New WMH Bench Donated by IOOF

 (Honesdale, June 20, 2025)…There’s more room to sit while waiting to get picked up at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH), thanks to a donation by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Freedom Lodge #88 of Honesdale. This is the second bench they have donated and placed outside the hospital’s main entrance.

The fraternal order collects soft plastics and, through the NexTrex recycling program, are eligible to donate one eco-friendly outdoor bench for every 2000 lbs. surrendered. They’ve also donated benches to several local libraries, Camp Freedom for veterans and Camp Ladore in Waymart as well as others.

The Honesdale chapter is a member of the non-political, non-sectarian, international IOOF that promotes personal and social development. They regularly take part in fundraisers and donate the money to scholarships for students, backpacks and school supplies, funds for the food pantry and more.

WMH Lead CT Technologist Doug Buchinski RT, (R), (CT) serves as Odd Fellows Noble Grand and helped facilitate the donation. The bench provides comfort for patients waiting for a ride and a spot for anyone to enjoy the weather for a few moments.” It will be well utilized and much appreciated,” said WMH CEO Jim Pettinato.

Standing, l. to r.: IOOF Mike Kinzinger, WMH CEO Jim Pettinato, IOOF Connor Buchinski, IOOF Dennis Buchinski Sr., WMH CFO Patty Dunsinger, WMH and IOOF Doug Buchinski, IOOF Dennis Buchinski Jr., WMH Chief Nursing and Patient Care Officer Chandra Roberts, BSN, MHA, RN

Sitting: WMH Radiology Tech Kim Rodney (RT), (R), and WMH Medical Records and IOOF Debbie Harsch