In 1966 Georgene Gross began her career right out of nursing school (as in 2 days after graduation!) at Akron Children’s as a staff nurse. On May 31, she will retire from her position as operations supervisor at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics Alliance office. With a few detours in between, Georgene says she has come […]
Thanks for the memories – Brenda Gray retires after 43 years
When times were hard and her family was struggling, Brenda Gray credits God and a few angels at Akron Children’s Hospital for giving her the break she needed. “In the late ’70s the Department of Job and Family Services had a program that offered young women a chance to work instead of living on public […]
Donna Fleck cooks up a retirement of leisurely dinners, family fun
Donna Fleck, director of support services at Akron Children’s, has always embraced challenges and used them to better herself and those around her. In high school, she competed in baton twirling competitions, earning trophies while making friends and getting exercise. As a registered dietitian, Donna worked full time, taught at a university and ran a […]
Family and farming are the foundation of Lela Bartley’s retirement plans
As a little girl, Lela Bartley often accompanied her dad on trips to take her older sister to work at Akron Children’s. Still, working at Children’s didn’t cross Lela’s mind because she wanted to be a teacher. When Lela’s mom, a licensed practical nurse, pointed out that pediatric nurses are around children all day, it […]
Lin Gentile plans to construct a retirement built on fun, fitness, family
There have always been bricks and mortar in Lin Gentile’s life. Lin, vice president, construction & support services at Akron Children’s Hospital, comes from a family of builders, with both her father and brother involved in the construction and maintenance of buildings. When Lin began overseeing Children’s construction and expansion projects, the work came naturally […]
Karen Ingram hangs up her hat after 40 years
Perhaps best known as Miss Karen, a moniker she earned for the clothes lending closet she was instrumental in opening in 2014, Karen Ingram is set to retire on Feb. 22 after 40 years of service to Akron Children’s. Currently the longest-serving patient service representative in Locust Pediatric Care Group, she was recently named the […]
