Recent Engagements

Michael Bartko and Angela Wolfe

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Angela Wolfe to Michael Bartko, both of Lake Ariel. The bride-elect is the daughter of Anne and Richard DuBois, Lake Ariel, and David Wolfe, Bradenton, Fla. She is a graduate of Western Wayne

Candice Kilmer and Shane Pagnotti

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Candice Kilmer, Allentown, to Shane Pagnotti, Dunmore. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jeffrey and Diane Kilmer, Nicholson. She is a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School and earned a

Kelly Gans and Dennis Smeding

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kelly Gans to Dennis Smeding, both of Wilkes-Barre. The bride-elect is the daughter of Margaret and Richard Gans, Hamlin. She is a graduate of Western Wayne High School. She attended Kutztown

Aaron John Gerlach and Megan Lynn Mazaleski

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Megan Lynn Mazaleski and Aaron John Gerlach, both of Throop. The bride-elect is the daughter of William and Karen Mazaleski, Old Forge. She is a graduate of Old Forge High School and Wilkes

Lauren Franko and Richard Smith Jr.

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Lauren Ann Franko to Richard John Smith Jr., both of Dunmore. The bride-elect is the daughter of Linda Franko, Lake Winola, and John Franko, Falls. She is a graduate of Tunkhannock Area High

Mary Estabrook and Dominick DeFazio

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Mary Estabrook, Stroudsburg, to Dominick DeFazio, Justus. The bride-elect is the daughter of William and Barbara Estabrook, Galloway, N.J. She is a graduate of East Stroudsburg South High Sc

Jeffrey Kinney and Carrianne Churmblo

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Carrianne Churmblo to Jeffrey Kinney, both of St. Augustine, Fla. The bride-elect is the daughter of Philip Churmblo, Clarks Summit, and Mary Elizabeth Armitage, Richford, N.Y. She is a gradu

Tiffany Byer and Ryan Welch

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Tiffany Byer to Ryan Welch, both of Colorado Springs, Colo. The bride-elect is the daughter of Debbie Semanision, Peckville, and Louis Byer, Lake Ariel. She is a graduate of Valley View High

Scott Howell and Ashley Arcuri

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Ashley Nicole Arcuri to Scott Howell, both of Forty Fort. The bride-elect is the daughter of Howard and Cathy Gray, Scranton. She is a graduate of West Scranton High School and Wilkes Univer

John Yarem and April Williams

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of April Marie Williams, Nanticoke, to John Thomas Yarem, Moosic. The bride-elect is the daughter of Susan Williams, Nanticoke, and the late Daniel Williams. She is a graduate of Greater Nantic

Nicholas Valentino and Michelle Matthews

Announcement is made of the engagement and approaching wedding of Michelle Matthews, Lake Ariel, to Nicholas Valentino, Springfield. The bride-elect is the daughter of Annette VanWert, Lake Ariel, and Henry and Catherine Matthews, Hamlin. She is a gradu

Ashley Marie Grad

Announcement is made of the engagement and approaching wedding of Ashley Marie Grad to Patrick Robert McDonald, both of Philadelphia. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Grad, Clarks Summit. She is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory S

Rebecca Dillon and Shawn Garing

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Rebecca L. Dillon to Shawn P. Garing, both of Honesdale. The bride-elect is the daughter of James and Sandy Dillon, Hatfield. She is a graduate of North Penn High School and is a teacher at

Paul Zawislak and Amy Plucinski

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Amy Rebecca Plucinski to Paul Michael Zawislak, both of Fernandina Beach, Fla. The bride-elect is the daughter of John and Kathryn Plucinski, Chicago. She is a graduate of Lane Technical High

Joseph Dougherty III and Alicia Oertner

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Alicia Oertner to Joseph Dougherty III, both of New Ringgold. The bride-elect is the daughter of Conroy and Doria Oertner, Tamaqua. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Scr

Mark Troy and Jennifer Kadis

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jennifer Kadis, Pittston, formerly of Hanover Twp., to Mark Troy, Pittston, formerly of Peckville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Raymond and Joan Stedenfeld, Gouldsboro and the late Rog

David Tomazic and Krista Duzen

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Krista Marie Duzen, Dupont, to David Henry Tomazic, Forest City. The bride-elect is the daughter of Paul Duzen, Dupont, and Elaine Duzen, Dupont. She is a graduate of Pittston Area High Schoo

Robert Hallet and Kara Lyons

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kara Lyons, Scranton, to Robert Hallet, Clifton Twp. The bride-elect is the daughter of Marylou and Leo Lyons, Scranton. She earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from The Pennsylvania S

Ashley Hollister and Nick Gevaras

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Ashley Hollister to Nick Gevaras, both of Jefferson Twp. The bride-elect is the daughter of Brad and JoAnne Hollister, Jefferson Twp. She is a graduate of North Pocono High School and earned

Kali Racavich and Albert Brink

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kali Racavich and Albert Brink, both of Stoneham, Mass. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joseph and Karla Racavich, Taylor. She is a graduate of Riverside Junior/Senior High School and earn

Aaron John Gerlach and Megan Lynn Mazaleski

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Megan Lynn Mazaleski and Aaron John Gerlach, both of Throop. The bride-elect is the daughter of William and Karen Mazaleski, Old Forge. She is a graduate of Old Forge High School and Wilkes

James Bonitz, Sr. and Laura Klees

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Laura Marie Klees and James Bonitz, Sr., both of Olyphant. The bride-elect is the daughter of Lawrence and Marie Boyarsky, Olyphant. She is a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary Center and is t

Kristopher Boynosky and Shannon Christopher

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Shannon Leslie Christopher and Kristopher Boynosky, both of Minneapolis, Minn. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mark and Gwen Sebastian, Blaine, Minn., and Donald Christopher, Minneapolis.

Rob Fordiani and Chelsea Wong

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Chelsea Wong, Sausalito, Calif., to attorney Rob Fordiani, Sausalito, formerly of Dalton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Steve and Gayman Wong, Fair Oaks, Calif. She earned a bachelor's

Jeffrey Magagna and Bonnie Kulick

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Bonnie Leah Kulick, Lake Ariel, to Jeffrey Magagna, Swoyersville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Frank and Deborah Kulick, Lake Ariel. She is a graduate of Western Wayne High School and

Ashley Hollister

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Ashley Hollister to Nick Gevaras, both of Jefferson Twp. The bride-elect is the daughter of Brad and JoAnne Hollister, Jefferson Twp. She is a graduate of North Pocono High School and earned
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Recent Weddings

Mr. and Mrs. Justin A. Novajosky

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church was the setting June 20 for the wedding of Deidre Cotillo and Justin Novajosky, both of Peckville. The bride is the daughter of James and Amy Cotillo, Peckville. The bridegroom is the son of Robert and Nancy Novajosky, Peckv

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard M. Hoye

The Green Ridge Club was the setting May 2 for the wedding of Ellen A. Ryan and Bernard M. Hoye, both of Exton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ryan, Clarks Summit. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Hoye Jr., Worcest

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zawislak

St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, was the setting June 20 for the wedding of Melissa Forina and Robert Zawislak, both of Archbald. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Peggy Farina, Archbald. The bridegroom is the son of Gary and Cindy Zawislak, Oly

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan J. Krupovich

St. Ann's Basilica was the setting June 20 for the wedding of Christie Lynn Panasevich, Susquehanna, and Ryan J. Krupovich, West Clifford. The bride is the daughter of Sharon and Michael Panasevich, Susquehanna. The bridegroom is the son of Caroline and

Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Jones

Holy Rosary Church was the setting Sept. 5 for the wedding of Johanna F. Godoy, Upper Saddle River, N.J., and Mark P. Jones, Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Wigbert S. and Irma G. Godoy, Upper Saddle River. The bridegroom is the son of Joel Good

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Slagus

Christian and Missionary Alliance, West Pittston, was the setting Oct. 10 for the wedding of Christie Yurko and Daniel Slagus, both of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Frank and Patricia Yurko, Harding. The bridegroom is the son of the late John an

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gaughan

St. Ann's Basilica was the setting Sept. 12 for the wedding of Tammy Zang and Timothy Gaughan, both of Taylor. The bride is the daughter of Robert Jr. and Linda Zang, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Robert and Kimberly Gaughan, Taylor. The Rev. M

Teresa and Clint Miller

Holiday Inn, New Cumberland, was the setting Sept. 6 for the wedding of Teresa Ann Swoyer and Clint Alan Miller, Dillsburg. The bride is the daughter of Lloyd and Joyce Swoyer, Peckville. The bridegroom is the son of Dan Miller, Dillsburg, and Pam Miller

Mrs. Terence Hughes

Holy Name of Jesus Church was the setting Saturday for the wedding of Jennifer Evans and Terence Hughes, both of Dunmore. The bride is the daughter of Christine Manley, Scranton, and Matthew Evans, Waymart. The bridegroom is the son of Patricia Hughes Pi

Amy and Jeff Sonderman

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee on Delaware, was the setting Sept. 27 for the wedding of Amy Raider and Jeffrey Sonderman, both of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Jeffrey M. Raider, South Abington Twp. The bridegroom is the son of Mark a

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Luchansky

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Dickson City, was the setting July 11 for the wedding of Amanda Neri and Joseph Luchansky, both of Dunmore. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Lois Hughes, Jessup, and Roland Neri, Philadelphia. The bri

Mrs. Larry Fuller

Nativity of Our Lord Church was the setting Sept. 12 for the wedding of Tara Calvert and Larry Fuller, both of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Marla and Tom O'Callaghan, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Roberta and Louis Fuller, Scranton. T

Norina and Steven Dickhoner

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Peckville, was the setting Dec. 6, 2008, for the wedding of Norina Delonti, Peckville, and Steven Dickhoner, Pittston. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Betsy Delonti, Peckville. The bridegroom is the son of Al Dickhoner

Scottie Watson Bonadio

Aspen Mountain, Aspen, Colo., was the setting July 18 for the wedding of Scottie Watson and Dr. Jason Bonadio, both of New York City. The bride is the daughter of Jane B. Watson, Memphis, Tenn., and George and Susan Watson, Memphis. The bridegroom is th

Gina Rosetti and Sean Seifert

Explorer of the Seas, Bayonne, N.J., was the setting Nov. 1, 2008 for the wedding of Gina Lynn Rosetti and Sean Timothy Seifert, both of Easton. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Sue Rosetti, Clarks Summit. The bridegroom is the son of April Barrese

Mr. and Mrs. Erik Sadowski

St. Thomas More University Parish, Indiana, was the setting June 20 for the wedding of Heather Benamati and Erik Sadowski, both of Virginia Beach, Va. The bride is the daughter of Fred and Karen Benamati, Clymer. The bridegroom is the son of Thomas and

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roedel

Inne of the Abingtons, Dalton, was the setting July 17 for the wedding of Joann Howell and Joseph Roedel, both of Lake Ariel. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Ann Pinto, Sr., Lake Ariel. The bridegroom is the son of Bernard Sr. and Helen Roedel,

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Jones

St. Francis of Assisi Church was the setting May 1 for the wedding of Angella Marie Yerrick, Scranton, and Jason Jones, Shillington, formerly of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Thomas J. and Elizabeth Yerrick, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son

Mr. and Mrs. William Blank Jr.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Peckville,, was the setting Oct. 25, 2008 for the wedding of Marisa Anne Long and William H. Blank Jr., both of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Long, Peckille. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil

Celeste and Spc. Joe Bell

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Clarks Summit, was the setting June 27 for the wedding of Celeste Tritchler, Clarks Summit, and Spc. Joe Bell, Fort Lee, Va. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Cindy Caffall, Clarks Summit. The bridegroom

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bacorn Jr.

The First Baptist Church, Glens Falls, N.Y., was the setting Nov. 1, 2008, for the wedding of Mary Jo Tata and John J. Bacorn, Jr., both of Virginia Beach, Va. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Tata, Queensbury, N.Y. The bridegroom is the s

Alessandra Cerra Bentley

Toftrees Resort and Conference Center, State College, was the setting Aug. 15 for the wedding of Alessandra Cerra and Kyle Bentley, both of West Chester. The bride is the daughter of Walter and Yvonne Cerra, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of John a

Mr. and Mrs. Terry A. Vincent

Genetti Manor, Dickson City, was the setting Sept. 26 for the wedding of Andrea Scrivener and Terry Allen Vincent, both of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of the late Karl and Ruth Bielmeier. The bridegroom is the son of Beverly Swales, Shamokin. Th

Mrs. Kyle Newberry

St. James Church, Jessup, was the setting Friday for the wedding of Jennifer Ann Healey and Kyle Vincent Newberry, both of Jessup. The bride is the daughter of Frank and Carolyn Healey, Archbald. The bridegroom is the son of Brian and Teresa Newberry, E

Eric and Jessica Kovaleski

Montego Bay, Jamaica, was the setting June 20 for the wedding of Jessica Carroll, Scranton, and Eric Kovaleski, Dickson City. The bride is the daughter of Mathew Carroll, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Robert and Nancy Kovaleski, Blakely. Marria
Recent Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bacorn celebrated their 40th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bacorn, Peckville, recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 25, 1969, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church by the late Rev. Joseph T. Corcoran. They were attended by Mrs. Michael Mongiello, Elmhurst

Alexander F. and Dr. Margaret S. Karolyi

Alexander F. and Dr. Margaret S. Karolyi, Jermyn, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 24, 1959, in St. Mary of the Mount Church, Mount Pocono, by the Rev. Robert Galligan. They were attended by Margaret Larmore, Pat

Phyllis and Vincent Fodera, Lords Valley, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married Nov. 14, 1959, in St. Finbar's Church, Brooklyn, N.Y., by the Rev. Marconi. They were attended by Joan Fazio and Carol Galluccio, cousins of t

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward

Robert J. and Carol R. Ward, Glendora, Calif., recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary . They were married Oct. 3, 1959, in Las Vegas by Judge Oscar Bryant. They were attended by the late Sylvania Hyer and Bruno Baroni. Mrs. Ward is the daugh

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stanik

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stanik, Factoryville, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Tuesday. They were married Nov. 3, 1979, in Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit, by the Rev. Joseph Gilbert. They were attended by Al Curtis, Knewell Miller, Jo

Alexander R. and Dr. Margaret S. Karolyi

Alexander R. and Dr. Margaret S. Karolyi, Jermyn, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 24, 1959, in St. Mary of the Mount Church, Mount Pocono, by the Rev. Robert Galligan. They were attended by Margaret Larmore, Pat

Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Geoffroy

Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Geoffroy, Jermyn, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married June 30, 1984, in Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Jermyn, by the Rev. Ronald McKinney, S.J., the Rev. Robert Groenwold, S.J., the Rev. Walter Repask

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Geiger

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Geiger, Scranton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married Nov. 7, 1959, in St. Mary of the Assumption Church by the Rev. Thomas McDermott. They were attended by Willard Snyder, cousin of the bridegroo

Manhunt ends in West Scranton

A chaotic manhunt through West Scranton that started with state police firing shots at a suspect ended Friday night with the apprehension of a wanted man who two days earlier allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase through the Midvalley. Derek


 

Manhunt ends in West Scranton

A chaotic manhunt through West Scranton that started with state police firing shots at a suspect ended Friday night with the apprehension of a wanted man who two days earlier allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase through the Midvalley. Derek


 

Girl Scouts donate pajamas to charity

Local Girl Scouts were in their pajamas by 6 p.m. Friday, but they were far from asleep at a benefit for a New York-based children's charity. "I think it's a great way to help the community and other people in need," said Christine Utter, whose daughter


 

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