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2022 Memorial Book Recognitions

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March 2022 List

Donation Type Honoree Name Donor Name Book Title
General Donation Bentleyville Area Historical Society 3 Hot Spots Donated
In Memory of Tom Teagarden Vernie Jackson The Omega Factor by Steve Perry
In Memory of Tom Teagarden Karen Pepper Zero Hour by Tom Clancy
In Memory of Tom Teagarden Karen Pepper Let's Play Sports! Wrestling by Jill Sherman
In Memory of Grace Wilson Cynthia Wilson and Scott Wilson The Smart Cookie by Jory John
In Memory of Grace Wilson Cynthia Wilson and Scott Wilson The Cook Bean by Jory John
In Memory of Grace Wilson Cynthia Wilson and Scott Wilson The Bad Seed by Jory John
In Memory of Grace Wilson Cynthia Wilson and Scott Wilson Larry Gets Lost in the Library Eric Ode and John Skewes

April 2022 List

Donation Type Honoree Name Donor Name Book Title
In Memory of Norma Fava Charles Hrutkay The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
In Memory of Betty Jean Guyach Charles Hrutkay 22 Seconds by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
In Memory of Audrey Bercosky Johnson Clara Detts Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich
In Memory of Yvonne Orsatti Beth Lawrence, Sandra Marstellar, and Pat Morflak Run, Rose, Run: A Novel by Dolly Parton and James Patterson
In Memory of Helen Pajak The D'Orazio Family The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallory
In Memory of Thomas W. Smiley Debe, Jan, Jane, Karen, Peggy Beautiful by Danielle Steel
In Memory of Thomas W. Smiley Debe, Jan, Jane, Karen, Peggy The Love of My Life: A Novel by Rosie Walsh

May to August 2022 List

Donation Type Honoree Name Donor Name Book Title
General Donation Bentleyville Public Library Catholic Daughters of America-St. Katharine Drexel Parish Court Delores #1675 TBD
In Memory of Richard J. D'Antonio Marjorie D'Antonio Girl Forgotten by Karin Slaughter
In Memory of Richard J. D'Antonio Marjorie D'Antonio Summer Love by Nancy Thayer
In Memory of Richard J. D'Antonio Marjorie D'Antonio Wild Irish Rose by Rhys Bowen
In Memory of Richard J. D'Antonio Marjorie D'Antonio Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hiller
In Memory of Richard J. D'Antonio Neighbors on Lincoln Ave. Dark Vector by Clive Cussler
In Memory of Richard J. D'Antonio Neighbors on Lincoln Ave. Rising Tiger by Brad Thor
In Memory of Don Detts Betty Pordash The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand
In Memory of Don Detts Betty Pordash Nightwork: A Novel by Nora Robers
In Memory of Norma Fava Charles Hrutkay The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
In Memory of Loretta Forte Andrea Remish and Bernice Remish The Red Truck Farmhouse Bakery Cookbook
In Memory of Betty Jean Guyach Charles Hrutkay 22 Seconds by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
In Memory of Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante Crimson Summer by Heather Graham
In Memory of Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante A Safe House by Stuart Woods
In Memory of Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante Black Dog by Stuart Woods
In Memory of Audrey Johnson Betty Pordash It All Comes Down to This by Therese Anne Fowler
In Memory of Audrey Johnson Betty Pordash James Patterson by James Patterson
In Memory of Audrey Bercosky Johnson Clara Detts Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist Eileen Dziak A Face to Die For by Iris Johnson
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist J.A. Smail TBD
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist Mary Jane Sicchitano and The McCracken Family The Girl Who Survived by Lisa Jackson
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. The Latecomer: A Novel by Jean Hanff Korelitz
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Meant to Be: A Novel by Emily Giffin
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. The Sanitorium: A Novel by Sarah Pearse
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Suspects by Danielle Steel
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist James and Patricia Weldon Sugar and Salt: A Novel by Susan Wiggs
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist James and Patricia Weldon This Time Tomorrow: A Novel by Emma Straub
In Memory of Audrey A. Burger Norquist James and Patricia Weldon Nightcrawling: A Novel by Leila Mottley
In Memory of Aldene Nicholls Dorie Nicholls Girl Forgotten by Karin Slaughter
In Memory of Aldene Nicholls Dorie Nicholls Summer Love by Nancy Thayer
In Memory of Aldene Nicholls Dorie Nicholls Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hiller
In Memory of Aldene Nicholls Dorie Nicholls Wild Irish Rose by Rhys Bowen
In Memory of Yvonne Orsatti Beth Lawrence, Sandra Marstellar, Pat Morflak Run, Rose, Run: A Novel by Dolly Parton and James Patterson
In Memory of David James Ott Charlotte Carpenter The Big Dark Sky by Dean Koontz
In Memory of Helen Pajak The D'Orazio Family and Donna Sinozich The Summer of Lost and Found by Mary Alice Monroe
In Memory of Helen Pajak The D'Orazio Family The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallory
In Memory of Emma Ruskarich Jason and Debbie Marshalek The Challenge by Danielle Steel
In Memory of Thomas W. Smiley Debe, Jan, Jane, Karen, Peggy Beautiful by Danielle Steel
In Memory of Thomas W. Smiley Debe, Jan, Jane, Karen, Peggy The Love of My Life: A Novel by Rosie Walsh
In Memory of Sharon Stazetski Mary Jane Sicchitano When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff
In Memory of Tom Teagarden Karen Pepper Let's Play Sports! Wrestling
In Memory of Peter J. Vuljanic Kathy Proto The Greatest Battles in History General Editor Jack Watkins

September 2022 List

Donation Type Honoree Name Donor Name Book Title
Donation Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante The Redhead of Auschwitz
Donation Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante Treasure State
Donation Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante Distant Thunder
Donation Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante Desert Star

October 2022 List

Donation Type Honoree Name Donor Name Book Title
Stan Glowaski Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante Triple Cross
Donation Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante Long Shadows
Donation Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante Desparation in Death
Donation Val and Gerry Jansante Tim and Rose Jansante The Maze
General Donation Thomas Blair Kirby The Dividers: Trump in the White House
In Memory of Mary Elizabeth Shanahan Bernard G. Kubitza Going Rogue
In Memory of Lisa Swango River of Life Ladies Group The Personal Assistant
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Timothy R. Holub Cozy in Love
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Barb and Jerry Peters The House Across The Lake
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Rita Milchovich and Family Hunting Time
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Rita Milchovich and Family When We Had Wings
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Dale and Vickie DiMarizio Racing the Light
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Patricia Vandermark The Hidden One
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Patricia Vandermark Hester: A Novel
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Nancy Hackett Lewis Angels of the Resistance: A WWII Novel
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Sara and Paige Greenlee Night Shift
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Joyce Sebro and Mary Sebro Signal Fires
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Joyce Sebro and Mary Sebro We Lie Here
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Lisa and Robert Bashioum Someday Maybe
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Lisa and Robert Bashioum Our Missing Hearts
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Emil and Vicki Litwin Fallout
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Emil and Vicki Litwin A World of Curiosities: A Novel
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Emil and Vicki Litwin A Dangerous Business
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Emil and Vicki Litwin Three Edged Sword
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Bev Eccleston and Family Hellburner
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Heidi Eccleston and Family Verity
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Dion and Lori Jansante Fairy Tale
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Mr. and Mrs. Owen H. Mooe Black Cake
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Glenn and Susan Hurley Any Where You Run
In Memory of Michael Kozloff David Kozloff and Mark Meaders The Chicken Sisters
In Memory of Michael Kozloff David Kozloff and Mark Meaders The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Day of Christmas
In Memory of Michael Kozloff David Kozloff and Mark Meaders Righteous Prey
In Memory of Michael Kozloff David Kozloff and Mark Meaders We are the Light
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Mary Jane Sicchitano and Family Alone With You
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Richard J. Farrell and Maria E. Farrell The Devil's Weapons
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Richard J. Farrell and Maria E. Farrell The Couple at the Table
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Karen Pepper Captive

November 2022 List

Donation Type Honoree Name Donor Name Book Title
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Robert and Tina Thomas Shrines of Gaiety
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Robert and Tina Thomas The Winners
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Robert and Tina Thomas The Sea Wolves
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Robert and Tina Thomas The Measure: A Novel
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Val and Shirley Nicholl Oath of Loyalty
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Val and Shirley Nicholl Every Summer After
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Ronald R. Tokar Demon Copperhead
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Ronald R. Tokar It Starts With Us
Building Fund n/a Thomas B. Krupa and Thomas E. Krupa n/a
General Donation for Books n/a Tim and Rose Jansante The Girl in the Castle
Donation n/a Tim and Rose Jansante The Ninth Month
Donation n/a Tim and Rose Jansante The Perfect Assassin
Donation n/a Tim and Rose Jansante Blowback: A Thriller
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Janie Bercosky A Christmas Memory
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Janie Bercosky Home Sweet Christmas
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Bentworth Class of 1981 The High Notes
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Bentworth Class of 1981 The Family Game
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Bentworth Class of 1981 The Choice
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Bentworth Class of 1981 The Girl from Guernica
In Memory of Leona Palli Sandra Monovich Marvel Storybook Collection

December 2022 List

Donation Type Honoree Name Donor Name Book Title
Honor The Precious Gift of Children From God Anonymous Circle Under Berry
In Memory of Sister Martha Thomas Baier CDA Court Dolores #1675 The Wise Men Who Found Christmas
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Neal and Yvonne Baker An Abundance of Katherines
In Memory of Tom Teagarden Neal and Yvonne Baker Shot Clock
In Memory of Howard Fields Neal and Yvonne Baker Desert Star (audio)
In Memory of Richard D'Antonio Neal and Yvonne Baker by the sea (audio)
In Memory of Marge Dorazio Neal and Yvonne Baker The Cookie Table
General Donation n/a James L. Wood n/a
In Memory of Patricia Sames Robert M. Watson Shadow Sister
In Memory of Patricia Sames Robert M. Watson The Widowmaker
In Memory of Richard D. Antonio Bentleyville Lions Club 1883 DVD
General Donation n/a Washington County Pomona Grange Family Activities Committee n/a
Memorial Kay Martin Joyce and Dolly Sebro Trespasses
In Memory of Kay Martin Joyce and Dolly Sebro No Plan B (Audio)
In Memory of Patricia Sames Jim and Sylvia Heckman My Baba's Garden
In Memory of Patricia Sames The Bular Family Cinderella with Dogs
In Memory of Patricia Sames The Bular Family Sunny and Oswaldo
In Memory of George Basara Pigeon Creek Sanitary Authority Board and Staff Near Miss
In Memory of George Basara Pigeon Creek Sanitary Authority Board and Staff Above Ground
In Memory of George Basara Pigeon Creek Sanitary Authority Board and Staff The Light Pirate
In Memory of George Basara Pigeon Creek Sanitary Authority Board and Staff Collateral Damage
In Memory of Don Detts Bentleyville Senior Center Storm Watch
In Memory of Wilma Dormo Bentleyville Senior Center The Whispers
In Memory of Fran Hohn Bentleyville Senior Center The Echo of Old Books
In Memory of John Kadash Bentleyville Senior Center Red Winter
In Memory of Dorothy Lipscomb Bentleyville Senior Center Someone Else's Shoes
In Memory of Alice Metzler Bentleyville Senior Center The Wind Knows My Name
In Memory of Gene Narchus Bentleyville Senior Center What Have We Done
In Memory of Carol Partezana Bentleyville Senior Center Lady Tan's Circle of Women
In Memory of Domenick Partezana Bentleyville Senior Center Tress of the Emerald Sea
In Memory of Nancy Paul Bentleyville Senior Center The First Ladies
In Memory of Kay Puskarich Bentleyville Senior Center My Heart Will Find You
In Memory of Irene Saniga Bentleyville Senior Center Where the Water Takes Us
In Memory of Frank Vlnish Bentleyville Senior Center Fire Strike
In Memory of Bob Hohn Bentleyville Senior Center Saved
In Memory of Ray Satina Bentleyville Senior Center The Daddy Diaries
In Memory of Michael Kozloff Eugene and Nancy Thompson Family Large Donation, awaiting on what to do $500.00
In Memory of Martin Cosimatto Carol Doman Murder in Paradise
General Donation Katelyn McCauley n/a