Dec 22, 2020
Stark Memorial created a personalized ornament for each individual who passed away in 2020 and used the funeral home’s service. Due to the colder weather and the COVID-19 pandemic, all personalized ornaments were delivered or mailed to the next of kin who handled the arrangements instead of being displayed on Stark Memorial’s Christmas tree. “This year has been especially difficult for everyone, and it was often hard to celebrate the lives of those we lost while social distancing,” said Dan Madden, president of Stark Memorial. “When that Christmas ornament is placed on your tree, it will warm your heart and you will remember all the good times you had with them.” Madden suggests the ornament becomes a family tradition and is passed around to a different family member to put on their tree each year. (Submitted photo)