7/1) The hope is that Karen will be discharged Wednesday after completing her current medications via IV.  If you would like to help Martin and Karen with meals after she gets home, click here to sign up. (Update 7/2) Karen was discharged and sent home on Wednesday.
  • The McKelvey family  is now home from Cincinnati after Abe's extensive surgery on his foot Monday, May 19th, which went well. Continue to pray for his lengthy recovery at home.  Update: on Tuesday (6/24) The McKeleys traveled to Cincinnati on to have Abe's cast removed. They are asked for prayer as they saw Abe’s “new foot” for the first time since having 4 toes amputated.  Pray that reintroducing weight bearing will be easy and not painful for him in the coming weeks as he continues this healing process.
  • Jonathan Amrhein as he continues to recover from the effects of having his brain tumor removed
  • Jake Hatcher as he continues to recover from extensive back surgery and battles ongoing pain.
  • Jeff Bartolone is in St.Luke’s Memory Care Unit. He cannot have visitors, but welcomes cards.
  • Roger Norrick (Update) Caleb's father,  Roger is in ICU in Indiana with a collapsed lung and infection. He has had a tracheostomy to help with breathing. Be in prayer for Roger, the medical staff, and the entire family as they hope that Roger can be stable enough to move out of the ICU. (Update 7/11) Roger, who has had a trach for quite some time, had a trach collar installed today. So although he is not on a ventilator, he is still in ICU and hopes to move to a step down unit soon (within a couple of weeks) .(Update 7/31) Roger was released to go home this afternoon and is now recovering at home. 
  • Billy Harvey is in kidney failure and is in AlterCare of Louisville. He is schedule for a consultation at University Hospital on 6/23 for a potential transplant. Pray for him (as well as the family) during this difficult time.
  • Rita Forsythe has been moved into hospice care. Please pray for Tom and the family during this time.
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