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Mackenzie Hodakowski - 01/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Mackenzie Hodakowski, daughter of Bill and Casey Hodakowski, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 5. Mackenzie is the granddaughter of Bill and Judy Hodakowski, Orange; and Bob and Dorothy Bamford of Clarks Summit. She is the great-granddaughter of Eleanor Richter of Clarks Summit. She has a sister, Kaitlyn, 5, and a brother, Zachary, 1.

Nicole L. Delevan - 01/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Nicole L. Delevan, daughter of John and Patricia Delevan of Forty Fort, is celebrating her 14th birthday today, Jan. 5. Nicole is the granddaughter of James and Mary Henry, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Cyrus and Ann Delevan. She has a brother, Michael, 10.

Leah J. Jones - 01/4/2009 12:00 AM EST
Leah Jean Jones, daughter of Steven and Lisa Jones of Bear Creek, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 4. Leah is the granddaughter of Michael and Jean Chisarick, Forty Fort; Helen Jones of Wilkes-Barre; and the late Herbert Jones. She has a brother, Hunter, 8.

Sophia R. Brunetti - 01/4/2009 12:00 AM EST
Sophia Rose Brunetti, daughter of Tina and Dan Brunetti of Doylestown, celebrated her fourth birthday Jan. 2. Sophia is the granddaughter of Tom and Pat Hite, Dallas, and Rich and MaryLou Brunetti of Newtown. She is the great-granddaughter of Patrick Siani of Exeter. Sophia has a brother, Mac, 1.

Elizabeth M. Macko - 01/4/2009 12:00 AM EST
Elizabeth Marie Macko, daughter of Ken and Theresa Macko of Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 4. Betsy is the granddaughter of Christine Macko, Wilkes-Barre; the late Andrew Macko; and the late Robert and Joan Ann Calore. She is the great-granddaughter of Catherine Calore and Dorothy Gluc, both of Wilkes-Barre. Betsy has a sister, Anna, 12, and three brothers, Kenny, 9, Anthony, 7, and Bobby, 2.

Luke Bottger - 01/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Luke Bottger, son of Christine and Jay Bottger of Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 3. Luke 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. Luke has a sister, Sarah, 8, and two brothers, Joshua, 4, and James, 22 months.

Allison L. and Emily N. Pierontoni - 01/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Allison Lynn and Emily Nicole Pierontoni, twin daughters of Jim and Amy Pierontoni of Swedesboro, N.J., are celebrating their seventh birthdays today, Jan. 3. Allison and Emily are the granddaughters of Diane and Tom Pierontoni, Nanticoke; and Lorraine and Mike Totten, Woodbury, N.J. They are the great-granddaughters of Anna Brown of Woodbury, N.J. Allison and Emily have a sister, Aubrey, 3.

Tremayne D.S. Tillman II - 01/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Tremayne D.S. Tillman II, son of Tremayne Tillman and Carla Blakeslee, celebrated his eighth birthday Jan. 2. Tremayne is the grandson of James and Debra Blakeslee, Wilkes-Barre; and Robert and Dorothy Tillman of New York. Tremayne has two sisters Savannah, 9, and Aliyah, 3.

Noah G. Strausbaugh - 01/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Noah Gabriel Strausbaugh, son of Troy and Tara Strausbaugh of New Oxford, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 3. Noah 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. Noah has two brothers, Evan Troy, 2, and Aden Thomas, 4.

Samantha J. Beers - 01/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Jeanne Beers, daughter of Alfred and Laura Beers of Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 3. Samantha is the granddaughter of Marianne Hearns, Reeders; Arthur Hearns, Lakeville; Alfred Beers, West Columbia, Texas; and the late Mary Beers.

Ava D. Magdalinski - 01/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ava Donna Magdalinski, daughter of Charles and Kelly Magdalinski of Shavertown, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 3. Ava is the granddaughter of Bill and Donna Norris, Shavertown; and Tony and Nancy Magdalinski, Wilkes-Barre. She has a brother, Alex, 6.

Cayla Cordes - 01/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Cayla Cordes, daughter of Dave and Sherri Cordes, celebrated her 16th birthday Jan. 2. Cayla is the granddaughter of Ace and Gerri Dubaskas, Edwardsville; Phil and Betty Pesotsky, Plains Township; and Dave Cordes Sr. of Hazleton. She is the great-granddaughter of Rosalie Cordes of Michigan. Cayla has a brother, Cody, 12.

Matteo M. McCord - 01/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Matteo Michael McCord, son of Kelly McCord and Mike Belanchik of Slocum, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 3. Matteo is the grandson of Becky McCord, Wilkes-Barre; Mike McCord, West Wyoming; and George and Terri Belanchik of Dorrance. He is the great-grandson of Bill and Trudy Johnson, Gardiner, N.Y.; Elwood and Marge Rinehimer, Slocum; Gloria and Fritz Schreyer, Dorrance; and George and Alice Belanchik of Bear Creek. Matteo is the great-great-grandson of Arline Rinehimer of Nanticoke.

Erik J. Massaker - 01/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Erik James Massaker, son of James and Carrie Massaker of Kingston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Jan. 2. Erik is the grandson of Daniel and Carol Sekel, Forty Fort; and the late James and Dorothy Massaker. He is the great-grandson of George Kerestes Sr. of Wilkes-Barre Township. Erik has a sister, Sarah, 1 1, and a brother, Neil, 3.

Marin G. Purcell - 01/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Marin Grace Purcell, daughter of Mike and Kathy Purcell of Pittston, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 2. Marin is the granddaughter of John and Ceil Kobylski, Tunkhannock; and Joseph and Dorothy Purcell, Pottsville. Marin has two sisters, Megan, 9, and Meredith, 6.

John M. Esposito - 01/1/2009 12:00 AM EST
John Michael Esposito, son of Michael and Christine Esposito, Sayre, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Jan. 1. John is the grandson of Harry D. and Elaine Bowman, Mountain Top, and Angelo and Donna Esposito, Sayre. He is the great-grandson of Charles and Martha Martz, Bloomsburg. John has a brother, James, 7.

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John M. Chernowsky - 12/31/2008 12:00 AM EST
John Michael Chernowsky, son of Nicole Gilroy, Alden, Newport Township, and John Chernowsky, Nanticoke, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 31. John is the grandson of Shelia Gallagher, Alden; and Philip Gilroy and Thelma Chernowsky, both of Nanticoke. He is the great-grandson of Eleanor Gallagher, Alden; and Joan and Philip Gilroy, Miners Mills, Wilkes-Barre.

Jamie S. Mynes - 12/31/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jamie Scott Mynes, son of Scott and Danette Mynes, Hanover Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 31. Jamie is the grandson of Lee and Edna Hoyt, Dallas; Dee Mynes, Hanover Township; and Robert Mynes, Florida. He has a sister, Daelyn, 10.

Philip P. Webb II - 12/31/2008 12:00 AM EST
Philip Peter Webb II, son of Dr. Philip and Karen Webb of Swoyersville, celebrated his 10th birthday Dec. 21. Philip is the grandson of the Rev. Philip and Marlene Webb, West Wyoming; Jeanette Brighindi, Connecticut; George Brighindi, South Carolina. He has a sister, Tiffany, 12.

Andrew Ryman - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Andrew Ryman, son of Marty and Kristy Ryman, Dorrance, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 30. Andrew is the grandson of Martin and Brenda Ryman, Slocum, and Darla Flick, Mountain Top. He has a brother, Marty Lee, 14, and a sister, Amanda, 8.

Jacob Patterson - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jacob Patterson, son of Robert and JoAnna Patterson, Kingston, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 30. Jacob is the grandson of Daniel and Yolanda Roccograndi, Pittston Township, and Robert and Mary Patterson, Clarks Summit. He has a brother, Jordan, 18 months.

Jake M. Blaski - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jake Major Blaski, son of Sam and Denise Blaski, Kingston, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Dec. 30. Jake is the grandson of John and Maureen Blaski and Dan and Dianne Bartusek, all of Kingston. He is the great-grandson of Bob Davis, Exeter. Jake has a sister, Andi Stella, 7.

John W. Kravitz - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
John Wayne Kravitz, son of Wayne and Theresa Kravitz, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 30. John is the grandson of John and Elaine Petriga, Larksville, and Ed and Len Kravitz, Plains Township. He has a sister, Elizabeth, 7.

Dalton J. Krochmaluk - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Dalton John Krochmaluk, son of John and Samantha Krochmaluk, Kingston, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 30. Dalton is the grandson of Thomas and Mary Skaff; Dorothy Krochmaluk; and the late John Krochmaluk. He is the great-grandson of Elsie Mazza. Dalton has a sister, Mia, 8.

Melissa E. Zaffino - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Melissa Elizabeth Zaffino, daughter of Frank and Simba Zaffino of State College, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Dec. 30. Melissa is the granddaughter of Albert and Janet Harris, Wyoming; and Joe and Dorothy Battle, Scranton. Melissa has a brother, Gavin, 20 months.

Caroline F. Pulliam - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Caroline Frances Pulliam, daughter of Maureen and Jay Pulliam of Charlotte, N.C., is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 30. Caroline is the granddaughter of Janice and J.C. Pulliam, Burlington, N.C.; and Irene and Dan Wisnieski, Shavertown. She has a brother, Benjamin Thomas, 4.

Jacob and Trahjan Krupinski - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jacob Krupinski, son of Tony and Tamara Krupinski, Nanticoke, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 30. His brother, Trahjan Krupinski, celebrated his eighth birthday Nov. 22. Jacob and Trahjan are the grandsons of Ronald and Nancy Pokrinchak, Nanticoke; Julianna Krupinski, Glen Lyon; and Tony Krupinski, Wapwallopen. They are the great-grandsons of Josephine Wisniewski, Nanticoke; the late Casimer Wisniewski; the late Hannah Krupinski; and the late Joseph Gavrish.

Christian J. Peterson - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Christian Joseph Peterson, son of Melissa Conrad, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 30. Christian is the grandson of Joseph Conrad, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Gertrude Conrad. He is the great-grandson of the late Joseph and Anna Conrad, and the late Benedict and Winifred Kempka. Christian has a sister, Chastity, 10.

Cole P. McCafferty - 12/30/2008 12:00 AM EST
Cole Patrick McCafferty, son of Brian Patrick McCafferty and Attorney Melissa Anne Berlot McCafferty, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 30. Cole Patrick is the grandson of Alvin and Alma Berlot, Nanticoke; Margaret McCafferty, Philadelphia; and the late James A. McCafferty.

Zachary T. Calkins - 12/29/2008 12:00 AM EST
Zachary Todd Calkins, son of Todd and Valeri Calkins of Trucksville, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 29. Zachary has a brother, Jake, 7.

Brooke K. DeLay - 12/29/2008 12:00 AM EST
Brooke Katherine DeLay, daughter of Roy and Karen DeLay of Mountain Top, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Dec. 29. Brooke 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. Brooke has two sisters, Ashleigh, 6, and Faith, 3.

Aaron P. and Derek R. Joyce - 12/29/2008 12:00 AM EST
Aaron Patrick and Derek Richard Joyce, twin sons of Patrick and Susan Joyce of Jim Thorpe, are celebrating their 10th birthdays today, Dec. 29. Aaron and Derek are the grandsons of Patrick and Marilyn Joyce, Dallas; and Richard and Marge Zwitkowits, Northampton. They are the great-grandsons of Lillian Walker, Wilkes-Barre. Aaron and Derek have a brother, Jared, 5.

Jackson C. Taylor - 12/29/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jackson C. Taylor, son of Cindy and Carlton Taylor Jr. of Kingston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 29. Jack is the grandson of Robert Evans, Kingston; Helen Taylor, Birchardville; and Carlton and Sharon Taylor, Montrose. Jack has a brother, Jason Freeman, 25, and two sisters, Jessica Freeman, 23, and Brooke Taylor, 8.

Vincenzo M. and Rocco J. Limongelli - 12/29/2008 12:00 AM EST
Vincenzo Michael Limongelli is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 29. His brother, Rocco Joseph, will celebrate his sixth birthday Jan. 14. Vincenzo and Rocco are the sons of Anthony and Gina Limongelli of Exeter. They are the grandsons of Michael and Mary Gallagher, Shavertown; Marie Limongelli, West Pittston; and the late Rocco Limongelli. Vincenzo and Rocco are the great-grandsons of Theresa Giambra, Pittston. They have a sister, Giovanna Marie, 4.

Aiden R. Witczak - 12/29/2008 12:00 AM EST
Aiden Robert Witczak, son of Len and Betsy Witczak, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 29. Aiden is the grandson of Bob and Janet Smith and Len and Diane Witczak, all of Wilkes- Barre. He has a brother, Charlie, 8.

Lauren T. and Kara Domzalski - 12/29/2008 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Taylor and Kara Nicole Domzalski, twin daughters of Ed and Heidi Domzalski of Shavertown, are celebrating their fourth birthdays today, Dec. 29. Lauren and Kara are the granddaughters of Jean Rydzewski, Kingston; the late Henry C. Gerhard; and Eugene and Arlene Domzalski, Mountain Top. They are the great-granddaughters of Lottie Dido of Kingston.

Lauren R. Kalinowski - 12/29/2008 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Rose Kalinowski, daughter of Dave and Rose Kalinowski of Mountain Top, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 29. Lauren is the granddaughter of Charles and Bernadine Heiser, Swoyersville; and Stanley and Irene Kalinowski, Plains Township.

Christopher E. Stachyra - 12/28/2008 12:00 AM EST
Christopher E. Stachyra, son of Ed and Lyn Stachyra of Lexington Park, Md., is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 28. Christopher is the grandson of Edward P. Stachyra, Nanticoke; Carol Stachyra, Plymouth; and Barry and Faith Caldwell, Queensland, Australia. He has a sister, Holly, 7, and a brother, Alexander, 1 month.

Alexander M. Martin - 12/28/2008 12:00 AM EST
Alexander Matthew Martin, son of Matthew and Amy Martin, Mountain Top, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 28. Alexander is the grandson of Leonard and Louise Martin and Peggy Blaum, all of Wilkes-Barre; and the late Edward Blaum. He has a sister, Samantha, 15, and a brother, Jacob, 1 1.

Breanna M. Champluvier - 12/28/2008 12:00 AM EST
Breanna Marie Champluvier, daughter of William Abadie and Calista Champluvier, Sweet Valley, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Dec. 28. Breanna is the granddaughter of Robert Abadie, Mabel Ewing and Rhea Johnston, all of Towanda, and the late William Lane Johnston. She has two sisters, Chenay, 14, and Melinda, 13.

Bayne A. Raspen - 12/28/2008 12:00 AM EST
Bayne Aaron Raspen, son of Brock and Ashley Raspen of Sweet Valley, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 28. He is the grandson of Thomas Raspen, Sweet Valley, and the late Lorraine Raspen. Bayne has a sister, Alaina, 1.

Evan T. Strausbaugh - 12/28/2008 12:00 AM EST
Evan Troy Strausbaugh, son of Troy and Tara Strausbaugh of New Oxford, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 28. Evan 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. Evan has two brothers, Noah Gabriel, 6, and Aden Thomas, 4.

Cali W. Dagen - 12/28/2008 12:00 AM EST
Cali Swan Dagen, daughter of Mike and Allison Dagen, Pittsburgh, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 28. Cali is the granddaughter of George and Jenys Swan, Hanover Township, and Cindi Dagen, Harrisburg. She has a brother, Bode, 3.

McKenna L. Reedy - 12/28/2008 12:00 AM EST
McKenna Lisa Reedy, daughter of Tracy Schmidt and Michael Reedy, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Dec. 28. She is the granddaughter of John and Madelene Schmidt, Nanticoke; and Linda Reedy, Wilkes-Barre. McKenna has two brothers, Kurtis and Chris, and two sisters, Stacia and Lilly.

Brooke C. Higgins - 12/28/2008 12:00 AM EST
Brooke C. Higgins, daughter of Ed and Cecelia Higgins, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 28. Brooke is the granddaughter of Ed Higgins, Donna Kelly, Richard Williams and Barbara Milks. She is the great-granddaughter of Ellen Dobinick. Brooke has two brothers, Jim and Jon.

Aubrey L. Kuhl - 12/27/2008 12:00 AM EST
Aubrey Lynn Kuhl, daughter of Raymond and Janelle Kuhl, Kingston, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 27. Aubrey is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kuhl Sr., Bear Creek Township, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Kashuda Sr., Plains Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kuhl, Bear Creek Township; Elizabeth Breese, Wilkes-Barre; Eleanor Kashuda, Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs. John Benzi, Plains Township. Aubrey has a sister, Taylor.

Samantha L. Cantwell - 12/27/2008 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Lynn Cantwell, daughter of James and Michelle Cantwell, Mountain Top, is celebrating her 15th birthday today, Dec. 27. Samantha is the granddaughter of Roy and Wanda Cantwell, Kingwood, Texas; Tim and Pauline Craig, Saranac, N.Y.; and the late Armand Frenyea. She has a sister, Sydney, 8.

Douglas Newbigging Jr. - 12/27/2008 12:00 AM EST
Douglas Newbigging Jr., son of Doug and Renee Newbigging, Trucksville, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 27. Douglas is the grandson of Charles and Carole Navola, Shavertown; Jean Newbigging, Plains Township; and the late Harry Newbigging.

Aaron J. Girvan - 12/27/2008 12:00 AM EST
Aaron Jacob Girvan, son of Sean and Lori Girvan, Forty Fort, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 27. Aaron is the grandson of Andrew and Joan Harchar, Forty Fort, and Frank and Jane Girvan, Kingston. He is the great-grandson of Marian Hozempa, Forty Fort.

Matthew J. Rutkoski - 12/27/2008 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Joseph Rutkoski, son of Joe and Kelly Rutkoski, Sugar Notch, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 27. Matthew is the grandson of George and Dorothy Rutkoski and Maryellen Kashubski, all of Sugar Notch; and the late Alex Kashubski. He has a sister, Jessica, 1 1, and two brothers, Joey, 14, and Jakob, 5 months.

Jadyn M. Avery - 12/27/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jadyn M. Avery, son of Travis Avery and Michelle Pilch, Shickshinny, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 27. Jadyn is the grandson of Matthew and Patricia Pilch, Warrior Run, and Elaine Lang, Shickshinny. He is the great-grandson of Frank and Rosemary Pilch, Warrior Run; Helen Moss, Shickshinny; the late Walter and Rose Seeley; and the late William Moss.

Kevin C. Mesko - 12/26/2008 12:00 AM EST
Kevin Charles Mesko, son of Kevin and Sandra Mesko, Laflin, is celebrating his 12th birthday today, Dec. 26. Kevin is the grandson of Frank and Marie Peters and Robert and Rosalie Mesko, all of Scranton. He has a brother, Korey, 6.

Becky Colon - 12/26/2008 12:00 AM EST
Becky Colon, daughter of Eric and Mary Colon, Nanticoke, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 26. Becky has three brothers, Tim, 14, Gregg, 13, and Tony, 4.

Nikko A. Simons - 12/26/2008 12:00 AM EST
Nikko Alexandre Simons, son of Dr. Joseph J. Simons III and Godoleva Ayaldave-Simons, Kingston, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 26. Nikko Alexandre is the grandson of Monica and Joseph J. Simons Jr., West Wyoming; the late Joaquin Ayala Granados and the late Godoleva Aldave Perez de Ayala. He is the great-grandson of the late Joseph and Helen Kulina; the late Joseph J. and Catherine Simons; the late Crispina Perez and Rafael Aldave Lazcano; the late Graciela Granados and Alfonso Ayala Scheaffer. Nikko Alexandre has two brothers, Joseph-John, 1 1, and Julien Joaquin, 10.

Liam L. Smith - 12/26/2008 12:00 AM EST
Liam Lavery Smith, son of Robert Smith and Molly Lavery-Smith, Mountain Top, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Dec. 26. Liam is the grandson of Katie Lavery, Wilkes-Barre; Helen Smith, Trucksville; the late Owen Lavery; and the late Clement Smith. He has a brother, Ryan, 6, and a sister, Lily, 4.

Rebecca L. Cholewa - 12/26/2008 12:00 AM EST
Rebecca Lynn Cholewa, daughter of Robert and Helen Cholewa, Sheatown, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 26. Rebecca is the granddaughter of MaryAlice Dudeck, Nanticoke; the late Gustave Raymond Dudeck; Richard and Linda Cholewa, Wapwallopen; and the late Rebecca Cholewa. She is the great-granddaughter of Martha Alice Morgan, Sheatown; the late Edward Morgan; Richard and Jean Cholewa, Nanticoke; Marion Olshefski, Glen Lyon; the late Chester Olshefski; Phyllis Shillabeer, Mountain Top; and the late Jim Shillabeer. Rebecca has a sister, Katelynn Grace, 3.

Alyssa L. MacDowell - 12/26/2008 12:00 AM EST
Alyssa Lynn MacDowell, daughter of David MacDowell II and Jessica Brew, is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 26. Alyssa is the granddaughter of Gloria MacDowell and Robert Hopkins, Pittston; David MacDowell Sr., Oklahoma; Marvin Brew and Diane Brew, both of Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Rita George and Bertha Cole, both of Wilkes-Barre.

Lauren A. Benzinger - 12/25/2008 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Avery Benzinger, daughter of Bill and Corinne Benzinger, Paoli, celebrated her fourth birthday Dec. 23. Lauren is the granddaughter of Paul and Joan Micheletti, Plains Township, and Bill and Arlene Benzinger, Arizona. She is the great-granddaughter of John Parada, Plains Township; the late Mary Parada; and Raymond and Irma Micheletti. Lauren has two sisters, Katelyn, 8, and Emily, 6.

Julia Phillips - 12/25/2008 12:00 AM EST
Julia Phillips, daughter of Roy and Tricia Phillips, Dallas, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 25. Julia is the granddaughter of John and Barbara Melnick, Dupont, and Roy and Donna Phillips, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Lottie Wolok, formerly of Dupont. Julia has a brother, Bryce, 3.

James J. Ambrose - 12/24/2008 12:00 AM EST
James Joseph Ambrose, son of James and Joanne Ambrose, Forty Fort, is celebrating his 16th birthday today, Dec. 24. James is the grandson of Dorothy Wardzel, Forty Fort; the late Joseph A. Wardzel; Joanne Pliscott, Exeter; and James Ambrose, Orange. He has a sister, Jillian Marie.

Nicholas P. Keller - 12/24/2008 12:00 AM EST
Nicholas P. Keller, son of Alice Keller Russell, Wilkes-Barre, and the late William (Butch) Russell, is celebrating his 14th birthday today, Dec. 24. Nicholas is the grandson of Josephine Keller, Kingston, and the late Rita Roberts. He has a brother, Matthew, 19.

Justin T. Brannigan - 12/24/2008 12:00 AM EST
Justin Thomas Brannigan, son of Thomas and Holly Brannigan, Hanover Township, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Dec. 24. Justin is the grandson of Thomas and Rita Brannigan, Larksville; Andrea Petroski, Hanover Township; and Frank Petroski, Wapwallopen. He is the great-grandson of Olga Shimkoski, Plymouth.

Ally M. George - 12/24/2008 12:00 AM EST
Ally Mary George, daughter of Chris and Kerry George, Ashley, celebrated her first birthday Dec. 20. Ally is the granddaughter of Dominick and Marsha Panetta, Sugar Notch, and Norm Magda and Geri George, Ashley. She is the great-granddaughter of Gertrude VanLeuven, Sugar Notch.

Alexander J. Mykulyn - 12/24/2008 12:00 AM EST
Alexander John Mykulyn, son of Stephen and Sandy Mykulyn, Plains Township, celebrated his seventh birthday Dec. 18. Alexander is the grandson of Mike and Madolyn Mykulyn, Plains Township, and Leo and Kay Giovagnoli, Laflin. He is the great-grandson of Jack Doran, Plains Township. Alexander has three brothers, Ted, 13, Zachary, 12, and Tim, 8.

Dallas J. Christian - 12/24/2008 12:00 AM EST
Dallas Jerome Joshuah Christian, son of Michele Nice, Larksville, and Roger Christian, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his eighth birthday Dec. 17. Dallas is the grandson of Margaret Nice, Trucksville; Pat Colleran, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Ronald and Francis Christian. He is the great-grandson of the late Ralph and Helen Perrego. Dallas has two brothers, Dyllan Patrick, 13, and Dalton James, 6.

Lauren Granteed - 12/24/2008 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Granteed, daughter of Mark and Elaine Granteed, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Dec. 24. Lauren is the granddaughter of Robert and Maryann Blauer and Dominick and Ann Granteed, all of Exeter.

Tyler J. Lynch - 12/23/2008 12:00 AM EST
Tyler James Lynch, son of Basil and Michele Edwards-Lynch, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 23. Tyler is the grandson of Carl and Peggy Edwards, Courtdale, and Basil and Catherine Lynch, Kingston.

Ariana and Alberto Luna - 12/23/2008 12:00 AM EST
Ariana and Alberto Luna, twin daughter and son of Alberto and Holly Luna, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated their fourth birthdays Dec. 20. Ariana and Alberto are the grandchildren of Linda Shultz and Fred Bevan, Plymouth. They are the great-grandchildren of Lottie Shultz, Wilkes-Barre, and Eugenia Bevan, Plymouth. Ariana and Alberto have a brother, Dakoda, 8.

Timmy Seriani - 12/23/2008 12:00 AM EST
Timmy Seriani, son of Danielle Dennis and Timothy Seriani, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 23. Timmy is the grandson of Theresa Dennis and Diane Seriani, both of Hanover Township, and Tim Seriani. He is the great-grandson of Mary Jane Morio and Betty Harris, both of Wilkes-Barre; the late Bill Morio; the late David Harris; the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Perlowski. Timmy has a sister, Alesha, 9, and a brother Masin, 4.

Dylan J. Venesky - 12/23/2008 12:00 AM EST
Dylan Joseph Venesky, son of Michael and Melanie Venesky, Mountain Top, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 23. Dylan is the grandson of Wayne and Mary Allen and George and Becky Venesky, all of Mountain Top. He is the great-grandson of Marie Venesky, Kittanning.

Emily M. Heffner - 12/23/2008 12:00 AM EST
Emily M. Heffner, daughter of Justin and Marcy Heffner, Kingston, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 23. Emily is the granddaughter of Jim and Chris Thomas, Nanticoke, and Paul and Kathy Heffner, Shickshinny.

Briana Kocher - 12/23/2008 12:00 AM EST
Briana Kocher, daughter of Brian and Bridget Kocher, Edwardsville, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Dec. 23. Briana is the granddaughter of the late Joseph Petix; the late Carolyn Petix; and the late Beverly Kocher. She has sister, Stephanie, 19.

Robert B. Kachinko - 12/22/2008 12:00 AM EST
Robert Bernard Kachinko, son of Robbie and Kathy Kachinko, Larksville, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 22. Robert is the grandson of Joseph and Mary Pirillo, Plymouth; Maryann Kachinko, Larksville; and the late Bernard Kachinko. He is the great-grandson of Catherine Pirillo, Plymouth. Robert has a sister, Madison, 1 1.

Orion S. Nero - 12/22/2008 12:00 AM EST
Orion Steven Nero, son of Phillip C. and Sandi A. Nero, Port Griffith, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 22. Orion is the grandson of Sandra L. Skripkunis, Wilkes-Barre; the late William A. Skripkunis; and Carol Fronczkiewicz, Forty Fort. He is the great-grandson of Dolores Putera, Dallas. Orion has a sister, Kayla, 9.

Cadence Popek - 12/22/2008 12:00 AM EST
Cadence Popek, daughter of Rick and Leah Popek, Shickshinny, celebrated her third birthday Dec. 15. Cadence is the granddaughter of Brian and Tammy Popek, Hunlock Creek. She is the great-granddaughter of Jack and Simone Baldwin, Hunlock Creek.

Michael J. Yeager - 12/22/2008 12:00 AM EST
Michael Joseph Yeager, son of Michael and Justine Yeager, Mountain Top, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 22. Michael is the grandson of Jerry and Christine Nemshick and Ernie and Eleanor Yeager, all of Mountain Top. He has a sister, Taylor Ann, 5.

Eugene B. Marriggi III - 12/22/2008 12:00 AM EST
Eugene Benjamin Marriggi III, son of Eugene and Mary Ellen Marriggi, Duryea, celebrated his seventh birthday Dec. 19. Gino is the grandson of Frank and Eleanor Conrad, Scranton; Eugene Marriggi, Avoca; and the late Mary Marriggi. He has a sister, Mia, 5.

Keira O. Calista - 12/22/2008 12:00 AM EST
Keira Olivia Calista, daughter of Jim and Jennifer Calista, Jamison, celebrated her second birthday Dec. 20. Keira is the granddaughter of Wayne and Diane Long, Trucksville; Doris Calista, Rhode Island; and the late James Calista. She is the great-granddaughter of Olive McDonald, Trucksville. Keira has four brothers, Derek, Andrew, Evan and Cameron.

Kelsey M. Kopec - 12/22/2008 12:00 AM EST
Kelsey Marie Kopec, daughter of Blaze Kopec and Angela Passetti, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 22. Kelsey is the granddaughter of Bob and Jeanie Kopec, Bear Creek; Patricia Passetti, Edwardsville; and James Passetti, Ashley. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Blaze and Stephie Kopec; the late Albert and Alice Toole; and the late William J. and Helen P. Carr.

Avery N. and Natalie G. Bogdon - 12/22/2008 12:00 AM EST
Avery Noelle Bogdon, daughter of Mike and Jeanette Bogdon, Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 22. Her sister, Natalie Grace Bogdon, celebrated her second birthday Nov. 30. Avery and Natalie are the granddaughters of Jim Beierle, Nanticoke; Regina Beierle, Wilkes-Barre; Ed and Pat Tencza, Buttonwood; and Mike Bogdon Sr., Exeter. They are the great-granddaughters of Margaret Lenahan, Lee Park, and Mary Jane Morio, Wilkes-Barre.

Valentina M. Caparelli - 12/21/2008 12:00 AM EST
Valentina Marie Caparelli, daughter of Dave and Mary Caparelli, West Pittston, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 21. Valentina is the granddaughter of Andrew Caparelli, Peckville; the late Marilou Caparelli; Mr. and Mrs. James O’Reilly, Pittston; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stuccio, Milford. She has a brother, Dominic, 5.

Christina E. Olsen - 12/21/2008 12:00 AM EST
Christina Elizabeth Olsen, daughter of Hans and Patricia Olsen, Mountain Top, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 21.

Jack R. Zeyher - 12/21/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jack Robert Zeyher, son of Lance and Donna Zeyher, Dallas, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 21. Jack is the grandson of Robert and Marilyn Suhanich, Wilkes-Barre; Janet Mensch, Auburn Township; Lonnie Zeyher, Laceyville; the late Howard Zeyher; Dorothy Badders, Villas, N.J.; and Charles Badders, Kingston. Jack has a brother, Andrew, and a sister, Katherine.

Brandon Postie - 12/21/2008 12:00 AM EST
Brandon Postie, son of Tina Postie, Drifton, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 21. Brandon is the grandson of Anthony and Sylvia Lescowitch, Drifton.

Joseph C. Kosior - 12/21/2008 12:00 AM EST
Joseph Caiden Kosior, son of Joseph Kosior and Michele Stanley, Plains Township, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 21. Joseph is the grandson of Robert and Linda Mishko, Plains Township; Carol Carroll, Plymouth; and Joseph Kosior Sr., Edwardsville. He is the great-grandson of Jean Jones, Plymouth; Frances Kosior, Edwardsville; the late Stella Kalinoski; and Grace Mishko, Plains Township. Joseph has a sister, Paige, 14.

Isabelle K. Yourglivch - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
Isabelle Kate Yourglivch, daughter of Shanna Messersmith and Justin Yourglivch, both of Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 20. Isabelle is the granddaughter of Harry and Annie Billman, Hudson; John and Lisa Broody, Wilkes-Barre; and George and Wendy Messersmith, Laceyville. She is the great-granddaughter of Janet Yourglivch and Anna Reese, both of Wilkes-Barre; the late Lewis and Eleanor Messersmith; Peter Yourglivch; William Reese; and John and Mary Broody.

Alison Lanza - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
Alison Lanza, daughter of Tom and Kim Lanza, Plains Township, celebrated her first birthday Dec. 10. Alison is the granddaughter of Paul and Judy Donlin, Dallas, and Tom and Kathleen Lanza, Plains Township. She has a sister, Alexis, 7.

Michael J. Tkach - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
Michael J. Tkach, son of Michael and Judy Tkach, Exeter, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 20. Michael is the grandson of Michael and Tina Tkach, Hanover Township.

John D. Turosky - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
John Daniel Turosky, son of Dr. John H. and Marianne Pollock-Turosky, Plymouth Township, celebrated his ninth birthday Dec. 18. JD is the grandson of Donald and Josephine Pollock, Catawissa; Dr. John C. and Agnes Turosky, Hunlock Creek; and the late Joanne Turosky. He has a sister, Ana, 12.

Stephen K. Kotch - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
Stephen Kyle Kotch, son of Steve and Melanie Kotch, Larksville, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Dec. 20. Stephen is the grandson of Albert and Stasia Kotch and Ann-Marie Williams, all of Plymouth, and Gary F. Williams, Dallas. He is the great-grandson of Cecelia Kotch, Plymouth; Sophie Kline, Nanticoke; Evangeline Eagan, Luzerne; Rita Williams, Plymouth Township; and Peter Kijek, Swoyersville. Stephen has a brother, Nathan, 6.

Aiden M. Walsh - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
Aiden Michael Walsh, son of Sean and Michele Walsh, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 20. Aiden is the grandson of Steve and Eileen Horensky, Wilkes-Barre, and John and Cookie Walsh, Pittston. He is the great-grandson of Ann Zoeller and Elizabeth Stevens Jones, both of Wilkes-Barre, and Frank Jones, White Haven.

Xavier A. Ankner - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
Xavier Andrew Ankner, son of Peter and Stephanie Kelly Ankner, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 20. Xavier is the grandson of Lynn Kelly and David Havard, Wilkes-Barre, and Pete and Ann Lynch, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Victor and Betty Bianconi, Sugar Notch, and Charles and Marie Kelly, both of Wilkes-Barre. Xavier is the great-great-grandson of the late Lois Jean Prutzman and Wanda Violet Crake, Larksville. He has a brother, Kaidence.

Eli Ropietski - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
Eli Ropietski, son of Joe and Dara Ropietski, Shavertown, celebrated his fourth birthday Dec. 15. Eli is the grandson of Andrea Fallon, Sugar Notch; the late George Fallon; and Joe and Pat Ropietski, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of Henry and Jean Balakier, Sugar Notch, and Anna Ropietski, Wilkes-Barre. Eli has a brother, Caelic George, 2, and a sister, Skya Lyn, 1.

Olivia M. Brizgint - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Marie Brizgint, daughter of Tanya Kapustensky and Robert J. Brizgint, Mountain Top, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 20. Olivia is the granddaughter of Robert F. Brizgint, Mountain Top, and Kathy Ridler, Larksville. She is the great-granddaughter of Bernard and Frances Gorski, Miners Mills. Olivia is the great-great-granddaughter of Geraldine Stanford, Gouldsboro. She has two sisters, Abigail, 8, and Julia, 4.

John Youngblood - 12/20/2008 12:00 AM EST
John (Jack) Youngblood, son of Mark and Mary Youngblood, Linthicum, Md., is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 20. Jack is the grandson of Bob and Theresa Youngblood, Hanover Township, and Charles and Bernadette Riordan, Severn, Md. He has two sisters, Molly, 2, and Julia, 17 days.

Matthew Yekel - 12/19/2008 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Yekel, son of Brian and Frances Yekel, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 19. Matthew is the grandson of Rudy and Lynn Yekel, Wilkes-Barre, and Dennis and Marge Everitt, Tunkhannock.

Lexi R. Brink - 12/19/2008 12:00 AM EST
Lexi Rose Brink, daughter of Timothy and Susan Brink, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 19. Lexi is the granddaughter of Loretta Masconi, Pittston, and Rosemary Lyons, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Anna Sunder. Lexi has a brother, Bowie, 7.

Madison Stambaugh - 12/19/2008 12:00 AM EST
Madison Stambaugh, daughter of Robert and Melissa Stambaugh, Shavertown, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 19. Madison is the granddaughter of Jack and Pam Lenz, Mercer, and Robert and Cathy Stambaugh, Indiana, Pa. She is the great-granddaughter of Janice Gabriel, Dupont; and the late Stanley Gabriel. Madison has two brothers, Logan, 6, and Jacob, 3, and a sister, Audrey, 1.

Jaxon D. Carey- Bullock - 12/19/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jaxon Diesel Carey-Bullock, son of Bill Bullock and Ann Marie Carey, Shavertown, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 19. Jaxon is the grandson of James and LeeAnn Carey, Dallas, and Will and Carol Bullock, Wyoming. He is the great-grandson of Leonard and Rose Bellas, Dallas, and the late Doris Sweitzer.

Jake Connolly - 12/19/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jake Connolly, son of Jeff and Michelle Connolly, Kingston Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 19. Jake is the grandson of John and Mary Ann Madar, Swoyersville, and the late Timothy and Patricia Connolly. He is the great-grandson of Helen Madar.

Madison L. Porasky - 12/19/2008 12:00 AM EST
Madison Lynn Porasky, daughter of Keith and Chris Porasky, Shavertown, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 19. Madison is the granddaughter of Deborah Mitchell, Dallas, and Wayne and Sandra Fassett, Shickshinny. She has a sister, Jordan, 2.

Emerson E. Lazo - 12/19/2008 12:00 AM EST
Emerson Elizabeth Lazo, daughter of Michael and Amber Lazo, Mountain Top, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 19. Emmy is the granddaughter of Sheila Deets, Slocum; the late Rodney Deets; and Edward and MaryAlice Lazo, Sybertsville.

Louis Dominick - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Louis Dominick, son of David and Elaine Dominick, Wyoming, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Dec. 18. Louis is the grandson of Delores Noll, Jermyn; Charles Dominick, Scranton; Mary Hoinski, Plains Township; and the late John Hoinski. He has two brothers, Tony, 16, and Nicky, 13.

Benjamin Yozwiak - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Benjamin Yozwiak, son of Jerry and Susan Yozwiak, Plains Township, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 18. Ben is the grandson of John and Stephanie Sepela, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Lawrence and Veronica Yozwiak. He has a sister, Victoria, 18, and a brother, Adam, 16.

Madison-Rae Delong - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Madison-Rae Delong, daughter of Larry and Crystal DeLong, Swoyersville, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Dec. 18. Madison-Rae is the granddaughter of Evelyn O’Boyle, Dallas; Vincent O’Boyle, West Wyoming; Larry and Denise Delong, Montrose; and Eric and Veronica Magraner, Old Forge. She is the great-granddaughter of Charles and Evelyn Puscavage, Wilkes-Barre. Madison-Rae is the great-great- granddaughter of Anna Puscavage, West Pittston.

Abigail Gaffney - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Abigail Gaffney, daughter of Bill and Karen Gaffney, Pittston, celebrated her sixth birthday Dec. 17. Abby is the granddaughter of Janet Milliner, Pittston; James Milliner Jr., Larksville; and the late William and Mary Elizabeth Gaffney. She has three brothers, Kyle, 14, Connor, 10, and Donovan, 8, and a sister, Cierra, 18 months.

Anthony J. Carannante - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Anthony Joseph Carannante, son of Mike Carannante, Exeter, and Kelly Carannante, Dallas, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 18. Anthony is the grandson of the late Luigi and Luisa Carannante. He is the great-grandson of Dorothy Dixon, Luzerne. Anthony has two brothers, Michael, 8, and Tyler, 9 months.

Biagio A. Manganiello - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Biagio Anthony Manganiello, son of Christina Comstock, Pittston Township, and Biagio Manganiello Jr., Duryea, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 18. Biagio is the grandson of Georgene Comstock, Shickshinny; the late Charles Comstock; and Biagio Manganiello Sr. and Lillian Manganiello, West Pittston.

Maya T. Roukoz - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Maya Therese Roukoz, daughter of Dr. Bassam and Dr. Diana Sater Roukoz, St. Louis, Mo., and Mountain Top, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 18. Maya is the granddaughter of Antoine and Basima Roukoz, Jezzine, Lebanon, and Joseph and Gladys Sater, Mountain Top. She has a brother, Anthony, 6.

Camren J. Krushnowski - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Camren Joseph Krushnowski, son of Steve and Kim Krushnowski, Old Forge, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 18. Camren 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. Camren has two brothers, Casey, 5, and Cael, 2.

Antonio J. Russo - 12/18/2008 12:00 AM EST
Antonio Joseph Russo, son of Joseph Vito Russo and Elaine Lynn Russo, Swoyersville, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 18. Antonio is the grandson of Joseph Lawrence Russo and Mary Teresa Russo, Swoyersville, and David Gordon Wood and Sheila Lynn Wood, Waynesburg.

Bethany A. DiPremo - 12/17/2008 12:00 AM EST
Bethany Ann DiPremo, daughter of Jan and Joseph Bucanelli Jr., celebrated her sixth birthday Dec. 10. Bethany is the granddaughter of Charlene Nolan, Elysburg.

Valentino Hoover - 12/17/2008 12:00 AM EST
Valentino Hoover, son of Michael and Kristen Hoover, Exeter, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 17. Tino is the grandson of David and Gloria Harry, West Pittston; Mary Hoover, Wyoming; and David Hoover, Mechanicsburg. He has a sister, Cecilia, 3.

Ryan J. Bonin - 12/16/2008 12:00 AM EST
Ryan John Bonin, son of John and Tara Bonin, Exeter Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 16. Ryan is the grandson of John and Norina Conden, Wyoming, and Larry and Florence Bonin, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Ina Savelli, Wyoming. Ryan has a brother, Jake, 2.

Brooke L. Bebo - 12/16/2008 12:00 AM EST
Brooke Lillianna Bebo, daughter of Todd and Jennifer Bebo, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 16. Brooke is the granddaughter of Judy Williams, Wilkes-Barre; John Yashkus, Arizona; and Rick and Cheryl Post, Shickshinny. She is the great-granddaughter of Mildred Rakowski, Hunlock Creek. Brooke has a sister, Ariel.

Samantha J. Jimenez - 12/16/2008 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Jo Jimenez, daughter of Rafael and Heidi Jimenez, Wilkes-Barre is celebrating her fourth birthday today Dec. 16. Samantha is the granddaughter of Susan Koepke, Hanover Township; Bob Koepke, Wilkes-Barre; and Milagros Jimenez, Philadelphia. Samantha is the great-granddaughter of Leona Koepke, Wilkes-Barre. Samantha has two brothers Rich, 18, and Jesse, 12.

Grace E. Wolsieffer - 12/16/2008 12:00 AM EST
Grace Elizabeth Wolsieffer, daughter of Timothy and Amy Wolsieffer, Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 16. Grace is the granddaughter of James and Patricia Evans, Mountain Top; Mary Wolsieffer, Wilkes-Barre; and the late William Wolsieffer. She has a brother, Nathan, 3.

Marissa M. Brdaric - 12/16/2008 12:00 AM EST
Marissa Marie Brdaric, daughter of Shaun and Therese Brdaric, Jackson Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Dec. 16. Marissa is the granddaughter of Philip and Sharon Mathers; Donna Brdaric; and Stephen Brdaric. She is the great-granddaughter of Dorothy Shutlock. Marissa has two sisters, Madison, 5, and Macey, 1.

Tyler B. Benjamin - 12/16/2008 12:00 AM EST
Tyler Blake Benjamin, son of Donald and Jessica Benjamin, Clarksville, Tenn., is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 16. Tyler is the grandson of Dean and Linda Rochelle, Hunlock Creek; John and Linda Solomon, Wilkes-Barre; and Donald and Kathy Lyons, Plymouth. He is the great-grandson of Joseph Benjamin and Betty Lewellyn, both of Wilkes-Barre; Lois Williamson, Orange; and Donald and Joan Lyons.

Islye Uram - 12/16/2008 12:00 AM EST
Islye Uram, son of Brian and Carrie Uram, Middletown, N.Y., celebrated his eighth birthday Dec. 15. Islye is the grandson of Jerry and Marie Uram, Mountain Top; Joe and Bonnie Konigus, Hunlock Creek. He is the great-grandson of Joseph Wojcik, Mocanaqua; the late Elizabeth Wojcik; and Helen Micikas. Islye has a sister, Anya, 1 1.

Luke J. Pierce - 12/15/2008 12:00 AM EST
Luke Jarrod Pierce, son of Jamie and Jennifer Pierce, Hudson, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 15. Luke is the grandson of Jim and Janice Pierce, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Lorraine Minnick.

Ryan T. Florek - 12/15/2008 12:00 AM EST
Ryan Thomas Florek, son of Bruce Florek and Melissa Mosley, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his second birthday Dec. 13. Ryan is the grandson of Donald Mosley, Bear Creek; the late Betty Mosley; and the late Rosemary Florek. He is the great-grandson of Thomas and Margaret Mosley, Bear Creek.

Alexander L. Solano - 12/15/2008 12:00 AM EST
Alexander Logan Solano, son of James and Angela Solano, Shavertown, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 15. Alex is the grandson of Joseph and Ruth Smigielski, Kingston, and Joseph and Diana Solano, Larksville. He is the great-grandson of Amelia Solano. Alex has a sister, Morgan, 5.

Kaelee Kistler - 12/15/2008 12:00 AM EST
Kaelee Kistler, daughter of David and Lynn Kistler, Virginia Beach, Va., is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Dec. 15. Kaelee is the granddaughter of Dan and Gail Kistler, Shavertown, and Sue Hurst and Ron Fernandez, California. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Theda and Shel Hoover.

Kelsey Rinehimer - 12/15/2008 12:00 AM EST
Kelsey Rinehimer, daughter of Lonnie and Paula Rinehimer, Mountain Top, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 15. Kelsey is the granddaughter of Lonnie and Mary Rinehimer, Dorrance, and Linda Byrnes and Dan McDonough, both of Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Walter and Evelyn Byrnes, Chiefland, Fla. Kelsey has twin brothers, Justin and Eric.

Max S. Filchak - 12/15/2008 12:00 AM EST
Max Spencer Filchak, son of Michael and Karen Filchak, Mountain Top, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 15. Max is the grandson of Dorothy Filchak, Wilkes-Barre; Duncan Metzger, Pittston; the late Stephen Filchak; and Henrietta Metzger. He has a sister, Julia, 8.

Hanna G. Letukas - 12/15/2008 12:00 AM EST
Hanna Gabrielle Letukas, daughter of Anthony and Amy Letukas, Wyoming, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 15. Hanna is the granddaughter of Barbra Zaremski, Dunmore. She is the great-granddaughter of Janice Gabriel, Dupont, and the late Stanley Gabriel.

Matthew J. Sebolka Jr. - 12/15/2008 12:00 AM EST
Matthew J. Sebolka Jr., son of Roberta N. Smith, Wilkes-Barre, and Matthew J. Sebolka Sr., Plymouth, celebrated his 10th birthday Dec. 13. Matthew is the grandson of Debbra Williams; Laurie Ratowski; Stella Eget, all of Wilkes-Barre; Jamie Sebolka, Luzerne; and the late Robert N. Smith. He is the great-grandson of the late Ann Kollar. Matthew has three brothers, Taner, 3, Blake, 1, and Malachi, 2, and a sister, Mackenzie, 1.

Alyssa and Jonathan Kosnchnik - 12/14/2008 12:00 AM EST
Alyssa and Jonathan Kosnchnik, twin children of Jonathan and Stacey Kosnchnik, Dorrance, are celebrating their eighth birthdays today, Dec. 14. Alyssa and Jonathan are the grandchildren of Robert and Lillian Powis and Joseph and Sandra Konschnik, all of Mountain Top. They are the great-grandchildren of Trieste Grodzicki, North Carolina.

Kacie L. Emmert - 12/14/2008 12:00 AM EST
Kacie Lynn Emmert, daughter of John and Jill Emmert, is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 14. Kacie is the granddaughter of John and Marilynn Allabaugh and John and Ellen Emmert, all of Plains Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Emmert, Plains Township. Kacie has a sister, Rachel, 9.

Lily Snyder - 12/13/2008 12:00 AM EST
Lily Snyder, daughter of Tom and Judy Snyder, Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 13. Lily is the granddaughter of Irvin and Sandy Swank, Bloomsburg; Mary Shetler, Danville; and Dave Brown, South Carolina. She has three sisters, Danielle Spaid, 24; Amanda Hulsizer, 22; and Holly Snyder, 19.

Hannah A. Brennan - 12/13/2008 12:00 AM EST
Hannah Abigail Brennan, daughter of Cynthia and James Brennan Jr., Hunlock Creek, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 13. Hannah is the granddaughter of Roger and Patricia Kocher, Swoyersville; William and Deborah Dotter, Hughestown; and James and Barbara Brennan, Hunlock Creek. She is the great-granddaughter of Rita Brennan, Hanover Township; Bertha Cragle, Hunlock Creek; and George and Barbara Hufford, Kingston. Hannah has a sister, Taylor, 6.

Christina Keating - 12/13/2008 12:00 AM EST
Christina Keating, daughter of Jim and Tracey Keating, Swoyersville, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Dec. 13. Christina is the granddaughter of Dolores Barancho and Mary Keating, both of Forty Fort; the late Andrew Barancho Jr.; and the late James A. Keating Sr.

Richard Kolesar - 12/13/2008 12:00 AM EST
Richard Kolesar, son of Amy Yaksima, Swoyersville, and Rich Kolesar, Pittston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 13. Richard is the grandson of Danny and Betty Ridge, Forty Fort; Nancy Kolesar, Swoyersville; and the late Timothy Kolesar. He has a brother, Donovin, 2.

Zachary T. Palfey - 12/13/2008 12:00 AM EST
Zachary Thomas Palfey, son of Grant and Megan Palfey, Dallas, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 13. Zachary is the grandson of Catherine Gaughan, Hanover Township; the late Thomas F. Gaughan; and the late Thomas and Catherine Palfey. He has a sister, Lauren, 5.

Caden J. Kopacz - 12/13/2008 12:00 AM EST
Caden Joseph Kopacz, son of Bryn Kopacz, Simpsonville, S.C., and Brian Kopacz, California, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 13. Caden is the grandson of Judith Kriedler, Edwardsville; the late Joseph Boyle Kriedler; and Al and Chris Kopacz, Venice, Fla. He is the great-grandson of Anne Healey, Kingston. Caden has a brother, Andrew Stephen Kopacz, 10 months.

Cody M. Pelton - 12/13/2008 12:00 AM EST
Cody Michael Pelton, son of Chris and Shannon Pelton, Nanticoke, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 13. Cody is the grandson of Karen Pelton, Ashley; the late Paul Pelton; Mary Jane and Glenn Goss Jr., Hunlock Creek. He has a sister, Katie, 5.

Molly J. Kopetchny - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Molly Josephine Kopetchny, daughter of Matthew and Holly Kopetchny, Larksville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 12. Molly is the granddaughter of Michael J. Koby, Kingston; the late Joann Koby; Jean Kopetchny, Luzerne; and the late Charles Kopetchny.

Jeffrey M. Martin Jr. - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jeffrey Michael Martin Jr., son of Jeffrey and Karen Martin, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 12. Jeffrey is the grandson of William and Carol Tabor, Dallas; Alfred and Mary Ann Martin, Zellwood, Fla.; and the late Deatra Martin. He is the great-grandson of Frances Tabor. Jeffrey has a sister, Brooke, 5.

Millie A. Symbula - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Millie Ann Symbula, daughter of Frank and Jill Symbula, Drums, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 12. Millie Ann is the granddaughter of Janice Collins, Berwick; the late Brooks J. Collins Jr.; and the late Frank and Lois Symbula.

Matthew M. D’Elia - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Michael D’Elia, son of Michael and Mary Kay D’Elia, Laflin, celebrated his eighth birthday Dec. 9. Matthew is the grandson of Bob and Kay Luchetti, Laflin, and Tony and Dolores D’Elia, Pittston. He has a sister, Marissa, 1.

Casey M. McGonigal - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Casey Michael McGonigal, son of Richard and Wendy McGonigal, Richfield, Ohio, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 12. Casey is the grandson of George and Mary Ann Maguschak, Forty Fort, and Charles and Virginia McGonigal, Richfield, Ohio. He is the great-grandson of Josephine McGonigal, Ohio; the late Angelina Boscia; and the late George and Delores Maguschak. Casey has a brother, Carter, 6.

Dante R. Schwartz - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Dante Robert Schwartz, son of George and Rebecca Schwartz, Mountain Top, celebrated his first birthday Dec. 9. Dante is the grandson of Sam and Tina Castellino, Mountain Top, and Bob and Mary Schwartz, Pittston. He is the great-grandson of Anna Castellino, Pittston. Dante has two brothers, Nico, 6, and Luca, 3.

Shauna White - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Shauna White, daughter of Richard and Sheri White, Lancaster, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Dec. 12. Shauna is the granddaughter of Ann Carbino, Wyoming; the late Perry Carbino; and Martin and Bernice White, Lancaster. She has a brother, Martin, and a sister, Kyra.

David B. Fedorczyk Jr. - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
David Brian Fedorczyk Jr., son of David and Jill Fedorczyk, Ashley, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Dec. 12. David is the grandson of Gregory and Mary Draina and Ronald and Mary Ann Fedorczyk, all of Ashley. He is the great-grandson of Albert Draina, Ashley. David has a sister, Maria, 5.

Jeffrey W. Jenkins - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jeffrey William Jenkins, son of Girard and Kelly Jenkins, Huntington Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 12. Jeffrey is the grandson of Eleanor Jenkins, Nanticoke; the late Harold Jenkins; and Rebecca Hischak Sauer, Wilkes-Barre. He has a brother, Joe, 12.

Mya Lapallo-Kerestes - 12/12/2008 12:00 AM EST
Mya Lapallo-Kerestes, daughter of Lori Lapallo and Dave Kerestes, Asheville, N.C., is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 12. Mya is the granddaughter of Margaret Kerestes, Wilkes-Barre Township; the late Stephen Kerestes; and Leonard and June Lapallo, Swoyersville. She has a sister, Marlee, 3.

Dylan Nastanski - 12/11/2008 12:00 AM EST
Dylan Nastanski, son of Jerry and Marti Nastanski, Kingston, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 1 1. Dylan is the grandson of Maria and William Thubbron Sr., Nanticoke, and Frances Fetchko, Kingston. He has two sisters, Kristen and Nicole, and a brother, Jerry.

Matthew K. Repko - 12/11/2008 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Kieran Repko, son of Matthew and Michelle Repko, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Dec. 1 1. Matthew is the grandson of Sylvia Good, Bear Creek; Mike Good, Lake Township; and Joseph and Dorothy Repko, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Rose Good, Edwardsville, and Fred and Dorothy Sokoloski, Kingston. Matthew has a sister, Keira Lynn, 2.

Jesse W. and Joshua W. Hart - 12/11/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jesse W. and Joshua W. Hart, twin sons of Stephanie Hart, Hunlock Creek, are celebrating their fourth birthdays today, Dec. 1 1. Jesse and Joshua are the grandsons of Dawn Robinson and William Keefe, Hunlock Creek, and Eddie and Ernestine Welsh, Mountain Top.

Kayla C. Nero - 12/11/2008 12:00 AM EST
Kayla Ciara Nero, daughter of Phillip C. Nero and Sandi A. Nero, Port Griffith, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Dec. 1 1. Kayla is the granddaughter of Sandra L. Skripkunis, Wilkes-Barre; the late William A. Skripkunis; and Carol Fronczkiewicz, Forty Fort. She is the great-granddaughter of Dolores Putera, Dallas. Kayla has a brother, Orion, 10.

Paul R. Voyton Jr. - 12/10/2008 12:00 AM EST
Paul R. Voyton Jr., son of Paul and Susan Voyton, Shickshinny, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 10. Paul Jr. is the grandson of Rich and Marie Voyton, Sweet Valley; Marion Wootton, Askam; and Herbert Wootton and Mary Lou Blaton, Warrior Run. He is the great-grandson of Hedwig Blockus, Nanticoke, and the late Selma Wootton.

Aidan M. Miner - 12/10/2008 12:00 AM EST
Aidan Matthew Miner, son of Matthew Miner, Harveys Lake, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 10. Aidan is the grandson of the late Mildred and Edward Miner and Robert and Andrea Wrobel, Wilkes-Barre. He has two sisters, Miranda and Sarah.

Deanna M. Thomas - 12/10/2008 12:00 AM EST
Deanna Michelle Thomas, daughter of Daniel and Denise Thomas, Alden, celebrated her 12th birthday Dec. 9. Deanna is the granddaughter of Chester and Teena Wrubel, Alden, and Daniel and Sylvia Thomas, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Ruth Briggs, Wilkes-Barre. Deanna has a brother, Devn, 8.

Tyler C. Armstrong - 12/10/2008 12:00 AM EST
Tyler C. Armstrong, son of Kirk and Paula Armstrong, Bel Air, Md., is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 10. Tyler is the grandson of Carolyn Reino, Luzerne; Robert Pavolonis, Wyoming; and Charles and Shirley Armstrong, Wilton, N.Y. He has a sister, Caitlyn, 2, and a brother, Jack, 5 months.

Makayla A. Evans - 12/10/2008 12:00 AM EST
Makayla Ann Evans, daughter of Christine Evans, Hanover Township, and Robert Evans, Berwick, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Dec. 10. Makayla is the granddaughter of Suzanne Klinger and Brad and Mary Evans, all of Berwick. She has a sister, Cassidy, 2.

Kaitlyn Gurnari - 12/10/2008 12:00 AM EST
Kaitlyn Gurnari, daughter of Jody and Bobbie Gurnari, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Dec. 10. Kaitlyn is the granddaughter of Catherine Kuchinski, Lake Naomi, and Al and Anne Marie Gurnari, Miners Mills. She has a sister, Megan, 8.

Zachary Schultz - 12/10/2008 12:00 AM EST
Zachary Schultz, son of Bill and Jody Schultz, celebrated his second birthday Dec. 9. Zachary is the grandson of William and Elsie Schultz, Freeland; Jeanne Rollman, West Wyoming; and the late Joseph Rollman. He has a sister, Abbigail, 5.

Nicholas J. Zaboski - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Nicholas J. Zaboski, son of Brad and Chris Zaboski, Lehman, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 9. Nicholas is the grandson of Wayne and Diane Long, Trucksville; Edward Zaboski, Dallas; and the late Betty Zaboski. He is the great-grandson of Olive A. McDonald, Trucksville.

Brooke E. Evans - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Brooke Elizabeth Evans, daughter of John and Caroline Evans, Drums, celebrated her first birthday Dec. 6. Brooke is the granddaughter of Helen Pugh, Hanover Township; the late Jack Pugh; Jayne Richie, Freeland; the late Benjamin Richie Jr.; and John and Marion Evans, Drums. She is the great-granddaughter of Betty Zullick, Freeland; Laura Richie, Weatherly; Marie Stashko, Hazleton; and John and Gail Evans, Whitehall. Brooke has two brothers, Jack, 9, and Nick, 8.

Emma G. Shimko - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Emma Grace Shimko, daughter of Todd and Rhonda Shimko, Winfield, celebrated her fourth birthday Dec. 8. Emma Grace is the granddaughter of Sam and Linda Wynn, Wiconisco, and Joe and Betty Shimko, Avoca. She has a brother, Todd Alan, 6.

Amanda I. Zemetro - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Amanda Irene Zemetro, daughter of John and Sandra Zemetro, Warrior Run, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 9. Amanda is the granddaughter of Frank Zemetro, Warrior Run; the late Helen Zemetro; and Mr. and Mrs. James Witinski, Hanover Township. She has a sister, Jennifer, 4.

Jelena M. Wanyo - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jelena Marelle Wanyo, daughter of Kimberly Wanyo, Larksville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 9. Jelena is the granddaughter of Sandra Becker, Larksville, and the late Stephen V. Wanyo.

Joseph J. Chiampi - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Joseph John Chiampi, son of Joseph and Mary Ellen Chiampi, West Wyoming, celebrated his seventh birthday Dec. 5. Joseph is the grandson of Ludwig and Irene Steininger, Wilkes-Barre, and John and Patricia Chiampi, West Pittston. He has a brother, Anthony, 14.

Ronald C. Grevera - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Ronald Connor Grevera, son of Ronald and Amy Grevera, Mountain Top, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Dec. 9. Ronnie is the grandson of Ronald and Sheryl Grevera, Edwardsville, and Donald and Susan White, Kingston. He has two brothers, Evan, 6, and Brady, 1.

Ireland A. Davies - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Ireland Annabelle Davies, daughter of Jonathan and Shannon Davies, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Dec. 9. Ireland is the granddaughter of Joseph and Patricia Shumoski and David and Della Davies, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Florence Jones, Wilkes-Barre; the late Elmer (Duke) Jones; Joseph Shumoski, Wilkes-Barre Township; the late Mary Shumoski; the late John and Belle Conahan; and the late William and Ann Davies. Ireland has a brother, Aidan, 1.

Jeffrey Washko Jr. - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Jeffrey (JJ) Washko Jr., son of Jeffrey and Jennifer Washko, Swoyersville, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 9. JJ is the grandson of Bill and Trudy Maley, Larksville; John and Therese Washko, Luzerne; and the late Gary Reich. He has three sisters, Brittney, 9, Katelind, 7, and Shawnna, 2.

Joseph W. May - 12/9/2008 12:00 AM EST
Joseph Walter May, son of Roger and Tina May, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his second birthday Dec. 4. Joseph is the grandson of David and Donna Gwynn, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Warden and Dorothy May. He has three brothers, Roger, David and Darren.

Samuel J. Kelley - 12/8/2008 12:00 AM EST
Samuel J. Kelley, son of Leonard and Terri Kelley, Dallas, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 8. Samuel is the grandson of Joseph and Charlotte Kelley and the late Elmer and Mimi Phillips. He has two sisters, Taylor, 13, and Madayln, 9, and a brother, Lenny, 6.

Alyssa Podskoch - 12/8/2008 12:00 AM EST
Alyssa Podskoch, daughter of Mike and Lynette Podskoch, Dallas, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Dec. 8. Alyssa is the granddaughter of Rose Marie Timek, Dallas; the late Andrew Timek; and Joseph and Barbara Podskoch, Swoyersville. She has a brother, Michael, 13.

Caleb M. Keiser - 12/8/2008 12:00 AM EST
Caleb Matthew Keiser, son of Robert and Keri Keiser, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 8. Caleb is the grandson of Leonard and Faye Pawlowski, West Nanticoke, and Robert and Jacqueline Keiser, Warrior Run. He is the great-grandson of Robert Keiser and John Wassil, both of Wilkes-Barre. Caleb has a sister, Hayley Marie, 7 months.

Shelby R. Shepanski - 12/8/2008 12:00 AM EST
Shelby Rose Shepanski, daughter of Frank and Colleen Shepanski, Nanticoke, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 8. Shelby is the granddaughter of Leona Shepanski, Nanticoke; the late Frank Shepanski Sr.; Rose Murphy, Lewes, Del.; and the late Chauncey Murphy.

Anna M. Bernstein - 12/7/2008 12:00 AM EST
Anna Morgan Bernstein, daughter of Richard and Elaine Bernstein, Mountain Top, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 7. Anna is the granddaughter of Robert and Martha Popp, Bethlehem; and Rosella Bernstein, Jerusalem, Israel.

Riley M. Dwyer - 12/7/2008 12:00 AM EST
Riley Marie Dwyer, daughter of Robert and Melissa Dwyer, Kingston, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 7. Riley is the granddaughter of Gabriel and Mary Lou Day, Plains Township; William and Dale Davis, Holiday, Fla.; and David Dwyer, West Wyoming. She is the great-granddaughter of Robert and Betty Knorr, Kingston; Jenny Dwyer, Larksville; the late Carmen and Stella Barletta; and the late Gerald Dwyer. Riley has two brothers, Robbie, 8, and Logan, 4.

Brooke C. Martin - 12/7/2008 12:00 AM EST
Brooke Chayse Martin, daughter of Jeffrey and Karen Martin, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 7. Brooke is the granddaughter of William and Carol Tabor, Dallas; Alfred and Mary Ann Martin, Zellwood, Fla.; and the late Deatra Martin. She is the great-granddaughter of Frances Tabor. Brooke has a brother, Jeffrey, 1.