Kevin Dusenbury’s Gift of Memory Program, which benefits
Potter County’s Christmas House, is currently in its 18th year. Through Dusenbury’s business, the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse, local residents can contribute presents in
memory of their deceased loved ones to the organization, which distributes
gifts to nearly 1,200 Potter County children and elderly during the
holidays. In the past 17 years, gifts
too numerous to count were collected at the funeral home and presented to the
Christmas House for distribution to needy families. Those wishing to make donations of new,
unwrapped toys can call Dusenbury at 814-697-6570. Donations will be collected until Wednesday,
December 5. Pictured are Kevin
Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner, Patty Dusenbury, non-licensed administrator,
and two new additions to the Dusenbury family, Charlie and Cooper, with toys
purchased by the Dusenburys and one other family who have already donated in
memory of their loved one.
