Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (May 7, 2021) – Patty Holley officially retired from Fruth Pharmacy on Friday, April 30th, 2021. Patty worked for Fruth Pharmacy for 32 years. Her official hire date was March 12th, 1989.
“I was working at Big Lots and they came and asked me if I wanted a full-time job,” Patty shared about how she began her career at Fruth Pharmacy.
“I worked for both Big Lots and Fruth for 3 months. I would work at Big Lots from 6 am to 8 am then I would go to Fruth and work 9 am to 5 pm, then back to Big Lots and work from 6 pm until 10 pm,” Patty explained.
Patty enjoyed learning all aspects of her job and the company during her time at Fruth. She also enjoyed being able to share her experience and help teach others. She was pleased to move up into the company and serve as a manager.
“I’ve made many great friends over the years,” Patty stated, “I had a lot of fun while we all worked together. The golf outing was hard work but so much fun. I loved it all.”
Patty will miss her co-workers and the special customers who became friends at each store she has worked.
Patty plans to do some things around her house and travel. Later, she may cater – she loves to cook!
“When Fruth had family and friend functions, my family loved being there and supporting me. They loved watching how we all worked together to make the event fun for all,” Patty reminisced.
Left to right: John Galvan, Patty Holley, and Lynne Fruth (File photo from Employee Service Awards.)
“Paula (Williams), my coworker, friend, and my boss, made my last day so special,” Patty exclaimed, “She surprised me on my last day of work. I want to thank everyone who sent me a note, card, gave me a phone call, or came to see me on my last day. It was the best day – sad and happy at the same time. The day before, the employees at the store also made my retirement special. TEARS BOTH DAYS! I want to say thank you again to all of them for making my last days so special,” Patty finished.
Pictured left to right: Andy Becker, Vice-President of Pharmacy; John Galvan, Vice-President of Operations; Steve Gum, CFO; and Jassica Legg with donations for The Mason County Baby Pantry.
Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (January 8, 2021) – Fruth Pharmacy corporate employees helped donate to a children’s Christmas gift program through The Mason County Baby Pantry. In 2019, The Mason County Baby Pantry helped 280 kids have Christmas. For 2020, 430 kids were helped.
“There was an increased need in the area this year due to COVID-19,” Jassica Legg shared, “some parents are out of work and others have had additional expenses to help keep their families safe during the pandemic.”
The Mason County Baby Pantry asks for people who want to help, to try to provide one outfit, a pair of shoes, and something fun for a child to have at Christmastime. Those donating are asked to put each child’s donation into a plastic bag for the Mason County Baby Pantry to check the items on the list and later wrap before distributing the presents to the children.
Fruth Pharmacy corporate employees decide on a local organization to help each Christmas in the Mason County or surrounding area.
If you would like to help The Mason County Baby Pantry for next year’s Christmas or help with another initiative, please contact Jassica Mcbp Legg through Facebook.
Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving the tri-state area of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.
Left to right: Jordan Sermon, John Galvan, Vice-President of Operations, Rob Painter of The Children’s Center of Ohio, Darian Milar, and Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy. Sermon and Milar currently live at the boys’ facility of The Children’s Center of Ohio. They came to help Mr. Painter with donations for the girls’ facility.
Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (December 26, 2019) – On Monday, December 23rd, Fruth employees at the corporate office located in Point Pleasant, WV made a donation to The Children’s Center of Ohio for the girls’ facility.
Fruth Pharmacy has donated to both the boys’ and girls’ facilities in the past. This year, Fruth employees donated items to the girls like blankets, crafts, books, and more. Employees tried to find items for 16 girls, to help the young ladies have a good Christmas.
The Children’s Center of Ohio is a not for profit, Treatment Oriented Children’s Residential Center that serves juvenile boys and girls aged 8 to 18. The youth served are those that have been adjudicated by the court system as public, or status offenders, abuse/neglect, or dependent commitments or from Children’s Services Agencies. The Children’s Center of Ohio, Inc. provides a normalized, open home setting in which an individualized treatment approach is utilized. Emphasis is placed on teaching youth new behaviors and skills, while strengthening and developing healthy relationships.
If you would like to help The Children’s Center of Ohio, please contact Hannah Burke, LPCC-S, LSW, Treatment Director, 740-379-9083, or by e-mail at [email protected]
Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company that has been in business for 67 years. Fruth Pharmacy has a total of 31 locations in West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (November 25, 2019) – On Thursday, November 21st, 2019, Fruth Pharmacy held its 29th Annual Service Awards and luncheon. Employees were honored for their years of service and special awards were also given in the following categories: President’s Choice Award for Best Corporate Support; World of Difference Award; Rising Star Award; Pharmacist of the Year; Manager of the Year; Pharmacy Technician of the Year; and Associate of the Year.
This year’s theme, Celebrating the Fruits of Your Labor, was introduced by Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy.
“William Arthur Ward said, ‘Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.’ Today is all about giving that present to all of our Fruth team members here to be honored for their years of service and nominations for awards.
Left to right: Brenda Smith, 2019 Associate of the Year is pictured with Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy.
Left to right: John Galvan, Vice President of Operations is pictured with 2019 Manager of the Year Josh Lasure, and Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy.
Left to right: Drew Massey, Director of Pharmacy Operations pictured with 2019 Pharmacist of the Year Lindsay Crowley, and Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy.
Left to right: 2019 President’s Choice Award winner Sandy Keefer and Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy.
Left to right: Andy Becker, Director of Pharmacy Administration is pictured with 2019 Pharmacy Technician of the Year Terri Foster, and Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy.
Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy presents the World of Difference award to representatives from Fruth Pharmacy in Hurricane.
Left to right, Tom Willoughby, CFO, 2019 Rising Star Dana Richardson, and Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy.
Fruth has much to be thankful for: 67 years of business, hundreds of committed and hardworking employees and the support of our many communities.
I am thankful for the vision that my father had – to serve the local communities like family and to help provide job opportunities of the people in those communities. I am proud to continue that legacy, and I am very thankful for every employee who comes into work each day with a mission to make someone’s life a little better. As I have started my elf travels, I have met many customers who see their local Fruth as a not only a great place to shop and get their prescriptions, but also a place they can be supported, heard and treated with friendship. In just a few stores, I have already met a mother who lost her only daughter to a drug overdose, a lonely widower who comes to Fruth for the social interaction, a sad granddaughter who had just brought her grandmother home to begin Hospice, and an excited new mother who just adopted two toddlers from foster care. Many days your job also involves a bit of counseling. I am proud that Fruth is a place that helps meet the needs of our customers beyond the purchase. Thank you for providing that type of environment,” Fruth stated.
The following years were honored for years of service: 5 Years: Karen Shaw, Jeanette Bates, Carri Barrett, Tara Blankenship, Sandy Napper, James Riegel, Roselyn Roush, Clinton Baise, Patti Colegrove, Kyonna Perry, Karla Baker, Walter Simpson, Lindsey Dufore, Johnny Quesenberry, Rebecca Barnett, Valerie Wiseman, Tammy Lawson, Lindsay Crowley, Annette Wick, Kirt Shipley, Douglas Crawford, Tina Dailey, Drew Massey; 10 Years: Penny Clark, Larry Anderson, Lynne Fruth, Brittney Linkous, Lori Russell; 15 Years: Polly Sheppard, Kelly Smith, Carol Anderson, Kathryn Sanders, Paula White, Jennifer Sauer, Michelle Gloeckner, Marcia Russell; 20 Years: Martha Johnson, Robin Davis, Pamela Durbin, Cathy Patterson, Sandra Keefer, Tiffany Queen; 25 Years: Linda Webster; 30 Years: Shelly Hodges, John Mourat, Patty Holley; 35 Years: Karen Burdette.
2019 Pharmacist of the Year was awarded to Lindsay Crowley of Fruth Pharmacy in Scott Depot, WV; 2019 Pharmacy Technician of the Year was awarded to Terri Foster of Fruth Pharmacy in Gallipolis, OH; 2019 Manager of the Year was awarded to Josh Lasure of Fruth Pharmacy in Scott Depot; 2019 Associate of the Year was awarded to Brenda Smith of Fruth Pharmacy in Hurricane, WV; 2019 Rising Star Award went to Dana Richardson of Fruth Pharmacy’s corporate office; 2019 President’s Choice Award for Best Corporate Supporting Role went to Sandy Keefer; and the 2019 World of Difference Award was given to Fruth Pharmacy of Hurricane.
Fruth Pharmacy is a locally-owned family business with 31 locations in West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. If you would like to learn more about Fruth Pharmacy, please visit www.fruthpharmacy.com.
