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Recent Births

Recent Weddings

Alexis Anselmi and Gian Vergnetti

First Baptist Church, Wilkes-Barre, was the setting Sept. 29 for the wedding of Alexis Anselmi and Gian Vergnetti, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Lanning Anselmi, Shavertown, and Dr. Katherine Anselmi, Dallas. The bridegroom is (read more)

Michael Joseph Moser and Alison Nicole Parsells

Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events, Royal Oak, Md., was the setting April 27 for the wedding of Alison Nicole Parsells and Michael Joseph Moser, both of Washington, D.C. The bride is the daughter of Allan and Colleen Parsells, Clarks Summit. The bridegroom is (read more)

Matt Prudente and Mary Francis Moskwa

Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church was the setting July 7 for the wedding of Mary Frances Moskwa, Scranton, and Matt Prudente, Allentown. The bride is the daughter of Mary Moskwa, Scranton, and the late Michael Moskwa. The bridegroom is the son of J (read more)

James Jonathan Harhut and Melinda Ann Swift

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Peckville, was the setting June 16, 2012, for the wedding of Melinda Ann Swift, Clarks Summit, and James Jonathan Harhut, Peckville. The bride is the daughter of Patrick and Sandra Swift, Clarks Summit. The bridegroom is the (read more)

Mary Elizabeth Nealon

Holy Rosary Church, Houston, Texas, was the setting April 27 for the wedding of Mary Elizabeth Donovan, Scranton, and attorney Terrence R. Nealon Jr., Dunmore. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Donald T. Donovan, Houston. The bridegroom is the so (read more)

Jerry Bryk and Krissy Cesari

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, was the setting June 9, 2012, for the wedding of Krissy Cesari and Jerry Bryk, both of Dupont. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Karen Cesari, Olyphant. The bridegroom is the son of Jerry and Ruth Bryk, Dupont (read more)

Kimberly and Colin Lengyel

St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, was the setting Sept. 22 for the wedding of Kimberly A. Katapski and Colin Lengyel, both of Philadelphia. The bride is the daughter of Gene and Mary Ann Katapski, Mount Cobb. The bridegroom is the son of Deiren Mark (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Sylvester

Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church was the setting Dec. 1 for the wedding of Amy Marie Fisch and Dominick Francis Sylvester, both of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Ronald and Marie Fisch, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Patricia and Ra (read more)

Mrs. Colin Uhler

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish was the setting Saturday for the wedding of Michele Trotta, Dunmore, and Colin Joseph Uhler, Hawley. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Trotta, Dunmore. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Uhler, (read more)

Jason Rivera and Renee LiVecchi

Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit, was the setting June 16 for the wedding of Renee LiVecchi and Jason Rivera, both of West New York, N.J. The bride is the daughter of Dr. John and Frances LiVecchi, Glenburn Twp. The bridegroom is the son of Fr (read more)

Donna Castelo and James Arscott

Clarks Green United Methodist Church was the setting March 10 for the wedding of Donna Vanessa Castelo and James Thomas Arscott, both of Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Drs. James T. and Karen E. Arscott, Waverly Twp. Pastor Brent Stouffer offici (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rosa

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale, was the setting Oct. 20 for the wedding of Jennifer Witts and Kenneth Rosa, both of West Chester. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Bonnie Witts, Clifford Twp. The bridegroom is the son of Sue Rosa, Schwen (read more)

Joshua Herlands and Sylvia Vellino

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Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel was the setting April 20 for the wedding of Sylvia Vellino and Joshua Herlands, both of New York City. The bride is the daughter of Antonino and Diane Vellino, Leominster, Mass. The bridegroom is the son of attorney (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vranian

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Covenant Presbyterian Church was the setting June 16 for the wedding of Danielle Marie LaCoe and Michael Neshan Vranian, both of Baltimore. The bride is the daughter of Joe and Sandy DePrimo, Ransom Twp. The bridegroom is the son of Michael and Barbara (read more)

Kathleen Jackson and Shawn Venesky

Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit, was the setting Oct. 6 for the wedding of Kathleen Jackson and Shawn Venesky, both of Berwyn. The bride is the daughter of Edward and Kathleen Jackson, Clarks Summit. The bridegroom is the son of Phillip Vene (read more)

Christopher Tolar and Stephanie Luongo

St. Peter's Cathedral was the setting June 30 for the wedding of Stephanie Luongo, Philadelphia, and Christopher Tolar, Havertown. The bride is the daughter of Patrick and Andrea Luongo, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of John and Joy Tolar, Haverto (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stanavitch

Woodloch Pines Resort, Hawley, was the setting June 15 for the wedding of Kristin Hricko and Nicholas Stanavitch, both of Fleetville. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Cindy Hricko, Fleetville. The bridegroom is the son of Gene and Vicki Stanavitc (read more)

Mrs. Michael J. Gentile

St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Dunmore, was the setting Friday for the wedding of Caroline E. Muraca and Michael J. Gentile, both of Dunmore. The bride is the daughter of Frank Muraca Sr., Clarks Summit, and Denise Moran, Dunmore. The bridegroom is th (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Vince Cruciani

Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple was the setting June 30 for the wedding of Melissa Lennox and Vince Cruciani, both of Clarks Summit. The bride is the daughter of John J. Lennox, Clarks Summit, and Maribeth Lennox, Olyphant. The bridegroom (read more)

Mrs. Ryan Patrick Adcroft

St. Patrick's Church was the setting Saturday for the wedding of Krysty Anna Petrucci and Ryan Patrick Adcroft, both of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Peter and Cynthia Petrucci, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Robert and Bernadette Adcro (read more)

Recent Engagements

Sara Golecki and Justin Green

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Sara Golecki to Justin Green, both of Norristown. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ed and Terry Golecki, Olyphant. She is a graduate of Bishop O'Hara High School and earned a bachelor's de (read more)

Justin Gagliardi and Kristin Pitoniak

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Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kristin Pitoniak to Justin Gagliardi, both of Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Richard Pitoniak, Jessup, and Denise Secoolish, Olyphant. She is a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary (read more)

Willis Bell IV and Susan Pevec

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Susan Marie Pevec, Vandling, to Willis McKinley Bell IV, Pocono. The bride-elect is the daughter of David and Joyce Pevec, Browndale. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Carbondale, (read more)

Seth R. Tratthen and Kristen E. Bergmann

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kristen E. Bergmann, formerly of Rochester, N.Y., to Seth R. Tratthen, Scott Twp. The bride-elect is the daughter of Donald and Susan Bergmann, formerly of Rochester. She earned a bachelor's (read more)

Michelle Murray and Mark Kokindo

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Michelle Murray to Mark Kokindo, both of Dickson City. The bride-elect is the daughter of John and Joanne Murray, Dunmore. She is a graduate of Dunmore High School and earned a bachelor's de (read more)

Rebecca Healey and Robert Novitsky

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Rebecca Shea Healey, Moosic, to Robert Joseph Novitsky, Orwigsburg. The bride-elect is the daughter of Timothy and Denise Healey, Moosic, and Kathy and Bryan Schmitz, Hamilton, Ohio. She is a (read more)

John Lamb and Lisa DeAngelo John Lamb and Lisa DeAngelo

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Lisa DeAngelo, Philadelphia, formerly of Dunmore, to John Lamb, Philadelphia. The bride-elect is the daughter of Salvatore DeAngelo Jr. and Carol Ann DeAngelo, both of Dunmore. She is a gradu (read more)

John Thubbron and Kelly Costello

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kelly Costello, Throop, to John Thubbron, Ransom Twp. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joseph and Sharon Costello, Throop. She is a graduate of Scranton High School and is a nurse's aide a (read more)

Elena Danielle Archer and Daniel Robert Alma Elena Danielle Archer and Daniel Robert Alma

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Elena Danielle Archer to Daniel Robert Alma, both of Philadelphia. The bride-elect is the daughter of Frank and Mary Archer, Dunmore. She is a graduate of Dunmore High School and earned a bac (read more)

Joseph Stanley and Jennifer Oakley

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Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jennifer Oakley to Joseph Stanley, both of Royersford. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Oakley, Carbondale. She is a graduate of Carbondale Area Junior-Senior High Schoo (read more)

Brett Taroli and Alicia Panusky

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Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Alicia Panusky to Brett Taroli, both of Old Forge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mark and Linda Panusky, Old Forge. She is a graduate of Old Forge High School and earned a bachelor's deg (read more)

Natalie Mason and Stephen Matics

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Natalie Jeanne Mason to Stephen Alexander Matics, both of Charleston, S.C. The bride-elect is the daughter of Richard Mason and Dr. Susan Mason, Troupsburg, N.Y. She earned a bachelor's degre (read more)

Megan Andrews and Nicholas Michael Leonard

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Megan Andrews to Nicholas Michael Leonard, both of Throop. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael Jr. and Janet Andrews, Throop. She is a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary Center and earn (read more)

Jennifer L. Vergari and Ryan D. Washko

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jennifer L. Vergari to Ryan D. Washko, both of Dunmore. The bride-elect is the daughter of Paul and Karen Vergari, Union Dale. She is a graduate of Forest City Regional High School and earne (read more)

Jonathon Musewicz and Nichole McIntosh

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Nichole Marie McIntosh to Jonathon Joseph Musewicz, both of Throop. The bride-elect is the daughter of Howard and Cindy McIntosh, Moscow. She is a graduate of North Pocono High School and a m (read more)

Megan Elizabeth McCarthy

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Megan Elizabeth McCarthy, Carbondale, to Jack M. Rubano, Haverford. The bride-elect is the daughter of Cheryl McCarthy, Carbondale, and the late Joseph McCarthy. She is a graduate of Sacred (read more)

Thomas Gall Jr. and Megan Lee

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Megan Lee, New Milford, to Thomas Gall Jr., Susquehanna. The bride-elect is the daughter of Daniel and Lisa Lee, New Milford. She is a graduate of Blue Ridge High School and is pursuing a deg (read more)

Stephen John Thomas and Regina Adele Ferri

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Regina Adele Ferri, Old Forge, to Stephen John Thomas, Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Robert and Sarah Ferri, Old Forge. She is a graduate of Old Forge High School and is an on (read more)

Ellen Kathleen Dempsey

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Ellen Kathleen Dempsey to Michael Christopher Ruane, both of Dunmore. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dempsey, Dunmore. She is a graduate of Dunmore High School and e (read more)

Felicia N. Shannon and Bryan D. Miller

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Felicia N. Shannon to Bryan D. Miller, both of Magnolia, Del. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jame Shannon, Baltimore, and stepdaughter of Gary Bently, Belair, Md. She is a graduate of Dov (read more)

Jessica Roberts

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jessica Roberts, Philadelphia, to Patrick Ehnot, Dunmore. The bride-elect is the daughter of Darlene Pusateri, Dunmore, and John Roberts, Dickson City. She is a graduate of Dunmore High Scho (read more)

Tom McLane and Lauren Mursch

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Lauren Mursch to Tom McLane, both of Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Judy and William McDonough, Scranton, and the late Michael Mursch. She is a graduate of Scranton High Schoo (read more)

Jamie Elizabeth Glacken

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jamie Elizabeth Glacken to Nicholas John Bowers, both of Philadelphia. The bride-elect is the daughter of Richard and Sandra Glacken, Scranton. She is a graduate of Bishop Hannan High School (read more)

Tiffany Case and Nathan Hosie

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Tiffany Case, Montdale, to Nathan Hosie, Jessup. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dan and Diana Case, Montdale. She is a graduate of Lakeland Junior-Senior High School and earned a bachelo (read more)

Dom Lamas and Kate O'Dea

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Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kate O'Dea to Dom Lamas, both of Boston. The bride-elect is the daughter of attorney Patrick O'Dea and Ann McFadden O'Dea, Clarks Green. She is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and (read more)

Recent Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zeshonski

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zeshonski, Mayfield, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Dec. 27, 1962, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church by the Rev. Suhutsky. They were attended by Patricia Hemak, sister of the bride, and Michael Hemak (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Puhl Jr.

Henry Jr. and Beverly Puhl, Scranton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married June 15, 1963, in Trinity United Church of Christ by the late Rev. Joseph McCune Kim. They were attended by Wayne H. Puhl, brother of the bridegro (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. William Davis

Mr. and Mrs. William Davis, Scott Twp., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married June 22, 1963, in St. Mary's Lithuanian Church, Eynon, by the Rev. John Hlopko. They were attended by Dorothy Sviatko, sister of the bride; (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butcher Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butcher Jr., Taylor, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married June 15, 1963, in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, by the late Monsignor Clarence Sikorski. They were attended by Jane Hurchick, sister of the bride (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Vaughn

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Vaughn, Scranton, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 18, 1963, in Hyde Park Presbyterian Church by the Rev. William Russell Straw assisted by the Rev. R.J. Williams. They were attended by Lois (read more)

Dave and Ann Hawk

Dave and Ann Hawk, Dunmore, recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married April 28, 1973, in St. Clare's Church, Scranton, by the Rev. William Osterle, S.J. They were attended by Jean Diana, Mary Hoffman and Carol Turney, all sist (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. John Kolander

John and Phyllis Kolander, Moosic, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 17, 1963, in Bethel Methodist Church, Avoca, by the Rev. Charles Gommer. They were attended by Richard and Marian Evans. Mrs. Kolander is the dau (read more)

Willard R. and Mary Louise Jenkins

Willard R. and Mary Louise Jenkins, Scranton, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 1, 1963, in St. David's Episcopal Church by the Rev. Robert F. Underwood, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. They were attended by Jud (read more)

Roger and Cheryl Phillips

Roger and Cheryl Phillips, Scranton, celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary today. They were married June 8, 1968, in Jackson Street Baptist Church by the Rev. William P. Lewis. They were attended by Bonnie Kime-Sammon, sister of the bride; Marilyn Ki (read more)