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O’Donnell, Zikor Gill, Oldziejeweski aggie Smith Oldziejewski and Brian Robert Gill were united in M marriage on Aug. 21, 2010, at St.
Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Church by Monsignor Thomas Banick. The bride is the daughter of Frank and Nancy Oldziejewski, WilkesBarre. She is the granddaughter of Mollie Hughes Smith, Wilkes-Barre; the late William J. Smith Sr.; Mary Spitale Oldziejewski, Ormand Beach, Fla.; and the late Frank Oldziejewski Sr. The groom is the son of Bob and Debbie Gill, Shavertown. He is the grandson of Thomas M. Gill, Swoyersville; the late Betty Praetorius Gill; Arthur Miles, Hanover Township; and the late Gwendolyn Watkins Miles. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father. She chose her sister, Katie Malarkey, as her matron of honor and her cousin, Launi Smith, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Alyssa Gill Piccillo, sister of the groom; MaryKate Smith, Samantha Martin, Amy Martin, Nancy Petlock, Maura Goodwin, cousins of the bride; and Tara Lynn, close friend of the bride. Junior bridesmaids were Nora Malarkey, niece and godchild of the bride, and Paige Petlock, cousin of the bride. Flower girl was Claire Malarkey, niece of the bride. The groom chose, Daniel Piccillo, brother-in-law of the groom, as his best man. Groomsmen were James Gill and Stephen Gill, cousins of the groom; William J. Smith III, cousin of the bride; Arthur Malarkey, brotherin-law of the bride; and Phil Buickus, David Ridilla, Kevin Marseco and Brock Siegel, close friends of the groom. Junior groomsman was Colin Smith, cousin of the bride. Ring bearer was Nate Malarkey, nephew of the bride. Scriptural readings were given by Matthew Martin and Matthew Petlock, cousins of the bride, and Michael C. Jones, close friend of the bride and groom. Music was cantored by Marikate Sullivan. Offertory gifts we presented by Karen Smith and Eugene Smith, godparents of the bride; William Gill, godfather of the groom; and Gina Massara Smith, aunt of the bride. The bride was honored at a bridal shower hosted by the bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom at the home of Debbie Gill. A rehearsal dinner was given by Bob and Debbie Gill at Theo’s Metro, Kingston. An evening wedding reception was held at The Ramada Inn in WilkesBarre. The bride attended Bishop Hoban High School and Kutztown University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. She attended The University of Scranton for graduate school. The groom attended Wyoming Valley West High School and King’s College, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He is employed as an accountant with his family business, Thomas M. Gill and Company, West Wyoming. The couple honeymooned in West Palm Beach, Fla. They reside in Swoyersville with their two-monthold son, Liam Patrick, and dogs, Sam and Jack.
Julia F. Shotto baptized ulia Francesca Shotto, daughter Jof Michael and Ange-
la Shotto, WilkesBarre, was baptized on Aug. 14, 2011, at Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant, by the Rev. Raj. Godparents are Ashley Gribble, sister, and Paul Shotto, cousin. Julia was born on March 28, 2011, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. She is the granddaughter of Barbara Mascali, East Stroudsburg; Lowell Cragle, Shickshinny; and Mike and Theresa Shotto, Olyphant. Julia’s family celebrated her baptism with a party at her home.
arlina Ann Zikor and Matthew Talbot O’Donnell were united in K marriage on Aug. 28, 2010, at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church in WilkesBarre. The traditional Catholic wedding ceremony was presided over by Monsignor Thomas Banick. The bride is the daughter of John and Virginia Zikor, Plains Township. She is the granddaughter of Shirley Hahn, Kingston, and the late Ralph Hahn, Andrew Zikor and Frances Zikor. The groom is the son of Gerard and Barbara O’Donnell, Shavertown. He is the grandson of the late Thomas O’Donnell, Margaret O’Donnell, John Talbot and Ruth Talbot. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father. She chose her cousin, Brianna Hahn, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Katie-Ann Riccobon, sister of the groom; Karen O’Donnell, sister-in-law of the groom; and Erica Hahn, cousin of the bride. The flower girl was Ruthie Riccobon, niece of the groom. The groom chose his brothers, Timothy O’Donnell and Lieutenant Commander Thomas O’Donnell, as best men. Groomsmen were Brian Hayes, cousin of the groom, and Thomas Buckley and Jason Reichard, friends of the groom. The bride was honored with two bridal showers, the first being held in West Hartford, Conn., hosted by the mother of the groom and the sister and sister-in-law of the groom. The second shower, hosted by the mother and grandmother of the bride, was held at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. A rehearsal dinner was given by the parents of the groom at Kazimi’s Restaurant, Kingston. A wedding reception was hosted by the parents of the bride at The Radisson Lackawanna Station, Scranton. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Wyoming Seminary and a 2005 graduate from King’s College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a minor in marketing. She is employed by the Pennsylvania Bar Association as a membership and marketing coordinator. The groom is a 1998 graduate of Wyoming Seminary and a 2002 graduate from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He is a 2005 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law and a 2009 graduate of King’s College with a Master of Science degree in health care administration. He is employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance as the director of the policy office. The couple honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii. They reside in Harrisburg.
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ennifer Lee Ertz and Kyle MiKane, Lotfipour chael Hower were united in Jmarriage on April 30, 2011, in the ebekah Marie Kane and MoFirst Welsh Baptist Church, PlyR hammad Reza Lotfipour were mouth, by the Rev. Anita J. Amunited in marriage Aug. 27,
brose. The bride is the daughter of Arch and Mary Beth Ertz, Plymouth. She is the granddaughter of Abdiel Phillips, Plymouth, and the late Nancie Phillips and John and Gertrude Ertz. The groom is the son of Kermit and Nancy Hower, Myerstown. He is the grandson of the late Rufus and Beatrice Hower, Myerstown, and the late Walter and Mary Wolfe, Cleona. The bride was given away in marriage by her father. She chose her sister, Rachel Ertz, as maid of honor and chose friend, Leslie Evans, as bridesmaid. Cousin of the bride, Kayli Fromm, was flower girl. The groom chose his close friend, Derek Markel, as best man. David Ennis, longtime friend of the groom, served as groomsman. Musical selections were provided by the godmother of the bride, Rebecca Krasson. A bridal shower was hosted at the Ramada Inn in Wilkes-Barre by the mothers of the bride and groom and the bridal party. The parents of the bride and groom hosted the rehearsal dinner at The Shawnee Room, Plymouth. The wedding reception was held at Edgewood in the Pines Golf Club, Drums. The bride is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West School District and Mansfield University. She is employed by National Government Services as a Medicare appeals adjuster. The groom is a graduate of Eastern Lebanon County School District and Kutztown University. He is employed by Member’s 1st Federal Credit Union as a database administrator. The couple resides in Dillsburg.
2010, during an outdoor ceremony at Bentley’s in Ashley. The honorable Judge Joseph Cosgrove officiated. The bride is the daughter of Christopher V. and Marie Kane, Kingston. She is the granddaughter of Howard J. Fox Sr., Florida; the late Elizabeth Lillian Fox; and James T. and Susan Kane, Kingston. The groom is the son of Asghar and Nancy Lotfipour, Trucksville. The bride was given in marriage by her father and chose her sister, Elizabeth S. Kane, as maid of honor. Bridesmaid was Mona Lotfipour, sister of the groom. David Lohin, best friend of the groom, was best man. He chose his best friend, Cory Norton, as a groomsman. An evening reception was held for the couple at Bentley’s. The bride was honored at a bridal shower hosted by the mother, grandmother and aunts of the bride at the Cross Valley Assembly of God Church in Forty Fort. The bride is a 2008 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. She earned her CNA license in 2008. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Hanover Area Jr.-Sr. High School.
Amico, Ellsworth r. and Mrs. David Amico announce the engagement of their M daughter, Elyse, to Thomas Ellsworth,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ellsworth. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Penn State University and is employed at Thomas Jefferson University as a research technician. The prospective groom is a graduate of Penn State University and is employed at the Chester County Intermediate Unit as a technical support specialist. The wedding will take place in May 2012 at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church.
Chipego, Gergen arolyn Chipego and Nick Gergen, together with their parC ents, announce their engagement
and approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Daniel and Linda Chipego, Shavertown. She is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Plymouth, and Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. She is a pharmacy manager for Walgreens Pharmacy, Upper Arlington, Ohio. The prospective groom is the son of Steven and Mary Ann Gergen, Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a graduate of Elder High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. He is a pharmacy manager for Walgreens Pharmacy, Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. The couple will exchange vows July 28, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville.
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arry and Susan Ottaviani, Dallas, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Marie Ottaviani, to Jared Austin Vedro, Wilkes-Barre. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Verlon and Mary Lou Nichols, Harveys Lake; Carol Ottaviani, Dallas; and the late Robert Ottaviani. The prospective groom is the son of James Vedro, WilkesBarre, and Barbara Casey, Massachusetts. He is the grandson of the late John and Virginia Vedro, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Donald and Barbara Casey, Dallas. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and holds certificates in wedding planning and interior decorating. She is employed as a customer service representative at Telerx. The prospective groom is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and attended Bloomsburg University, graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He is employed as a teacher at Kinder Care Learning Center. The wedding is planned for Nov. 11, 2011, at Cross Creek Community Church, Trucksville.
ogether with their families, T Jessica Saxton and Bill Preiman announce their engagement
and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bette Cox-Saxton and David Saxton, both of Kingston. She is the granddaughter of Loretta Saxton and the late Thomas P. Saxton and Bette Cox and the late Dave Cox, all of Kingston. She is a 1996 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and a 2001 graduate of Penn State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She graduated from Marywood University in 2010 with a master’s degree in special education. She is employed by Wyoming Valley West School District as a special education teacher. The prospective groom is the son of Lisa Preiman and the late Kenneth Preiman, Sciota, Pa. He is the grandson of Barbara Preiman and the late Alexander Preiman, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Maxine Knapp, Allentown. He is a 1999 graduate of Pocono Mountain and a 2001 graduate of Bradley Academy of the Visual Arts, where he earned an associate’s degree in graphic design. He is employed at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The couple will exchange vows on Oct. 7, 2011.
Welgus, Flis elanie Welgus and Ziggy Flis Jr., together with their famM ilies, are happy to announce
their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of David and Diane Welgus, Parsons. She is a granddaughter of Dorthy Welgus and the late Peter Welgus, Miners Mills, and Elaine O’Day and the late Daniel O’Day, Wilkes-Barre. The prospective groom is the son of Maureen Flis and the late Zigmund Flis, Plains Township. He is the grandson of Arlene Shea and the late Donald Shea, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Margaret and Zigmund Flis, Plains Township. The couple plan to be married on Feb. 11, 2012, at Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, Miners Mills, with a reception to follow at the Woodlands Inn and Resort.