Scranton and Lackawanna County | Life events

Announcement Forms:

For forms to announce your engagement, wedding or anniversary, CLICK HERE. If you have questions, please call the Lifestyles department at 570-348-9127 or 800-228-4637, ext. 9127.

Recent Births

Recent Weddings

Brian Uranowski and Laura Pettinato

Epiphany Church, Pittsburgh, was the setting June 23 for the wedding of Laura Pettinato and Brian Uranowski, both of Denver, Colo. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Mary Lee Pettinato, Old Forge. The bridegroom is the son of Daniel and Lois Urano (read more)

Mrs. Eamon J. Evans

Holy Rosary Church was the setting April 26 for the wedding of Lindsey Casparro, Scranton, and Eamon J. Evans, Moscow. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Alice Timlin Casparro, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Joseph and Meg Higgins Evans, Mosc (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bieter

Old St. Joseph's Church, Philadelphia, was the setting July 14 for the wedding of Maggie Dwyer and Christopher Bieter, both of Havertown. The bride is the daughter of John and Mary Beth Dwyer, Dalton. The bridegroom is the son of Walt and Mary Bieter, D (read more)

Holly Wielebinski and Gary Panagiotakis

Agia Marina, Porto Rafti, Greece, was the setting July 29 for the wedding of Holly Wielebinski and Gary Panagiotakis, both of Essex Fells, N.J. The bride is the daughter of John Wielebinski, Lake Ariel, and Mary Wielebinski, Browndale. The bridegroom is (read more)

Bridget and James King

South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island, Fla., was the setting June 23 for the wedding of Bridget King and James Barninger, both of Marietta. The bride is the daughter of William and Jane King, Hawley. The Rev. Russ Winn officiated at the 5 p.m. beachfr (read more)

Mrs. David Genevich

St. Paul's Church was the setting Saturday for the wedding of Kaitlin Gaffney, Scranton, and David Genevich, Clarks Summit. The bride is the daughter of James and Mary Gaffney, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Anthony and Rosemarie Genevich, Clarks (read more)

Laura Eve Ortiz and Eric James Columbo

The Crystal Plaza, Livingston, N.J., was the setting Sept. 22 for the wedding of Laura Eve Ortiz, New Milford, N.J., and Eric James Columbo, Jersey City, N.J. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Rafaela Ortiz, Ramsey, N.J. The bridegroom is the son o (read more)

Megan Chesnick and John Rocchio Megan Chesnick and John Rocchio

St. Joseph's Church, Forest City, was the setting Oct. 6 for the wedding of Megan Ashley Ches-nick, Boston, formerly of Union Dale, and John Nathanael Rocchio, Boston. The bride is the daughter of Lawrence and Patricia Chesnick, Union Dale. The bridegroo (read more)

Michael Chmielewski and Bethany Kimble

The Rose Garden at Nay Aug Park was the setting Sept. 15 for the wedding of Bethany Lynn Kimble and Michael Joseph Chmielewski, both of Covington Twp. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Linda Kimble, Lake Ariel. The bridegroom is the son of Joseph C (read more)

Dr. and Mrs. Brian Kobylus

St. Ann's Basilica was the setting Sept. 15 for the wedding of Kelly Ann Snedeker, Scranton, and Dr. Brian Joseph Kobylus, Old Forge. The bride is the daughter of Marlane Snedeker, Scranton, and the late John Snedeker. The bridegroom is the son of Stanle (read more)

Mrs. Charles J. Raymond

Plymouth Country Club was the setting Saturday for the wedding of Cara Charlotte Reap and Charles Joseph Raymond, both of Conshohocken. The bride is the daughter of Brian and Lynne Reap, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Charles and Joann Raymond, (read more)

Lynn Golden and Frank Mirarchi

Bolingbroke Mansion was the setting Aug. 18 for the wedding of Lynn Golden, Scranton, and Frank Mirarchi, Philadelphia. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Lori Golden, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Patricia Mirarchi, Philadelphia. The Rev. (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cain

St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, was the setting July 20 for the wedding of Angela Stone and Michael Cain, both of Dickson City. The bride is the daughter of Susan Stone, Archbald, and John Stone, Carbondale. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. (read more)

Mrs. Anthony Bertolino

Old St. Joseph's Church, Philadelphia, was the setting Friday for the wedding of Natalie Keller and Anthony Bertolino, both of Philadelphia. The bride is the daughter of Robert Keller, Clarks Summit, and the late Christine Keller. The bridegroom is the (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wallo exchange vows

Church of St. Benedict was the setting April 13 for the wedding of Jessica Yvette Carrion, Taylor, and Stephen John Wallo, Lehman. The bride is the daughter of Olga Torres and Jaime Carrion Sr., Hammonton, N.J. The bridegroom is the son of William and Fr (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Williams

St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, was the setting April 28, 2012, for the wedding of Alyssa Turner and Jason Williams, both of Philadelphia. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Lisa Emmett, Carbondale. The bridegroom is the son of Vernon and Sarah (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Swires

Pasquerilla Spiritual Center was the setting Oct. 13 for the wedding of Mia Parise, Scranton, and Chad Swires, Spring Mills. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Parise, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swires, Sp (read more)

Meghan Lavelle Murphy

Bonnet Island Estate Chapel, Long Beach Island, N.J., was the setting Oct. 12 for the wedding of Meghan Grace Lavelle, New York City, and Daniel Patrick Murphy, Brooklyn, N.Y. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Lavelle, Montgomery, N.Y. (read more)

Sarah Gallo and David Mano

Merriweather Manor, Leesburg, Va., was the setting Oct. 13 for the wedding of Sarah Gallo and David Mano, both of Arlington, Va. The bride is the daughter of John and Joan Gallo, North Abington Twp. The bridegroom is the son of Donald and Christine Mano (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Marcinek

Red Lion Inn, Cohasset, Mass., was the setting June 29 for the wedding of Kelly Marion and Adam Marcinek, both of Boston. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Mary Ann Marion, Jessup. The bridegroom is the son of Richard and Jeanne Marcinek, Shamokin (read more)

Mrs. Brian Durkin

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale, was the setting July 28 for the wedding of Marisa Bonacci and Brian Durkin, both of Carbondale. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Bonacci, Carbondale. The bridegroom is the son of Anna Mae Dur (read more)

Recent Engagements

Morgan Ann Werner and Rory John Griffiths

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Morgan Ann Werner to Rory John Griffiths, both of Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jerome Werner, Jefferson Twp., and the late Sharon Werner. She is a graduate of Bishop Hannan H (read more)

Sean Kopa and Stacey Pratt

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Stacey Pratt to Sean Kopa, both of Archbald. The bride-elect is the daughter of Stanley and Sandy Pratt, Mayfield. She is a graduate of Valley View High School and is employed by Rossi's Rist (read more)

Molly Rose Knight

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Molly Rose Knight to Patrick Joseph Mullarkey, both of Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Robert and Barbara Knight, Scranton. She is a graduate of West Scranton High School and a (read more)

Jacqueline Kalis and Benjamin Bohanko

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jacqueline Kalis, North Wales, to Benjamin Bohanko, Philadelphia. The bride-elect is the daughter of Edward and Bambina Kalis, North Wales. She is a graduate of North Penn High School, Lansd (read more)

Kathryn Vakay

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kathryn Vakay to Jefferson Donaldson, both of Seattle, Wash. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ronald and Michaelene Vakay, Dalton. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and ea (read more)

Jennifer C. Polidori and John H. Smolko

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jennifer C. Polidori, Peckville, to John H. Smolko, Eynon. The bride-elect is the daughter of Robert and Lorraine Polidori of Peckville. She is a graduate of Valley View High School and earn (read more)

Vanessa L. Scott and Daniel B. Walters Jr.

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Vanessa L. Scott to Daniel B. Walters Jr., both of Brookhaven. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gerald A. Scott Jr. and Jennifer L. Schultz Scott, both of Clarks Summit. She is a graduate (read more)

Anthony Joseph Ceccacci and Caitlyn Marie Perniciaro

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Caitlyn Marie Perniciaro to Anthony Joseph Ceccacci, both of Moscow. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jennifer Freiman, Carbondale. She is a graduate of North Pocono High School and Empire (read more)

Melissa Beresovoy

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Melissa Beresovoy to Martin E. Judge III, both of Wayne. The bride-elect is the daughter of William and Mary Kay Beresovoy, Lansdale, formerly of Clarks Summit. She is a graduate of Abington (read more)

Kathryn Vakay

Dina DeSanto and Michael Flickinger

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Dina DeSanto to Michael Flickinger, both of Reading. The bride-elect is the daughter of Linda DeSanto, Clarks Summit, and David DeSanto, Bradenton, Fla. She is a therapist at Abraxas Academy. (read more)

Adrienne Emily Pisano and Jordan John Thomas

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Adrienne Emily Pisano to Jordan John Thomas, both of Duryea. The bride-elect is the daughter of Anthony and Donna Pisano, Moosic. She is a graduate of Riverside Junior-Senior High School and (read more)

Stephen F. Leo and Kelly Joanne Penaranda

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kelly Joanne Penaranda and Stephen F. Leo, both of Miami, Fla. The bride-elect is the daughter of Sonia Meza, Aventa, Fla.; and Manud Penaranda, Bucaramanga, Colombia. She is a graduate of E (read more)

Rob Noone and Kaley Opshinsky

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kaley Opshinsky and Rob Noone, both of Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of David and Cathy Opshinsky, Scranton. She is a graduate of Scranton High School and earned a bachelor's deg (read more)

Jeffrey Wincovitch and Kristen Gretz

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kristen Gretz to Jeffrey Wincovitch, both of Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael and Lisa Gretz, Taylor. She is a graduate of Riverside Junior-Senior High School and earned (read more)

Timothy Paul Resch and Lauren Elizabeth Ferrario

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Lauren Elizabeth Ferrario, Aston, formerly of Clarks Summit, to Timothy Paul Resch, Bear, Del. The bride-elect is the daughter of attorney Raymond Ferrario and attorney Barbara J. O'Hara, Cla (read more)

Michael MacDonald and Kristine Fedysky

Photo: N/A, License: N/A, Created: 2013:04:06 11:03:31

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kristine Fedysky, Dickson City, to Michael MacDonald, Waverly Twp. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael and Gail Fedysky, Dickson City. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from (read more)

Courtney Elizabeth Evans and Jason Robert Rosenkrans

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Courtney Elizabeth Evans to Jason Robert Rosenkrans, both of Childs. The bride-elect is the daughter of Thomas and Laura Evans, Childs. She is a graduate of Lakeland Junior-Senior High Schoo (read more)

Joshua Scott Aldrich and Stephanie Elizabeth Brennan

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Stephanie Elizabeth Brennan to Joshua Scott Aldrich, both of Mayfield. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mark A. Brennan and Maureen Collura, both of Carbondale. She is a graduate of Sacred (read more)

Michael Shields and Dana Wesnak

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Dana Wesnak, Dunmore, to Michael Shields, Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of William and Deborah Wesnak, Dunmore. She is a graduate of Dunmore High School and earned a bachelor's de (read more)

Kyle Kovaleski and Laura Senapedis

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Laura Senapedis to Kyle Kovaleski, both of Vandling. The bride-elect is the daughter of Richard and Christina Senapedis, Throop. She is a graduate of Lackawanna College and is employed by TMG (read more)

Curt Parkins and James Hazen

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Curt Parkins to James Hazen, both of Moscow. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Robert and Penny Parkins, Elmhurst Twp. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Boston University (read more)

Dina DeSanto and Michael Flickinger

Kimberly Hoffner and Brian Collins

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Kimberly Hoffner, Swarthmore, to Brian Collins, West Conshohocken. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael and Marianne Hoffner, Swarthmore. She earned a bachelor's degree in special educa (read more)

Christine Michelle Grad

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Christine Michelle Grad to Joseph James Connelly III, both of Plymouth Meeting. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Grad, Clarks Summit. She is a graduate of Scranton Pre (read more)

Joni Fox

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Joni Fox to Harold James Zech, both of Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late William and Gwen Fox. She is a graduate of West Scranton High School and earned a bachelor's degr (read more)

Carl Lutkowski and Stacey Cummings

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Stacey Cummings, Waymart, to Carl Lutkowski, Old Forge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Shirley Kromko, Waymart, and John Cummings, Waymart. She is a graduate of Western Wayne High School. (read more)

Jeanette Bordi and Jeremy Sokol

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jeanette Bordi, Olyphant, to Jeremy Sokol, Jessup The bride-elect is the daughter of Larry and Rose Bordi, Olyphant. She is a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary School and earned an associate (read more)

Joseph Pilato and Marissa Brennan

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Marissa Brennan to Joseph Pilato, both of Jessup. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael and Ann Marie Brennan, Jessup. She attended Valley View High School and earned a bachelor's degre (read more)

Andrew John Jarbola IV and Whitney Hogan Sheaffer

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Whitney Hogan Sheaffer, Lititz, to Andrew John Jarbola IV, Moscow. The bride-elect is the daughter of John and Michele Sheaffer, Lititz. She is a graduate of Manheim Twp. High School and Fra (read more)

Grace Piconi and Ron Augelli

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Grace Piconi to Ron Augelli, both of Lake Henry. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joseph Piconi, Jessup, and Beverly Piconi, Taylor. She is a graduate of Western Wayne High School and a sum (read more)

Christopher Kowalski and Lauren Gallitelli

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Lauren Gallitelli to Christopher Kowalski, both of Astoria, N.Y. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gallitelli, Loudonville, N.Y. She earned a post-baccalaureate degree i (read more)

Lauren Cobb and Kyle J. Mullins

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Lauren Cobb to Kyle J. Mullins, both of Hummelstown. The bride-elect is the daughter of George and Lisa Cobb, Peckville. She is a graduate of Valley View High School and earned a bachelor's (read more)

Brittney Catherine Basalyga and Ryan James Hiller

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Brittney Catherine Basalyga, Clarks Summit, to Ryan James Hiller, Honesdale. The bride-elect is the daughter of Raymond and Sherri Basalyga, Clarks Summit. She is a graduate of Abington Heig (read more)

Recent Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. Dante Volpe

Mr. and Mrs. Dante Volpe, Avoca, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married May 18, 1963, in St. Rocco's Church, Pittston, by the Rev. Julio Serra. They were attended by Carmella Alessi Denisco, sister of the bride; Fredrick Vo (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns, Abington, Pa., celebrate their first wedding anniversary today. They were married May 19, 2012, in Nay Aug Park by the Mayor Norman R. Ball of Tunkhannock. They were attended by Sam Williams, Marshall King, David Bitler, Amy T (read more)

Richard and Suzanne Palickar Brown

Richard and Suzanne Palickar Brown, Blakely, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Monday. They were married May 20, 1988, in Clarks Green United Methodist Church by the Rev. Stephen Heiss. They were attended by Linda Palickar Burns, sister of th (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alexander

Roy and Joan Alexander, Scranton, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. They were married May 18, 1963, in Immaculate Conception Chapel by the Rev. J. Gallagher. They were attended by Joseph Kolodjeski, uncle of the bride, and Josette Kolodjes (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Muto

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Muto, Archbald, celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary today. They were married May 14, 1983, in SS. Cyril and Methodius Greek Catholic Church, Olyphant, by Monsignor Stephen Hrynuck. They were attended by Joanne Kneal, Florida; Ali (read more)

Carl and Barbara Mozeleski

Carl and Barbara Mozeleski, Scott Twp., recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 4, 1963, in St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Greenwood, by the Rev. William Kalinoski. They were attended by Marie Bieryla, sister of the bri (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Loff Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Loff Sr., Archbald, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married May 11, 1963, in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, by the Rev. Fadden. They were attended by Mary Grace Young, cousin of the bride, and Thom (read more)

Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Cook

Harry K. and Arline H. Cook, Scranton, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. They were married May 11, 1963, in Jackson Street Baptist Church by the late Rev. William P. Lewis and the Rev. Clarence C. Moore, cousin of the bridegroom. They were (read more)