Previous Gala Honorees

Samaritan “Celebration of Life” gala honorees embody the generosity and heart of the volunteers who founded Samaritan, and the more than 400 volunteers who share their time, talent, and treasure each year. Please scroll down for the full list of previous honorees, and to view recent video.

Honorees 2024 -2018

2024

We celebrated veterans. These celebrants helped us honor them:
Captain Joseph P. Costabile, M.D., Debra P. DiLorenzo, MG Steven J. Hashem, US Army (Retired), Kristi M. Howell, and Donald M. Tretola

Honorees 2014-2017

2017 - Liz Thomas, Thomas/Boyd Communications

2014 - Roy T. Fazio, The Protocall Group

2014 - Terriann Procida, Innovative Benefit Planning

Honorees 2002-2011

2011

Peter Carmel, M.D., American Medical Association

2009

Michael T. Kornett , MSNJ
Annette Catino, QualCare, Inc.

2008

Past Samaritan Board Chairpersons
Max Fisher
Mark Baiada
Stephanie Fine
John D. Miladin
Susan Spies Perron
Reginald (Rex) Knowlton
JoAnne Reifsnyder
Dr. Hilary Pettigrew
Nancy L. Jones
Robert Ruggero
Kathy Woytowich
Gary Lesneski
Dave Yhlen

2007

Cal Knowlton, excellRx

2006

Maria Termini-Romano, Samaritan Advance Practice Nurse

2005

Clark Dingman, First President/CEO of Samaritan Hospice

2004

Linda A. O’Brien, Eldercare Ethics Associates

2003

Michael H. Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Fox Chase Cancer Center

2002

Ann Berger, R.N., M.D., National Institutes of Health

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