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Evan W. Casterline
Evan William Casterline, son of Jennifer Nealon and William Casterline, Hanover Township, is celebrating his second birthday today, July 5. Evan is the grandson of Jeff and Donna Nealon, Wilkes-Barre, and Bill and Bernice Casterline, Wilkes-Barre Township. He is the great-grandson of Joseph Nealon,Wilkes-Barre; the late Judith Nealon; the late Leonard and Helen Brown; Bernice Ihnat, Wilkes-Barre Township; the late Francis Ihnat, and the late Carl and Marjorie Casterline. Evan has a sister, Alexis, 3.
Hunter S. Shillingburg
Hunter Samuel Shillingburg, son of Sam and Linda Shillingburg, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, July 5. Hunter is the grandson of David and Patricia Schwenk, Swoyersville, and Gerald and Antoinette Shillingburg, Keyser, W.Va. He is the great-grandson of Phyllis Mancino, Fairmont, W.Va. Hunter has a brother, Colby, 10.
Halle S. Jones
Halle Savannah Jones, daughter of George and Noel Jones, Lehman Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, July 5. Halle has two brothers, Georgie, 16, and Dustin, 13.
Scott A. Meeker Jr.
Scott A. Meeker Jr., son of Scott and Theresa Meeker, Hanover Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, July 5. Scott is the grandson of Anna Meeker, Ashley; the late William Meeker; Carol Eckrote, Drums; and the late Joseph Oeller III. He is the great-grandson of Shirley Meeker, Laurel Run; Margeret Oeller, Mountain Top; and Helen Perry, Freeland. Scott has a brother, Dylan, 9, and a sister, Samantha, 13.
McKenna R. Shovlin
McKenna Rae Shovlin, daughter of Randy Shovlin and Concetta Salwoski, Laurel Run, is celebrating her second birthday today, July 5. McKenna is the granddaughter of Betty Salwoski and Florence and James Shovlin, all of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Raymond Salwoski. She is the great-granddaughter of Della Grohowski, Wilkes-Barre. McKenna has a sister, Mackenzie, 8.
Samantha Sorokin
Samantha Sorokin, daughter of Keith and Maria Sorokin, Dallas, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, July 5.
Jenkins celebrates her 98th birthday
Marcella Jenkins will celebrate her 98th birthday on July 6. She was born July 6, 1911, in the Stanton Hill section of Wilkes-Barre Township to the late Charles and Frances Sadusky Yurgatis.
Sean T. Lickers
Sean Thomas Lickers, son of Michele Lickers, Wilkes-Barre, and Sean Lickers, Edwardsville, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, July 4. Sean is the grandson of Tom and Marion Bly, Wilkes-Barre, and Jean Danko, Nanticoke.
Gianna J. Welby
Gianna James Welby, daughter of Jamie and Angela Welby, Swoyersville, is celebrating her first birthday today, July 4. Gianna is the granddaughter of Michael and Alberta Hetro, Wyoming; John Endrusick, Wyoming; and Jim and Ginny Welby, Lehman. She is the great-granddaughter of Agnes Endrusick, Wyoming, and Irene Hetro, Exeter.
Zachary J. Katsock
Zachary Joseph Katsock, son of Joseph and Roxanna Katsock, Laflin, celebrated his ninth birthday July 2. Zachary is the grandson of John and Halina Palczewski, Laflin, and Joe and Sharon Katsock, Parsons. He has a sister, Sara, 2.
Noah D. McKaskle
Noah Daniel McKaskle, son of Stephanie Traver McKaskle, Lovelton, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, July 3. Noah is the grandson of Leonard and Nancy Miller Traver, Lovelton. He is the great-grandson of Marian Miller, Sciotavale; the late Robert Miller; Geraldine Traver, Millville; and the late Emra Traver.
Thomas P. Williams Jr.
Thomas Patrick Williams Jr., son of Tom and Colleen Williams, Mountain Top, is celebrating his 12th birthday today, July 3. Tommy is the grandson of Harry and Carolee Williams, Kingston, and Ray and Peggy McGlynn, Mountain Top. He has a sister, Sarah, 14, and a brother, Ryan, 8.
Chloe L. Burke
Chloe Lee Burke, daughter of Gene and Amy Burke, Kingston, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, July 3. Chloe is the granddaughter of Eugene and Peggy Burke, Wilkes-Barre; Sandra Ash, Mountain Top; and Rick Ash, Inkerman. She is the great-granddaughter of Peg Dubaskas, Kingston, and Marie Saxe, Inkerman. Chloe has a sister, Torey Lee, 1.
Ashleigh A. DeLay
Ashleigh Ann DeLay, daughter of Roy and Karen DeLay, Mountain Top, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, July 3. Ashleigh is the granddaughter of Frances Watchilla, Mountain Top; the late Ronald Watchilla; and Roy and Theresa DeLay, Fleetwood. She is the great-granddaughter of Margaret DeLay, Reading. Ashleigh has two sisters, Brooke, 8, and Faith, 4.
Evan J. Fey
Evan James Fey, son of John and Kerri Fey, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, July 3. Evan is the grandson of Jim and Terry Hinkley, Drums; Jack and Faith Fey, Wapwallopen; and John and Pam Richetta, Easton.
Katelynn G. Cholewa
Katelynn Grace Cholewa, daughter of Robert and Helen Cholewa, Sheatown, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, July 2. Katelynn is the granddaughter of MaryAlice Dudeck, Nanticoke; the late Gustave Dudeck; Richard and Linda Cholewa; and the late Rebecca Cholewa. She is the great-granddaughter of Jean Cholewa, Nanticoke; the late Richard Cholewa; Marion Olshefski, Glen Lyon; Martha Morgan, Sheatown; Phyllis Shillabeer, Mountain Top; the late Chester Olshefski; the late Edward Morgan; and the late Jim Shillabeer. Katelynn has a sister, Rebecca Lynn, 6.
Colin M. McCormick
Colin Matthew McCormick, son of Matthew and Tracey McCormick, Macungie, celebrated his third birthday June 25. Colin is the grandson of Paul J. and Marion Kane, Parsons. He has twin sisters, Caitlyn Anna and Camryn Alexa, 1.
Kevin W. Ryan Jr.
Kevin William Ryan Jr., son of Kevin Ryan Sr. and Jessica Wolfe, Wyoming, celebrated his second birthday July 1. Kevin is the grandson of Jim and Tina Ryan, Dallas, and Alan and Beth Wolfe, Plymouth. He has a sister, Kailey, 3, and a brother, Peyton, 3 months.
Stephanie Scott
Stephanie Scott, daughter of Kevin and Terry Scott, Mountain Top, is celebrating her third birthday today, July 2. Stephanie is the granddaughter of Donald and Terry Gensil, Wapwallopen, and Dale and Lois Scott, Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Frank and Betty Zerfoss, Bloomsburg, and Faith Scott, Janesville, Wis. Stephanie has a sister, Paige, 5.
Caitrin J. Mullisky
Caitrin Jin Mullisky, daughter of Heather Johnson-Mullisky and John Mullisky, Laurel Lakes, Rice Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, July 2. Caitrin is the granddaughter of Michael and Sharon Johnson, Lake Nuangola, and Paul and Judy Mullisky, Clarks Summit. She has a sister, Ruth Elizabeth, 5, and a brother, Michael John, 3.
Kylie E. Zabriski
Kylie Elizabeth Zabriski, daughter of Brian Zabriski and Allison Gula, Old Forge, is celebrating her first birthday today, July 2. Kylie is the granddaughter of Mark and Debbie Zabriski, Kingston; Rose Gula, Scranton; and the late Richard Gula. She is the great-granddaughter of Sophie Snarski, Wilkes-Barre.
Alaina C. Carle
Alaina Catherine Carle, daughter of Jason and Amy Carle, Shickshinny, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, July 1. Alaina is the granddaughter of Howard and Karla Rosencrance, Shickshinny; Merle and Mary Ann Taylor, Hunlock Creek; and John Carle Sr., Dallas. She is the great-granddaughter of Nancy Fritz, Benton; the late William Fritz; and Melvin and Dorothy Rosencrance. Alaina has a brother, Jaxon, 2.
Elizabeth M. Cherinka
Elizabeth Marie Cherinka, daughter of Michael and Robyn Cherinka, Kingston, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, July 1. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Ronald and Maria Feifer, Forty Fort; Michael and Joanne Cherinka, Old Forge; and Sal and Mary Claire Sibio, Dunmore. She is the great-granddaughter of Rhoda Cherinka, Dunmore. Elizabeth has a sister, Samantha, 5.
Kendra Santuk
Kendra Santuk, daughter of Michael and Michele Santuk, Nanticoke, celebrated her fourth birthday June 30. Kendra is the granddaughter of Joseph Stashik, Sheatown; the late Bernadine Stashik; Esther Santuk, Nanticoke; and the late Joseph Santuk. She has a sister, Jenna, 5.
Jenna L. Chackan
Jenna Lynn Chackan, daughter of Andy and Debbie Chackan, celebrated her eighth birthday June 29. Jenna is the granddaughter of John and Lucille Palovchak, Larksville, and Richard and Joanne Gavlick, Swoyersville.
James N. Guy
James Norwood Guy, son of Glenn and Ann Smutko Guy, Willow Springs, N.C., is celebrating his third birthday today, July 1. Jimmy is the grandson of Mary Ann Smutko, Fuquay Varina, N.C., formerly of Exeter; the late Jimmy Smutko; William Guy, Willow Springs N.C.; and Cheryl Guy, Kansas City, Kan. He is the great-grandson of Pauline Guy, Willow Springs, N.C.
Destiny L. Bralczyk
Destiny Lynn Bralczyk, daughter of Jessica Haydock and Stanley Bralczyk, Nanticoke, celebrated her first birthday June 28. Destiny is the granddaughter of Tim and Janice Kehler, Frank Haydock and Tina Bralczyk, all of Nanticoke.
Jada L. Gregory
Jada Lynn Gregory, daughter of Stephen and Julia Gregory, Stillwater, is celebrating her first birthday today, July 1. Jada is the granddaughter of Ken and Shirley Bonham, Huntington Mills, and Stephen and Darlene Gregory, Shickshinny. She is the great-granddaughter of James Bonham, Huntington Mills; the late Ramona Bonham; Mahlon Hartman, Cambra; the late Pauline Hartman; William and Thelma Shoemaker, Shickshinny; and the late Stephen and Jean Gregory.
Kathleen M. Millett
Kathleen Marie Millett, daughter of Amanda Millett-Savage and step-daughter of Mark Savage, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, July 1. Kathleen is the granddaughter of Susan Millett, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Keith Millett. She has two step-brothers, Chris, 9, and Zack, 7.
Marley A. Myers
Marley Ann Myers, daughter of David and Carla Myers, Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, July 1. Marley is the granddaughter of Clare Myers, Mountain Top; the late Ellis Myers; Martin and Rosanne Desiderio and Gary and Emma Guesto, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Marita Freeman and Libby Desiderio, both of Wilkes-Barre, and Ruth Myers, Etters. Marley has a sister, Mallory, 3, and a brother, Mason, 3.
Jessica M. Chieffo
Jessica Marie Chieffo, daughter of Joseph and Cheryl Chieffo, Ashley, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, July 1. Jessica is the granddaughter of Shirley Bardar, Ashley; the late Leonard Bardar; Leonard Chieffo, Horsham; and Rose Povemba, Warminster.
Lauren C. Palfey
Lauren Catherine Palfey, daughter of Grant and Megan Palfey, Dallas, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, July 1. Lauren is the granddaughter of Catherine Gaughan, Hanover Township; the late Thomas F. Gaughan; and the late Thomas and Catherine Palfey. She has a brother, Zachary, 8.
Landon T. Williams
Landon Thomas Williams, son of Mary Beth Williams, Hanover Township, and Thomas Williams III, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, June 30. Landon is the grandson of Michael and Karen Zak, Ashley, and Thomas and Tammy Williams, Wilkes-Barre. He has two brothers, Damon, 5, and Ayden, 2 months.
Zoe L. Ratchford
Zoe Lynn Ratchford, daughter of John and Sheri Ratchford, Kingston, is celebrating her third birthday today, June 30. Zoe is the granddaughter of Frank and Lorraine Haduck, Bear Creek Township; Adrienne Evans, Harveys Lake; and the late Frank Ratchford. She is the great-granddaughter of Ceil Maleski, Moscow, and Philamena Ratchford, Pittston. Zoe has a brother, Ian, 5, and a sister, Meg, 1.
Michael L. Emmert
Michael Lee Emmert, son of Michael and Cheryl Emmert, Plains Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, June 30. Michael is the grandson of the late Stanley and Blanche Sypniewski and John and Ellen Emmert. He is the great-grandson of Betty Emmert, Plains Township. Michael has a sister, Rebecca, 14.
Ryan M. Williams
Ryan Matthew Williams, son of Tom and Colleen Williams, Mountain Top, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, June 30. Ryan is the grandson of Ray and Peggy McGlynn, Mountain Top, and Harry and Carolee Williams, Kingston. He has a sister, Sarah, 14, and a brother, Tommy, 1 1.
Olivia M. Kindler
Olivia Marie Kindler, daughter of James and Heather Kindler, Swoyersville, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, June 29. Olivia is the granddaughter of Joseph and Roxann Scaltz, Wyoming; Charlotte Kindler, Shavertown; and the late Richard Kindler.
Logan R. Shaver
Logan Robert Shaver, son of Thomas Shaver Jr. and Jessica Shaver, Tunkhannock, is celebrating his third birthday today, June 29. Logan is the grandson of Tom and Betty Ann Shaver, Tunkhannock; Wendy Bowman, Wilkes-Barre; and Yvon Salas, Venezuela. He is the great-grandson of Betty Weaver, Tunkhannock, and Gloria Bowman, Naples, Fla.
Alexandra M. Falzone
Alexandra Mariah Falzone, daughter of Scott and Renee Falzone, Tunkhannock, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, June 29. Alexandra is the granddaughter of Dennis and Patricia Corcoran, Pittston Township, and Thomas and Judy Falzone, Elizabethton, Tenn. She is the great-granddaughter of Betty Rorick, Bel Air, Md. Alex has twin brothers, Joshua and Eric, 4.
Connor Smith
Connor Smith, son of Eddie and Lisa Smith, Swoyersville, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, June 28. Connor is the grandson of the late John and Delores Pencavage and the late Edward and Rita Smith.
Halle L. Yashkus
Halle Lillian Yashkus, daughter of Susan McDaniels, Warrior Run, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, June 28. Halle is the granddaughter of Mary Rose Boyd and Judy Williams, both of Wilkes-Barre; Richard Boyd, Laceyville; and John and Mary Yashkus, Yuma, Ariz. She has two sisters, Tania Shortz, 24, and Marissa Lee, 17.
Emily M. Jobson
Emily May Jobson, daughter of Sharon Jobson, Dupont, and the late Paul Jobson Jr., is celebrating her 10th birthday today, June 28. Emily is the granddaughter of Joan Labashousky, Wilkes-Barre; Joyce Jobson, Harveys Lake; Paul Jobson Sr., Kingston; and the late Raymond Labashousky. She has a sister, Katie, 13.
Cassandra Gagner
Cassandra Gagner, daughter of Jacinta Gagner, is celebrating her third birthday today, June 28. Cassandra is the granddaughter of Dianne Maxfield. She is the great-granddaughter of Margaret Smith Hilchanski.
Out-of-Town Births
Gross, Michelle and Charles, Berwick, a daughter, June 17. Grandparents are Barry and Eva Gross, both of Berwick; Angela Atkinson, Shickshinny; and the late Lee Atkinson Sr.
Betsy Schreiber celebrates 90th birthday
Betsy Schreiber, wife of the late Ben Schreiber, celebrated her 90th birthday June 5.
Michael B. Elgonitis Jr.
Michael Brian Elgonitis Jr., son of Michael and Erica Elgonitis, Dallas, is celebrating his first birthday today, June 27. Michael is the grandson of Paula Oscielowski, Kingston, and Len and Marlene Elgonitis, Miners Mills. He has a sister, Catherine, 3.
Hallie R. Pierandozzi
Hallie Rose Pierandozzi, daughter of Vinnie Pierandozzi, West Chester, and Molly Miller, Towanda, celebrated her ninth birthday June 25. Hallie is the granddaughter of Vince and Mary Pierandozzi, Bear Creek. She is the great-granddaughter of Della Bednarczyk, Bear Creek, and Vince Pierandozzi, Deerfield Beach, Fla. Hallie has two brothers, Vinnie Jr., 6, and Aiden Miller, 3, and three sisters, Jordan Pierandozzi, 6, Layla Jane Miller, 1, and the late Lillie Jewell Pierandozzi.
Teisha M. Powell
Teisha M. Powell, daughter of Sherry A. Powell, Edwardsville, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, June 27. Teisha is the granddaughter of John Fromel Jr., Mountain Top, and the late Frances H. Fromel. She has a sister, Nevaeh, 2.
Jaydin R. Lyons
Jaydin Rose Lyons, daughter of Jeffery Lyons and Lisa Emil, is celebrating her third birthday today, June 27. Jaydin is the granddaughter of Rosemarie Lyons; Debbie Booth; and Jim and Rose Emil. She is the great-granddaughter of Harold and Janet Lyons. Jaydin has a brother, Jonathon Swartwood.
Erich Valania
Erich Valania, son of Peter and Tracy Valania, Hummelstown, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, June 27. Erich is the grandson of Jim and Chris Thomas and Peter and Dolores Valania, all of Nanticoke. He has two brothers, Ryan, 6, and Zachary, 4.
Julia B. Vitali
Julia Bella Vitali, daughter of Richard and Mara Vitali, Laflin, is celebrating her first birthday today, June 27. Julia is the granddaughter of Raymond and Dorothy Vitali, Parsons; Mary Ann Petrenchak, Plains Township; and the late Joseph Petrenchak. She has a sister, Olivia, 15.
Eric and Brian Smith
Eric and Brian Smith, twin sons of Tom and Carmela Smith, Roaring Brook Township, are celebrating their second birthdays today, June 27. Eric and Brian are the grandsons of Paul and Mary Krasucki, Wilkes-Barre, and the late William and Marie Smith. They have a brother, Andrew, 4.
Matthew Ptashinski
Matthew Ptashinski, son of Brian and Katrina Ptashinski, Whitehall, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, June 26. Matthew is the grandson of Arlene Ptashinski, Nanticoke; the late Robert Ptashinski; and James and Shirley Harris, Groveport, Ohio. He is the great-grandson of Florence Harris, Le Raysville, and the late Jacob and Josephine Ptashinski.
John D. Weidlich
John Dominick (JD) Weidlich, son of Julie Ann Weidlich, celebrated his ninth birthday June 22. JD is the grandson of Donna Weidlich and John Sosnoski. He is the great-grandson of Mary Weidlich.
Mark W. Margavage
Mark Walter Margavage, son of Janice Margavage, Wyoming, and Mark Margavage, Duryea, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, June 26. Mark is the grandson of Mark and Mary Margavage, Duryea, and the late Frank T. Spess. He has three sisters, Nichole, 16; Tessa, 1 1; and Justine, 1.
Noah R. Prokarym
Noah Robert Prokarym, son of Robert and Michelle Prokarym, Mountain Top, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, June 26. Noah is the grandson of Frances Evans, Kingston; the late Vincent Evans; and John and Maryann Prokarym, Jessup. He has a brother, John, and a sister, Sierra.
Erek B. Jamiolkowski
Erek Bailey Jamiolkowski, son of John and Sheila Jamiolkowski, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 26. Erek is the grandson of Patricia Simon, Wilkes-Barre; the late Eugene Talley; Barbara Jamiolkowski, Wilkes-Barre; and the late John Jamiolkowski Sr. He has a brother, John, 6.
Lucas L. Stachowiak
Lucas Leonard Stachowiak, son of Mike and Megan Stachowiak, Nanticoke, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, June 26. Lucas is the grandson of Bernard and Kathleen Czeck, Mocanaqua, and Mike and Janice Stachowiak, Nanticoke. He has a brother, Michael, 1.
Alana Aufiere
Alana Aufiere, daughter of Michael and Patti Aufiere, West Pittston, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, June 25. Alana is the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Miele; Maria Aufiere, West Pittston; and the late Felice Aufiere. She has a sister, Linnae.
Gary J. Yurkin
Gary J. Yurkin, son of Judy Yurkin, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Robert Yurkin, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, June 25.
Darren M. Martinez
Darren Michael Martinez, son of Alan and Dawn Martinez, Hanover Township, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, June 25. Darren is the grandson of Ramon and Camille Martinez, Hanover Township; Donald Stark, Plains Township; and Cynthia Stark, Plains Township. He is the great-grandson of the late Anna Martinez; Emily Chrzanowski, Hudson; and Shirley Stark, Plains Township. Darren has three brothers, Dylan, 6, Brett, 4, and Spencer, 1.
Daniel J. Noss
Daniel John Noss, son of Leora and Barry Noss Jr., Shickshinny, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, June 25. Daniel is the grandson of Diane and Barry Noss Sr. and Steven and Marian Boyer, all of Shickshinny. He is the great-grandson of Dan and Anne Voitek, West Wyoming; the late Charles and Rosie Noss; and the late John and Violet Boyer. He has a sister, Kara, 2.
Michael A. Mieldazis
Michael Anthony Mieldazis, son of Michael and Christina Mieldazis, Warrior Run, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, June 25. Michael is the grandson of Michael and Christine Mieldazis, Warrior Run; Joseph Kus, Scranton; and the late Deborah Kus. He is the great-grandson of Len and Marion Croop, Warrior Run; Frank and Janet Kus, Sugar Notch; and the late Theresa Kus. Michael is the great-great-grandson of Anne Zalenski, Dallas. He has a sister, Lindsey, 4.
Joshua Bottger
Joshua Bottger, son of Jay and Chris Bottger, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his fifth birthday June 17. Joshua is the grandson of Rick and Pat Gazenski, Wilkes-Barre; Theresa Dokas, Hanover Township; and the late Peter Dokas. He is the great-grandson of Margaret Elko, Wilkes-Barre. Josh has a sister, Sarah, 9, and two brothers, Luke, 7, and James, 2.
Tyler W. Keller
Tyler William Keller, son of Bill and Jennifer Keller, Hanover Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 25. Tyler is the grandson of Fred and Charlotte Gray, Hanover Township; Arden Keller, Nanticoke; and the late Rita Keller. He has a sister, Sydney.
Jaxon W. Carle
Jaxon William Carle, son of Jason and Amy Carle, Shickshinny, is celebrating his second birthday today, June 25. Jaxon is the grandson of Howard and Karla Rosencrance, Shickshinny; Merle and Mary Ann Taylor, Hunlock Creek; and John Carle Sr., Dallas. He is the great-grandson of Nancy Fritz, Benton; the late William Fritz; and Melvin and Dorothy Rosencrance. Jaxon has a sister, Alaina, 4.
Brynn E. Giordano
Brynn Elizabeth Giordano, daughter of Mike and Kristin Giordano, Swoyersville, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, June 24. Brynn is the granddaughter of Karen McDermott, Plains Township; Bill and Cheryl McDermott, Dupont; and Ky and Suzanne Giordano, Exeter. She is the great-granddaughter of Kathleen McDermott and Mary Alice Cups, both of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Bill McDermott. Brynn has two sisters, Avery, 5, and Lucy, 3 months.
Sunni-Rae Popovich
Sunni-Rae Popovich, daughter of Joe Popovich and Julie Wren, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, June 24. Sunni-Rae is the granddaughter of Ray and Dorothy Grivner and Mary Popovich. She has three brothers, Richard, Joey and Eric, and a sister, Sydnei.
Christa E. Franckiewicz
Christa Elizabeth Franckiewicz, daughter of Patrick and Kathleen Franckiewicz, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, June 24. Christa is the granddaughter of Joseph and Helga Franckiewicz, Bear Creek Township, and the late Robert and Joan Ann Calore. She is the great-granddaughter of Catherine Calore, Wilkes-Barre. Christa has a sister, Maria, 9, and four brothers, Joseph, 1 1, Stephen, 7, Patrick, 5, and Robert, 1.
Kasidy L. Slusser
Kasidy Lynn Slusser, daughter of Chris and Laurie Slusser, Hanover Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, June 24. Kasidy is the granddaughter of John and Betty Nafus, Edwardsville, and Jim and Molly Slusser, Hanover Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Ruth McNeil, Wilkes-Barre. Kasidy has a brother, Chris, 13.
Zachary Valania
Zachary Valania, son of Peter and Tracy Valania, Hummelstown, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, June 24. Zachary is the grandson of Jim and Chris Thomas and Peter and Dolores Valania, all of Nanticoke. He has two brothers, Erich, 10, and Ryan, 6.
Joshua M. Sromovski
Joshua Michael Sromovski, son of Kimberly Evans, Bear Creek Township, and Michael Sromovski, Wilkes-Barre Township, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, June 24. Joshua is the grandson of Rich and Marge Peterson, Laurel Run, and Frank and Ethel Sromovski, Wilkes-Barre Township. He has a half-brother, Olin, and a half-sister, Laura.
Taylor A. Yeager
Taylor Ann Yeager, daughter of Michael and Justine Yeager, Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, June 24. Taylor is the granddaughter of Gerald and Christine Nemshick and Ernest and Eleanor Yeager, Mountain Top. She has a brother, Michael Joseph, 2.
Julishia Hughes
Julishia Hughes, daughter of Nicole Hughes, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, June 23. Julishia is the granddaughter of Cathy Hughes, Exeter. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Thomas and Fanny Cook.
Andryannah DeLong
Andryannah DeLong, daughter of John and Laurel DeLong, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, June 23. She is the granddaughter of Larry and Denise DeLong, Montrose, and Bruce and Dorrene Golightly, Wilkes-Barre. She has a sister Brynn, 1 1, and a brother, Jeryn, 6.
Zachary B. Shoemaker
Zachary Bryden Shoemaker, son of Jason and Traci Shoemaker, Trucksville, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 22. Zachary is the grandson of Rodman Shoemaker, Trucksville; Cathy Shoemaker, Larksville; Joseph Ford, Swoyersville; and the late Kathleen Ford. He is the great-grandson of the late Robert and Betty Shoemaker; Priscilla Coolbaugh, Larksville; the late Lang Coolbaugh; Charles Eustice, Swoyersville; the late Ann Eustice; and the late Joseph and Thelma Ford.
Joshua R. Bigger
Joshua R. Bigger, son of Cynthia J. Stofey, Plains Township, and John R. Bigger IV, Luzerne, is celebrating his second birthday today, June 22. Joshua is the grandson of Jean Stofey, Plains Township; the late Joseph Stofey; David and Donna Ferguson, Luzerne; and John R. Bigger III, Dallas. He has a sister, Isabella, 3.
Ariana I. Piestrak
Ariana Irene Piestrak, daughter of Sherry Piestrak, Alden, and RC Threats, Swoyersville, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, June 22. Ariana is the granddaughter of Ed and Barbara Piestrak, both of Alden, and Mary Hill, Jacksonville, Fla. She is the great-granddaughter of Ann Piestrak, Glen Lyon, and John Miller, Nanticoke.
Brennen M. Verba
Brennen M. Verba, son of Michael and Kristen Verba, Mountain Top, is celebrating his first birthday today, June 22. Brennen is the grandson of Val and Marilyn Mance, Sugarloaf, and Therese Morrison, Freeland. He is the great-grandson of Patricia Verba, Drifton.
Justin T. Ostopick
Justin Thomas Ostopick, son of Todd and Tanya Ostopick, West Nanticoke, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, June 21. Justin is the grandson of George and Betty Forgach, Sheatown; Jack Ostopick, Shickshinny; and the late Anastasia Ostopick. He is the great-grandson of Anna Ostopick, West Nanticoke. Justin has two brothers, Jack, 10, and Logan, 3.
Emmalee I. Carlsson
Emmalee Irene Carlsson, daughter of John and Alison Carlsson, Trucksville, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, June 21. Emmalee is the granddaughter of Anita Bray, Kingston; Pamela Carlsson, Swoyersville; Frank and Susan Carlsson, Oxford, Fla.; and the late Russell Bray. She is the great-granddaughter of Irene Bray, Mountain Top; the late Arthur Bray; Paul and Eunice Rauh, Wyoming; and Frank and Susan Carlsson, Traveres, Fla. Emmalee has a sister, Madison, 6, and a brother, Jacob, 1.
Jack C. Storm
Jack Clarence Storm, son of Thomas and Erica Storm, Mountain Top, is celebrating his second birthday today, June 21. Jack is the grandson of Linda Simpson-Fulk, Mountain Top; the late Edward Simpson; Corinne Storm, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Clarence Storm.
William Hartmann
William “Billy” Hartmann, son of Peter and Jaime Hartmann, Plymouth, celebrated his first birthday, June 17. He has three brothers, Andrew, 7, Hunter, 6, and Adam, 5.
Colin F. McCann
Colin Francis McCann, son of Timothy and Shelley McCann, Trucksville, is celebrating his third birthday today, June 21. Colin is the grandson of Ed and Adele Jones, Kingston, and the late Frank and Rose McCann. He has a brother, Brady, 3 months.
James C. Antall
James Christopher Antall, son of Christopher and Jill Antall, Dallas, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, June 21. James is the grandson of Charles and Agnes Unice, Shavertown, and David and Anna Antall, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Mary Antall, Larksville. James has a sister, Julia, 1.
Camryn M. Salonick
Camryn Margaret Salonick, daughter of Damian and Tina Salonick, Yardley, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, June 21. Camryn is the granddaughter of Vito and Margaret Pasone and Frank and Marian Salonick, all of Wilkes-Barre. She has two brothers, Damian, 14, and Peyton, 1 1.
Marie Meade-Gregory to celebrate 80th birthday
Marie Meade-Gregory, Hunlock Creek, will be celebrating her 80th birthday with an open house from 3-5 p.m. on July 5 in the fellowship hall of the Church of Christ on Main Road in Sweet Valley. Family and friends are invited to share in the celebration.
Evelyn Gimber celebrates 99th birthday
Evelyn Gimber, a resident of Tiffany Court AT Kingston, celebrated her 99th birthday on May 12 and was honored with a surprise party at the community center.
Kallie M. O’Donnell
Kallie Morgan O’Donnell, daughter of David and Danielle O’Donnell, Plains Township, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, June 20. Kallie is the granddaughter of George and Georgette Wolfe and Bill and Nancy O’Donnell, all of Wilkes-Barre.
Ethan M. Zawatski
Ethan Michael Zawatski, son of Joe and Kathy Zawatski, Dallas, celebrated his ninth birthday June 13. Ethan is the grandson of Joseph and Helen Zawatski, Plains Township, and Norman and Irene Ostrowski, West Wyoming. He has a brother, Eric Joseph, 14, and a sister, Emilee Mae, 1 1.
Tiffany L. Brogan
Tiffany Lynn Brogan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard John Brogan Jr., Nanticoke, celebrated her fifth birthday June 19. Tiffany is the granddaughter of Rose Marie Yashkus, Plains Township; the late Bernard Yashkus; and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Tabbit, Hanover Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Mary Halter, Wilkes-Barre; the late Paul Halter; and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Youlls, Hanover Township. Tiffany has a sister, April, 6, and a brother, R.J., 2.
Matthew A. Brown
Matthew Anthony Brown, son of Bill and Patty Brown, Wyoming, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, June 20. Matthew is the grandson of Tim and Nancy Whitman, Wyoming; Mary Ann Brown, Tunkhannock; and the late Anthony “Spike” Brown. He has a sister, Stephanie, 13.
Kameron M. Gockley
Kameron Matthew Gockley, son of Matthew E.J. Gockley and Tari Hendricks, both of Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his second birthday today, June 20. Kameron is the grandson of Susan Hanlon-Gockley and Trudi Hendricks, both of Wilkes-Barre. He has a sister, Madasyn Elizabeth, 3.
Emily Sims
Emily Sims, daughter of Jeffrey and Heidi Sims, Nanticoke, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, June 20. Emily is the granddaughter of John and Patricia Sims, Sheatown, Corinne Sims, Forty Fort; and the late John Sims. She is the great-granddaughter of Doris Hojnowski, Nanticoke.
Amir A. and Aiden K. Johnson
Amir Antonio and Aiden Kristopher Johnson, sons of Amir and April Johnson, celebrated their first birthdays June 17. Amir and Aiden are the grandsons of Mark and Patricia Watkievicz and James and Amaala Johnson. They are the great-grandsons of Frederick and Jacqueline Konze. Amir and Aiden have a sister, Madison, 5.
Thomas R. Mercadante Jr.
Thomas Ronald Mercadante Jr., son of Annette and Tom Mercadante Sr., Sugar Notch, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, June 20. Thomas is the grandson of Margaret Griffith and Janet and James Griffith Jr., all of Wanamie, Newport Township, and the late Joseph and Mary Ellen Mercadante. He is the great-grandson of James Griffith Sr., Wanamie, Newport Township; the late Blanche Beggs; the late James Beggs Sr.; and the late Janet Griffith. Thomas is the great-great-grandson of the late Esther Griffith. He has a brother, Jacob, 5.
Gene E. Daisey III
Gene E. Daisey III, son of Charlia and Gene Daisey Jr., Wapwallopen, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, June 20. Gene is the grandson of Gene and Faye Daisey, Wapwallopen, and Julia Bauer, Lehighton. He has a sister, Charlene, 3.
Taylar J. Mott
Taylar J. Mott, son of Mason and Rachael Mott, Stillwater, is celebrating his first birthday today, June 20. Taylar is the grandson of Mick and Mary Wildoner, Hunlock Creek, and Dana and Betsy Mott, Shickshinny. He has two brothers, Mason, 6, and Zander, 3.
Courtney L. Uren
Courtney Lynn Uren, daughter of William Uren and Linda Uren, both of Plymouth, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, June 20. Courtney is the granddaughter of William and Yoko Uren and Linda Gurko, all of Plymouth, and David Zupancic, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Maryann Gurko, Plymouth; the late Edward Gurko; and the late William and Helen Uren. Courtney is the great-great-granddaughter of William Zupancic, Wilkes-Barre. She has two brothers, William, 15, and Justin, 5, and a half-brother, Brian Jr., 5 months.
Jared P. Joyce
Jared Patrick Joyce, son of Patrick and Susan Joyce, Jim Thorpe, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, June 19. Jared is the grandson of Richard and Marge Zwitkowits, Northampton, and Patrick and Marilyn Joyce, Dallas. He is the great-grandson of Lillian Walker, Wilkes-Barre. Jared has two brothers, Aaron, 10, and Derek, 10.
Eryka J. Serafin
Eryka Jordan Serafin, daughter of Eric and Rose Ann Serafin, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her second birthday today, June 19. Eryka is the granddaughter of Raymond and Rosalie Winiewicz, Hudson, and Edward and Bridget Serafin, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Josephine Serafin, Wilkes-Barre.
Tyler A. Naugle
Tyler A. Naugle, son of Heather Martindale, Luzerne, celebrated his 10th birthday June 17. Tyler is the grandson of Lee Ann Symons, Luzerne. He is the great-grandson of the late Beverly Symons. Tyler has a brother, Christopher, 6.
Cecelia G. Rosencrance
Cecelia Grace Rosencrance, daughter of Seth and Dana Rosencrance, Royersford, is celebrating her third birthday today, June 19. Cecelia is the granddaughter of James and MaryRose Giambrone, Perkiomenville, and Howard and Karla Rosencrance, Shickshinny. She is the great-granddaughter of Ann Amato, Bridgeport; Pasquale and Mildred Giambrone, Perkiomenville; Nancy Fritz, Benton; the late William Fritz; Morris Amato; Melvin and Dorothy Rosencrance. Cecelia has a sister, Violet, 1.
Scott J. Tebbe
Scott Joseph Tebbe, son of Clay and Debbie Tebbe, Mt. Laurel, N.J., is celebrating his fourth birthday today, June 19. Scott is the grandson of Helen Pojunis, Lyndwood; the late Joseph J. Pojunis; and Bob and Shirley Tebbe, Breese, Ill. He has a sister, Erin, 5, and a brother, Jason, 2.
Megan R. Lamoreaux
Megan Rose Lamoreaux, daughter of Gary and Kristel Lamoreaux, celebrated her third birthday June 16. Megan is the granddaughter of Guillermo Rodriquez, Nanticoke; Charles and Faith Vought, Millville; and Nancy Freeman, Hanover.
Hope L. Burke
Hope Lynn Burke, daughter of Peter Burke and Heidi Dunbar, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her first birthday today, June 18. Hope is the granddaughter of Pete and Helen Burke, Ashley, and Thomas and Carol Dunbar, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of George Dunbar, Wilkes-Barre, and Louise Brewer, Nanticoke.
Ava E. Carpenetti
Ava Elizabeth Carpenetti, daughter of Robert and Debra Carpenetti, Kingston, is celebrating her second birthday today, June 18. Ava is the granddaughter of Terrence and Florence Stemrich, Wilkes-Barre; Lorraine Carpenetti, Nanticoke; and the late Eugene Carpenetti. She is the great-granddaughter of Ruth Steffey, La Mesa, Calif. Ava has a sister, Lauren, 4.
Hunter L. Greenberg
Hunter Lee Greenberg, son of Lee and Carrie Greenberg, White Haven, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, June 18. Hunter is the grandson of Dr. John and Debbie Timko, White Haven; Jules Greenberg, Kingston; Carol Kelsch, Wilkes-Barre; and James Kelsch, West Chester. He is the great-grandson of Gerald and Helyn Baer, Drums. Hunter has a brother, Hayden James, 4.
Jack C. Armstrong
Jack Charles Armstrong, son of Kirk and Paula Armstrong, Bel Air, Md., is celebrating his first birthday today, June 18. Jack is the grandson of Carolyn Reino, Luzerne; Robert Pavolonis, Wyoming; and Charles and Shirley Armstrong, Wilton, N.Y. He has a brother, Tyler, 4, and a sister, Caitlyn, 3.
Devan Dennis
Devan Dennis, son of Robin and Sean Dennis, Waverly, N.Y., is celebrating his seventh birthday today, June 18. Devan is the grandson of Barbara Dennis and Paul Noonan, Wilkes-Barre, and Mr. and Mrs. George Young, Apalachan, N.Y. He is the great-grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Perlowski. Devan has a brother, Austin, 4, and a sister, Faith, 2.
Emma Mahally
Emma Mahally, daughter of Peter and Deborah Mahally, Zionsville, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, June 18. Emma is the granddaughter of Peter and Barbara Mahally, Wilkes-Barre, and Joseph and Arline Bodzio, Hanover Township. She has a sister, Kayla, and a brother, Josh.
Madison M. Carlsson
Madison Marie Carlsson, daughter of John and Alison Carlsson, Trucksville, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, June 18. Madison is the granddaughter of Anita Bray, Kingston; Pamela Carlsson, Swoyersville; Frank and Susan Carlsson, Oxford, Fla.; and the late Russell Bray. She is the great-granddaughter of Irene Bray, Mountain Top; the late Arthur Bray; Paul and Eunice Rauh, Wyoming; and Frank and Susan Carlsson, Traveres, Fla. Madison has a sister, Emmalee, 3, and a brother, Jacob, 1.
Kasen M. Heim
Kasen Marie Heim, daughter of Denise Duesler, celebrated her 10th birthday June 16. Kasen is the granddaughter of John and Dorothy Duesler, Courtdale, and Joe and Karen Linker, Kingston.
Kaitlyn I. Zakrzewski
Kaitlyn Isabella Zakrzewski, daughter of Tom and Joelle Zakrzewski, Nanticoke, celebrated her seventh birthday June 16. Kaitlyn is the granddaughter of Joe Zakrzewski and Cindy Gulvas, both of Nanticoke; John Gulvas, Plymouth; and the late Carole Zakrzewski. She is the great-granddaughter of Vicky Briggs, Nanticoke, and Tina Gulvas, Glen Lyon. Kaitlyn has a sister, Jiana, 9.
Savanna R. Kalinowski
Savanna Rae Kalinowski, daughter of James and Lisa Kalinowski, Nanticoke, celebrated her 10th birthday June 16. Savanna is the granddaughter of Roger and Andrea Sadowski, Mountain Top, and the late Leon and Blanche Kalinowski. She has a sister, Amber, 7.
Kayla Segear
Kayla Segear, daughter of Dawn Skoloda and George Segear, Trucksville, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, June 17. Kayla is the granddaughter of Donna Davis, Plymouth; Owen Davis, Hanover; Edward Skoloda, Kingston; and Ron and Pearl Segear, Ashley. She has a sister, Keisha, 12, and two brothers, Joshua, 10, and Jeramiah, 2.
Brooke M. Weiss
Brooke Michelle Weiss, daughter of Michael and Annette Weiss, Mountain Top, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, June 17. Brooke is the granddaughter of Joseph and Jane Weiss, Nanticoke, and Anthony and Sylvia Wilczynski, Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Alex Wilczynski, Nanticoke, and Stacia Sokolowski, Mountain Top. Brooke has a sister, Madison, 8.
Dylan M. Brown
Dylan Michael Brown, son of Michael and Mary Brown, Nanticoke, is celebrating his third birthday today, June 16. Dylan is the grandson of James and Joan Gallagher, Sugar Notch; Michaelene Brown and Bill and Amelia Brown, all of Nanticoke. He has a sister, Emily, 6.
Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith, son of Tom and Carmela Smith, Roaring Brook Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, June 16. Andrew is the grandson of Paul and Mary Krasucki, Wilkes-Barre, and the late William and Marie Smith.
Matthew A. Keller
Matthew Arden Keller, son of Arden and Katie Keller, Aston, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 16. Matthew is the grandson of Bob and Gene Lehman, Hanover Township; Arden Keller, Nanticoke; and the late Rita Keller. He has a sister, Elizabeth, 4.
Michael B. Koval
Michael Brandon Koval, son of Michael and Cheryl Koval, Swoyersville, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 16. Michael is the grandson of Connie Galasso and Lois Koval, both of Swoyersville, and the late James Galasso and Joseph Koval. He is the great-grandson of Rose Galasso, Pittston. Michael has a sister, Lauren Ashley, 7.
Natalia A. Harris
Natalia Adrianna Harris, daughter of John Harris, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her second birthday today, June 16. Talia is the granddaughter of Alice Harris, Wilkes-Barre, and Robert Harris, Mountain Top. She has four brothers, Damien Regan, 10, Jordan Harris, 9, Anthony Harris, 6, and Zachery Horsefield, 1, and a sister, Amirah Harris, deceased.
Liam D. Petty
Liam Daniel Petty, son of Daniel and Margaret Petty, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 16. Liam is the grandson of Mary Murphy, Mountain Top, and Donald and Catherine Petty, Swoyersville. He has a brother, Stephen, 3.
Scott A. Siglin Jr.
Scott Albert Siglin Jr., son of Scott and Grace Siglin, Dallas, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 16. Scott is the grandson of Patrick and Bonnie Cavanaugh, Tunkhannock, and Glenn and Tina Siglin, Noxen. He is the great-grandson of the late Larry and Grace Brobst; Catherine Anderson, Wilkes-Barre; the late Floyd Anderson; the late Patrick and Margaret Cavanaugh; and the late Glenn and Clara Siglin. Scott has a sister, Cassidy, 2.
Kyle M. Toporcer
Kyle Michael Toporcer, son of Mike and Judy Toporcer, Larksville, celebrated his 1 1th birthday June 1 1. Kyle is the grandson of Ann Marie Borek, Larksville. He has a brother, Justin, 8.
Cameron Haraschak
Cameron Haraschak, son of Jaime Lescowitch, Hazleton, celebrated his sixth birthday June 14. Cameron is the grandson of Anthony and Sylvia Lescowitch, Drifton.
Luke Wendolowski
Luke Wendolowski, son of Ray and Kelly Wendolowski, Mountain Top, is celebrating his first birthday today, June 15. Luke is the grandson of Barbara Byorick, Nanticoke; the late Frank Byorick; and the late Raymond and Ann Wendolowski. He has three brothers, Robby, Ryan and Matthew.
Elizabeth K. Keller
Elizabeth Kathryn Keller, daughter of Arden and Katie Keller, Aston, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, June 15. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Bob and Gene Lehman, Hanover Township; Arden Keller, Nanticoke; and the late Rita Keller. She has a brother, Matthew, 5.
Logan A. Herman
Logan Andrew Herman, son of Andrew and Erin Herman, Dallas, is celebrating his second birthday today, June 14. Logan is the grandson of John and Marilyn Corcoran, Plains Township, and David and Brenda Herman, York.
Zachary M. McEntee
Zachary Matthew McEntee, son of Richard and Karen McEntee, Dallas, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, June 14. Zachary is the grandson of John and Patricia Konopki, Trucksville, and William and Florence McEntee, Lehman. He is the great-grandson of the late William and Ruth Rolison, and the late Helena McEntee. Zachary has a sister, Alyssa, 18, and a brother, Josh, 14.
Lucas Dudick
Lucas Dudick, son of Robert and Mary Beth Dudick, Plymouth, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, June 14. Lucas is the grandson of Margaret Skvarla, Plymouth; the late Joseph Skvarla; and Ed and Anne Dudick, Sugar Notch. He has two brothers, Daniel and Andrew.
Corey N. Kalinoski
Corey Nicholas Kalinoski, son of David and Cheryl Kalinoski, Harrisburg, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 14. Corey is the grandson of Carl and Mary Ann Naessig, Wilkes-Barre, and Felix and Rosalie Kalinoski, Throop. He is the great-grandson of Michael Kelly, Wilkes-Barre. Corey has two brothers, Troy, 3, and Christian, 1.
Hannah E. Fairchild
Hannah Elizabeth Fairchild, daughter of Eric and Sherry Fairchild, West Pittston, is celebrating her third birthday today, June 14. Hannah is the granddaughter of Rick and Debbie Holmes, Harding; Barry and Paula Fairchild, Kempton; and Les and Margo McDonald, Riverside, Calif. She is the great-granddaughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Holmes, Harding; Lyle and Betty Fairchild, Mountain Top; the late Richard Holmes; the late Frank and Genevieve “Gerry” Levanoskie; and the late Gordon and Leatha Scoble. Hannah has a sister, Emily, 6.
Ainsley J. Flynn
Ainsley Julia Flynn, daughter of Brian and Katye Flynn, Hanover Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, June 14. Ainsley is the granddaughter of Thomas and Kathleen Oldfield, Exeter, and Robert and Janet Flynn, Plymouth. She has a brother, Trevor, 6.
Callie M. O’Donovan
Callie Marie O’Donovan, daughter of Megan O’Donovan, Pittston Township, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, June 14. She is the granddaughter of Thomas and Jane O’Donovan, Drums, and Elaine Kasa, Pittston Township. She has a sister, Ashlyn, 7, and a brother, Mason, 5.
Isabella M. Scappaticci
Isabella Maria Scappaticci, daughter of Thomas and Maria Scappaticci, West Wyoming, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, June 14. Isabella is the granddaughter of Robert and Ruth Kosco, West Wyoming, and F. Thomas and Linda Scappaticci, Laflin. She has a sister, Julianna, 12.
Raphael C. Thomas
Raphael Carvalho Thomas, son of Dr. Gregory and Daniela Thomas, Waverly, celebrated his first birthday June 9. Raphael is the grandson of Frank Thomas, Wilkes-Barre; the late Ruth Thomas; and Dr. Luis and Leila Carvalho, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Aiden C. Walsh
Aiden C. Walsh, son of Dennis and Lisa Walsh, McKinney, Texas, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 14. Aiden is the grandson of Jack and Carol Wilkins, Hanover Township; Joe and Cathy Fasano, Scranton; and Dennis Walsh, Nanticoke. He is the great-grandson of Helen Swiatek, Hanover Township, and Doris Haggerty, Shavertown. Aiden has a sister, Avery, 2.
Chesterine Norczyk celebrates 90th birthday
Chesterine Norczyk was honored by her family at a 90th birthday brunch at the East Mountain Inn. Chesterine turned 90 years old on June 6.
Evan Corcoran
Evan Corcoran, son of Donald and Lynn Corcoran, Laurel Run, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, June 13. Evan is the grandson of Joseph and Angelica Borysewicz, Dupont, and Charlotte Corcoran, Plains Township. He has two brothers, Cameron, 9, and Shane, 7, and a sister, Irelyn, 2.
Julia S. May
Julia Samantha May, daughter of Warden and Tara May, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her second birthday today, June 13. Julia is the granddaughter of the late Patricia Gushock, and the late Warden and Dorothy May. She has a brother, Warden, 14, and a sister, Madison, 9.
Madison A. Smith
Madison Ann Smith, daughter of Ken and Michelle Smith, Mountain Top, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, June 13. Madison is the granddaughter of Robert and Marilyn McCue, Nanticoke, and Ken and Georgine Smith, Upper Askam. She has a sister, Abbey, 5.
Jenna M. Medvetz
Jenna Marie Medvetz, daughter of Christopher and Daisha Medvetz, Mountain Top, is celebrating her third birthday today, June 13. Jenna is the granddaughter of James and Helene Medvetz, Sheppton, and Al and JoAnn Weston, Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Joseph Chiampi, Clearwater, Fla. Jenna has a brother, Weston, 5.
Madison R. Thomas
Madison Riley Thomas, daughter of Dustin and Nicole Senchak Thomas, Shickshinny, is celebrating her first birthday today, June 13. Madison is the granddaughter of Rita Senchak, Pringle; Joseph and Luann Senchak, Dallas; and Fred and Wendy Thomas, Shickshinny. She is the great-granddaughter of Abraham and Patricia Thomas and Billy and Marie Frey, all of Shickshinny; Robert and Sharon Senchak, Larksville; Robert Johns, Pringle; the late Rita Johns; and the late David and Lois Beck. Madison is the great-great-granddaughter of George Stolarick, Dallas.
Justin Butsavage
Justin Butsavage, son of Mark and Jackie Butsavage, Dallas, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, June 12. Justin is the grandson of Frank and Loretta Stanulis, Swoyersville; Midge Butsavage, Forty Fort; and the late Tony Butsavage. He has two sisters, twins Katelyn and Emily, 3.
Max Getzie and John Getzie IV
John Getzie IV, son of John and Katie Getzie, is celebrating his third birthday today, June 12. His brother, Max Getzie, will celebrate his first birthday June 16. John and Max are the grandsons of Ann Crawford; the late Robert Crawford; Bernadine Getzie; and the late John Getzie Jr.
Juliauna R. Rasmus-Bieble
Juliauna R. Rasmus-Bieble, daughter of D’andra Rasmus and John Bieble Jr., Nanticoke, is celebrating her first birthday today, June 12. Juliauna is the granddaughter of Becky Rasmus, Nanticoke, and Michelle and John Bieble Sr., Plymouth. She is the great-granddaughter of Alan and Rita Rasmus, Nanticoke, and Leroy and Anna Webb, Wilkes-Barre. Juliauna is the great-great-granddaughter of Dorothy Rasmus, Nanticoke. She has a sister, Tiahma, 4.
Rory O’Brien
Rory O’Brien, daughter of Kenny and Lisa O’Brien, Dallas, is celebrating her third birthday today, June 12. Rory is the granddaughter of Robert and Irene Cardillo, Forty Fort, and Terry and Mary O’Brien, Inkerman. She is the great-granddaughter of Veronica Cardillo, Exeter.
Lucas C. LoPresto
Lucas Carmen LoPresto, son of Carmen and Louise LoPresto, is celebrating his first birthday today, June 1 1. Lucas is the grandson of Marilyn Moughan Baccanari, West Pittston; the late Liborio Baccanari; the late Grace Falzone LoPresto; and the late George LoPresto. He has a sister, Lauren, 5.
Jacob I. Starosta
Jacob Ian Starosta, son of John and Sherri Starosta, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, June 1 1. Jacob is the grandson of MaryAnn Blazick and George and Marianne Starosta, all of Plymouth, and the late Ted Blazick. He has two sisters, Kristi, 10, and Meghan, 5.
Taylor M. Karasek
Taylor Mateo Karasek, son of Tracy Karasek, Larksville, and Jesse Matias, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his first birthday today, June 1 1. Taylor is the grandson of Debra Karasek and Ed Blesdell, Worcester, Mass., and Vivian Matias, Wilkes-Barre.
Jessica R. English
Jessica Rose English, daughter of Larry and Laura English, Wyoming, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, June 10. Jessica is the granddaughter of Frank and Barbara Negvesky, Dallas. She has a brother, Jacob, 6.
Jennifer M. Zemetro
Jennifer Margaret Zemetro, daughter of John F. and Sandra M. Zemetro, Warrior Run, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, June 10. Jennifer is the granddaughter of Frank Zemetro, Warrior Run; the late Helen Zemetro; and Mr. and Mrs. James Witinski, Hanover Township. She has a sister, Amanda Irene, 3.
Aden T. Strausbaugh
Aden Thomas Strausbaugh, son of Troy and Tara Strausbaugh, New Oxford, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, June 10. Aden is the grandson of Richard and Charlotte Duffy, Hanover Township, and Jim and Hope Strausbaugh, Hanover. He is the great-grandson of Dorothy Rippeon, Hanover. Aden has two brothers, Noah Gabriel, 7, and Evan Troy, 2.
Olivia G. Zawatski
Olivia Grace Zawatski, daughter of Brian Zawatski and Cassie Palfey, Dallas, celebrated her first birthday June 5. Olivia is the granddaughter of Edward Zawatski, Plains Township; the late Sharon Zawatski; and the late Thomas and Cathy Palfey. She is the great-granddaughter of Helen Zawatski, Larksville.
Robert N. Holovack
Robert Nicholas Holovack, son of Robert Holovack, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his fifth birthday June 6. Robert is the grandson of Robert and Paulette Holovack, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of Rose Perrins, Wilkes-Barre.
Devn M. Thomas
Devn Marc Thomas, son of Daniel and Denise Thomas, Alden, celebrated his ninth birthday June 8. Devn is the grandson of Chester and Teena Wrubel, Alden, and Daniel and Sylvia Thomas, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of Ruth Briggs, Wilkes-Barre. Devn has a sister, Deanna, 12.
Julie A. Duris
Julie Anna Duris, daughter of John and Michele Duris, Tunkhannock, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, June 8. Julie is the granddaughter of Phil and Pat Ancin, Edwardsville, and John and Mary Ann Duris, Mehoopany. She is the great-granddaughter of Anna Comiskey, Kingston. Julie has a sister, Emily, 7.
Casey S. Krushnowksi
Casey Stephen Krushnowski, son of Steve and Kim Krushnowski, Old Forge, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, June 8. Casey is the grandson of Gerald and Patricia Keyes and Stephen and Roberta Krushnowski, all of Plains Township. He is the great-grandson of Catherine Rampola, Wilkes-Barre. Casey has two brothers, Cael, 2, and Camren, 1.
Jamee M. Mazonis
Jamee Marie Mazonis, daughter of James and Dawn Mazonis, Nanticoke, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, June 8. Jamee is the granddaughter of Sandra Fedorchak, Nanticoke; the late Joseph Fedorchak; the late MaryAnn Mazonis; and the late Robert Woicicki. She has two sisters, Courtney, 10, and Samantha, 5.
Alexander Swire
Alexander Swire, son of Chris and Jennifer Swire, Thornhurst, celebrated his sixth birthday June 4. Alex is the grandson of Nick and Michele de Leur and Carol Swire, all of Harveys Lake, and Amos and Judy Swire, Hunlock Creek. He has a sister, Madison, 10.
Fotini Tsioles
Fotini Tsioles, daughter of Theodore and Michele Tsioles, Kingston, celebrated her ninth birthday June 6. Fotini is the granddaughter of Bernard and Beverly Price, Shavertown, and George and Foto Tsioles, Kingston. She has two sisters, Katerina, 7, and Georgia, 4.
Mallory J. McGeehan
Mallory J. McGeehan, daughter of Bob and Bonnie McGeehan, Shavertown, celebrated her fifth birthday June 5. Mallory is the granddaughter of Robert and Dolores McGeehan, Plains Township, and the late Robert and Judith Adams. She is the great-granddaughter of Thomas and Evelyn McGeehan, Mountain Top, and Dolores Evans, Plains Township. Mallory has a brother, Lucas, 7.
Hailey R. Richardson
Hailey Renee Richardson, daughter of Steve and Katie Richardson, Plains Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, June 8. Hailey is the granddaughter of Gary Richardson, Kingston; the late Helen Richardson; and Ron and Sally Pointek, Pringle. She is the great-granddaughter of the late James and Betty Bojonny; the late Robert and Audrey Riichardson; Florence Pointek; the late Edward Pointek; and Carrol and Martha Peterson.
Erin A. Carlin
Erin Anne Carlin, daughter of Ed and Wendy Carlin, Scranton, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, June 8. Erin is the granddaughter of Edward and Rose Carlin, Avoca; George Wagner, Scranton; and the late Marie Wagner. She has a sister, Casey, 15.
Bella G. Czeck
Bella Giovanna Czeck, daughter of Steven Czeck and Tanya Casaldi Czeck, Nanticoke, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, June 8. Bella is the granddaughter of Edward and Deborah Casaldi, Nanticoke, and Bernard and Kathleen Czeck, Mocanaqua. She has a brother, Nico, 5.
Brooke Felici
Brooke Felici, daughter of Pete and Kelly Felici, Nanticoke, celebrated her third birthday June 3. Brooke is the granddaughter of Helen Baluta and Jim and Betsy Cheshinski, all of Nanticoke; Kevin and Sandra LeBlanc, Scarborough, Maine; and Pete Felici, Glen Lyon. She is the great-granddaughter of Sophie Cheshinski and Marie Felici, both of Nanticoke. Brooke has a sister, Lexy, 5.
Maddoc W. Watkins
Maddoc William Watkins, son of Scott and Kelley Watkins, Shavertown, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, June 7. Maddoc is the grandson of Gerry and Kathy Kavanagh and William Watkins, all of Dallas, and the late Barbara Watkins. He is the great-grandson of Francis Paddick, Pittston; the late George Paddick; and the late Harold and Dorothy Watkins. Maddoc has a sister, Sadie, 2.
Baylee E. O’Connell
Baylee Eva O’Connell, daughter of attorney Patrick and Holly O’Connell, Bloomsburg, is celebrating her second birthday today, June 7. Baylee is the granddaughter of Bob and Carol Tomkiewicz, Nuangola; Ronald and Janet Cross, Sweet Valley; and Hugh O’Connell, Deadhorse, Ark. She is the great-granddaughter of Kathryn Schmalbach, Truro, Mass. Baylee has a brother, P.J.
Kayla Mahally
Kayla Mahally, daughter of Peter and Deborah Mahally, Zionsville, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, June 7. Kayla is the granddaughter of Peter and Barbara Mahally, Wilkes-Barre, and Joseph and Arline Bodzio, Hanover Township. She has a sister, Emma, and a brother, Josh.
Mason A. Tomek
Mason Anthony Tomek, son of Brent and Nicole Tomek, Hanover Township, is celebrating his third birthday today, June 7. Mason is the grandson of Wayne and Ines Cooney, Wilkes-Barre, and Paul and Lorraine Tomek, Hunlock Creek. He is the great-grandson of Regina Cooney and Stella Gryskiewicz. Mason has a sister, Sophia, 1.
Tinuke J. Iyoha
Tinuke Jane Iyoha, daughter of Priscilla Jenkins, Mountain Top, is celebrating her second birthday today, June 6. Tinuke is the granddaughter of Stuart and Peggy Jenkins, Mountain Top, and Florence Iyoha, Michigan.
Connor J. Courtney
Connor James Courtney, son of Rachel Marie Courtney, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his second birthday today, June 6. Connor is the grandson of Bill and Irene Courtney, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of the late William and Ann Courtney and the late John and Irene Walker.
Jeffrey C. Johnson Jr.
Jeffrey Clay Johnson Jr., son of Jeffrey and Vinelle Johnson, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, June 6. Jeffrey is the grandson of Vincent and Eleanor Miskewicz, Wilkes-Barre; Jean Harris, Hudson; Louise Johnson, Slocum Township; and the late Alvin Johnson. He has a sister, Emily, 1 1.
Jasen E. Lobacz Jr.
Jasen (JJ) Elias Lobacz Jr., son of Amanda Smith and Jasen Lobacz Sr., Sweet Valley, is celebrating his third birthday today, June 6. JJ is the grandson of Heidi Walter and Abraham Lopez, Wilkes-Barre, and Walter and Sandra Lobacz, Sweet Valley. He has two sisters, Giana, 1 1, and Ceaira, 7.
Hailey M. Williams
Hailey Marie Williams, daughter of Jennifer Creasy and Brian Williams, Plymouth, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, June 6. Hailey is the granddaughter of Frank and Sally Warman, Plymouth; William Creasy, Berwick; and Margaret Williams, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Adam and Eleanor Sikora, Plymouth, and William Creasy, Berwick. Hailey has a brother, Kaiden, 3 weeks.
Brady M. Fallon
Brady Martin Fallon, son of Deandra Fallon, Sugar Notch, and Timothy Romanowski, Larksville, is celebrating his third birthday today, June 6. Brady is the grandson of Andrea Fallon, Sugar Notch; the late George Fallon; Marie Romanowski, Larksville; and the late Peter Romanowski. He is the great-grandson of Henry and Regina Balakier, Sugar Notch.
Riley M. Klepadlo
Riley M. Klepadlo, daughter of Lisa and Richard Klepadlo Jr., Hanover, Nanticoke, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, June 6. Riley is the granddaughter of Evelyn and Richard Klepadlo Sr., Hanover, Nanticoke; Regina Gomb, Ashley; and the late Victor Gomb Jr. She has a brother, Rickey, 7.
Molly Moran
Molly Moran, daughter of Matthew and Paulette Moran, Swoyersville, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, June 6. Molly is the granddaughter of Pauline Kyttle, Swoyersville; the late Robert Kyttle; Alicia Moran, Dallas; and the late Robert Moran.
Natalia Vivanco
Natalia Vivanco, daughter of Luis and Beth Vivanco, Kingston, celebrated her 10th birthday June 4. Natalia is the granddaughter of Louise Catalogna, Parsons, and the late Natalia and Luis Vivanco. She has a brother, C.J., 22, and a sister, Heather, 17.
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