Bethany UMC

Staff

Rev. Patricia Cleary
	I love Christ and his Church. I have been serving United Methodist churches for almost 3 decades, along with my husband Wayne. We have a daughter, son-in-law and two beautiful grandchildren living in Ford City. Wayne and I call Elk Co. home, although we both grew up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. My background is in weaving and fabric arts. However, I no longer weave yarns. Now I weave the weft of our lives into the warp of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Lay Leader Suzi Crist
	I am a member of Bethany U.M. church, and sing in the choir as well as serving as the lay leader. I work at Arbutus Park Manor, and live in Richland.
Youth Leaders Joel and Stacy Shumaker
	I am a lifelong member of Bethany U.M. church, and lead the youth group with my wife, Stacy. I am a Project Engineer for the H.F. Lenz Company in Johnstown and am President of the Johnstown Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. I serve as treasurer of the Geistown Richland PeeWee Football League, Tournament chairman for the Adams Township Little League. I also coach youth soccer, basketball, football and baseball.
Custodian Elmer Auckerman
	I am the church custodian, which means I am responsible for building and exterior maintenance. This includes all cleaning, painting, and general upkeep. I have a wife and 2 children, and 3 grandchildren. I live in the West End with my wife Vonette, where we returned after spending many years in Las Vegas.
Secretary Dianne Dodson
	I have been working as the secretary at Bethany UM Church since 2007. Before this I worked for Bethlehem Steel and Conemaugh Health System, then raised a family for a few years before deciding to reenter the workforce.
Treasurer Stacy Shumaker
	I became the Church Treasurer in 2006. Bethany has been my home church for my entire life, and I have served on various committees and ministries throughout the years. Currently I work with my husband Joel as youth leaders for Bethany's youth group. I have 3 children and am very active in their lives as well as at the church.