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Happily Ever After Mary Jo Lukach | Kyle Rowan
CANFIELD
BOARDMAN
Mary Jo Lukach and Kyle Rowan of Howland exchanged vows July 22, 2017, at St. James Meeting House in Boardman Park. The 1:30 p.m. ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Russell Adams. A reception followed at Avion on the Water in Canfield. The parents of the bride are Raymond and Mary Beth Lukach of Boardman. The parents of the groom are Greg and Debbie Rowan of Braceville. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and reside in Howland. Mrs. Rowan earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in school counseling, both from Kent State University. She is a counselor at Poland Middle School. Mr. Rowan holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Youngstown State University. He is an eighth-grade math teacher for the LaBrae Local School District. Fashioned of Chantilly lace, the bride’s strapless gown was designed with a sweetheart neckline and trumpet silhouette. A satin and bling belt completed her ensemble.
Marissa Carbon, Jonathan Pugh are engaged
Mary Dietrich served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Haley McCormick, the bride’s future sister-in-law; Kelsey White and Jenna Monaco, cousins of the bride; and Suzy Gruber. The bridesmaids wore blush-colored dresses. Todd Rowan, brother of the groom, performed the duties of best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Lukach, brother of the bride; Josh Nicholas; Matthew McGuire; and Chris Calderone.
Bob and Diane Carbon of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Marissa Carbon, to Jonathan Pugh, both of Seven Fields, Pa. The prospective groom is a son of Gary and Laurie Pugh, also of Canfield. The couple will be united in marriage during an open ceremony set for 2 p.m. April 14 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica in Youngstown. A reception by invitation will take place that evening at The Vineyards at Pine Lake. The bride-elect graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Akron Children’s Hospital, Boardman Campus. Mr. Pugh graduated from Point Park University in Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He also graduated from the Pittsburgh
Jenna Buffa, Kevin Day plan fall wedding Boardman
Jennifer Backes, Daniel Pirigyi are engaged Michael and Judith Backes of Hubbard and Victoria Pirigyi of Mineral Ridge are announcing the engagement of their children, Jennifer Backes of Austintown to Daniel Pirigyi of Mineral Ridge. Invitations will be extended for the couple’s wedding to take place July 7 at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell and for a reception to take place at the Avalon Inn and Resort in Warren. The bride-elect graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown State University and a master’s degree in administration from Concordia University. She is a fifthgrade teacher for the Brookfield Local School District. The prospective groom graduated ing. He is a commercialization manfrom YSU with a bachelor’s degree in ager at the corporate office of Shearer’s business administration and market- Snacks in Massillon.
Institute of Mortuary Science and is a licensed funeral director with Devlin Funeral Home, Cranberry Township, Pa.
Kevin and Joann Buffa of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Buffa, to Kevin Day, both of Cleveland. The groom is the son of Denny Day of Warren and Nancy Day of Cortland. The couple are planning a fall ceremony for Sept. 29 at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Boardman. A reception will follow at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman. The ceremony is open, and invitations will be issued for the reception. The bride-elect graduated with a master’s degree in speech/language pathology from the University of Akron. She is a supervisor of clinical inwith a bachelor’s degree in marketing struction at the University of Akron. The prospective groom graduated management. He is a sales represenfrom Youngstown State University tative at Uddeholm in Cleveland.