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Allura I. L. Lochtkaemper - 11/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Allura Isabel Louise Lochtkaemper, daughter of Christoph and Simone Lochtkaemper, Plymouth, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Nov. 21. Allura is the granddaughter of William and Janet Dixon, Plymouth, and Karl and Birgit Lochtkaemper, Oberhausen, Germany. She is the great-granddaughter of Gerald and Dorothy Flynn, Plymouth, and Franzsika Krause, Oberhausen, Germany.

Anthony J. J. Mercadante - 11/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Anthony Johnathan Jason Mercadante, son of Kelly A. and Joseph A. Mercadante Jr., Ashley, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Nov. 21. Anthony is the grandson of Constance T. Karpowich, Lee Park; the late Stanley J. Karpowich; and the late Mary Ellen and Joseph A. Mercadante Sr. He is the great-grandson of the late Corneilus and Dolores Mulherin. Anthony has three brothers, Mark Karpowich-Mercadante, 17, Christian, 1 1, and Joseph, 6, and four sisters, Christina, 1 1, JennaRae, 8, Caitlyn Callahan, 14, and the late Kayla C. Karpowich-Klepadlo.

Helen C. Campbell - 11/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Helen Christina Campbell, daughter of Ian D. and Josephine Szczepanski Campbell, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Nov. 21. Helen is the granddaughter of Colin and Bev Campbell, Queensland, Australia; the late Helen and Paul Szczepanski; and the late Nancy Campbell. Helen has a brother, Grant, 10.

Karleigh G. Knopick - 11/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Karleigh Grace Knopick, daughter of Zach and Megan Knopick, celebrated her third birthday Nov. 17. Karleigh Grace is the granddaughter of Joe and Sharon Ormando, Hanover Township, and David and Mary Winters, Apollo Beach, Fla. She is the great-granddaughter of Shirley Wink; the late Harry Wink; and Catal and Anna Ormando. Karleigh has a brother, Mayson, 4.

David M. Wren III - 11/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
David Mason Wren III, son of Lisa and David Wren Jr., Larksville, is celebrating his second birthday today, Nov. 21. David is the grandson of Debbie and David Wren Sr., Wilkes-Barre; Robert and Susan Vrabel, Larksville; and Neil and Ramona Bevan, Hunlock Creek. He is the great-grandson of Mildred Tuzinski, Larksville, and Colleen Vrabel, Hunlock Creek.

James R. Hannigan - 11/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
James Richard Hannigan, son of James and Christine Hannigan, Plains Township, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Nov. 21. J.R. is the grandson of Aileen Gayeski, Wyoming; the late Richard and Antoinette Starzecki; and the late Edward Hannigan. He is the great-grandson of Irene Hando, Wilkes-Barre, and the late James Higgins. J.R. has a sister, Suzy, 7.

Dominic A. Caparelli - 11/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Dominic Andrew Caparelli, son of Dave and Mary Caparelli, West Pittston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Nov. 21. Dominic is the grandson of Andrew Caparelli, Peckville; the late Marilou Caparelli; Marie O’Reilly, Pittston; and Fred Stuccio, Milford. He has a sister, Valentina, 7.

Alexis M. Mikolosko - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Alexis Marie Mikolosko, daughter of Rich and Lori Mikolosko, Dallas, celebrated her sixth birthday Nov. 19. Alexis is the granddaughter of Nelson and Donna Chepalonis, Exeter, and Rich Mikolosko Sr., Old Forge. She is the great-granddaughter of Jane Mikolosko, Forty Fort. Alexis has a brother, Zakary, 3.

Steven J. Shybloski - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Steven James Shybloski, son of Steven and Danette Shybloski, Mountain Top, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Nov. 20. Steven is the grandson of Steven and Linda Corcoran, Wilkes-Barre; Carl Hashagen, Mountain Top; and Lynda Wickkiser and Andy Archacavage, Hanover Green. He is the great-grandson of Jim Wickkiser, Catherine Anderson, Marilyn Bartoli, Benjamin Archacavage and Pat Corcoran. Steven is the great-great-grandson of Catherine Lachowecz. He has a sister, Keira Lynn, 4 months.

Christopher J. Stritzinger - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Christopher Jacob Stritzinger, son of Staff Sgt. Darren and Kathleen Drexinger Stritzinger, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Nov. 20. Christopher is the grandson of Jacob Stritzinger, East Stroudsburg; Peggy Stritzinger, Wilkes-Barre; Thomas Drexinger, Mountain Top; and Barbara Drexinger, Arizona.

Isabella G. Gibbon - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Isabella Grace Gibbon, daughter of John and Jessica Gibbon, Plains Township, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Nov. 20. Isabella is the granddaughter of John and Mary Gibbon, Mountain Top, and Joseph and Mary Kunec, Plains Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Martha Astolfi, Plains Township.

Tristen Sabatini - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Tristen Sabatini, son of Bruce and Leah Sabatini, Mountain Top, is celebrating his third birthday today, Nov. 20. Tristan is the grandson of Joe and Gail Yurcho and John and Ann Sabatini, Scranton. He is the great-grandson of Regina Dimirco, Wilkes-Barre.

Robert J. Bogumil - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Robert J. Bogumil, son of Bob and Trina Bogumil, Shavertown, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Nov. 20. Bobby is the grandson of Robert and Rosemary Bogumil, Wilkes-Barre Township, and Barbara Stesney, Shavertown.

Jordan R. Mortimer - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jordan Rae Mortimer, daughter of Joanne and John E. Mortimer Jr., Pittston, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Nov. 20. Jordan is a granddaughter of Joann A. Vincent and Leroy A. Knowles, Pittston, and Kathryn R. Mortimer, Laurel Run. She has a sister, Alexandria Rose, 3.

Nicholas Wilde - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Nicholas Wilde, son of Mark and Linda Wilde, Hunlock Creek, celebrated his eighth birthday Nov. 13. Nicholas is a grandson of Mary Thiemann; the late Robert Thiemann; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilde Sr. He has three brothers, Mark, 23, Joseph, 22, and Matthew, 9.

Olivia M. Orlando - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Marie Orlando, daughter of Tony and Gina Orlando, Swoyersville, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Nov. 20. Olivia is the granddaughter of Mike and Felicia Dimino and Bob and Joann Orlando, all of Swoyersville. She is the great-granddaughter of Marie Mattina, Swoyersville. Olivia has twin brothers, Eric and Nathan, 2.

Ruth E. Mullisky - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ruth Elizabeth Mullisky, daughter of Heather Johnson-Mullisky and John Mullisky, Laurel Lakes, Rice Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Nov. 20. Ruthie is a granddaughter of Michael and Sharon Johnson, Lake Nuangola, and Paul and Judy Mullisky, Clarks Summit. She has a sister, Caitrin Jin, 6, and a brother, Michael John, 3.

Jacob A. Matosky - 11/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jacob Andrew Matosky, son of John and Tiffany Matosky, Philadelphia, is celebrating his first birthday today, Nov. 20. Jake is the grandson of Jack and Margaret Matosky, Plains Township; Ron Reed, Exeter; and Noni Robin Greeley-Cardoni, Blakeslee. He is the great-grandson of Ann Marie Reed, Harding.

Joclyn R. Wilk - 11/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Joclyn Rose Wilk, daughter of Jim and Chrissy Wilk, Avoca, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Nov. 19. Joclyn is the granddaughter of Jim and Sally Wilk, Ashley, and Judy Craig, Pittston. She has five brothers, Albert, 16, Ryan, 15, Mikey, 12, Brandon, 9, and Jimmy, 8, and a sister, Janelle, 7.

Shane J. Stettler - 11/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Shane Jason Stettler, son of Jason and Leann Stettler, Kingston, is celebrating his second birthday today, Nov. 19. Shane is the grandson of David and Josie Stettler, Hunlock Creek, and Leonard and Suzanne Benkowski, Larksville. He is the great-grandson of Albin and Josephine Gorka, Wilkes-Barre, and George and Lois Stettler, Reading. Shane has a sister, Shelby, 6 months.

Selena M. Soto - 11/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Selena Marie Soto, daughter of Edwin and Donna Marie Soto, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Nov. 19. Selena is the granddaughter of David and Donna Gwynn, Wilkes-Barre, and Jose and Bienvenida Roman, Yonkers, N.Y.

Emma G. Domzalski - 11/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Emma Grace Domzalski, daughter of Jim and Jenn Domzalski, Mountain Top, celebrated her sixth birthday Nov. 18. Emma is the granddaughter of Gene and Arlene Domzalski, Mountain Top, and Greg and Nancy Tingley, Mifflinville. She is the great-granddaughter of Lottie Dido, Wilkes-Barre, and Alvena Snyder, Franklin. Emma has a brother, Dylan James, 2.

Brenna M. Wehrenberg - 11/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Brenna Morgan Wehrenberg, daughter of Eric and Seena Wehrenberg, Wapwallopen, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Nov. 19. Brenna Morgan is the granddaughter of Mary Wehrenberg, Hackettstown, N.J.; the late Harry Wehrenberg; and the late Robert and Marie Zofcin. She has a sister, Amber Lynn, 7, and a brother, Colin James, 2.

Jonathan R. Marcolongo - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jonathan Raymond Marcolongo, son of Ray and Mary Ann Marcolongo, Mullica Hill, N.J., is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Nov. 18. Jonathan is the grandson of John Chmiel, Wilkes-Barre; the late Lucy Chmiel; and the late Ray and Dotty Marcolongo. He has a sister, Suzanne, 14.

Anna E. Grove - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Anna Elisabeth Grove, daughter of Brian and Renee Grove, Tunkhannock, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Nov. 18. Anna is the granddaughter of Raymond and Rosemary Chimock, Swoyersville; Leona Lynn, Kingston; and the late Joseph Lynn. She has a brother, Jack, 2.

Macey C. Brdaric - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Macey Claire Brdaric, daughter of Shaun and Therese Brdaric, Jackson Township, celebrated her second birthday Nov. 14. Macey is a granddaughter of Philip and Sharon Mathers, Donna Brdaric and Stephen Brdaric. She is a great-granddaughter of Dorothy Shutlock. Macey has two sisters, Madison, 6, and Marissa, 4.

David M. McCarthy - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
David Matthew McCarthy, son of David and Jennifer McCarthy, Drums, celebrated his 1 1th birthday Nov. 14. David is a grandson of Jack and Mary Tolerico and Thomas and Mary McCarthy, all of Hazleton. He has a brother, Reilly, 9, and a sister, Morgan, 5.

Alexander J. Stachyra - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Alexander James Stachyra, son of Ed and Lyn Stachyra, Lexington Park, Md., is celebrating his first birthday today, Nov. 18. Alexander is a grandson of Edward P. Stachyra, Nanticoke; Carol Stachyra, Plymouth; and Barry and Faith Caldwell, Queensland, Australia. He has a brother, Christopher, 1 1, and a sister, Holly, 8.

Dominic A. Romanelli - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Dominic Anthony Romanelli, son of Ron and Judy Romanelli, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his sixth birthday Nov. 1 1. Dominic is the grandson of John and Frances Chicchetti, Wilkes-Barre; Christine Romanelli, Wyoming; and the late Carl Romanelli. He is the great-grandson of the late Anna Jean Chicchetti and the late Christine Panzarella. Dominic has four sisters, Marina Noelle, 17, Gabriella Nichole, 15, Gianna Maria, 1 1, and Veronica Lynn, 9.

Jonathan T. Stochla - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jonathan Tyler Stochla, son of John and Tammy Stochla, Larksville, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Nov. 18. Jonathan is a grandson of Mary Ida Gilbert, Kingston, and Elizabeth Stochla, Edwardsville. He has two brothers, Heath Christian, 3, and Joshua Joseph, 9 months.

Hannah Zamerowski - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Hannah Zamerowski, daughter of Linda Zamerowski, Middletown, Del., and Sean Zamerowski, Dover, Del., is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Nov. 18. Hannah is a granddaughter of Benjamin J. and Wanda K. Czarnecki and Stanley and Marlene Zamerowski, all of Pringle. She has a sister, Brianna, 12.

D.J. McDermott - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
D.J. McDermott, son of Del and Mollie McDermott, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 18. D.J. is the grandson of Ned and Mary Alice Endler, Wilkes-Barre, and Del and Debbie McDermott, West Pittston. He is the great-grandson of Del McDermott, West Wyoming; the late Emily McDermott; the late Edward F. Endler; and Mildred Endler, Wilkes-Barre.

Cameron T. Baltruchitis - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Cameron Taylor Baltruchitis, daughter of Bob and Lori Baltruchitis, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Nov. 18. Cameron is a granddaughter of Joyce Crawford, Kingston; the late Donald Crawford; and the late Leonard and Eleanor Baltruchitis. She has a sister, Jillian, 14.

Mia E. Amendola - 11/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Mia Elizabeth Amendola, daughter of Ed and Susan Amendola, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Nov. 18. Mia is a granddaughter of Helen Amendola, Wilkes-Barre; the late Joseph Amendola; and the late Bernard and Betty Fleig. She has a brother, Evan, 16, and two sisters, Allison, 13, and Stacey.

Sara A. Katsock - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Sara Adela Katsock, daughter of Joseph and Roxanna Katsock, Laflin, is celebrating her third birthday today, Nov. 17. Sara is the granddaughter of John and Halina Palczewski, Laflin, and Joe and Sharon Katsock, Parsons. She has a brother, Zachary, 9.

Gianna M. Laubauskas - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Gianna Marie Laubauskas, daughter of Laura Laubauskas, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Nov. 17. Gianna is the granddaughter of Eric and Marie Nelson, Wapwallopen, Conyngham Township. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Joseph and Geraldine Gomez.

Andrew J. Machulsky - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Andrew J. Machulsky, son of James and Cari Machulsky, Trucksville, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 17. Andrew is a grandson of Gerri Insalaco, Shavertown; the late Carmen R. Insalaco; William Machulsky, Plains Township; and Sam and Barbara Alba, Forty Fort. He has a brother, Matthew, 7.

Matthew H. McHenry - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Harrison McHenry, son of Timothy and Danielle McHenry, Dorrance, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 17. Matthew is the grandson of John and Diane Olejar, Askam, and Robert and Toni McHenry, Downingtown. He is the great-grandson of Louise Pegarella, Warrior Run; Julia Olejar, Nanticoke; and Bonnie vonDuyke, Newark, Del.

Seth M. and Zackery R. Pelton - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Seth Michael Pelton, son of Steven and Shaunah Pelton, celebrated his eighth birthday Oct. 29. His brother, Zackery Richard Pelton, celebrated his ninth birthday Nov. 8. Seth and Zackery are grandsons of Karen Pelton, Ashley; the late Paul Pelton; and Robert and Brenda Nelson, Wilkes-Barre. They have a brother, Exavier Robert, 3 weeks.

Skya L. Ropietski - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Skya Lyn Ropietski, daughter of Joe and Dara Ropietski, Shavertown, celebrated her second birthday Nov. 8. Skya is the granddaughter of Andrea Fallon, Sugar Notch; the late George Fallon; and Joe and Pat Ropietski, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Henry and Jean Balakier, Sugar Notch, and Anna Ropietski, Wilkes-Barre. Skya has two brothers, Eli, 4, and Cael, 3.

Alissa H. Thomas - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Alissa Hannah Thomas, daughter of Lisa M. Thomas, Edwardsville, is celebrating her second birthday today, Nov. 17. Allie is the granddaughter of Hannah and Jack Thomas Sr., Pittston. She has two brothers, Joseph, 14, and Jaysen, 1 1.

Mitchell D. Warnick - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Mitchell David Warnick, son of David and Janet Warnick, Bear Creek Township, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Nov. 17. Mitchell is the grandson of John and Mildred Warnick, Parsons, and Nicholas and Emily Peterlin, Bear Creek. He has a sister, Marissa, 15.

Michael Zbierski Jr. - 11/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Michael Zbierski Jr., son of Michael and Lorraine Zbierski, celebrated his first birthday Oct. 28. Michael is the grandson of Mary Oko, Plains Township; Robert and Susan Zbierski, Hudson; and the late Stanley Oko. He is the great-grandson of Stasia Oko, Wilkes-Barre.

Jeryn DeLong - 11/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jeryn DeLong, son of Laurel DeLong and John Golightly, Montrose, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Nov. 16. Jeryn is the grandson of Larry and Denise DeLong, Montrose, and Bruce and Dorrene Golightly, Wilkes-Barre. He has two sisters, Brynn, 12, and Andryannah, 8.

Jilann Baron - 11/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jilann Baron, daughter of William and Jolann Baron, Nanticoke, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Nov. 16. Jilann is a granddaughter of Joseph and Barbara Olshefski, Nanticoke; Thomas and JoAnn Capotosti, Timmonsville, S.C.; and William and LuAnn Baron, Laflin. She has a sister, Jenna, 6.

Cassidy E. Siglin - 11/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Cassidy Erin Siglin, daughter of Scott and Grace Siglin, Dallas, is celebrating her third birthday today, Nov. 16. Cassidy is the granddaughter of Patrick and Bonnie Cavanaugh, Tunkhannock, and Glenn and Tina Siglin, Noxen. She is the great-granddaughter 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. Cassidy has a brother, Scott Jr., 5.

Bradley M. Montgomery Jr. - 11/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Bradley Michael Montgomery Jr., son of Brad Montgomery Sr. and Debi Spencer, Parsons, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Nov. 16. Bradley is the grandson of Ernest Spencer and Debbie and Joe Kotulski, all of Wilkes-Barre; Lorna Montgomery, Glen Lyon; and the late Jeff Montgomery Sr. He is the great- grandson of Catherine Anderson, Wilkes-Barre; Eleanor Deleo, Glendale; and the late Nick Deleo.

Sarah B. Barrowclough - 11/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Sarah Bonnie Barrowclough, daughter of B.J. and Kristen Barrowclough, Fort Mill, S.C., is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Nov. 16. Sarah Bonnie is a granddaughter of Dr. Ed O’Neill, Wilkes-Barre; Bonnie O’Neill, Kingston; the late Bill Barrowclough; Virginia Barrowclough, South Carolina; and the late Judith Barrowclough. She has two sisters, Kerry, 10, and Lexi, 7, and a brother, Joshua, 2.

Olivia M. Corcoran - 11/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Marie Corcoran, daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Corcoran, Shavertown, is celebrating her second birthday today, Nov. 16. Olivia is the granddaughter of Romeo and Tess Santos, Laflin, and John and Marilyn Corcoran, Plains Township. She has a brother, Noah, 7 months.

Jay J. Neely - 11/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jay J. Neely, son of Jay C. Neely, Exeter, and the late Erin Neely, celebrated his 12th birthday Nov. 1 1. Jay is the grandson of Louise A. Neely; the late Ray C. Neely; Margaret McHale; and the late Joseph Clifford McHale.

Sofia A. Littell - 11/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Sofia Anne Littell, daughter of Tim and Tracey Littell, Columbia, Mo., is celebrating her second birthday today, Nov. 15. Sofia is the granddaughter of Shirley Summerfield, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Reinhart Summerfield. She has a brother, John Reinhart, 3.

Emma R. Tienken - 11/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Emma Rose Tienken, daughter of David and Melissa Tienken, Larksville, celebrated her second birthday Nov. 12. Emma is the granddaughter of Ben and Janice Bala, Larksville, and the late Burt and Johanna Tienken. She has a sister, Tayler, 7.

Joshua T. Lord - 11/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Joshua Terrence Lord, son of Melissa Koulik and Tyrone Lord, both of Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 15. Joshua is the grandson of Charles and Marie Koulik, Wilkes-Barre, and Cheril Caesar, Brooklyn, N.Y. He is the great-grandson of the late Geraldine Zaborny and the late Anna Storzek.

Breion L. Dickinson - 11/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Breion Leslie Dickinson, son of Brian and Sandra Dickinson, Hanover Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Nov. 14. Breion is the grandson of Mae Dickinson, Tunkhannock; the late Harold Dickinson; LaVonne Walter, West Pittston; and Joseph Walter, Williamsport. He is the great-grandson of G. Kent Bittner, Williamsport, and Lois Anne Tasker, Florida. Breion has two sisters, Dominique, 7, and Maeve, 7 months, and a brother, Bryandt, 10.

Luke L. Butczynski - 11/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Luke L. Butczynski, son of Dave Lewis and Lesley Butczynski, Nanticoke, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Nov. 14. Luke is the grandson of Leonard and Lucille Butczynski, Nanticoke, and the late Edward and Kathleen Lewis.

Stephen R. Franckiewicz - 11/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Stephen Robert Franckiewicz, son of Patrick and Kathleen Franckiewicz, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Nov. 14. Stephen is the grandson of Joseph and Helga Franckiewicz, Bear Creek Township, and the late Robert and Joan Ann Calore. Stephen has two sisters, Christa, 13, and Maria, 10, and two brothers, Joseph, 1 1, and Robert, 1.

Hailey J. Margera - 11/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Hailey Jade Margera, daughter of Jenna Evans and Emmett Margera, Pringle, is celebrating her third birthday today, Nov. 14. Hailey is the granddaughter of Justin and Julia Evans and Erik and Dayle Margera, all of Pittston. She is the great-granddaughter of William and Mary-Jo DelRossi, Miami, Fla.; Alexander and Mary Evans, Kingston; and John and Donna Miller, Dupont.

Kaiden R. Shiner - 11/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kaiden Raymond Shiner, son of Paul and Rebecca Shiner, is celebrating his first birthday today, Nov. 14. Kaiden is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robochewzski, Hanover Township, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Miners Mills. He has a brother, Brandon, 4.

Von M. Voelker - 11/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Von Martin Voelker, son of Kevin and Aimie Voelker, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his second birthday today, Nov. 14. Von is the grandson of Rick and Marilyn Voelker, Wilkes-Barre, and Michael and Barbara Schaffer, Coopersburg. He is the great-grandson of Eleanor Everett, Wilkes-Barre, and Marcella Schaffer, Quakertown. Von has a brother, Bo, 4.

Evelyn H. Murphy-Welconish - 11/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Evelyn Hope Murphy-Welconish, daughter of Jennifer Murphy and Brian Welconish, Boulder, Colo., is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Nov. 14. Evelyn is the granddaughter of John and Shawn Murphy, Dallas, and Nick and Carol Welconish, Loveland, Colo. She has a sister, Olivia Rain Murphy-Welconish.

Brady T. Gribble - 11/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Brady Thomas Gribble, son of Tracey and Maura Gribble, Harveys Lake, is celebrating his first birthday today, Nov. 13. Brady is the grandson of Thomas and Patricia Gaughan, Ashley; Michael and Nancy Zawodniak, Hanover Township; and the late Robert Gribble. He is the great-grandson of Anna Kaczmarczyk, Hanover Township.

Brianna E. Weghorst - 11/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Brianna Elizabeth Weghorst, daughter of Eric and Angela Weghorst, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Nov. 13. Brianna is the granddaughter of Dean and Alice Weghorst, Wilkes-Barre; James Gormley, Lakewood, Wash.; and the late Elizabeth Gormley. She is the great-granddaughter of Bill and Barbara Woodworth and Lucille Weghorst, all of Wilkes-Barre. Brianna has two brothers, Christopher, 5, and Devin, 21 months.

Tristan Chronowski - 11/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Tristan Chronowski, son of David and Patricia Chronowski, Exeter, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Nov. 13. Tristan is a grandson of Ellen Beck, Forty Fort; the late Ronald Beck; and George and Barbara Chronowski, West Wyoming. He has a brother, Alexander, 10.

BrookeLynn Taylor - 11/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
BrookeLynn Taylor, daughter of Cindy and Carlton Taylor Jr., Kingston, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Nov. 13. Brooke has two brothers, Jason Freeman, 26, Forty Fort; and Jackson Taylor, 6, Kingston; and a sister, Jessica Freeman, 24, Kingston.

Abigail P. Plasco - 11/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Abigail Paige Plasco, daughter of Michael and Karla Plasco, Bethlehem Township, celebrated her third birthday Nov. 12. Abigail is the granddaughter of John and Sally Kashatus, Nanticoke; Robert Plasco, Lebanon; and Bonita Plasco, Harveys Lake. She has a brother, Evan, 1 1 months.

Liam G. Mullery - 11/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Liam Gerald Mullery, son of Gerald and Michele Mullery, Alden section of Newport Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 13. Liam is a grandson of Janet Mullery and Gerald and Patricia Mech, all of Nanticoke, and the late Gerald Mullery. He has two sisters, Leah Marie, 9, and Lauren Shea, 7, and a brother, Louden John, 2.

Ariana R. Angradi - 11/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ariana Rose Angradi, daughter of Douglas and Sharon Angradi, Ellicott City, Md., is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Nov. 13. Ariana is a granddaughter of Kenneth and Jean Angradi, Glen Lyon, and Harriet Gallagher, Cleveland, Ohio. She has a brother, Alec, 1 1, and a sister, Ava, 3.

Julien J. Simons - 11/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Julien Joaquin Simons, son of Dr. Joseph J. Simons III and Godoleva Ayaldave-Simons, Kingston, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Nov. 13. Julien Joaquin is a grandson of Monica and Joseph J. Simons Jr., West Wyoming; the late Joaquin Ayala Granados and the late Godoleva Aldave Perez de Ayala, Mexico City. He is a 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. Julien Joaquin has two brothers, Joseph-John, 12, and Nikko Alexandre, 8.

Nathaniel J. Wren - 11/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Nathaniel Joseph Wren, son of Ted and Lisa Wren, Plymouth, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Nov. 12. Nathaniel is the grandson of Richard and Jean Dydynski and Jean and Ted Wren Sr., all of Plymouth. He has a sister, Adrienne, 2.

Adam J. Kelly - 11/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Adam John Kelly, son of John and Megan Kelly, West Pittston, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Nov. 12. Adam is the grandson of Bill and Janice Welliver, West Wyoming; Ann Kelly, Pittston; and the late Michael Kelly Sr. He is the great-grandson of Mae Welliver, Moosic, and Jean Washinsky, West Wyoming. Adam has a brother, Connor, 4, and a sister, Kacey, 4.

Hunter P. Fuller - 11/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Hunter Phillip Fuller, son of Denise Fuller, Edwardsville, and Phillip Fuller, Dallas, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Nov. 12. Hunter is the grandson of Lawrence and Evelyn Zelenak, Edwardsville, and Michael and Linda Fuller, Dallas. He is the great-grandson of Isabelle Pratz, Kingston; Marion Eicke, Dallas; and Claude Fuller, Montrose.

Chance W. Shotwell - 11/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Chance W. Shotwell, son of April Foote Biddinger, Plymouth, celebrated his second birthday Nov. 7. Chance is the grandson of Donna Foote, Plymouth; the late Garvin Paisley Sr.; Brenda Krantz, Pittston; and George Shotwell Jr., West Pittston. He has a brother, Eric, 9, and a sister, Rebecca, 5.

Matthew W. Kull - 11/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Matthew William Kull, son of Kevin and Tricia Kull, Mountain Top, celebrated his fifth birthday Nov. 9. Matthew is the grandson of Harry and Sheila Lockwood, Wyoming, and Bill and Mary Ann Kull, Exeter. He is the great-grandson of Judy Casiuk; the late Alex Casiuk, the late Harry and Dorothy Lockwood; the late Frank and Anna DeMaria; and the late Arthur D. and Mabel Kull. Matthew has a sister, Megan Alexandra, 1.

Brandon R. Longfoot - 11/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Brandon Riley Longfoot, son of Michael and Kimmy Longfoot, Courtdale, celebrated his second birthday Nov. 6. Brandon is the grandson of David and Maureen Longfoot, Kingston, and William and Christine O’Donnell, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Theresa Riley, Wilkes-Barre. Brandon has a brother, David Michael, 3.

Julianna M. Kelly - 11/11/2009 12:00 AM EST
Julianna Marie Kelly, daughter of James and Danielle Kelly, Parsons, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Nov. 1 1. Julianna is the granddaughter of Frank and Angie Miscavage and John Kelly, all of Parsons, and the late Rita Kelly. She has a brother, Tyler, 2.

Dominic R. Bernardi - 11/11/2009 12:00 AM EST
Dominic Raymond Bernardi, son of Ray and Jessica Bernardi, Duryea, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 1 1. Dominic is the grandson of Ray and Karen Bernardi, West Pittston; Denny and Dottie Penman, Bloomsburg; and Greg Sinkovich, Danville.

Christopher J. Sinibaldi - 11/11/2009 12:00 AM EST
Christopher James Sinibaldi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sinibaldi, Wyoming, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Nov. 1 1. Christopher is a grandson of Hope Ozturk and Margaret Cerulli, both of Exeter, and Charles Sinibaldi, Clifton, N.J. He has a brother, Thomas, 12.

Nina W. Jones - 11/11/2009 12:00 AM EST
Nina W. Jones, daughter of Paul and Anita Jones, Shavertown, is celebrating her second birthday today, Nov. 1 1. Nina is a granddaughter of Donald and Jennie Jones, Shavertown; Vivienne Wallace, Sugar Notch; and the late Clarence Wallace. She has a sister, Erica, 6.

Caroline L. McKaskle - 11/11/2009 12:00 AM EST
Caroline Lee McKaskle, daughter of Stephanie McKaskle, Lovelton, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Nov. 1 1. Caroline is the granddaughter of Leonard and Nancy Traver, Lovelton. She is the great-granddaughter of Marian Miller, Sciotavale, and Geraldine Traver, Millville. Caroline has a brother, Noah Daniel, 7.

Marissa K. D’Elia - 11/10/2009 12:00 AM EST
Marissa Kathryn D’Elia, daughter of Michael and Mary Kay D’Elia, Laflin, celebrated her second birthday Nov. 2. Marissa is the granddaughter of Bob and Kay Luchetti, Laflin, and Tony and Dolores D’Elia, Pittston. She has a brother, Matthew, 8.

Christopher J. Laverty - 11/10/2009 12:00 AM EST
Christopher John Laverty, son of Will and Melissa Laverty, Pocono Pines, is celebrating his second birthday today, Nov. 10. Christopher is the grandson of Harry and Carolee Williams, Kingston, and Jack and Ruth Laverty, Hackettstown, N.J. He has a sister, Maia Rose, 1 month.

Kaiya J. Falkowski - 11/10/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kaiya Jayce Falkowski, daughter of Joseph and Melanie Falkowski, Blakeslee, is celebrating her first birthday today, Nov. 10. Kaiya is the granddaughter of Fay Shanahan and Joseph and Donna Falkowski, all of Kingston.

Rebecca L. X. Simmons - 11/10/2009 12:00 AM EST
Rebecca Lynn Xiu Simmons, daughter of Brian and Tracey Simmons, celebrated her fifth birthday Nov. 9. Rebecca is a granddaughter of Viola LaMarca, Nanticoke; the late Ronald LaMarca Sr.; Marion Simmons, Nanticoke; and the late Stewart Simmons. She has a sister, Kaylee, 8.

David J. Stratchko - 11/10/2009 12:00 AM EST
David J. Stratchko, son of David and Kristin Stratchko, White Haven, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Nov. 10. David is the grandson of Edward and Nancy Uhrin, Drifton; Helen Stratchko, West Hazleton; and the late Joseph “Poppy” Stratchko.

Chase J. Leach - 11/9/2009 12:00 AM EST
Chase Jason Leach, son of Keith and Christine Leach, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Nov. 9. Chase is the grandson of Donna Artmont; the late Joesph C. Artmont Sr.; and the late Patricia M. MacBlain. He is the great-grandson of Bertha Cole and Catherine Prednis, Wilkes-Barre; Jeanne Fox, Franklinville, N.J.; and the late Gerald W. Fox. Chase has a sister, Dakota, 5.

Vyktorya P. Tencza - 11/9/2009 12:00 AM EST
Vyktorya (Tory) Payge Tencza, daughter of Kai and Carole Ingram, Glen Lyon, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Nov. 9. Vyktorya is the granddaughter of Felix and Jean Tencza, Dorrance Township; John and Sheila Jackson, Hanover Township; and Arnold and Kathy Oelke, Newark, N.J. She has two sisters, Krystyna, 12, Cadence, 1, and a brother, JaKai, 2.

Evan Greschner - 11/9/2009 12:00 AM EST
Evan Greschner, son of Todd and Michele Greschner, Drums, is celebrating his 12th birthday today, Nov. 9. Evan is the grandson of Jack and Mary Tolerico; Rose Greschner, Hazleton; and the late Ted Greschner.

Kiera A. Kupsho - 11/9/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kiera Ann Kupsho, daughter of Larry and Carrie Kupsho, Drums, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Nov. 9. Kiera is the granddaughter of Gregory and Cheryl Day, Wilkes-Barre, and Larry and Debby Kupsho, Drums. She has a brother, Gregory, 8 months.

Jaydin K. Kyttle - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jaydin Kristofer Kyttle, son of Joni Kyttle, Larksville, and Steve Hankey, Forty Fort, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Nov. 8. Jaydin is the grandson of Howard and Patricia Kyttle, Larksville, and Rob and Sandra Neyhard, Forty Fort. He is the great-grandson of Dorthy Jadosh, Luzerne, and Sally Zeske, Forty Fort.

Bobby Brenner - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Bobby Brenner, son of Robert and Donna Brenner, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Nov. 8. Bobby is the grandson of Theresa Yedlock and Janet Brenner, both of Wilkes-Barre; Frank and Cathy Yedlock, Hazleton; and the late Robert Brenner. He has two sisters, Jaelyn, 4, and Bailey, 18 months.

Emma D. Caruthers-Swortz - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Emma Doris Caruthers-Swortz, daughter of Lisa Caruthers and Joe Swortz, both of West Pittston, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Nov. 8. Emma is the granddaughter of Robert Caruthers, West Pittston; Edith Morgan, Wyoming; and the late John and Teresa Swortz. She is the great-granddaughter of Wesley and Mary Lou Geib, Beaumont.

Krysta N. Shreve - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Krysta Nicole Shreve, daughter of David and Geri Jo Shreve, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her third birthday today, Nov. 8. Krysta is the granddaughter of Larry and Shirley Shreve, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Roberta Ebert. She has two sisters, Lynn, 21, and Kimberly, 5, and a brother, David, 20.

Maggie M. Reddington - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Maggie Mei Reddington, daughter of Robert and Margaret Reddington, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Nov. 8. Maggie is the granddaughter of Albert Vrabel, Hanover Township; the late Helen Vrabel; and the late Robert and Mary Alice Reddington.

Ross A. Latona - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ross Anthony Latona, son of Dr. Ross J. and Tracey Latona, Duryea, celebrated his second birthday Nov. 7. Ross is the grandson of Renee Turkos, Duryea; the late Stan Turkos; and Ross C. and Victoria Latona, Pittston. He is the great-grandson of Rose Vennarini, Old Boston.

Trey M. Schappert - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Trey Mykail Schappert, son of Jim and Amy Schappert, Trucksville, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Nov. 8. Trey is the grandson of Patricia Pantle, Sweet Valley, and Andrea Schappert, Edwardsville. He is the great-grandson of Al and Helen Sileski, Pringle, and the late Frank and Victoria Kutz. Trey has a sister, Christina, 8.

Amy R. Troy - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Amy Rose Troy, daughter of Richard (Bubba) and Lora Troy, West Wyoming, celebrated her 1 1th birthday Sept. 8. Amy is the granddaughter of the late Ralph (Butch) Mastruzzo; Angeline Mastruzzo, West Wyoming; and the late Mary and Leonard Armitage. She has a brother, Zach, 17, and a sister, Hannah, 15.

Leona W. Liscavage marks 90th birthday - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Leona Walkowiak Liscavage celebrated her 90th birthday on Oct. 29.

Perugino, Demchak - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Dawn D. Demchak and Patrick P. Perugino II, together with their families, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Catherine Calore to mark 89th birthday - 11/8/2009 12:00 AM EST
Catherine Calore will celebrate her 89th birthday on Nov. 10.

Spencer J. Smith - 11/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
Spencer Jacob Smith, son of Doreen McDermott and Jesse Smith, Fleetwood, is celebrating his third birthday today, Nov. 7. Spencer is a grandson of James and Dorothy McDermott, Plymouth Township, and Roy and Josephine Smith, Shickshinny. He has two sisters and two brothers.

Stephen J. Olson - 11/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
Stephen John Olson, son of Stephen and Lauren Olson, Plains Township, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Nov. 7. Stephen is the grandson of William and Pauline Olson and Teresa Shivel, all of Hudson, and the late John Shivel. He has a sister, Brandi, 25.

Ryan C. Miner - 11/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ryan C. Miner, son of Ryan and Jen Miner, Shickshinny, is celebrating his third birthday today, Nov. 7. Ryan is the grandson of Rick and Debbie Boyer, Benton, and Jim and Lorraine Miner, Hunlock Creek. He is the great-grandson of Clyde and Betty Boyer, Dallas; Gary and Jean Conger, Benton; Loretta Miner, Wilkes-Barre; the late Robert Miner; and Jim and Loretta Monk, Hunlock Creek. Ryan has a sister, Karsyn, 4.

Ava G. Swiderski - 11/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ava Grace Swiderski, daughter of Paul Swiderski, Harding, and Sarah Swiderski, West Pittston, is celebrating her second birthday today, Nov. 7. Ava is a granddaughter of John and Kathy Youells, West Wyoming, and Jeff and Anna Swiderski, Mountain Top. She has a sister, Sophia, 8, and a brother, Jack, 4.

Andrew Marshallsay - 11/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
Andrew Marshallsay, son of Adam and Michelle Marshallsay, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his fifth birthday Nov. 5. Andrew is the grandson of Dan and Ida Jenkins, Shickshinny, and Peg Marshallsay, Cambridge, England.

Eric J. McGuire - 11/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
Eric J. McGuire, son of Dan and Terri McGuire, Shavertown, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 7. Eric is a grandson of Kevin and Nancy Foster, Dallas, and Dale and Jeanette McGuire, Emmitsburg, Md. He is a great-grandson of Russell and Eleanore Traver, Noxen; Leroy and Dolores Foster, Parsons; and O.R. and Dolores Dube and Michael and Jean McGuire, all of Winchester, Va. Eric has a brother, Jason, 1.

Abigail E. Ruddy - 11/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
Abigail Elizabeth Ruddy, daughter of Tony and Kristin Ruddy, Richmond, Va., is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Nov. 7. Abigail is the granddaughter of Donald and Mary Ann Ruddy, Bear Creek Township; Cheryl Rudd, Medlothian, Va.; and the late Gene Rudd. She has a brother, Bryson, 5.

Rylie G. Domashinski - 11/7/2009 12:00 AM EST
Rylie Grace Domashinski, daughter of Bob and Cathy Domashinski, Glen Lyon, is celebrating her second birthday today, Nov. 7. Rylie is the granddaughter of Louis and Jean Cora, Wilkes-Barre. She has a brother, Aidan, 8 months.

Austin W. Marusak - 11/6/2009 12:00 AM EST
Austin William Marusak, son of William and Lisa Marusak, Honey Pot, Nanticoke, is celebrating his third birthday today, Nov. 6. Austin is the grandson of William and Ellen Yarmel and Walter Cooper, all of Orangeville, and John and Sheila Marusak, Honey Pot. He is the great-grandson of Helen Cooper, Orangeville, and Eleanor English, Berwick. Austin has a sister, Abigail, 6.

Olivia J. Evans - 11/6/2009 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Jordyn Evans, daughter of John and Nicole Evans, West Nanticoke, is celebrating her first birthday today, Nov. 6. Olivia is a granddaughter of Alan and Karen Sklaney, Glen Lyon, and David and Ruth Evans, Tyrone. She is a great-granddaughter of Pauline Sklaney, Alden. Olivia has a sister, Alyssa Lauren, 3.

Hunter E. Lee - 11/6/2009 12:00 AM EST
Hunter Edward Lee, son of Robert and JoAnn Lee, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating his third birthday today, Nov. 6. Hunter is a grandson of Robert and Rose Lee, Dallas, and Joseph and Ruth Smigielski, Kingston. He has a sister, Brianna, 8, and two brothers, Dyllon, 10, and Mason, 5.

Ethan C. Mosteller - 11/6/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ethan Cole Mosteller, son of Donald and Gwen Mosteller, Harrisburg, celebrated his third birthday Nov. 4. Ethan is the grandson of Ronald and Mary Ann Kielar, Nanticoke; Pete Logan, Williamsport; and the late Lynn Logan. He is the great-grandson of Carolyn Maddon, Williamsport. Ethan has a sister, Payton, 5.

Heath R. Miller - 11/6/2009 12:00 AM EST
Heath Riley Miller, son of Brian and Kristy Miller, New City, N.Y., is celebrating his first birthday today, Nov. 6. Heath is the grandson of Ron and Jeannine Woolbert, Sweet Valley, and Richard and Carol Miller, Lake Hopatcong, N.J. He is the great-grandson of Ruth Rogers, LeRaysville; Guy Woolbert, Swoyersville; and Catherine Tuohy, Lyndhurst, N.J.

Colton M. Buckland - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Colton Matthew Buckland, son of Matthew and Kimberly Buckland, Larksville, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Nov. 5. Colton is the grandson of Dolores Peeler, Larksville; John and Sharon Buckland, Warrior Run; and the late Robert Peeler. He is the great-grandson of Clyde and Jane Shaffer, Hanover Township; the late Joseph and Sophie Kolhan; August and Anna Peeler; and Raymond and Mildred Buckland. Colton has a sister, Bella, 6.

Isabella Pisano - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Isabella Pisano, daughter of Phil Pisano and Carolyn James, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Nov. 5. Isabella is the granddaughter of Philip and Mary Ann Pisano, Hughestown, and Norman and Susan James, Harveys Lake. She has a brother, Philip, 7.

Brett T. Martinez - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Brett Thomas Martinez, son of Alan and Dawn Martinez, Hanover Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Nov. 5. Brett 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. Brett has three brothers, Darren, 9, Dylan, 7, and Spencer, 18 months.

Emily Lewis - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Emily Lewis, daughter of Edward and Lori Lewis, of Sugar Notch, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Nov. 5. Emily is the granddaughter of Louise Yakuboski and Donna Lewis, both of Hanover Township; the late Leonard Yakuboski; and the late Walter Lewis Jr. She has a brother, Zachary, 8, and sister, Stephanie, 5.

Parker C. J. Cave - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Parker Cynthia Judith Cave, daughter of John and Caryn Cave, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her first birthday Oct. 28. Parker is the granddaughter of Judith Brominski, Wilkes-Barre; John Brominski, Whitney Point, N.Y.; Wes Cave, Lancaster; and the late Cynthia Cave.

Kaitlyn E. Martin - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Martin, daughter of Andy and Nicole Martin, Wapwallopen, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Nov. 5. Kaitlyn is the granddaughter of Donna Smatko, Nanticoke; the late Carl Smatko; Andy and Peggy Martin, Edwardsville; and the late Bernadine Smatko. She is the great-granddaughter of Wanda Ostopowicz, Nanticoke, and Peggy Larkin, Wilkes-Barre. Kaitlyn has a sister, Jackie.

Holly Robbins - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Holly Robbins, daughter of Bobb and Gayle Robbins, Harding, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Nov. 5. Holly is the granddaughter of Henry J. and Annamae Popp, Dallas. She has a brother, Alex, 1 1.

Cheyenna D. Federici - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Cheyenna Dey Federici, daughter of Eric and Wendy Federici, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating her first birthday today, Nov. 5. Cheyenna is the granddaughter of Francis and Josie Federici, Plymouth Township, and Joseph and Ellen Kalinas, Luzerne. She is the great-granddaughter of Grace Gruver, Edwardsville.

Zachary N. Reisinger - 11/5/2009 12:00 AM EST
Zachary Nathan Reisinger, son of Joseph and Kimberly Reisinger, Redding, Calif., is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Nov. 5. Zachary is the grandson of attorney Joseph Reisinger, Wilkes-Barre; the late Kathy Fortune; John A. Dustin Sr., Leesburg, Fla.; and the late Carol Grabauskas. He has a brother, Jeremy, 5 months.

Kelvin L. Edwards Jr. - 11/4/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kelvin L. Edwards Jr., son of Joelle Andrejewski and Kelvin L. Edwards Sr., Nanticoke, is celebrating his first birthday today, Nov. 4. Kelvin is the grandson of Joe and Dorothy Andrejewski, Wilkes-Barre Township, and Judy Edwards, Kingston. He has a sister, Mia, 8, and a brother, Jayden, 7.

Marcus C. W. Binner - 11/4/2009 12:00 AM EST
Marcus Carl Wolfgang Binner, son of Paul and Lynne Binner, Tunkhannock, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 4. Marcus is the grandson of Joseph and Roseanne Gates, Center Moreland; Arlene Binner, Natrona Heights; and the late Carl Binner. He has a sister, Kayla, 10, and a brother, Paul, 8.

Bethany and Dominick Koonrad - 11/4/2009 12:00 AM EST
Bethany and Dominick Koonrad, twin grandchildren of Esther Koonrad Daubert, Ashley, are celebrating their sixth birthdays today, Nov. 4.

Samera L. Chamberlain - 11/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Samera Lynn Chamberlain, daughter of Jason and Shannon Chamberlain, Nanticoke, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Nov. 3. Samera is the granddaughter of RoseAnn Chamberlain, Alden; the late Kimble Chamberlain; and the late John “Shabes” Gabriel. She has a brother, Ashton Lee, 6.

Benjamin T. Gruden - 11/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Benjamin Thomas Gruden, son of Frank and Tracey Gruden, is celebrating his first birthday today, Nov. 3. Benjamin is a grandson of Joe and Teresa Kyle, Wilkes-Barre; Frank and Catherine Gruden, Scranton; and the late Joseph T. Ziegler Sr. He has two brothers, Gavin, 5, and Cameron, 3, and a step-brother, Andrew.

Kaleigh A. Shission - 11/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kaleigh Alexis Shission, daughter of Dan and Melissa Shission, West Wyoming, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Nov. 3. Kaleigh is a granddaughter of Dale and Joyce Culver, Wyoming; Dan Shission, Sweet Valley; and the late Rosemary Shission. She has a brother, Austin, 13, and a sister, Lauren, 1 1.

Ava T. Grossman - 11/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ava Teresa Grossman, daughter of Lloyd and Joan Grossman, Swoyersville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Nov. 3. Ava is the granddaughter of A. Henry and Dolores Cebrick, Swoyersville; Suzanne Melsh, Denver, Colo.; and Lloyd and Denise Grossman, Red Bluff, Calif. She is the great-granddaughter of Freddie Thomas, Fort Collins, Colo. Ava has two brothers, Caleb Andrew, 5, and Jared Nicholas, 8.

Nicholas J. Vincelli - 11/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Nicholas John Vincelli, son of Christine and Gary Vincelli Jr., Shavertown, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Nov. 3. Nicholas is the grandson of Cecelia Vincelli, Dallas; the late Gary Vincelli; and Frank and Charlene Panuccio, Shavertown. He is the great-grandson of Beatrice Romanowski, Fairview, N.C. Nicholas has a sister, Natalie, 3.

Jennifer J. Andrews - 11/3/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jennifer Joy Andrews, daughter of the Rev. Andrew Selvarajan and Vidjealatchoumy Andrews, Plymouth, is celebrating her third birthday today, Nov. 3. Jennifer is the granddaughter of Selvaraj Isaac and Lourdhumary Selvaraj, both of Chennai, India. She is the great-granddaughter of Isaac Pushpam and Ebanezzammal Isaac, both of Chennai, India. Jennifer has a brother, Jerome Joshua Andrews, 5.

Adam J. Zabretsky - 11/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Adam J. Zabretsky, son of Cindy Zabretsky, Freeland, and the late Gary Zabretsky, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Nov. 2. Adam is the grandson of Barry and Judy Lutz, Freeland; Irmgard Zabretsky, Larksville; and the late John Zabretsky. He has a sister, Kyra, 6.

Ian Ratchford - 11/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ian Ratchford, son of John and Sheri Ratchford, Kingston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Nov. 2. Ian is the grandson of Frank and Lorraine Haduck, Bear Creek, and Adrienne Evans, Harveys Lake. He is the great-grandson of Ceil Maleski, Moscow, and Philomena Ratchford, Pittston. Ian has two sisters, Zoe, 3, and Meg, 1.

Mark J. Atherton - 11/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Mark James Atherton, son of Mark and Sandy Atherton, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Nov. 2. Mark is the grandson of James and Patricia Atherton and Frederick and Jean Zinn, all of Wilkes-Barre. Mark has a sister, Aleia, 6.

Ian M. Williams - 11/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ian Michael Williams, son of Dr. Harry and Denise Williams, Virginia Beach, Va., is celebrating his 12th birthday today, Nov. 2. Ian is the grandson of Harry and Carolee Williams, Kingston, and Perry and Pat McGee, Virginia Beach, Va.

Saleah R. Barber - 11/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Saleah Rose Barber, daughter of Stephen and Judy Barber, Kingston, is celebrating her second birthday today, Nov. 2. Saleah is a granddaughter of Madeline Worlinsky, Swoyersville; the late Lawrence Worlinsky; and the late William and Dorothy Barber. She has four brothers, Kyle, 17, Corey, 9, Stephen, 7, and Aaron, 5, and a sister, Alysha, 14.

John Morgan - 11/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
John Morgan, son of John and Michelle Morgan, Exeter, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Nov. 2. John is a grandson of Dominick and Margaret Surace, Dunmore, and George and Lucille Morgan, Exeter. He has a brother, Jacob, 2.

Jason Foote - 11/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jason Foote, son of Ed and Corinne Foote, Trucksville, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Nov. 2. Jason is a grandson of Raymond Foote, Jermyn; the late Ruth Foote; and the late William and Dorothy Catalutch. He is a great-grandson of the late Mildred Catalutch. Jason has a sister, Amanda, 14, and a brother, Ethan, 12.

Lacey L. Gushock - 11/2/2009 12:00 AM EST
Lacey Lynn Gushock, daughter of Amanda Iorio, Nanticoke, and Joseph Gushock Jr., Glen Lyon, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Nov. 2. Lacey is the granddaughter of Mariam Iorio, Scranton; Phil and Mary Iorio, Kingston; and Betty and Joseph Gushock Sr., Wanamie. She is the great-granddaughter of Joan Thomas, Wilkes-Barre; Phil Iorio, Jenson Beach, Fla.; and the late Harriet Iorio. Lacey has a brother, Matthew Iorio, 9.

Donovan Kopecki, - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT

Mary Searles celebrates 95th birthday - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Mary Searles, formerly of Hanover Township, turned 95 on Oct. 31. She celebrated the occasion at a luncheon attended by family members at Costello’s Restaurant in Kingston.

Mason Kostrzewski - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Mason Kostrzewski, son of Cassandra Valania and David Kostrzewski Jr., celebrated his fourth birthday Oct. 31. Mason is the grandson of Robert and Christine Lent and James Hoseknecht, all of Mocanaqua; Joseph and Jackie Triplett, Shickshinny; and David Kostrzewski Sr., Pittsburgh. He is the great-grandson of the late Andrew and Patricia Rombilus and the late Edward and Josephine Byczek.

Tyler Price - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Tyler Price, son of Corene Kay, celebrated his 12th birthday Oct. 31. Tyler is the grandson of Robert and Elaine Kay, Wilkes-Barre, and the late William Price. He is the great-grandson of Anna Marie Smith; the late Richard Smith; and the late Robert and Anita Kay. Tyler has a brother, Christopher.

Christopher J. Buczynski - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Christopher J. Buczynski, son of Joseph and Marlene Buczynski, Fulton, Md., is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Nov. 1. Christopher is the grandson of Joseph and Regina Buczynski, Wilkes-Barre, and John and Annette Schlasta, Jermyn. He is the great-grandson of the late John and Bertha Waltos and the late John and Frances Buczynski.

Josephine Lopatto celebrates 90th birthday with family - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Josephine Lopatto celebrated her 90th birthday on Oct. 11. In honor of the event, her son and daughter escorted her on a trip to Bermuda. Upon her return she was honored by all nine of her children and their families at a special family reunion dinner at Carmine’s Restaurant in New York City.

Jagger P. Shearer - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jagger Page Shearer, son of Ange Stefanowicz, Dupont, and the late Dave Shearer, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Nov. 1. Jagger is the grandson of Dave and Carolyn Shearer, Thornhurst, and Jerry and Sharon Stefanowicz, Dupont. He is the great-grandson of Gil and Marita Shearer, Avoca; William and Mary Jean Lee, Hughestown; the late Frank and Helen Tetlack; and the late Joseph and Juanita Stefanowicz.

Stephania Augustine celebrates 100th birthday - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Stephania (Stephanie) Kleyps Augustine, Nanticoke, formerly of Alden, Newport Township, celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 21.

Mia E. Marriggi - 11/1/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Mia Elianna Marriggi, daughter of Eugene and Mary Ellen Marriggi, Duryea, celebrated her sixth birthday Oct. 28. Mia is the granddaughter of Frank and Eleanor Conrad, Scranton, and Eugene Marriggi, Avoca. She has a brother, Gino, 7.

Dylan R. Adwell - 10/31/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Dylan Richard Adwell, son of Richard and Debra Stritzinger Adwell, Stevensville, Md., is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Oct. 31. Dylan is the grandson of Jacob Stritzinger, East Stroudsburg; Peggy Stritzinger, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Richard and Lois Adwell. He has a sister, Lindsey, 4.

Kaitlynne E. Patla - 10/31/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kaitlynne “Kitt” Elisabeth Patla, daughter of Eddie and Krista Patla, Harveys Lake, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Oct. 31. Kitt is a granddaughter of Edward L. and Nikki Leam Patla; Christina Sompel; and the late Michael Sompel. She has a sister, Morgan, 7, and a brother, Nathaniel, 2.

Gerald A. Fino - 10/31/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Gerald A. Fino, son of Richard and Kimberly Fino, Harrisburg, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 31. Jerry is the grandson of Stephen and Frances Spencer, Nanticoke; Ronald and Cindy Baker, Harrisburg; and the late Gerald Fino. He is the great-grandson of John Baker, Somerset. Jerry has a sister, Victoria, 2.

Megan E. Purcell - 10/31/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Megan Elizabeth Purcell, daughter of Mike and Kathy Purcell, Pittston, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Oct. 31. Megan is a granddaughter of Ceil Kobylski, Tunkhannock, and Joseph and Dorothy Purcell, Pottsville. She has two sisters, Meredith, 6, and Marin, 2.

Jessica R. Cervenak - 10/31/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jessica Rose Cervenak, daughter of Ed and Sue Cervenak, Evans Falls, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Oct. 31. Jessica is a granddaughter of Ray and Rose Poplaski, Edwardsville, and Ed and Pat Cervenak, Larksville. She is a great-granddaughter of Susan Poplaski, Edwardsville. Jessica has a sister, Addyson, 20 months.

Chad J. Wasickanin - 10/31/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Chad Jacob Wasickanin, son of Anna Wasickanin, Sugar Notch, and Mark Wasickanin, Hanover Township, celebrated his 1 1th birthday Oct. 26. Chad is a grandson of Frank and Maria Buczynski, Plains Township, and Carl and Katherine Wasickanin, Hanover Township. He has a brother, Mark, 18.

Isabella Calo - 10/30/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Isabella Calo, daughter of Benjamin and Lee Calo, Kingston, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Oct. 30. Isabella is the granddaughter of Doris Grimes, Swoyersville.

Alexa C. Czeck - 10/30/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Alexa Cathryn Czeck, daughter of Peter and Amy Czeck, Lewistown, is celebrating her second birthday today, Oct. 30. Alexa is the granddaughter of Bernard and Kathleen Czeck, Mocanaqua. She has two brothers, Jayden, 5, and Joshua, 15.

Dawson Gula - 10/30/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Dawson Gula, son of David and Mary Gula, Hanover Township, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 30. Dawson is the grandson of James and Teresa Gula, Hanover Township, and Harold and Doris Montross, Center Moreland.

Christina M. Kurlandski - 10/30/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Christina Marie Kurlandski, daughter of John and Mary Kurlandski, Swoyersville, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 30. Christina is a granddaughter of the late Frank and Mary Sorick and the late John and Helen Kurlandski. She has five sisters, Mary, Susan, Joy, Molly and Maria, and three brothers, Mark, John Jr. and Frank.

Margaret A. Tecce - 10/30/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Margaret AeryLyn Tecce, daughter of Nicole Perry and Mike Tecce, King of Prussia, is celebrating her second birthday today, Oct. 30. Margaret is the granddaughter of Ron and Joan Perry, Swoyersville; Anthony Tecce, Pottstown; and the late Margaret M. Tecce. She is the great-granddaughter of Matilda Hetro, Exeter, and Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Perry, Morgan City, La.

Allison P. Zeiss - 10/30/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Allison Patricia Zeiss, daughter of Kevin and Amy Zeiss, Dallas, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Oct. 30. Allison is the granddaughter of Patricia Zeiss, Orleans, Mass; the late James Zeiss; the late Maralyn Pavlovec; and the late Richard Pavlovec. She has a brother, Colin James, 7.

Zachary J. Konopke - 10/29/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Zachary Joel Konopke, son of Steve and Maria Konopke, Kingston, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Oct. 29. Zach is the grandson of Peter Brussock, Kingston; the late Irene Brussock; and Steve and Pat Konopke, Luzerne. He has a sister, Lauren, 9.

Luke V. Kopec - 10/29/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Luke Vincent Kopec, son of Brian and Kasia Kopec, Kingston, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Oct. 29. Luke is the grandson of Vincent and Carol Kopec, Plains Township; Mary McDonough, Kingston; and Joseph McDonough, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of Madelyn Pelepko, Wilkes-Barre. Luke has a sister, Akira Grace, 5.

Alex R. Robbins - 10/29/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Alex R. Robbins, son of Bobb and Gayle Robbins, Harding, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Oct. 29. Alex is the grandson of Henry J. and Annamae Popp, Dallas. He has a sister, Holly, 5.

Martin J. Snyder - 10/29/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Martin Joseph Snyder, son of Jaime Gushock and Marty G. Snyder, both of Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his 14th birthday today, Oct. 29. Martin is the grandson of James and Debbie Gushock, Wilkes-Barre; the late Glen Snyder; and the late Dolly Kolbicka. He is the great-grandson of MaryLou Youlls, Korncrest, and the late Walter Youlls.

Jillian L. and Evan C. Michales - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jillian Lilah and Evan Charles Michales, twin daughter and son of Tom and Delilah Kistler Michales, Montvale, N.J., are celebrating their 1 1th birthdays today, Oct. 28. Evan and Jillian are the grandchildren of Doug and Margaret Kistler, Lake Silkworth, and Bob and Marilyn Michales, Whiting, N.J. They are the great-grandchildren of the late Patrick and Betty Hopkins and the late Dr. Charles and Marjorie Kistler.

Maria C. Franckiewicz - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Maria Catherine Franckiewicz, daughter of Patrick and Kathleen Franckiewicz, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Oct. 28. Maria is a granddaughter of Joseph and Helga Franckiewicz, Bear Creek Township, and the late Robert and Joan Ann Calore. She is a great-granddaughter of Catherine Calore, Wilkes-Barre. Maria has a sister, Christa, 13, and four brothers, Joseph, 1 1, Stephen, 7, Patrick, 6, and Robert, 1.

Alivia A. Evans - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Alivia Ann Erin Evans, daughter of Clarissa Davis, Nanticoke, and Victor Evans, Hanover Township, celebrated her third birthday Oct. 23. Alivia is a granddaughter of David Spencer, Plymouth Township; Nola Spencer, Nanticoke; and Erin Evans, Hanover Township. She is a great-granddaughter of Georgia Davis, Ron Oscielowski and Sam and Betty June Care, all of Kingston; Rita Roger, Hanover Township; and George and Helen Evans, Larksville. Alivia has a sister, Cassidy, 6.

Isabella B. Rolland - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Isabella Bryn Rolland, daughter of Stacy and William Rolland III, Warrington, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 28. Isabella is a granddaughter of Wayne and Ellen Hughes, Shavertown; William Rolland Jr., Shavertown; and the late Mary Charlene Rolland. She is a great-granddaughter of Miriam Rolland, Kingston; the late William Rolland Sr.; the late Ike and Ida Harris; and the late William and Mary Hughes. Isabella has a sister, Quinlyn, 3.

Kendra A. Novick - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kendra Alexis Novick, daughter of Jenna Jardine, Trucksville, and William C. Novick, Courtdale, celebrated her sixth birthday Oct. 26. Kendra is the granddaughter of Fiona Harris, North Carolina; Anthony Jardine, Kingston; Glenna Novick, Courtdale; and the late William M. Novick.

Sophia M. Shea - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Sophia M. Shea, daughter of Brandon and Sarah Shea, Nanticoke, is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 28. Sophia is the granddaughter of Joseph and Linda Gullotto, Nanticoke; Beverly Diltz, Benton; and Hubert Shea, Wilkes-Barre. She has a brother, Gaven.

Joseph J. Bielecki Jr. - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Joseph John Bielecki Jr., son of Tammy Bielecki, Nanticoke, and Joseph Bielecki, Sheatown, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Oct. 28. Joseph is a grandson of Cleveland and Barbara Elmy, Nanticoke, and Frank and Sylvia Bielecki, Sheatown. He has a sister, Jamie, 18, and a brother, Kyle, 15.

Kyle Mazzillo - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kyle Mazzillo, son of Keith and Dee Mazzillo, Swoyersville, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Oct. 28. Kyle is the grandson of a late Robert C. Evans; the late Mr. and Mrs. James Mazzillo; and D. Kershner, Plymouth. He has a sister, Jamie, 23, and a brother, Keith Jr., 10.

Braden N. Walsh - 10/28/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Braden Nicholas Walsh, son of Monte and Lisa Walsh, Jenkins Township, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 28. Braden is the grandson of Deno and Maryann Pantelakos, Dallas, and Marie Walsh and Eugene Walsh, both of Scranton. He is the great-grandson of Mary Arruzzo, Hanover Township; the late Frederick Arruzzo; and the late Edna and Deno Pantelakos Sr.

Kaylee M. Barancho - 10/27/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kaylee Marie Barancho, daughter of Lisa and Andrew Barancho III, Ashley, is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 27. Kaylee is the granddaughter of Dolores Barancho, Forty Fort; the late Andrew Barancho Jr.; and George and Bonnie Price, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Beverly Daubert, Wilkes-Barre.

Lindsay M. Chalker - 10/27/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Lindsay Marie Chalker, daughter of Ernest and Toni Chalker, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Oct. 27. Lindsay is the granddaughter of James and Mary Apolinaro, Larksville; Millie Chalker, Dallas; and the late Ernest Chalker.

Justin E. Spencer - 10/27/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Justin Eric Spencer, son of Eric and Jennifer Spencer, Nanticoke, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Oct. 27. Justin is the grandson of Phillip and Nancy Stark, Lehman, and Stanley and Doreen Spencer, Wanamie. He has a sister, Jordan, 7.

Walter Smith Jr. - 10/27/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Walter Smith Jr., son of Walter and Susan Smith, Harding, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Oct. 27. Walter is the grandson of Walter and Ann Marie Smith and Trudy Hansbury, all of West Pittston. He is the great-grandson of the late Dorothy Smith.

Jay S. Shemanski - 10/26/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jay Steven Shemanski, son of Gerald and Amber Shemanski, Honey Pot, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Oct. 26. Jay is a grandson of Gerald and Mary Shemanski, Honey Pot, and Linda Stewart, Nanticoke. He is a great-grandson of Sophie Robaczewski, Honey Pot. Jay has a brother, Derek, 2.

Aliviah J. Seeman - 10/26/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Aliviah Joelle Seeman, daughter of Wendy Seeman, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 26. Aliviah is the granddaughter of Jim and Kathy Seeman, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Bernard and Mildred Seeman, Wilkes-Barre. Aliviah has a brother, Jacob.

Liel N. Bidding - 10/25/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Liel Nicholas Bidding, son of Daniel and Liron Bidding, Jerusalem, Israel, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 25. Liel is the grandson of Nick and Barb Bidding, Kingston; Amalia Masty, Jerusalem, Israel; and the late Daniel Masty. He is the great-grandson of John Fetchick, Wilkes-Barre Township; the late Jenny Fetchick; Sam Bidding, Plymouth; the late Lorraine Bidding; and Mariam and Yeruham Mezan, Jerusalem, Israel.

Lacey M. Amos - 10/25/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Lacey Marie Amos, daughter of Geoff and Nicole Amos, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her sixth birthday Oct. 21. Lacey is the granddaughter of Francis and Dorothy Belardinelli and Bernice Amos, all of Wilkes-Barre. She has a sister, Leah, 2.

Charleigh J. Miner - 10/25/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Charleigh Jade Miner, daughter of Scott and Karen Miner, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Oct. 25. Charleigh is the granddaughter of Casimir and Maryann Chernouskas, Pittston, and James and Lorraine Miner, Hunlock Creek. She is the great-granddaughter of Loretta Miner. Charleigh has a brother, Jozshua, 2.

Sofia E. Menta - 10/25/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Sofia Elizabeth Menta, daughter of Jarrod and Kate Menta, Luzerne, is celebrating her second birthday today, Oct. 25. Sofia is the granddaughter of Eugene and Gloria Gowisnok and John and Holly Menta, all of Swoyersville. She is the great-granddaughter of Warren and Marian Evans, Luzerne, and Edward Kauczka, Kingston.

Trevor P. Pickard - 10/25/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Trevor Patrick Pickard, son of Brian Flynn, Hanover Township, and Sara Evans, Millville, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Oct. 25. Trevor is the step-son of Katye Flynn and Ronald Evans. He is the grandson of Robert and Janet Flynn, Plymouth, and Chester and Paula Pickard, Benton. Trevor has two sisters, Ainsley Julia Flynn, 2, and Madeline Evans, 2.

Annika M. Yanoshak - 10/25/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Annika Maria Yanoshak, daughter of Randy and Maria Yanoshak, Wrentham, Mass., formerly of Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her seventh birthday Oct. 23. Annika is the granddaughter of Connie Yanoshak, Hanover Township; Ylva and Hakan Hellstrand, Ridgewood, N.J., formerly of Waverly; and the late Randy Yanoshak Sr. She is the great-granddaughter of Andy and Eleanor Sofranko, Hanover Township; Lalla Reimerson, Sala, Sweden; and the late John and Shirley Yanoshak.

Leona Koepke celebrates 90th birthday - 10/25/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Leona Koepke, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her 90th birthday on Oct. 3.

Caroline N. Banas - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Caroline N. Banas, daughter of Michael and Theresa Banas, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Oct. 24. Caroline is a granddaughter of George and Florence Banas, Wilkes-Barre, and John and Theresa Dubbelman, Cedar Grove, N.J. She has two sisters, Katie, 20, and Emily, 17, and three brothers, Mikey, 16, Brian, 13, and Christopher, 9.

Kelsey Sterling - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kelsey Sterling, daughter of Jamie and Tara Sterling, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her 1 1th birthday Oct. 23. Kelsey is a granddaughter of Victor and Grace Zulkoski, Hanover Township; Bernadette Holloway, Wilkes-Barre; and Allen Sterling, Mountain Top. She has a sister, Kaylee, 8.

Kayla A. Chlubicki - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kayla Ann Chlubicki, daughter of John and Lori Chlubicki, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 24. Kayla is a granddaughter of Joseph Muczynski, Florida; the late Jane Muczynski; and the late Beverly Kocher. She has a brother, Cody, 1 1, and a sister, Samantha.

Gianna O. Conforti - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Gianna Olivia Conforti, daughter of Angelo and Jackie Conforti, Old Forge, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Oct. 24. Gianna is the granddaughter of Julius and Rose Marie Janesko, Moosic, and Gerald and Marga Conforti, Taylor. She has a brother, Angelo, 16.

Morgan C. Solano - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Morgan Catherine Solano, daughter of James and Angela Solano, Shavertown, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Oct. 24. Morgan is the granddaughter of Joseph and Diana Solano, Larksville, and Joseph and Ruth Ann Smigielski, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Amelia Solano, Courtdale. Morgan has a brother, Alex, 8.

Matthew F. Prociak - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Matthew Francis Prociak, son of Michael and Patricia Prociak, Jenkins Township, celebrated his sixth birthday Oct. 21. Matthew is a grandson of Joseph and Florence Prociak, Plains Township; Mary Devers, West Pittston; and the late Joseph Devers. He has a sister, Rebecca, 1 1, and two brothers, Michael, 14, and Nicholas, 9.

David M. Blaine - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
David Michael Blaine, son of Cindy Ann and Joseph Blaine Jr., Harveys Lake, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Oct. 24. David is the grandson of Ann Marie Stewart, Plymouth; the late Harvey F. (Whitey) Stewart Jr.; Sandra Blaine and Christopher Milbrodt, Dallas; and Karen and Joseph Blaine Sr., Hanover Township. He has a half-brother, Joey, 1 1.

Justin M. Coyne - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Justin Michael Coyne, son of Joe and Monica Coyne, Duryea, celebrated his 1 1th birthday Oct. 23. Justin is a grandson of Sally Tomaszewski, Dupont; the late Fred Tomaszewski; Barbara Coyne, Exeter; and the late Joseph Coyne III. He has two sisters, Clarice, 25, and Fredrica, 18, and a brother, Joseph, 17.

Keri A. Lushefski - 10/24/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Keri Ann Lushefski, daughter of Joseph and Cathy Lushefski, Nanticoke, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Oct. 24. Keri is a granddaughter of George and Rose Madl, Nanticoke; Mary Lushefski, West Nanticoke; and the late Joseph Lushefski Jr. She has three sisters, Shannon, 19, Carissa, 18, and Kelcie, 16.

Cole D. Ricko - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Cole Donald Ricko, son of Kelly and Donald Ricko Jr., Wyoming, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 23. Cole is the grandson of Donna and Donald Ricko Sr., Hanover Township, and Terry and Barbara McCreary, Beverly, W.Va. He is the great-grandson of Francis Conklin and Elizabeth Ricko, both of Hanover Township.

Bailee E. Yancheck - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Bailee Elizabeth Yancheck, daughter of David and Lisa Yancheck, Wilkes-Barre Township, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 23. Bailee is a granddaughter of Jim and Mary Cronauer, Wilkes-Barre; Marjorie Yancheck, Ashley; and the late John Yancheck Jr. She is a great-granddaughter of the late John and Margaret Krella. Bailee has two brothers, David John, 17, and Zachary James, 1 1, and a sister, Heather Christine, 19.

Giana L. Marinangeli - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Giana L. Marinangeli, daughter of Frank and Megan Marinangeli, Jenkins Township, is celebrating her third birthday today, Oct. 23. Giana is a granddaughter of Frank and Dolores Marinangeli, Plains Township, and Ronald and Elizabeth Gribble, Parsons. She has a sister, Ciara, 5.

Kimberly Ferrara - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kimberly Ferrara, daughter of Cathy Ferrara and Michael Ferrara, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Oct. 23. Kim is the granddaughter of Sam and Carla Ferrara, West Pittston; John Radecky, Forest City; and the late Marion Radecky.

Sierra N. Prokarym - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Sierra Noelle Prokarym, daughter of Robert and Michelle Prokarym, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Oct. 23. Sierra is the granddaughter of Frances Evans, Kingston; the late Vincent Evans; and John and Maryann Prokarym, Jessup. She has two brothers, John and Noah.

Aibreann L. Mullin - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Aibreann Louise Mullin, daughter of Joseph and April Mullin, Ashley, is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 23. Aibreann is the granddaughter of Clarence and Ethel Dow, Kingston; Joseph Mullin, Ashley; and Kathy Mullin, Nanticoke. She is the great-granddaughter of Jean Dow and Ruth Parsons, both of Kingston, and the late Helen Drobenak. Aibreann has a step-sister, Rebecka, 17.

Philip C. Dunmire - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Philip Christopher Dunmire, son of Stacey Weiss, Punxsutawney, and Chris Dunmire, Latrobe, celebrated his fourth birthday Oct. 21. Philip is the grandson of Mary Lynn (Dunn) and Doug Lemmon, Rochester Mills; Ralph and Diane Weiss, Nanticoke; Vaughn Dunmire, Shelocta; and Shari (Shernock) and Robert Galbraith, New Bethlehem. He is the great-grandson of Sarah Dunn and Janet Tomasak, both of Pittston; the late Alexander Dunn; the late Ralph and Claire Weiss; Harry and Esther Dunmire, Shelocta; Yoma Shernock, New Bethlehem; and the late George Shernock.

Hayden J. Krzywicki - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Hayden James Krzywicki, son of Mike and Jennifer Krzywicki, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Oct. 23. Hayden is the grandson of Larry and Mary Ann Wills, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Stanley and Evelyn Krzywicki. He has a brother, Hunter, 10, and a sister, Kendall, 3.

Emily C. Dwyer - 10/23/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Emily Catherine Dwyer, daughter of Paul and Susan Dwyer, Lumberton, N.J., is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 23. Emily is the granddaughter of Tom and Marie Perks, Forty Fort; Thomas Dwyer, Chalfont; and the late Eileen Dwyer. She has two brothers, Christopher, 13, and Matthew, 8.