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The Founders Club supports UPMC Altoona’s patients and staff by fostering a culture of philanthropy that emphasizes the importance staff and volunteers play in providing patient centered care.

Founders Members contribute at least $1,000 or more annually to the UPMC Altoona Foundation. Each year, spring and fall, the Foundation hosts a social evening for members featuring local venues with delicious food and refreshments.

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The Founders Club as of April, 15, 2026

Leadership Giving Society

BENEFACTORS-$5,000 and above

Bill and Ann Benzel

Dr. Matt and Rebecca Bouchard

Bruno and Lena DeGol Family Foundation

Denny DeGol

Dan Deichert

DelGrosso Family of Companies

Donald Detwiler

Dave and Jan Fisher

Phil Freeman

Lee and Jane Hite

Dr. Mushtaq and Salma Khalid

Marty and Barbara Kooman

M&T Bank

Mike and Astride McLanahan

Robert W. Montler Family

Diane S. Osgood

Shirley Pechter, in memoriam

Reliance Bank

Dr. Manickam and Manimekalai Sankaran

Sheetz Family

Nancy Sheetz

Jeff and Kate Starkey

Matt and Tiffany Stuckey

UPMC Altoona Medical Staff

John and Kristi Ventura

Andrea M. Ward Fund

Michael E. Ward Family Foundation

PATRONS – $2,500 and above

Dr. Joseph and Lori Antonowicz

Mike and Kelley Corso

Mike and Gail Irwin

Neil and Mickey Port

Dr. Michael Schlechter and Diana Ostapovicz

Dr. George and Sandra Zlupko

MEMBERS – $1,000 and above

Dave and Jan Andrews

Tim and Kathy Balconi

Joshua and Jessica Barnhart

Dr. Don and Sharon Beckstead

Dr. Don and Jeanette Betar

John and Reine Bianconi

Bob and Kellie Bilger

Dr. Elliott and Kara Bilofsky

John Blackburn III

William and Heather Burmeister

Dr. Dave and Cristin Burwell

Bill and Nancy Campbell

Bud and Peggy Cawthern

Dr. Marc and Susan Clapper

Michael and Andrea Cohen

Morley and Carol Cohn

Michael and Jessica Coon

Bernie and Rose Marie Creppage

Fred and Linda Deichert

Nancy Devorris

James DelGrosso

Mike and Sherry DelGrosso

Philip and Colleen Devorris

Jay Drenning and Kathy Muller

Bruce and Cathy Erb

Rick and Christine Flegal

Jayson and Dana Fuchs

Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari and Dr. Haleh Haerian

Pat and Donna Gildea

Mark and Suzanne Glenn

Herb and Sarah Greene

Rob and Judy Halbritter

Joel and Barbara Hollander

Dr. Trish Hoyne

Brian and Melissa Irwin

Eric and Meghan Irwin

Randy and Karen Isenberg

Dr. Cindy Kenmuir and Michael Nagy

Dr. Nancy Kenney and Doug Simon

Drs. Alan Kivitz and Vicki Sommer

Lewis and Monica Klatt

Joe and Betsy Lehman

Dr. Gregory and Kimberly Martinek

Dr. Greg and Kim Meloy

Devin and Kerry Mullen

Jerry and Suzanne Murray

Mr. Barry Newborn

Drs. Matthew and Laura Newlin

Dr. Daniel and Cassie Novak

Dr. Richard and Karen Pfeffer Jr.

Dr. Debra Pike

Joe and Patty Pufka

Darrell and Lori Ruzzi

Amy Seltzer

Mike and Crissy Settimio

Roz Sky

Peggy Smith

Tom Smith

Dr. Laura and Mr. Nevin J. Sollenberger

Bob and Jacquie Strawser

Dr. Kathleen Sweeney and Tom Reese

Randy and Mary Tarpey

Amanda Templeton

Bill Wallen

Bill and Judy Ward

Jim and Alysia Watt

Dr. Marshall and Bonnie Webster

Chris and Jennifer Weidley

Greg and Janine Werstil

Doug and Jen Workman

Mark and Kitty Zelnosky