YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Windsor House recently recognized the latest recipients of the John and Dorothy Masternick Foundation Scholarship, celebrating the accomplishments and aspirations of students who are pursuing higher education in health care and related fields.

Over the past year, the foundation has awarded more than $280,000 in scholarships, which provide financial assistance to students from the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas as they take the next steps toward their academic and professional goals.

“We are honored to continue the legacy of John and Dorothy Masternick by supporting the next generation of health care professionals and community leaders,” said Danny Rowland, director of marketing at Windsor House. “Their belief in education and service lives on through the success of these students.”

The majority of this year’s scholarship recipients will remain close to home, attending Youngstown State University. Others will pursue their education at Kent State University, as well as local career-focused programs in nursing and allied health at Choffin Career & Technical Center and ETI Technical College.

Here are this year’s recipients:

  • Zachary Fabian, Youngstown State University.
  • Kaitlyn Vail, Youngstown State University.
  • Ella Nolfi, Youngstown State University.
  • Jimmy Nolfi, Youngstown State University.
  • Savanna Wright, Youngstown State University.
  • Hannah Loeb, Youngstown State University.
  • Ava Vecchione, Youngstown State University.
  • Kristen Burns, Youngstown State University.
  • Mary Grace Mason, Youngstown State University.
  • Hallie Joyce, Youngstown State University.
  • Madison Baird, Youngstown State University.
  • Samiyah Wagoner, Youngstown State University.
  • Danielle Spurio, Youngstown State University.
  • Mia Semple, Youngstown State University.
  • Samantha Misik, Youngstown State University.
  • Kimberly Lewis, Youngstown State University.
  • Kylie Wilson, Youngstown State University.
  • Allyson Knapik, Youngstown State University.
  • Luke Rowland, Youngstown State University.
  • Kendall Maughan, Youngstown State University.
  • Emily White, Youngstown State University.
  • Colleen Wilk, Youngstown State University.
  • Bonnie Missos, Youngstown State University.
  • Gianna Latronica, Youngstown State University.
  • Erin Ziccardi, Youngstown State University.
  • Imani Griffin, Youngstown State University.
  • Miranda Colangelo, Youngstown State University.
  • Kami Socha, Youngstown State University.
  • Olivia Pichiotino, Youngstown State University.
  • Leah Barone, Youngstown State University.
  • Karley Gerst, Otterbein University.
  • Taj Williams, ETI Technical College.
  • Candace Williams, ETI Technical College.
  • Tori Pardue, ETI Technical College.
  • Madison Haus, Kent State University – Salem.
  • Emma Duncan, Kent State University – Salem.
  • Kaylee Hrusovski, Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing.
  • Kari Hickox, Ross Medical.
  • Ashley Styen, Venango Technical College.
  • Kendall Young, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
  • Vanessa Carrizoza, Kent State University – Stark.
  • Kaeyla Harkulich, Choffin Career & Technical Center.
  • Patricia VanSickle, Choffin Career & Technical Center.
  • Jatoree Adams, Choffin Career & Technical Center.
  • Jessica Baker, Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus.

Windsor House, a nursing home and assisted living company, was founded by John and Dorothy Masternick in 1959. Their son, John, is president of the company. The John and Dorothy Masternick Foundation was established to support education, health care and community initiatives in northeastern Ohio.

Pictured at top: Recipients of the John & Dorothy Masternick Foundation scholarships. Standing behind them, fourth from the left, is John Masternick, president of Windsor House.