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SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2011 PAGE 3B
Joseph E. Berti to celebrate 91st birthday oseph E. (Jibber) Berti, a life-time Jresident of Swoyers-
Corgan, Kotsur Leonora Corgan and RobK atelyn ert Allen Kotsur were united in
the sacrament of marriage March 26, 2011, in St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown, by the Rev. James Paisley. The bride is the daughter of John and Christine Corgan, Shavertown. She is the granddaughter of Geraldine Wroblewski and John Corgan, both of Nanticoke, and the late Joseph Wroblewski and the late Dorothy Corgan. The groom is the son of Joseph A. and Patricia Kotsur, Reyburn. He is the grandson of Joseph A. Kotsur Sr., Berwick; Robert Allen Garland, Harrisburg; the late Rose Garland; and the late Carol Kotsur. The bride was given away in marriage by her father. She chose her sister, Danielle Corgan, and her close friend, Katie Lynch, as her maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Erin Blain and Tanya Smolinsky, friends of the bride, and Keri Nafus, sister of the groom. The groom chose his close friends, Doug Wagner and Farron Hakanson, as his best men. Groomsmen were Joseph A. Kotsur III, brother of the groom, and David Cruz and Isaac Booth, friends of the groom. Flower girls were Addyson Wroblewski, cousin of the bride; Grace Rushmer, friend of the bride; and Abigail Nafus, niece of the groom. Ring bearers were Ryan and Andrew Trumm, friends of the bride. Readings were given by Cyril Corgan, uncle of the bride; Thomas Ciak, friend of the groom; Theresa Conway, aunt of the bride, and the father of the groom. Gifts were presented by Joann Wroblewski, godmother of the bride; Mark Corgan, godfather of the bride; Robert Garland, grandfather of the groom; and Michelle Wroblewski, cousin of the bride. Ushers were Joseph A. Kotsur III, brother of the groom, and Steven Wroblewski and Joseph Wroblewski, uncles of the bride. A bridal shower was hosted by the mothers of the bride and groom, bridesmaids and flower girls at Coopers Waterfront Restaurant, Pittston. The parents of the groom hosted the rehearsal dinner at Leggio’s, Dallas. The wedding reception was held at Bentley’s, Ashley. The couple resides in North Carolina.
Brynn L. Vosburg baptized rynn Leslie Vosburg, daughB ter of Gary and
Nicole Vosburg, Doylestown, was baptized on May 15, 2011, by Deacon George Corwell at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Doylestown. Brynn was born on Dec. 16, 2010. Brynn’s godparents are her aunt and uncle, Megan Ross, Doylestown, and Scott Vosburg, Moosic. Maternal grandparents are the late Leslie Ross and Jan Ross, Seaville, N.J. Paternal grandparents are Julie Vosburg, Moosic, and Gary Vosburg Sr., Avoca. Great-grandparents are Julius and Rose Marie Janesko, Moosic, and Shirley Vosburg, Avoca. A brunch for family and friends was held in Brynn’s honor.
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uzanne Siskovich and Brian Little were united in the sacrament of marriage May 29, 2010, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Wilkes-Barre, by Monsignor John Sempa. The bride is the daughter of Carol and William Siskovich, Plains Township. She is the granddaughter of Agnes Siskovich; the late Theodore Siskovich; and the late Helen and Robert Williams. The groom is the son of Paulette and Malvin Little, Plymouth. He is the grandson of the late Elizabeth and Warren Little and the late Mary Ann and Edward Schwartz. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose her sister, Sarah Siskovich, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Charity Udzella, sister of the groom; Amy Bartosh and Jolene Siskovich, cousins of the bride; and Kate Brown and Tara McCathy, friends of the bride. Jade Udzella, niece of the groom, was flower girl. The groom chose his best friend, Michael Williams, as best man. Groomsmen were Warren Little, brother of the groom; Theodore Siskovich, brother of the bride; Rick Matthews, nephew of the groom; and Jason Williams and Lee Jones, friends of the groom. Scriptural readings were given by Kathy Rembish, godmother and aunt of the bride, and Ronald Brace, cousin of the bride. Presentation of the gifts was given by Kristen Siskovich and Danielle Siskovich, cousins of the bride, and Jason Udzella, nephew of the groom. Music for the ceremony was performed by David Baloga. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at Appletree Terrace in Dallas. The bride was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her bridal attendants and mothers of the bride and groom at the PAV Hall, Plains Township. A rehearsal dinner was held at the North End Slovak Club. The bride is a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in medical imaging from Misericordia University and a certificate in radiation oncology therapy from Virginia Western Community College. She is employed by Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center as a radiographer. The groom is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. He is employed as a manager for Long John Silver’s restaurants. The couple honeymooned on a cruise to San Juan, St. Thomas, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. They reside in Hanover Township.
Keleigh A. Longfoot baptized
ynthia Gabrielle Charnetski, O.D., married Paul Charles Shiber on April 22, 2011. A weeklong celebration with family and friends in Los Cabos led up to the wedding day. The ceremony and celebration were held at Las Palmas de Cortez overlooking the Sea of Cortez in Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Dr. Charnetski is the daughter of Dr. Carl J. and Susan Charnetski, Harveys Lake. She is the granddaughter of Carl and Irene Charnetski, Kingston; Esther Price, Dallas; and the late Harry W. Price. Mr. Shiber is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shiber, Dallas. He is the grandson of Mary Shiber, Dallas. Caden, Erik and Ryan Charnetski, nephews of the bride, comprised the wedding party and gave a toast at the celebration. Flowers were by John Mackey from Scranton, friend of the bride. Juanito Medina performed Spanish and salsa music during the ceremony and celebration. An engagement party was given in the fall at the home of the bride’s parents in Harveys Lake. During the wedding week, a dinner was hosted at Tio Pablo’s by the parents of the groom. A beach bonfire was hosted by the parents of the bride at sunset featuring dorado caught by the groom on a fishing excursion in the Sea of Cortez. A Mexican Fiesta, featuring a favorite local guitarist, was given by the bride’s godfather and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. James Harrison at their home in Los Barriles. Dr. Charnetski is a graduate of Wilkes University and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She is an optometrist at Northeastern Eye Institute. She is an executive of the alumni board of directors at Wilkes University, a member of the board of directors at Step By Step Inc. and a volunteer for the SPCA of Luzerne County. Mr. Shiber is a graduate of Misericordia University and is employed by Cintas in the fire safety division. He is an avid soccer player and golfer. Cindy and Paul plan to honeymoon in Barcelona and Ibiza this summer. They reside in Kingston with their dogs, Daisy and Chloe.
Sromovski and Matthew J oanne Stitzer were united in marriage
June 12, 2010, at St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville, by the Rev. Gerald Gurka. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Margy Sromovski, Larksville. The groom is the son of Bud and Renie Stitzer, Kingston. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Rachael Sromovski, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Heather Adams, cousin of the bride; Becky Stitzer, sister-in-law of the groom; and Jocelyn Wadzin and Kristen Stevenson, friends of the bride. The flower girl was Robin Stitzer, niece of the groom. The groom chose his brother, Jon Stitzer, as his best man. Groomsmen were Eric Keiper, John Anthony, Michael Stevenson and Lenny Bartone, friends of the groom. The ring bearer was Jacob Stitzer, nephew of the groom. Readings were given by David Sromovski, godfather of the bride, and the mother of the groom. The bride was honored with a bridal shower hosted by the mother of the bride and her bridal party at the Pierce Street Deli, Kingston. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the groom at Perugino’s, Luzerne. An evening cocktail hour and reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, were held at the Apple Tree Terrace, Newberry Estates. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. She is a 2003 and 2005 graduate of Wilkes University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and her Master of Business Administration degree. She is employed as the senior manager of customer service for Lord & Taylor. The groom is a 1997 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. He is a 2002 graduate of College Misericordia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management. He is also a 2009 graduate of the Lackawanna College Police Academy Program. The couple honeymooned in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. They reside in West Wyoming.
The Skibinskis r. and Mrs. Bernard Skibinski Sr., Wilkes-Barre, will celebrate their M 60th wedding anniversary, June 2, 2011. They were married in SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, Plains Township, by the late Rev. Stanley Stungus. Their attendants were Maryann Purta Dombroski, Pauline Purta Ragukas, Claire Petrosky Lysiak, the late Stanley Skibinski, the late Francis Purta and William Rinken. Mrs. Skibinski is the former Gertrude Purta, daughter of the late Paul and Anna Kobuta Purta. Mr. Skibinski is the son of the late Michael and Frances Kaminski Skibinski. Before retiring, he was employed by United Parcel Service. The Skibinskis have three children: Barbara Ann Sherman, Massachusetts; the late Joan Thiemann, Mountain Top; and Bernard Skibinski Jr., Wilkes-Barre. Their grandchildren are: Jennifer Thiemann Welgosh and her husband, John Welgosh; Jacqueline Thiemann; and Toni Marie Skibinski, who will celebrate her 17th birthday on June 2. The couple also has three step-grandchildren, Karl, Olivia Joan and Shaun Edward. A family dinner will be celebrated for the couple.
NAMES AND FACES
The Skroskys
on and Anna Reino Skrosky will eleigh Adryiene celebrate their 50th anniversary R Longfoot beK with a wedding anniversary Mass on came a member of
the Catholic faith on March 6, 2011, through the waters of baptism. She was born on Feb. 8, 2011, to Michael and Kimmy Longfoot. Keleigh will be welcomed by proud godparents Nancy Geiser and Billy O’Donnell into the Holy Family Parish Church, Luzerne. Included in those celebrating this very special day are her grandparents, David and Maureen Longfoot and Bill and Christine O’Donnell and her brothers, David and Brandon Longfoot.
Sromovski, Stitzer
ville, will celebrate his 91st birthday June 3, 2011. He is the son of the late John and Eugenia Piere Berti, Swoyersville. He was married to the late Tillie Gallagher Berti, Swoyersville. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Aug. 4, 2008. He was a plasterman by trade and was employed by local contractors Stanley Susek and Frank Coslett. He retired in 1988 from Tenavision Corporation after 11 years of service. Joe has four children: daughter Marie E. and son-in-law, Jim Kittle, Dallas, Texas; daughter Deborah and son-inlaw, Joe Walsh, Pittston; daughter Corinne and son-in-law, Michael Craig, Cedar Hill, Texas; and son Dale, Plano, Texas. Grandchildren are Joseph and Kyle Walsh, West Pittston; Kelly Walsh Pacelli and husband, Frank, Swoyersville; and Matthew Berti, Plano, Texas. He is an active member of Holy Trinity Parish, Swoyersville, and STAR Fitness, Edwardsville. A party is planned in his honor by his children.
June 5 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton, Pa. They were married on June 10, 1961, at Sacred Heart Parish, Luzerne, Pa. Anna is the daughter of Tom and Anna Reino. The couple resided in Lodi, N.J., for 40 years and in 2000 they retired to Shavertown, Pa. Their older son, R.J., passed away in 1989. Their younger son, Rick, lives in Indiana with his wife, Suzanne. They are grandparents to R.J.’s two children, Rob and Jena. The couple plans a family gathering at their home on Memorial Day Weekend. In early fall they will take a trip to the Northwest.
Rosemary Shaver, Shavertown, a junior with a double major in history and political science at The University of Scranton, was selected as the winner of the inaugural Weinberg Memorial Library Research Prize. The award recognizes excellence in research projects that show significant knowledge of the methods of research and the information gathering process and use of Shaver library resources, tools and services. Shaver also participates in the university’s honors program. Courtney Fluehr, a senior exercise science major from Bensalem, Benjamin Redan, a senior biochemistry major from Tunkhannock and William Woody, a senior theology/religious studies major from Bryn Mawr received Honorable Mention awards. Award winners were recently honored at a reception at the Weinberg Memorial Library. Laurel Anne Menapace, daughter of Raymond and Deborah Menapace, Harveyville, recently earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Menapace is a 2002 graduate of Northwest Area High School and a 2006 graduate of Pennsylvania State University. She has accepted a resi-
dency in internal medicine at the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, N.Y. Local residents attending the University of Menapace Scranton were recently included in the 201 1 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Students were selected as national outstanding leaders based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. The local students are: Christopher Carey, Duryea, a biology major; Mae Lynn Chan, Kingston, a biophysics major; Maria Gubbiotti, Falls, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major; Judith Gunshannon, Luzerne, a liberal studies major; Daniel Jackowitz, Moosic, an electrical engineering and computer science major; and Megan Walsh, Laflin, a nursing major. Amanda Reinmiller, Conyngham, recently received the Institute for Physical Therapy Excellence Award at a ceremony honoring graduate students at Widener University, Chester. The award is given annually to students who have excelled in the physical therapy program and earned a 3.8 or higher grade point average. Reinmiller graduated from the university May 14 with a doctorate in physical therapy.
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