- Memorials are books or media purchased “in memory of” those who have since passed. Donations made in honor of those still with are noted as “In Honor Of” and are also included in these memorials lists.
- Memorial brochures are available at the library or by calling: (814) 725-4057.
- **If your employer makes matching donations, be sure to note that on the form.**
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December
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Carol Field
- By Ruth Stahlman
- Castillo, Linda: The Hidden One
- Swann, Leonie: Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp
- Chua, Amy: Golden Years
- By Mary Kieffer
- Kelly, Julia: A Traitor in Whitehall
- By Ruth Stahlman
- Vera Ditch
- By Richard J. & Judy M. Wisniewski
- Gould, Leslie: A Brighter Dawn
- By Dave Thornton
- Aoyama, Michiko: What You Are Looking For Is In The Library
- By Richard J. & Judy M. Wisniewski
- Lauretta Cook
- By ABC Book Club
- McDonnell, Alisha: Embroidery: Learn in a Weekend
- By ABC Book Club
November
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Carol Field
- By North East High School Class of 1959
- Asteroid City (DVD)
- Are you there God? it’s me, Margaret (DVD)
- By North East High School Class of 1959
October
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Lauretta Cook
- By ABC Book Club
- Ratcliff, Ace: The little book of dog care: expert advice on giving your dog their best life
- By ABC Book Club
- Vera Ditch
- By Dave Thornton
- Bowen, Rhys: The Paris assignment
- Murray, Paul: The bee sting
- Woodsmall, Cindy: Until then
- By Dave Thornton
- Veronica Janicki Ditch
- By Anthony and Susan Janicki
- Lewis, Beverly: The Orchard
- Wiseman, Beth: The Bookseller’s Promise
- By Anthony and Susan Janicki
September
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Vera Ditch
- By Bernie and Rosemary Niebaur
- Martin, Madeline: The Keeper of Hidden Books
- By Ginger, Mary Beth, Sandy, Julie, & Ann Schultz
- Patchett, Ann: Tom Lake
- Wiliams, Pip: The Bookbinder
- Edwards, Martin: Puzzle of Blackstone Lodge
- Chiaverini, Jennifer: Canary Girls
- By Nancy Sheely, Renee Hunter, Stan & Lou Ann Nikotowicz
- Gray, Shelley Shepard: Happily Ever Amish
- By Bernie and Rosemary Niebaur
- Duane Maas
- By North East Class of 1959
- Sahgal, Sujit: Agribusiness & Technology
- Green, James: Hobby Farming
- By North East Class of 1959
August
No Memorials
July
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Carla J. Pifer
- By The Whistle Run Subdivision
- Carle, Eric: The Tiny Seed
- Wood, Douglas: Aunt Mary’s Rose
- Hirschi, Jane: We Garden Together
- By The Whistle Run Subdivision
- Mary Victory
- By Jennifer Lozano
- King, Stephen: Finders Keepers
- King, Stephen: Revival
- King, Stephen: Doctor Sleep
- By Jennifer Lozano
June
No Memorials
May
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Karen Allen
- By Westfield Quilter’s Guild
- Carye, Amanda: Quilt Your Own Adventure
- By Westfield Quilter’s Guild
- Esther Lexow
- By North East Garden & Service Club
- What Gardeners Grow
- By North East Garden & Service Club
- Donald C. Riefstahl
- By Diane M. Riefstahl
- 365 Things Every Hunter Should Know
- All the Time in the World
- Angler’s Bucket List
- By Diane M. Riefstahl
Books purchased from donations in honor of:
- Mary Kieffer
- By Friends of the Library
- Azoulay, Karen: Flowers & Their Meanings
- Varon, Malcolm: Georgia O’Keefe : a Life Well Lived
- By Friends of the Library
April
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Corban “Cory” Robert J. Johnson
- By Board of Directors: McCord Memorial Library
- Nelson, Bradley: The Body Code
- By Board of Directors: McCord Memorial Library
- Allan H. Knupp
- By Neighbors from Vineyard Park Subdivision
- Allen, Michael: From Tee to Shinning Tee
- Highfield, Iain: Golf Practice
- By Neighbors from Vineyard Park Subdivision
- James R. Mundaniohl
- By Mary Lou Wittman
- Game of Extremes Series: 75 Exceptional Sports
- By The Board of Directors: McCord Memorial Library
- McHugh, Erin: Pickleball is Life
- Hidden Gems of the Northern Great Lakes
- By Mary Lou Wittman
- Donny Riefstahl
- By Betty Jo Skellie
- Judge, Aaron: The Inspiring Story: Baseball Hitting Drills Elite
- By Betty Jo Skellie
March
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Donald Riefstahl
- By John and Claudia Buccos
- Wejchert, Michael: Hidden Mountains
- By John and Claudia Buccos
February
Books purchased from donations in memory of:
- Rosemarie Triana Hall
- By Julie Creed
- Hike: Adventures on Foot
- By Julie Creed
- Donald Riefstahl
- By Tom Daly
- Handbook of United States Coins by R.S. Yeoman
- Strike it Rich by Ken Potter
- Coin Collecting Bible by Arthur K. Lindon
- By Tom Daly
- Donald C. Riefstahl
- By Gerald Wilcox
- Forest Walking by Peter Wohlleben
- Foraging Medicinal Herbs by Samantha Deere
- Sibley Guide to Trees by David Allen Sibley
- Natures Wild Ideas by Kristy Hamilton
- Slow Birding by Joan E Strassmann
- By Gerald Wilcox
January
Books purchased from donations in memory of
- Nyla Phelps
- By North East Fire Department Aux.
- Fire Officer’s Handbooks of Tactics 5th Ed.
- By North East Fire Department Aux.
- Patrica A Piazza Raven
- By Mary Lou Wittman
- Great British Baking Show: Favorite Flavors
- By Mary Lou Wittman
- Dagny & Finn Ballard
- By John & Cheryl Ballard
- Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds
- That’s Debatable by Jen Doll
- We Are All We Have by Marina Budhos
- Briarcliff Prep by Brianna Peppins
- Made With Love by Tom Daley
- By John & Cheryl Ballard
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