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01/01/2026

🎆 Wishing You a Happy New Year! 🎆

As we close the chapter on this year and look ahead to a new one, let’s take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve experienced. The challenges, the growth, the moments of joy—and even the lessons learned in times of struggle—have all shaped us. Now, as we step into the new year, we carry with us those experiences, ready to embrace whatever comes next.

May this year bring you new opportunities, stronger connections, and endless moments of happiness. Let’s welcome 2026 with open hearts and a spirit of hope, knowing that each day is a fresh start, a chance to grow, and a chance to be the best version of ourselves.

Here’s to new beginnings, new dreams, and a year full of promise. ✨

Happy New Year, and may it be your best one yet!

12/26/2025

As the sun sets tonight, we come to the final day of Hanukkah 2025—a time to reflect on the miracles, the light, and the joy that this festival brings. For eight nights, we’ve gathered with loved ones, lighting our menorahs, sharing stories, and celebrating the strength of faith, perseverance, and hope.

The last candle shines brightly tonight, symbolizing the power of light in a world that sometimes feels dark. As we look at the flickering flames, let us remember the resilience of the Jewish people, the miracles of the past, and the warmth we bring to one another through love, tradition, and community.

May the spirit of Hanukkah continue to inspire us long after the last candle is extinguished. Here’s to carrying the light forward into the year ahead, spreading kindness, hope, and peace to all.

Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful conclusion to this beautiful holiday.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Wappner Funeral Directors 🎄

During this holiday season, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes to all the families we’ve had the privilege of serving. Christmas is a time for love, remembrance, and cherishing the moments we hold dear. As we reflect on the memories of loved ones, we are honored to help families through life’s most difficult moments with care, compassion, and respect.

May this season bring you peace, comfort, and a sense of hope. Our thoughts are with you and your families, and we are here for you, now and always.

Wishing you all a blessed and peaceful Christmas.

12/25/2025

🌟 Reflecting on Luke 2 this Christmas Eve 🌟

As we gather on Christmas Eve, we’re reminded of the beautiful story told in Luke 2—a story of hope, peace, and the miracle of Christ's birth.

In Luke 2:10-11, the angel tells the shepherds, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

This Christmas Eve, as we prepare to celebrate with loved ones, let us pause to remember the true meaning of the season—the birth of a Savior who brings peace to the world. Whether we're gathered around the tree, in quiet reflection, or at church, we can find joy in the gift of Christ's love.

May your hearts be filled with the same joy the shepherds felt as they received this good news. Let us carry that peace and hope with us into the Christmas Day and the year ahead.

Wishing you all a blessed and peaceful Christmas Eve.

12/23/2025

Today, I baked cookies with my daughter, and for a little while, the world felt softer. Christmas has a way of doing that—of slowing time just enough to let memories rise with the warmth of the oven. As the cookies baked, the air filled with cinnamon and sugar, and I was carried back to my own childhood, standing on tiptoe in the kitchen with my mom and my grandmas, learning that love could be measured in teaspoons and patience.

Those simple moments—flour-dusted counters, shared laughter, hands working side by side—become the memories we hold onto the longest. Now, watching my daughter press cookie cutters into dough, I realize how traditions quietly weave generations together. Some of the people who taught me these rituals are no longer here, but in moments like this, they feel close, alive in the scents, the motions, and the joy passed down.

Christmas, to me, is found in these small, meaningful acts—memories made, memories remembered, and love carried forward. Do you have a favorite holiday memory? Maybe one that brings you back to someone special, even if they’re no longer with us.

12/21/2025

❄️ On This Cold Winter’s Night – Winter Solstice 2025 ❄️

Tonight, as the winter solstice graces us with the longest night of the year, we find ourselves wrapped in the quiet stillness of a cold winter's evening. The world seems to slow down, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight and the crisp air that fills our lungs with each breath.

This night marks not only the darkest moment but also the beginning of the return of light. From here, each day will gradually grow longer, bringing with it the promise of brighter days ahead. In the midst of the cold, we are reminded that even the darkest times give way to warmth, growth, and renewal.

As we stand on this threshold of seasons, let us take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the stillness, the calm of the night, and the hope that the coming days will bring.

May the winter solstice bring peace, reflection, and a renewed sense of wonder as we embrace the journey into the new year.

Stay warm and safe. 🌙

12/20/2025

Whether your loved one died in 2022 or decades ago, when you are grieving, New Year's does not pass by without your thinking of, and yearning for, the person you love and lost. It is normal to feel strong emotions. It is normal to not know what to do with your feelings of grief. Here are a few ideas to help you cope with grief in the new year. https://bit.ly/4avP71u

12/11/2025

“When Christmas Finds You Anyway”

(Author unknown)

Some years,
Christmas doesn’t look the way you pictured.
The house is quieter,
the table feels smaller,
and life has written chapters
you never meant to read.

But somehow…
Christmas finds you anyway.

It slips in through the soft glow of the tree,
through the smell of something warm in the oven,
through a memory that catches you off guard
and makes your eyes fill with tears.

It finds you in the people who stayed,
in the strength you didn’t know you had,
in the way your heart keeps learning
how to break
and still stay open.

It finds you in the simple things—
a mug in your hands,
a blanket over your knees,
a song you haven’t heard in years
that somehow knows your whole story.

Because Christmas isn’t always loud
or glittery
or full.

Sometimes it’s gentle.
Sometimes it’s healing.
Sometimes it’s a light
that shows up right when you needed reminding
that you’re not walking this season alone.

So if this year looks different…
If you’re grieving,
or rebuilding,
or learning how to begin again—
I hope Christmas finds you anyway.

And I hope it brings peace
to the places that still hurt,
and warmth
to the places that feel cold.

12/11/2025

Sometimes being a good memory to someone is the quietest kind of magic.
It’s not about grand gestures or perfect words—just the moments when you showed up, listened, laughed, or simply existed in a way that made someone feel lighter.

We never really know which pieces of us become someone’s favorite memory.
So live gently, love honestly, and be present.
The smallest moments often echo the longest.

12/07/2025

✨ Ashland Christmas Parade Magic! ✨

What a wonderful evening at the annual Ashland Christmas Parade! Our team had an amazing time celebrating the season with our community. We loved seeing so many smiling faces stop by for a cup of our free hot cider and a fresh sugar cookie—the perfect treat to warm up a chilly December night!

The parade was full of festive floats, holiday music, and joyful energy from beginning to end. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, the night wrapped up with a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the sky!

Thank you to everyone who came out and shared in the holiday spirit with us. ❤️🎄
We’re already looking forward to next year!

11/21/2025

✨ The Wappner Christmas Tree at Kingwood Center Gardens ✨

Today, the Wappner Christmas Tree at Kingwood Center was lovingly decorated by Sara Brucker, Suzie Massa, and Kendall Mortimer, and it’s truly a beautiful tribute to the season and to the loved ones we carry in our hearts.

This year’s theme centers around the cardinal — a symbol of comfort, hope, and the quiet reassurance that those who have passed are still with us in spirit. Many believe that “when a cardinal appears, a loved one is near,” and our tree reflects that peaceful reminder through its warm, thoughtful details.

We invite you to visit Kingwood Center throughout the entire holiday season to experience the tree for yourself. May it bring you the same sense of calm, connection, and holiday warmth that it brought us while creating it. ❤️🎄✨

11/11/2025

Today, and every day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, integrity, and selflessness. On this Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.

To our local veterans — thank you for the sacrifices you and your families have made to protect our freedoms and preserve the values we hold dear. Your strength and service continue to inspire our community.

We also want to give special recognition to the veterans who are part of our team. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence enrich our workplace every day. We are proud to work alongside you and grateful for the example you set.

Today we honor you, we thank you, and we remember that the freedoms we enjoy are built on your courage and sacrifice.

Thank you, Veterans, for your service.

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Mansfield, OH
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