hospice opens in Ligonier

The Bethlen Hospice at 618 W. Main St. opened Dec. 8. Officials accepted their first patient Dec. 17, Ridilla said.

"We are extremely grateful for this generous donation," said Ridilla, 56. "We believe as Mr. Gibson does that hospice is very important in the final chapter of life."

The Bethlen Hospice offers in-home hospice services throughout Westmoreland County and parts of Somerset County, Ridilla said. It also provides in-patient services to the entire community, along with residents of the Bethlen Communities and Ligonier Gardens, Ridilla said.

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