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Thank You for Your Support

Your gift – no matter how large or small – goes directly toward the programs that make Opera Western Reserve the artistic organization you expect.

Friends of OWR

With gratitude, Opera Western Reserve gratefully acknowledges the support of these individuals, and foundations whose gifts helps to underwrite our programming and educational and outreach activities throughout the year. 

Presenter ($10,000 and Above)

Frank & Pearl E. Gelbman Charitable Foundation
The Youngstown Foundation

Benefactor ($5,000 – $9,999)

Ohio Arts Council
Senator Maurice & Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund
J. Ford Crandall
Walter E. & Caroline H. Watson Foundation
The Aimee & Lulu Seidel Foundation
Christine Blair Legow & Elliot P. Legow
DeSsalvo Construction Co.

Sustainer ($2,500 – $4,999)

WesBanco Foundation
The Warren P. Williamson Jr. Fund of The Youngstown Foundation
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley General Grant
CFMV – Kennedy Family Fund
Christine Blair Legow & Elliot P. Legow

Donor ($1,000 – $2,499)

CFMV – The Arnett Family Fund
CFMV – Ralph E. & Esther K. Meacham Memorial Fund
Mark A. Brown
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Schwebel Family Foundation
W. & H. Bender Memorial Fund
Ralph E. & Esther K. Meacham Memorial Fund
Rodney Lamberson
Jimmy’s Italian Specialties
Natalie M. Lariccia & Dr. Gregory Huang
Lillian Schermer Charitable Trust
The Wean Foundation

Contributor ($500 – $999)

Thomases Family Endowment
In Memory of Maria Courtis Glinatsis
Martha Ann Eicher
Ronald & Marcia Gould
Rodney Lamberson
Barbara Brothers
David Smith in Memory of Dr. Barbara Modic

Supporter ($250 – $499)

CFMV – Ralph E. & Esther K. Meacham Memorial Fund
Al & Susanne Fleming
J. David & Madelon Sabine
Scott Schulick 
Lowell & Ellen Satre
Karen O’Malia & Phillip Zauderer

Friend ($100 – $249)

Nicole Zayas-Balaz
John Slanina
In Memory of Karen Seman
Jayson B. Jordan
Elizzabeth Blair Kauffman
Terrence F. Cloonan
Georgia & Brent Barkett
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley Neher
Joe Genova
Marianne Hooker & Philip J. Tramdack
In Memory of Karin Baxter
Nicole M. DiPiero
Matt Pagac
In Memory of Toni Dean
OWR Board Member
JoAnn and Marty Stock in honor of Denise Bayer
Elliot P. Legow
Dan & Jessica Havalo

* indicates a sponsor of the 2024 Fore! The Arts Golf Outing
The above list names of donors who have made gifts, pledges and in-kind donations of $100 or more from September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026.

Giving Tuesday Supporters

Thank you to the following donors who donated with amplified affect to the Opera Western Reserve Agency Fund with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley during
our Giving Tuesday campaign:

Anonymous in memory of Toni Dean
Denise G. Bayer in memory of Maria Coutris Glinatsis
Mark A. Brown
Christine Cerni in memory of Karen Seman
Nicole M. DiPiero
OWR Board Member
Jayson B. Jordan
Rodney Lamberson
Elliot P. Legow
Matt Pagac
John Slanina
JoAnn & Marty Stock in honor of Denise Bayer
Susi Thompson in memory of Karin Baxter
Nicole Zayas-Balaz & Dr. Snjezana Balaz
CFMV Changing Needs Fund

Thank you for your support!