Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate hosts annual Chow Chow Luncheon for Free Care Fund
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December 11, 2025

Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate hosts annual Chow Chow Luncheon for Free Care Fund

Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate in Rostraver Township celebrated its 26th annual Chow Chow Luncheon fundraiser Dec. 5 to support the Children’s Free Care Fund at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Shown at the event, in the far left photo, from left are Shari Davis, Shirley Walmsley-Angello, Liz Damich, Sherry Kohuth, Voni Black, event chair Mary Joe Popp, owner/broker Tom Simon, event chair Danielle Yerkey, Marie Slagus, Lisa Reed, Erika Angioletti, Debby Puglia, Beth TerBest, and Tyajah McCargo. In the middle photo, Tom Simon is shown with his wife, Nina Simon. At right, Simon is shown with Josh LaFleur, regional market president, Southwest Region, for Penn Highlands Healthcare.

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