Helen R. Stambaugh was born in Campbell, Ohio. She graduated
from Lowellville High School in 1938 and from Youngstown College
with an associate degree in business in 1944. She began working for
Stambaugh Hardwood Lumber Company in 1944 as an office manager and
administrative assistant to the president, staying there until
1969.
During Mr. Stambaugh's semi-retirement, Mrs. Stambaugh had full
authority in making management decisions. After leaving the lumber
company, Mrs. Stambaugh worked for 14 years for two separate
retirement communities - Park Vista, where she became executive
director, and then in the same capacity for the Lutheran Retirement
Center until 1979. She has been involved with Park Vista's Apple
Butter Festival since its inception over 35 years ago.
Mrs. Stambaugh is involved in community service with the YWCA;
where she served on the Women of the Year Committee. She served as
President of the Staff Club Chapter of the Federation of Women's
Clubs; Treasurer of the Quota Club of Youngstown; as a member of
the boards of the Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center and the
Salvation Army as well as serving as the Treasurer of it's Women's
Auxiliary. Mrs. Stambaugh serves on the Executive Council of the
Boy Scouts of America and is a member of the Service Corps of
Retired Executives (SCORE). She is also a member of the Ohio
Presbyterian Retirement Services Foundation Board, serving on its
Planning and Communications Committee.
Mrs. Stambaugh is Treasurer of St. John Lutheran Church, where
she is an active, dedicated member.
Youngstown State University is grateful for the generosity of
Helen Stambaugh and her many contributions to the University and to
the community.
