Caring for body, mind & spirit: comprehensive services for patients & families

Trust Hospice of Warren County, the only nonprofit hospice in the community. Having Hospice involved adds a significant layer of help and support. What makes hospice care unique is that the patient AND circle of loved ones are the focus of care. By actively listening and learning about each patient and family’s circumstance, our Hospice team is able to quickly put in place a plan for care individualized to each patient and family situation. 

Board Members

Dr Leroy Korb, a Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist and cancer researcher, is originally from Warren.  He has published numerous medical articles, presented at conferences around the globe, and is frequently listed in Best Doctors in America.

Donna Zariczny, Architect & President, Inscale Architects, has more than 30 years of professional experience in architecture bringing a wide variety of expertise to her firm. She has a client responsive approach to design which has resulted in a service-oriented standard of success within the industry.  Donna is passionate about being active in and giving back to the community through board service at Hospice and other organizations.

Tim Huber recently retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer after a long banking career.  He strongly believes in supporting local non-profit organizations.  Tim was General Chairman for the Cancer Care Center Capital Campaign and a recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award from the Warren County YMCA.  He is a Warren native and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Penn State.

Gary D. Bax, a practicing attorney from Erie, with 37 years of experience primarily in northwest Pennsylvania.  His law practice is centered on civil litigation in the areas of professional liability including the representation of health care providers, governmental liability, and insurance issues.  Gary maintains a general practice related to municipal law, employment law, real estate and estates and estate planning.

Gale Rue is a wealth advisor with the Philadelphia-based Glenmede Trust Company, helping individuals and families define and achieve goals-based financial planning, estate planning and wealth transfer, including charitable giving. Gale’s career has focused on strong fiduciary practice and the intricacies of family dynamics. Her career has also included a concentration with special needs clients and the administration of court-approved trusts for their benefit. Gale was born and raised in Warren. She holds a J.D. from the Dickinson School of Law. Having recently relocated back to the Warren area, she looks forward to being involved in community service opportunities.

Jeff White, has been employed by Northwest Bank since June 2018, serving first as Senior Vice President and Controller and most recently as Deputy Chief Risk Officer.  Prior to moving to Warren, Jeff lived in Pittsburgh where he served as a director within KPMG’s Risk Consulting division and previously as a senior manager within KPMG’s financial services audit practice.  Jeff is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.

Bonnie Pennucci is a Tidioute native who spent 20 years as a Physicist, System Engineer, and then Program Manager at BAE Systems, a US defense contractor in New Hampshire (NH).  While at BAE, she successfully led several multi-million-dollar Electronic Warfare projects, reported to the VP of Engineering, and led Employee Engagement and the development of BAE's ES Engineering University.  Bonnie has a strong commitment to giving back and community service.

Joe Peterson is a scientist and innovator native to Warren County.  Joe is currently the Vice President of Engineering for Superior Tire & Rubber Corp.  His background is in chemistry and polymer science, conducting cutting edge research and developing new technologies in plastics and specialty chemicals; he has worked both locally and globally on commercializing new inventions.  His work has resulted in over a dozen US and international patents.  Joe lives in Warren with his family where they enjoy spending time hiking, hunting, and camping.

Darlene SchultzJohn, a registered nurse with over 30 years combined experience in clinical and business healthcare leadership, serves as Executive Director of HOWC.  Previously Director of Nursing for multi-county behavioral health system, she is passionate about supporting individuals and families facing difficult life situations.  The outdoors is her playground. Darlene resides in Warren County where she has found her community and her calling.

Sausha Nichols Sausha Nichols currently serves as the fiscal director for HOWC.  With 15 years of healthcare experience, she received her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing and finance. An administrative professional tackling compliance, financial and business matters, she is constantly seeking educational opportunities to expand her skillsets which benefit her employer and community.     A lifelong native of Warren County, when she’s not organizing financial transactions, Sausha enjoys spending time with her family.

Hospice Advisory Committee

Drew Murphy- Chair

Joe Peterson- Vice Chair

Jeff White - Treasurer

Amy Punsky -Secretary

Rob Kaemmerer

Paul Cain

Judy Champlin

Tim Huber

Leroy Korb

Andrew Lander