Briarfield scholarship
YOUNGSTOWN
The Youngstown State University Foundation and Briarfield announced a new scholarship in appreciation of the caregivers at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. The Watson-Reese Briarfield Scholarship is being established by Ellen Tressel and Janet Stephens, along with Ed and Diane Reese. The late Frank and Norma Watson, Tressel’s and Stephens’ parents, were residents of Briarfield Manor in their later years.
The scholarship is for deserving front line caregivers at Briarfield Manor and/or affiliated Briarfield locations. Recipients must be direct caregiver employees of Briarfield or a direct lineal descendant of a Briarfield employee enrolled full or part time at YSU. Recipients will be selected by the Briarfield scholarship committee and the YSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in conjunction with the YSU Foundation.
Frank and Norma Watson were longtime supporters of YSU. Watson graduated from Youngstown University in 1949, was a member of the YSU Board of Trustees and the YSU Foundation Board of Trustees. The Watsons have made several significant donations to the university.
Ed and Diane Reese lead EDM Management Inc., a company whose role is operating Briarfield Healthcare and through its affiliates employs more than 600 Mahoning Valley residents.