Susan Langdon lit a candle last week in memory of her father, Barry Harris, during a celebration of life ceremony. Harris spent his final days at the Bedford Hospice House, and the organization gathered at the local library to honor residents who died in 2025.
As Langdon walked out of the memorial service, she learned the news: The Centra-owned residential hospice house will close April 15, citing financial challenges at the rural four-bed facility.
“It was tough being at the ceremony and then seeing the letter that they will be closing. … It’s really sad,” Langdon said…