HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Health Foundation (WMHF) has received a distribution from the Robert E. and Leila Stegner Family Foundation, a contribution it receives annually. WMHF is one of 13 organizations who received funds from the Stegner Family Foundation as part of its “legacy of thanksgiving” to the people of Wayne County and elsewhere for support given to their family.

The foundation was created by Honesdale siblings Robert Stegner, Jr., DDS, along with twin sisters Joan and Janet, private music teachers. The Honesdale National Bank serves as trustee. Their parents, Robert Sr. and Leila, joined by grandparents and uncles, owned and operated the J.H. Stegner and Sons Grocery Store and Bakery in Honesdale through much of the 20th century. They lived a humble life, saved, invested and established a substantial endowment to pass on as they chose. 

“We are extremely grateful to be a recipient of the Stegners’ benevolence,” said Wayne Memorial Health System CEO Jim Pettinato. “This gift will aid us in fulfilling our mission of providing quality health care with compassion, advocacy and excellence while responding proactively to the needs of our community.”