Birthdays

Zoey M. Backley - 02/9/2012 12:00 AM EST
Zoey Marie Backley, daughter of Robin Lee Backley and Edward Hower, Ashley, is celebrating her third birthday today, Feb. 9. Zoey is a granddaughter of Tracy Backley and the late Charles Backley, Nanticoke, and Catherine Hower, Ashley. She is a great-granddaughter of Nancy Gist, Nanticoke. Zoey has two sisters, Makeinzy Backley and Hailey Karvaski.

Brayden F. Bond - 02/9/2012 12:00 AM EST
Brayden Francis Bond, son of Brian and Deanna Andreoli Bond, Philadelphia, is celebrating his first birthday today, Feb. 9. Brayden is a grandson of Eleanor Andreoli and the late Valentino (Tino) Andreoli, Wilkes-Barre, and Frank and Doreen Bond, Philadelphia.

Mary Ann Stout - 02/9/2012 12:00 AM EST
Mary Ann Stout, daughter of Alan and Stephanie Stout, Edwardsville, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 9. Mary Ann is a granddaughter of John and Mary Ann Chernesky, Kingston, and Wayne and Ruth Meese, Wilkes-Barre. She has a brother, A.J., 2.

Sadie M. Fuller - 02/9/2012 12:00 AM EST
Sadie Marie Fuller, daughter of Robert and Donna Fuller, Hanover Township, celebrated her eighth birthday Feb. 3. Sadie is a granddaughter of MaryAnn Shanahan, Wilkes-Barre, and Kathleen and William Dobson, Hanover Township. She has a brother, Robert Fuller.

Morgan M. Hermanofski - 02/9/2012 12:00 AM EST
Morgan McKenna Hermanofski, daughter of Rodney and Stacy Hermanofski, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 9. Morgan is a granddaughter of Bill and Ellen Yarmel and Walter and Diane Cooper, all of Orangeville, and Corinne Hermanofski, Nanticoke. She is a great-granddaughter of Helen Cooper, Orangeville, and Eleanor English, Berwick. Morgan has a sister, Ashlyn, 3.

Keleigh A. and David M. Longfoot - 02/8/2012 12:00 AM EST
Keleigh Adryiene Longfoot,daughter of Michael and Kimmy Longfoot, Courtdale, is celebrating her first birthday today, Feb. 8. Her brother, David Michael Longfoot, celebrated his sixth birthday Feb. 3. Keleigh and David are the grandchildren of David and Maureen Longfoot, Kingston, and William and Christine O’Donnell, Swoyersville. They are the great-grandchildren of Theresa Riley, Wilkes-Barre. Keleigh and David have a brother, Brandon Riley, 4.

Eric M. Washick Jr. - 02/8/2012 12:00 AM EST
Eric M. Washick Jr., son of Eric M. and Bobbiejo Washick, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 8. Eric is a grandson of Barbara Washick, Wilkes-Barre; the late Jack L. Washick; the late Myron Demchak; and the late Verna (Bonnie) Demchak. He has a sister, Victoria.

Keith W. Gates - 02/8/2012 12:00 AM EST
Keith William Gates, son of Keith and Tammy Gates, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 8. Keith is a grandson of Daniel and Mae Kaczmarczyk, Upper Askam; Carol Gates, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Willard Gates. He is a great-grandson of Cecilia Knappman, Wilkes-Barre; the late Carl Knappman; the late Mary Witinski, Michael Witinski and Anna Kaczmarczyk, Upper Askam; the late Alexander Kaczmarczyk; and the late Willard and Dolores Gates.

Mckenzie L. Obitz - 02/8/2012 12:00 AM EST
Mckenzie Lynn Obitz, daughter of Frank and Lisa Obitz, Plains Township, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 8. Mckenzie is a granddaughter of Susan Gensel, Wilkes-Barre; Clint Geasey and Frank Obitz Sr., Bear Creek; and Patricia and Bill Wunner, Parsons. She is a great-granddaughter of Robert and Jane Geasey, Williamsport, and Ted and Janet Gensel, Shickshinny. Mckenzie has a brother, Brandon, 19.

Dylan M. Schraeder - 02/8/2012 12:00 AM EST
Dylan Matthew Schraeder, son of Brian and Sara Schraeder, Bloomsburg, is celebrating his first birthday today, Feb. 8. Dylan is a grandson of John and Bobbie Glynn and Judy Schraeder, all of Ashley. He is a great-grandson of Doris Schraeder, Wilkes-Barre. Dylan has a sister, Sydney, 5.

Anthony F. Poyer - 02/8/2012 12:00 AM EST
Anthony F. Poyer, son of James and Nicole Poyer, Mountain Top, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Feb. 8. Anthony is a grandson of Bernadine Naugle, Old Forge, and Christine Frund, Wilkes-Barre. He has a brother, Andrew, 7.

Karissa A. Emel - 02/8/2012 12:00 AM EST
Karissa Ann Emel, daughter of Beth Wallace, Edwardsville, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 8. Karissa is a granddaughter of Ann Lisowski, Pittston, and the late Ronald Rosengrant Sr. She is a great-granddaughter of the late Loretta and Walter Rosengrant; Ruth Mackiewicz, Larksville; the late Zigmund Mackiewicz; and the late John and Elizabeth Sabol. Karissa has three brothers, Pat, 15, Matt, 1 1, and Zack, 8.

Eliana Parra - 02/8/2012 12:00 AM EST
Eliana Parra, daughter of Frank and Maria Parra, Wyoming, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Feb. 8. Ellie is a granddaughter of Joan and Jerry Hudyck and the late Robert Christian Sr., all of Exeter, and the late Frank S. and Veronica Parra, Wyoming.

Mayson A. Girton - 02/7/2012 12:00 AM EST
Mayson Alexander Girton, son of Chasity and Jason Girton, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Feb. 7. Mayson is a grandson of the late Clinton Hashagen and Rodney Girton, both of Wapwallopen, and Renee Girton, Wilkes-Barre. He is a great-grandson of Clinton and Caroline Hashagen and Darlene and William Terry, all of Berwick, and Joyce and Raymond Girton, Catawissa.

Enrique L. Golda - 02/7/2012 12:00 AM EST
Enrique Leonardo Golda, son of Richard Golda and Lizzette Santiago-Golda, Plains Township, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 7. Enrique is a grandson of Leonard L. and Mary Golda, Mountain Top, and Edith Santiago, Puerto Rico. He has a brother, Jimmy, 24.

Kyra Zabretsky - 02/7/2012 12:00 AM EST
Kyra Zabretsky, daughter of Cindy Zabretsky and the late Gary Zabretsky, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Feb. 7. Kyra is a granddaughter of Barry and Judy Lutz, Freeland; Irmgard Zabretsky, Larksville; and the late John Zabretsky. She has a brother, Adam, 13.

Lauren S. Mullery - 02/7/2012 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Shea Mullery, daughter of Gerald and Michele Mullery, Alden, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Feb. 7. Lauren is a granddaughter of Janet Mullery and the late Gerald Mullery and Gerald and Patricia Mech, all of Nanticoke. She has a sister, Leah Marie, 1 1, and two brothers, Liam Gerald, 6, and Louden John, 4.

Cade E. Norton - 02/7/2012 12:00 AM EST
Cade Everett Norton, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jarrod Norton, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 7. Cade is a grandson of Richard and Linda Norton, Sweet Valley, and Bill and Peggy Hale, Blytheville, Ark. He is a great-grandson of Ruth Norton, Wilkes-Barre.

Isabella Nero - 02/7/2012 12:00 AM EST
Isabella Nero, daughter of Edward and Rebecca Nero, Wilkes-Barre Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 7. Isabella is a granddaughter of Frank Wallace, Sweet Valley; Betty Wallace, Nipgen, Ohio; and Carol Fronczkiewicz, Pittston.

Savannah M. Nealon - 02/6/2012 12:00 AM EST
Savannah Marielle Nealon, daughter of Michael and Katie Nealon, Canonsburg, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Feb. 6. Savannah is a granddaughter of James and Ann Marie Nealon, Wilkes-Barre, and Fred and Rose Stamm, Richmond, Va. She has a sister, Kaitlyn, 17, and a brother, Jamie, 8.

Sammy and Samara R. Supey - 02/6/2012 12:00 AM EST
Sammy Supey, son of Kristine and Sam Supey, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 6. His sister, Samara Rose, celebrated her fifth birthday Jan. 3. Sammy and Samara are the grandchildren of George Chronowski and the late Barbara Chronowski, West Wyoming, and Tom and Mary Supey, West Pittston. They are the great-grandchildren of Tom Supey Sr. and Genevieve Labaty, both of Wyoming.

Michael W. Finarelli - 02/6/2012 12:00 AM EST
Michael William Finarelli, son of Elizabeth and Michael Finarelli, Dallas, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Feb. 6. Michael is a grandson of Karen and Thomas Finarelli Sr. and Joan and Bill Abrams, both of Dallas. He is a great-grandson of Edward Conologue and the late Helen Conologue, both of Forty Fort; the late Matilda Konecke, Mountain Top; and the late Eleanor Dolan Abrams, Scranton.

Ronald, Anastasia and Nicholas Tomko - 02/5/2012 12:00 AM EST
Ronald, Anastasia and Nicholas Tomko, children of Ronald and Jane Tomko, Blandon, are celebrating their 13th birthdays today, Feb. 5. Ronald, Anastasia and Nicholas are the grandchildren of Alfred and Betty Hudak, Dallas, and Ronald and Jane Tomko, Wyoming. They are the great-grandchildren of Helen Hilbert, West Pittston.

Payton C. Mosteller - 02/5/2012 12:00 AM EST
Payton Claire Mosteller, daughter of Donald and Gwen Mosteller, Harrisburg, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Feb. 5. Payton is a granddaughter of Ronald and Mary Ann Kielar, Nanticoke, and Pete Logan and the late Lynn Logan, Williamsport. She has a brother, Ethan, 5.

Robert P. Franckiewicz - 02/5/2012 12:00 AM EST
Robert Patrick Franckiewicz, son of Patrick and Kathleen Franckiewicz, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Feb. 5. Robert is a grandson of Joseph and Helga Franckiewicz, Bear Creek Township, and the late Robert and Joan Ann Calore. He is a great-grandson of Catherine Calore, Wilkes-Barre. Robert has two sisters, Christa, 15, and Maria, 12, and three brothers, Joseph, 13, Stephen, 10, and Patrick, 8.

Tess Welles - 02/5/2012 12:00 AM EST
Tess Welles, daughter of Kevin and Nancy Welles, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 5. Tess is a granddaughter of Richard and Ann Yarashas, Kingston; Mike and Barbara Welles, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Joan Welles. She has a brother, Kevin, 8, and two sisters, Emily, 15, and Megan, 14.

Anjelica N. Singer - 02/4/2012 12:00 AM EST
Anjelica Nicola Singer, daughter of Mark and Heidi Singer, Hughestown, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Feb. 4. Anjelica is a granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Singer and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baldygo.

Victoria E. Bogacki - 02/4/2012 12:00 AM EST
Victoria Elizabeth Bogacki, daughter of Thomas and Rhonda Bogacki, Boynton Beach, Fla., is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 4. Victoria is a granddaughter of Thomas and Dolores Bogacki, Hanover Township, and Ronald Knealing and the late Joyce Knealing, Pompano Beach, Fla.

Charles J. Kratz - 02/4/2012 12:00 AM EST
Charles James Kratz, son of James and Brenda Kratz, Hanover Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 4. Charles is a grandson of James E. Kratz, Pittston; the late Linda Borowski; and the late Frank and Mary Popielaski. He is a great-grandson of Ann Novinski, Lynwood; the late Charles Novinski; and the late Catherine Bistrichan, Plymouth.

Dylan M. Bohinski - 02/4/2012 12:00 AM EST
Dylan M. Bohinski, son of Joanne Kimball and Michael Bohinski, Nanticoke, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 4. Dylan is a grandson of Debbie Wolfe and Vincent and Joan Bohinski, all from Nanticoke, and the late Larry Kimball. He has two sisters, Gabrielle, 10, and Hailey, 1.

Brandon E. Ktytor - 02/4/2012 12:00 AM EST
Brandon Edward Ktytor, son of Tanya Ktytor, Plymouth, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Feb. 4. Brandon is a grandson of Kim and Ed Ktytor Jr., Kingston. He is a great-grandson of Chris and Ed Ktytor Sr., Plymouth.

Cheyenne H. Hoeffner - 02/3/2012 12:00 AM EST
Cheyenne Holly Hoeffner, daughter of Todd and Katie Hoeffner, Kingston, is celebrating her third birthday today, Feb. 3. Cheyenne is a granddaughter of John and Debbie Singer, Wilkes-Barre, and George and Barbara Hoeffner, Shickshinny. She has a brother, Alexander, 3 months.

Mason H. Wolf - 02/3/2012 12:00 AM EST
Mason Hans Wolf, son of Mark and Melissa Wolf, Pittston, is celebrating his second birthday today, Feb. 3. Mason is a grandson of Jim and Mary Ann Snyder, Moosic, and Hans and Florence Wolf, Blairstown, N.J.

Angelo L. Sicurella - 02/3/2012 12:00 AM EST
Angelo Louis Sicurella, son of Vinny and Lisa Sicurella, Lake Silkworth, is celebrating his first birthday today, Feb. 3. Angelo is a grandson of Helen Roberts, Kingston; the late John Roberts; and Vince and Gerle Sicurella, Nanticoke. He has a brother, Vito, 17, and two sisters, Lana, 14, and Eva, 1 1.

Atticus Warren - 02/3/2012 12:00 AM EST
Atticus Warren, son of Kimberly Warren, Alden, and James Minnick, Hanover Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 3. Atticus is a grandson of Emil and Phyllis Warren, Alden; Beverly Minnick, Hanover Township, and the late James Minnick. He is a great-grandson of Pauline Wojciechowski, Alden.

Kacey A. and Connor J. Kelly - 02/3/2012 12:00 AM EST
Kacey Ann and Connor Joseph Kelly, twin daughter and son of John and Megan Kelly, West Pittston, celebrated their seventh birthdays Feb. 1. Kacey and Connor are the grandchildren of Bill and Janice Welliver, West Wyoming; Ann Kelly, Pittston, and the late Michael Kelly Sr. They are the great-grandchildren of Jean Washinsky, Wyoming, and Mae Welliver, Moosic. Kacey and Connor have a brother, Adam, 10.

Derrick Tyler - 02/2/2012 12:00 AM EST
Derrick Tyler, son of Deborah and Donald Aregood, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Feb. 2. Derrick is a grandson of Deborah Evans and the late Joseph Evans, Exeter, and Donald and Alice Aregood, Shavertown. He is a great-grandson of Betty Rinehimer, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Samuel Rinehimer. Derrick has four brothers, Josh, 12, Jacob, 1 1, Lucas, 6, and Marcus, 5, and three sisters, Jocelyn, 10, Kaitlyn, 4, and Damiana, 1.

Cailyn F. Yelland - 02/2/2012 12:00 AM EST
Cailyn Francis Yelland, daughter of Jennifer Yelland, Wilkes-Barre, and Derrick Tyler, Glen Lyon, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 2. Cailyn is a granddaughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Yelland, Wilkes-Barre, and Frank and Earnestine Tyler, Jersey City, N.J.

Jaylin Sullivan - 02/2/2012 12:00 AM EST
Jaylin Sullivan, daughter of Alicia Deyo and John Barberio, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 2. Jaylin is a granddaughter of Jeff and Lori Deyo, Plymouth, and Jim and MaryJo Barberio, Ashley. She is a great-granddaughter of John and Margret Deyo, Hunlock Creek, and Peggy Stewart, Nanticoke.

John W. McMullen IV - 02/2/2012 12:00 AM EST
John William McMullen IV, son of John and Michele McMullen, Shavertown, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Feb. 2. Jack is a grandson of Barbara and Ed Lehr, Luzerne; Lee Henderson and Susan and Jay Oplinger, Harveys Lake; and John W. McMullen Jr., Douglasville. He is a great-grandson of Bernice and John McMullen Sr., Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Liam E. Lowe - 02/2/2012 12:00 AM EST
Liam Edward Lowe, son of Joshua and Angela Lowe, Alden, Nanticoke, celebrated his first birthday Feb. 1. Liam is a grandson of Edward and Linda Bezdziecki, Hanover Township, and Donald and Vicki Lowe, Bloomsburg. He is a great-grandson of Veronica and Emil Hohol, Kingston; Julia Bezdziecki, Glen Lyon; the late Edward Bezdziecki Sr.; and Loren Lowe and the late Victoria Ruckle, both of Bloomsburg.

Isabella M. Bigger - 02/1/2012 12:00 AM EST
Isabella Melissa Bigger, daughter of Cynthia J. Stofey, Plains Township, and John R. Bigger IV, Luzerne, and stepdaughter of Tara Bigger, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Feb. 1. Isabella is a granddaughter of Jean Stofey and the late Joseph Stofey, Plains Township; Donna and David Ferguson, Luzerne; and John Bigger, Dallas. She has a brother, Joshua, 4.

Gillian Worosilla - 02/1/2012 12:00 AM EST
Gillian Worosilla, daughter of Dawn and Casey Nolan, Laflin, and Gary and Diana Worosilla, Pittston Township, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Feb. 1. Gillian is a granddaughter of William and Barbara Dankulich, Pittston, and Richard and Fran Worosilla, Pittston Township. She has a brother, Alex, 16.

Devin D. Weghorst - 02/1/2012 12:00 AM EST
Devin Dean Weghorst, son of Eric and Angela Weghorst, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Feb. 1. Devin is a grandson of Dean and Alice Weghorst, Wilkes-Barre, and James Gormley and the late Elizabeth Gormley, Lakewood, Wash. He is a great-grandson of Bill and Barbara Woodworth and Lucille Weghorst, all of Wilkes-Barre. Devin has a sister, Brianna, 9, and a brother, Christopher, 7.

Brian A. Malet - 02/1/2012 12:00 AM EST
Brian Aiden Malet, son of Brian and Rachel Malet, Exeter, celebrated his fourth birthday Jan. 23. Brian is a grandson of Barbara Malet and Daniel Yurchak, Wyoming; Raymond Adamavage, Hanover Township; and the late Carol Adamavage. Brian has a sister, Kaitlyn, 7.

Caleb J. DeFazio - 02/1/2012 12:00 AM EST
Caleb James DeFazio, son of John and Christina DeFazio, West Haven, Conn., is celebrating his third birthday today, Feb. 1. Caleb is a grandson of Stanley and Karen Peck, Harding, and Colleen DeFazio, Pittston.

Mason L. Gober - 01/31/2012 12:00 AM EST
Mason Louis Gober, son of Alison Spiccioli, Mountain Top, and Adam Gober, Bear Creek, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Jan. 31. Mason is a grandson of Joe and Carol Cavanaugh, Mountain Top; Stan and Jean Swaintek, Bear Creek; and Michael and Maureen Gober, Warsaw, N.Y. He is a great-grandson of Thomas and Beatrice Murray, Wilkes-Barre; Marion Cavanaugh, Hanover Township; and Helen Lesinski, Bear Creek.

Olivia M. Marconi - 01/31/2012 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Marie Marconi, daughter of Mandy and Robert Marconi Jr., Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 31. Olivia is a granddaughter of Donna Niemiec and Joseph Busacco and Karen and Robert Marconi Sr., Wilkes-Barre.

Evan P. McManus - 01/31/2012 12:00 AM EST
Evan Patrick McManus, son of Sean and Christine McManus, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his 14th birthday today, Jan. 31. Evan is a grandson of Robert and Rita McManus, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Stanley and Lois Anne Kaminski. He is a great-grandson of Marcella Jenkins, Wilkes-Barre. Evan has a sister, Avry, 6.

Logan Monka - 01/31/2012 12:00 AM EST
Logan Monka, son of David and Lori Monka, Swoyersville, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 31. Logan is a grandson of Robert and Margaret Peters, Pringle, and David and Patricia Monka, Edwardsville.

Chastity L. Peterson - 01/30/2012 12:00 AM EST
Chastity Laurice Peterson, daughter of Melissa Conrad, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 14th birthday today, Jan. 30. Chastity is a granddaughter of the late Gertrude and Joseph Conrad Jr., Wilkes-Barre. She is a great-granddaughter of the late Winifred and Benedict Kempka, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Anna and Joseph Conrad Sr., Wilkes-Barre. Chastity has a brother, Christian, 7.

Caleb J. and Jacob T. Ide - 01/30/2012 12:00 AM EST
Jacob Thomas and Caleb John Ide, twin sons of Kimberly and Thomas Ide, Shickshinny, are celebrating their first birthdays today, Jan. 30. Jacob and Caleb are the grandsons of Gary and Jackie Moran and Carl and Donna Ide, all of Edwardsville.

Gregory J. Holland - 01/29/2012 12:00 AM EST
Gregory James Holland, son of Khalid Holland and Ramonda Lakkis, Bear Creek, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 29. Gregory is a grandson of Gregory D. Holland, Chester; Felicia and Anthony Anderson, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Marcelle Lakkis, Bear Creek. He is a great-grandson of Azzize Peter, Bear Creek, and Joseph Lakkis, Tampa, Fla. Gregory has a brother, Khalid, 1 1, and two sisters, Kayla, 13, and Gabrielle, 1 1.

Gianna Gabel - 01/29/2012 12:00 AM EST
Gianna Gabel, daughter of Martin and Mary Gabel, Forty Fort, celebrated her fourth birthday Jan. 24. Gianna has a sister, Brianna, and a brother, James.

Mitchell W. Evans - 01/29/2012 12:00 AM EST
Mitchell Wesley Evans, son of Scott and Jennifer Evans, White Haven, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 29. Mitchell is a grandson of Jean Evans and the late Paul Evans, Bristol; David Cool, St. Johnsville, N.Y.; and Karen Cool, Dolgeville, N.Y. He is a great-grandson of Margaret Bissett, Dolgeville, N.Y. He is also a grandson of his adopted grandparents, Catherine Penska and the late Joe Penska, White Haven. Mitchell has a sister, Isabella, 7, and a brother, Sebastian, 4.

Owen M. Tweedy - 01/28/2012 12:00 AM EST
Owen Mitchell Tweedy, son of James and Colleen Tweedy, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 28. Owen is a grandson of Sandra Adams and Ken and June Smith, all of Wilkes-Barre; Paul and Elaine Tweedy, Factoryville; and Trigg and Molly Adams, Miami, Fla. He has a sister, Ava, 2.

Payton Boler - 01/28/2012 12:00 AM EST
Payton Boler, daughter of Jill and Joseph Boler, Kingston, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Jan. 28. Payton is a granddaughter of Skip and Coral Carey, Forty Fort; Bernadine Boler, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Joseph Boler II. She has a brother, Joey, 9.

Curtis J. Leibman - 01/28/2012 12:00 AM EST
Curtis Jude Leibman, son of Jude and Leslie Leibman, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 28. C.J. is a grandson of Joseph and Jean Latona Leibman, Pittston, and Thomas and Elaine Pace Olerta, Exeter.

Kiersta Zegarski - 01/28/2012 12:00 AM EST
Kiersta Zegarski, daughter of Tanya and Brian Zegarski, Nanticoke, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 28. Kiersta is a granddaughter of Tim and Karla Martin, Great Falls, Mont., and Judy and John Zegarski Sr. and Arlene Jennings, all of Nanticoke. She has a sister, Karlene, 7.

Joshua M. Smargiassi - 01/28/2012 12:00 AM EST
Joshua Michael Smargiassi, son of Mike and Sandie Smargiassi, Duryea, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 28. Josh is a grandson of Ron and Nancy Smargiassi, Dickson City; Frank Spudis, Pittston; and the late Grace Spudis. He is a great-grandson of Hilda Fox, Scranton. Josh has a brother, Brandon, 3.

Dianna Higgins - 01/28/2012 12:00 AM EST
Dianna Higgins, daughter of Nathan and Cindy Higgins, Larksville, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 28. Dianna is a granddaughter of Dianna Gardjulis, Wanamie. She has a sister, Nikki, and a brother, Nathan.

Nandi J. Harrington - 01/28/2012 12:00 AM EST
Nandi J. Harrington, daughter of Andita Parker Lloyd, Wilkes-Barre, and Ulysses Harrington, Scranton, is celebrating her 16th birthday today, Jan. 28. Nandi is a granddaughter of Sylvester E. Lloyd and the late Juliana P. Lloyd. She has a sister, Nikole, 14.

Conlon D. Purcell - 01/27/2012 12:00 AM EST
Conlon Daley Purcell, daughter of Patrick and Kelly Purcell, Kingston, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 27. Conlon is a granddaughter of Brian Hann, Kingston; Susan Schlesing, Pittston; and the late Roger and Mary Alice Purcell. She is a great-granddaughter of Ketora Hann, Kingston. Conlon has a sister, Riley, 5, and a brother, Rorey, 3.

Andrew J. Gryskevicz - 01/27/2012 12:00 AM EST
Andrew Jarek Gryskevicz, son of Edward and Suzanne Gryskevicz, Shavertown, celebrated his ninth birthday Jan. 13. Andrew is a grandson of Edward Gryskevicz, West Pittston; Margarette Kearney Gryskevicz, Wilkes-Barre; and George Nocek, Sue McGuire and the late Marilyn Nocek, all of West Wyoming. He has a brother, Ryan, 27.

Sophia L. Schraeder - 01/27/2012 12:00 AM EST
Sophia Lynn Schraeder, daughter of Chad and Abigail Schraeder, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 27. Sophia is a granddaughter of Dave and Lynn Hurst, Forty Fort, and Jerry and Donna Schraeder, Dallas. She is a great-granddaughter of Anna Hurst, Rochester, N.Y.

Olivia N. Moore - 01/27/2012 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Nicole Moore, daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Moore, Drums, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 27. Olivia is a granddaughter of David and Susanne Blount, Middletown, Va.; Pamela Badin, Lansing, N.C.; and Victor and Sherri Moore, Gainesville, Fla. She is a great-granddaughter of Elfriede Nadelin-Seebich, Ebersbach, Germany.

Emily Paciga - 01/26/2012 12:00 AM EST
Emily Paciga, daughter of John and Laurie Paciga, Shavertown, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Jan. 26. Emily is a granddaughter of Florence Paciga; the late John Paciga; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gazoo; and Larry Ferrone. She has a sister, Maggie, 8.

Britney Cheskiewicz - 01/26/2012 12:00 AM EST
Britney Cheskiewicz, daughter of Craig and Marie Cheskiewicz, Wyoming, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Jan. 26. Britney is a granddaughter of Marie and Charles Cheskiewicz, Exeter, and the late John and Verna Anthony. She has a sister, Brianna, 6.

Morgan B. McCarthy - 01/26/2012 12:00 AM EST
Morgan Belle McCarthy, daughter of Jennifer and David McCarthy, Drums, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 26. Morgan is a granddaughter of Mary Tolerico and Tom and Mary McCarthy, all of Hazleton. She has two brothers, David, 13, and Reilly, 1 1.

Jeffery Moravinski - 01/25/2012 12:00 AM EST
Jeffery Moravinski, son of Dawn Ragukas, Forty Fort, and of Tom Moravinski, Kingston, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Jan. 25. Jeffery is a grandson of Thomas and Beverly Washington, Pringle; Elaine Moravinski, Plymouth; and the late Bill Moravinski. He is a great-grandson of Charlotte Neupauer, Ashley; the late Daniel Neupauer; Tom and Theresa Washington, Mocanaqua; Peggy Cooper, Plymouth; and the late Arnold Cooper. Jeffery has two brothers; Mason, 12, and Tanner, 2.

Brianna Klug - 01/25/2012 12:00 AM EST
Brianna Klug, daughter of Suzanne Cosenza and Paul Klug, Kingston, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 25. Brianna is a granddaughter of Nancy Goldhamer and Mary Klug and the late Robert Klug, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Steve Cosenza, Monroe, N.Y. She is a great-granddaughter of Samuel Balsome and John Cosenza and the late Marie Balsome and Estelle Cosenza, all from Bronx, N.Y. Brianna has two sisters, Courtney, 4, and Alicia, 20, and two brothers, Michael, 23, and Xavier, 16.

Erin L. Tebbe - 01/25/2012 12:00 AM EST
Erin Lynn Tebbe, daughter of Debbie and Clay Tebbe, Gambrills, Md., is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 25. Erin is a granddaughter of Helen Pojunis, Lyndwood; the late Joseph J. Pojunis; and Shirley and Bob Tebbe, Breese, Ill. She has two brothers, Scott, 6, and Jason, 4.

Brady M. Zapoticky - 01/25/2012 12:00 AM EST
Brady Mark Zapoticky, son of Nicholas and Donna Zapoticky, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 25. Brady is a grandson of the late Stephen and Kathleen Zapoticky, Dallas; Daniel Shanahan, Drums; and Janet Shanahan, Hazleton. He has two brothers, Stephen, 19, and Ryan, 16.

Biagio E. Coppola-Torres - 01/24/2012 12:00 AM EST
Biagio E. Coppola-Torres, son of Anna Coppola and Steven Torres, Kingston, celebrated his ninth birthday Jan. 22. Biagio is a grandson of Felix Torres, Winter Park, Fla.; the late Minerva Torres, Valley Stream, N.Y.; and the late Barbara Ann and Sebastian ‘Buster’ Coppola, Queens, N.Y. He has two brothers, Jacob Samuel, 18, Galloway, N.J., Gryphon, 4.

Jesutomiwo E. Adeojo - 01/24/2012 12:00 AM EST
Jesutomiwo Enoch Adeojo, son of the Rev. Nurudeen and Sade Adeojo, Kingston, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Jan. 24. Jesutomiwo is a grandson of Deacon Akanbi Martins Adeojo and Limota Alarape Adeojo, Osun State, Nigeria, and Sara Oladele, Bronx, N.Y. He has a sister, Jesulayomi, 9.

Sophia M. Sereyka - 01/24/2012 12:00 AM EST
Sophia Marie Sereyka, daughter of Laura Chocallo and Jeremy Sereyka, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Jan. 24. Sophia is a granddaughter of Harold and Kathleen Sereyka, Wilkes-Barre; Bonnie Chocallo, Wyoming; and the late Michael Chocallo.

Kaden L. Shovlin - 01/23/2012 12:00 AM EST
Kaden Logan Shovlin, son of Vic and Suzanne Shovlin, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his first birthday Jan. 3. Kaden is a grandson of Dave and Mary Ann Harkenreader, Laurel Run, and Mike and Florena Shovlin, Wilkes-Barre Township. He is a great-grandson of Pauline Harkenreader and Elizabeth Disler, both of Laurel Run; Victor and Ellen Hembold, Tunkhannock; Ed Shovlin, Ashley; and Martha Shovlin, Wilkes-Barre Township. Kaden has a brother, Kolton, and a sister, Briee.

Gianni J. Ashford-Gianuzzi - 01/23/2012 12:00 AM EST
Gianni James Ashford-Gianuzzi, son of Jamie Gianuzzi, Ashley, and James Ashford Jr., Wilkes-Barre Township, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 23. Gianni is a grandson of Mark and Carol Holvey, Ashley; Lou Gianuzzi, Nanticoke; and James and Debby Ashford, Wilkes-Barre Township. He is a great-grandson of Edward and Fran Salsavage, Ashley.

Lydia G. D’Arco - 01/23/2012 12:00 AM EST
Lydia Grace D’Arco, daughter of David and Joelle D’Arco, Mountain Top, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 23. Lydia is a granddaughter of Tony and Dorothy D’Arco, Wilkes-Barre, and Linda Margey and Robert Rose, Derry, N.H.

Miley R. Cunningham - 01/23/2012 12:00 AM EST
Miley Rose Cunningham, daughter of Michael and Susan Cunningham, Plymouth, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 23. Miley is a granddaughter of William and Irene Courtney, Wilkes-Barre; Janet Cunningham, Plymouth; and the late Martin James Cunningham Jr. She is a great-granddaughter of Martin Cunningham and the late Mary Cunningham, League City, Texas.

Lillie M. Solovey - 01/23/2012 12:00 AM EST
Lillie Morgan Solovey, daughter of Nicholas and Rebecca Solovey, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 23. Lillie is a granddaughter of Richard and Marietta Schappert, Wilkes-Barre, and Gene and Susan Solovey, Mountain Top.

Leia S. Rivera - 01/23/2012 12:00 AM EST
Leia Skye Rivera, daughter of Janene Micheletti and David Rivera, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 23. Leia is a granddaughter of Paul and Joan Micheletti, Plains Township, and Ernesto and Terri Rivera, New York. She is a great-granddaughter of the late John and Mary Parada and the late Raymond and Irma Micheletti. Leia has a sister, Jada Snow, 7.

Tyler M. Reeves - 01/22/2012 12:00 AM EST
Tyler Montgomery Reeves, son of Ronald and Katie-Ann Reeves, Germany, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 22. Tyler is a grandson of Travis Watson, Plymouth; Karen Watson, Ashley; Arthur Reeves, Nicholson; and Betsy Reeves, Missouri. He is a great-grandson of Bessie Doughton, Edwardsville; Betsy Goodrich, North Carolina; Helen Reeves, Frackville; and Barbara and Richard Gale, Georgia. Tyler has a sister, Zoey, 6.

Briauna Robinson - 01/22/2012 12:00 AM EST
Briauna Robinson, daughter of Lloyd Robinson and Wendy Robinson, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Jan. 22. Briauna has three sisters, Jessica, 22, McKayla, 19, and Tawnee, 16.

Brandon J. Bienias - 01/22/2012 12:00 AM EST
Brandon Joseph Bienias, son of Carl and Jane Bienias, Hanover Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 22. Brandon is a grandson of Joseph and Dorothy Namey, Sugar Notch; Marian Bienias, Hanover Township; and the late Carl Bienias. He has two brothers, Carl Bienias and Peter Blasi, and two sisters, Holly Bienias and Catherine Blasi.

Ryan S. Castle - 01/22/2012 12:00 AM EST
Ryan Scott Castle, son of Bernie and Michele Castle, Parsons, is celebrating his 13th birthday today, Jan. 22. Ryan is a grandson of Elaine Snyder, Parsons; the late Edward Snyder; Agnes Castle, Sugar Notch; and the late Bernard Castle. He has a brother, Kyle, 8.

Aubrey F. and Mia G. Sperrazza - 01/22/2012 12:00 AM EST
Aubrey Florence and Mia Grace Sperrazza, twin daughters of Alex and Jennifer Davies Sperrazza, are celebrating their fourth birthdays today, Jan. 21. Mia and Aubrey are the granddaughters of Joseph and Carolyn Sperrazza, Bear Creek, and David and Della Davies, Wilkes-Barre. They are the great-granddaughters of Florence Jones, Wilkes-Barre. Aubrey and Mia have a brother, Samuel, 6 months.

Francis Wallace celebrates 90th birthday - 01/22/2012 12:00 AM EST
Francis J. Wallace, Plains Township, celebrated his 90th birthday on Jan. 13. He was honored at a reception with family and friends.

Kendall M. Hadley - 01/21/2012 12:00 AM EST
Kendall Marita Hadley, daughter of Robert and Jennifer Hadley, Pittston Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 21. Kendall is a granddaughter of William and Marita Keating, Hanover Township, and Phyllis Hadley and the late Jack Hadley, Pittston. She has a sister, Reagan, 3.

Tommy Dickson - 01/20/2012 12:00 AM EST
Tommy Dickson, son of Aaron and Kim Dickson, Athens, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 20. Tommy is a grandson of Tom and Joan Priestman, Askam. He is a great-grandson of Ethel Priestman, Askam.

Breala M. Ormando - 01/20/2012 12:00 AM EST
Breala Morgan Ormando, daughter of Chris and Kelly Ormando, Edwardsville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 20. Breala is a granddaughter of Stanley and Nancy Halas, Hanover Township, and Sharon and Joseph Ormando, Ashley. She has a brother, Catal, 6.

Kaleb D. Smith - 01/19/2012 12:00 AM EST
Kaleb Davon Smith, son of Heidi Weislogel, Pittston, and Mario Smith, Pineville, N.C., is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan 19. Kaleb is a grandson of Howard and Renee Weislogel, Exeter, and Floyd and Adrianne Thomas, Columbus, Ohio. He is a great-grandson of the late Ernest and Ruth Searfoss. Kaleb has a brother, Marshaun, 17, and four sisters, Haley, 20, Samantha, 18, Mara, 16, and Adrianna, 12.

Rachel Lewis - 01/19/2012 12:00 AM EST
Rachel Lewis, daughter of Dr. Jeff and Nicole Lewis, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Jan. 19. Rachel is a granddaughter of Nickie Joseph and Dr. Raymond Joseph, both of Wilkes-Barre, and Ray and Cammy Lewis, Hanover Township. She is a great-granddaughter of Helen Joseph, Mountain Top. Rachel has a sister, Julia, 6, and a brother, Jeff, 2.

Molly C. Cavanaugh - 01/19/2012 12:00 AM EST
Molly Clare Cavanaugh, daughter of Gerald and Dr. Jane Cavanaugh, Pittsburgh, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 19. Molly is a granddaughter of Shirley Cavanaugh, Hanover Township; Gerald Cavanaugh Sr., Ashley; and Karen Smith and Richard Smith, both of Reading. She has a sister, Sarah Jane, 4.

Violet K. Gontkowski - 01/19/2012 12:00 AM EST
Violet Katherine Gontkowski, daughter of Benjamin and Kathleen Gontkowski, Dallas, celebrated her fourth birthday Jan. 8. Violet is a granddaughter of Fran Jorda, Exeter; the late Raymond Gontkowski; the late Katherine McEvoy (Pascavage); and the late Bernard McEvoy.

Kamau N. Ingram - 01/18/2012 12:00 AM EST
Kamau Nevaeh-John Ingram, son of Kamau and Caroline Ingram, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 18. Kamau is a grandson of John and Shelia Jackson, Newark, N.J., and John Leeds and the late Mary Maitland Leeds, New York. Kamau is the brother of Tiffany Valsechi, Exeter, and Dawan Ingram, Briana Ingram and the late Kamara Ingram, Newark, N.J.

Madelyn Miller - 01/18/2012 12:00 AM EST
Madelyn Miller, daughter of Heidi and Gary Miller, Pringle, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 18. Madelyn is a granddaughter of Jean and Dan Miller, Swoyersville; Linda Nagy, Kingston; and Robert and Joanne Erikson, Bayville, N.J. She is a great-granddaughter of Margaret Nagy, Kingston, and Emily Evans, Swoyersville. Madelyn has two brothers, Kip, 8, and Kacy, 5.

Kairi A. Jumper - 01/18/2012 12:00 AM EST
Kairi Alexis Jumper, daughter of Joshua and Janelle Jumper, Plymouth, celebrated her second birthday Jan. 16. Kairi is a granddaughter of John and Michelle Kemp, Plymouth, and Stan and Marie Dudzik, Bear Creek. Kairi has on brother, Jayden, 4.

Jayden R. Powell - 01/18/2012 12:00 AM EST
Jayden Richard Powell, son of Stephanie Anne Powell, Swoyersville, celebrated his fourth birthday Jan. 15. Jayden is a grandson of Richard and Judy Powell, Swoyersville. He is a great-grandson of Ed and Eleanor Kerrick, Swoyersville, and the late Bill and Mary Lou Benson.

Bode M. Dagen - 01/18/2012 12:00 AM EST
Bode Michael Dagen, son of Mike and Allison Dagen, Pittsburgh, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 18. Bode is a grandson of George and Jenys Swan, Hanover Township; Cindi Dagen, Harrisburg; and the late Robert Dagen. He has a sister, Cali, 5, and brother Kai, 2 months.

Stanley H. Arnold III - 01/17/2012 12:00 AM EST
Stanley H. Arnold III, son of Joelle Wren Arnold, Kingston, and Stanley Arnold Jr., Pringle, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Jan. 17. Stanley is a grandson of the late Katherine Wren, Larksville; the late Henry Wren, Plymouth; the late Rosalie Arnold, Edwardsville; and the late Stanley Arnold Sr., Wilkes-Barre. He has a brother, Zachary, 5, and two sisters, Keirsten, 1 1, and Jasmine, 7.

Samantha A. Mihalko - 01/17/2012 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Abigail Mihalko, daughter of Taras Mihalko, Dallas, and the late Lori Mihalko, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 17. Samantha is a granddaughter of Barry and Marion Mihalko, Larksville, and Bernard and Carol Savage, Wilkes-Barre. She is a great-granddaughter of Christine Mihalko, Coalport. Samantha has a sister, Natasha, 9.

Jason T. O’Borski - 01/17/2012 12:00 AM EST
Jason Thomas O’Borski, son of Jeff and Jennifer O’Borski, Sheatown, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 17. Jason is a grandson of Patricia Boltz and the late Harold Boltz, Nanticoke, and the late MaryAnn Spencer, Luzerne. He has a brother, Joshua, 9.

Lela A. Giardina - 01/16/2012 12:00 AM EST
Lela Anita Giardina, daughter of Joseph Giardina and Anita McKeown, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Jan. 16. Lela is a granddaughter of Anthony and RoseAnn Giardina, Pittston, and Denise and William Olson Jr., Wilkes-Barre. She is a great-granddaughter of William Olson Sr., Bear Creek. Lela has a brother, J.P., 7 months.

Caden J. Moreck - 01/16/2012 12:00 AM EST
Caden Jacob Moreck, son of Aaron and Erin Moreck, Forty Fort, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 16. Caden is a grandson of Jack and Pat Schultz, Kingston; Jack Moreck, Courtdale; and Peg Moreck, Forty Fort. He is a great-grandson of Florence Cadden, Pringle, and Matilda Moreck, Dallas.

Cole J. Daniels - 01/16/2012 12:00 AM EST
Cole James Daniels, son of Jeffrey and Rachelle Daniels, Sweet Valley, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 16. Cole is a grandson of Ronald Daniels, Dallas; Jean Daniels, Trucksville; Alfred Martin and Mary Ann Martin, Zellwood, Fla.; and the late Deatra Martin. He is a great-grandson of Betty Kush, Kingston, and Rosetta Tarreto, Luzerne. Cole has a sister, Madyson.

Katrina Shannon - 01/15/2012 12:00 AM EST
Katrina Shannon, daughter of Amanda Minegar and Steve Shannon, Hughestown, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 15. Katrina is a granddaughter of JoAnn Minegar and the late John Minegar, Hughestown, and Rosalie Shannon and the late Robert Shannon, Pittston. She has a brother, Tyler Szumski, 13.

Gabrielle Novitski - 01/15/2012 12:00 AM EST
Gabrielle Novitski, daughter of Frank and Kelly Novitski, Kingston, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 15. Gabrielle is a granddaughter of Joseph and Jane Novitski, Plymouth, and the late George and Vera O’Brien, Mahanoy City.

Christian W. Sorge - 01/15/2012 12:00 AM EST
Christian William Sorge, son of Ashley Caruthers and William Sorge, Minnersville, celebrated his sixth birthday Jan. 13. Christian is a grandson of Susan M. Hughes, Wilkes-Barre, and Lorraine Gurlavage, Minnersville. He has a brother, Julian, 4.

Peter J. Lubinski - 01/15/2012 12:00 AM EST
Peter Joseph Lubinski, son of Melissa and Pete Lubinski, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Jan. 15. Peter is a grandson of Jean and Joseph Zaborney, Wilkes-Barre; Karen Rome, Dallas; and Walter Lubinski, Sweet Valley. He has two brothers, Nicholas James, 7, and Bryce Robert, 1.

Tyler D. DePolo - 01/14/2012 12:00 AM EST
Tyler David DePolo, son of David and Beth DePolo, Flourtown, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 14. Tyler is a grandson of Charlie and Libby Kirkutis, Mountain Top; Dominick and Carol DePolo, Wilkes-Barre; and the late John Yendrzeiwski. He is a great-grandson of Alice Sooby, Wilkes-Barre.

Olivia L. King - 01/14/2012 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Lauren King, daughter of Katie Grilli and Robert King, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 14. Olivia is a granddaughter of Robert and Judy Grilli and Maryann King, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Robert and Charleen King, Duryea. She has a brother, Noah, 12.

Maria L. Armbruster - 01/14/2012 12:00 AM EST
Maria Lynn Armbruster, daughter of Thomas and Tara Armbruster, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Jan. 14. Maria is a granddaughter of Marybeth Fell, Exeter; Kenneth Kandrac, Kingston; and Thomas and Helen Armbruster, Toms River, N.J. She is a great-granddaughter of Elwood and Veronica Dixon, Exeter.

Alyssa R. Pajalich - 01/14/2012 12:00 AM EST
Alyssa Ryan Pajalich, daughter of Mark and LoriAnn Pajalich, Moosic, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 14. Alyssa is a granddaughter of Vince and Joyce Pajalich, Toronto, Ohio; Ann Gronski, Moosic; and John and Nancy Gorrick, Duryea. She is a great-granddaughter of Jeanne Vutnoski, Scranton. Alyssa has a brother, Jake, 9.

Molly Youngblood - 01/13/2012 12:00 AM EST
Molly Youngblood, daughter of Mark and Mary Youngblood, Linthicum, Md., is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 13. Molly is a granddaughter of Bob and Theresa Youngblood, Hanover Township, and Charles and Bernadette Riordan, Severn, Md. She has a brother, Jack, 9, and a sister, Julia, 3.

Julia A. Natitus - 01/13/2012 12:00 AM EST
Julia Anne Natitus, daughter of Daniel and Kimberly Natitus, Trucksville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 13. Julia is a granddaughter of Frank and Debbie Natitus, Shavertown, and Randy and Janice Cope, Nescopeck. She is a great-granddaughter of Tom and Darlene Murphy, Tamaqua.

Keira L. Steltz - 01/13/2012 12:00 AM EST
Keira Lynn Steltz, daughter of Tim Steltz and Michelle Repko, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 13. Keira is a granddaughter of Beverly Steltz and Sylvia and Mike Good. She is a great-granddaughter of Rose Good. Keira has a brother, Matthew, 13.

Ava Knorr - 01/13/2012 12:00 AM EST
Ava Knorr, daughter of Bernard and Sarah Knorr, Dallas, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 13. Ava is a granddaughter of Raymond and Patricia Lenahan, Forty Fort, and Bernard and Elaine Knorr, Hanover Township. She is a great-granddaughter of Catherine O’Brien, Hanover Township. Ava has a sister, Carley, 15 months.

Ella and Logan Farrell - 01/12/2012 12:00 AM EST
Ella and Logan Farrell, twin daughter and son of Joe and Candice Farrell, Bear Creek, are celebrating their seventh birthdays today, Jan. 12. Ella and Logan are the grandchildren of Darlene Romanoski, Bear Creek; Bob Hermanofski, Nanticoke; Joe and Nancy Farrell, Kingston; and Ron Romanoski, Wilkes-Barre. They have a sister, Ivy, 17.

Amber R. Kalinowski - 01/12/2012 12:00 AM EST
Amber Rose Kalinowski, daughter of James and Lisa Kalinowski, Nanticoke, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Jan. 12. Amber is a granddaughter of Roger and Andrea Sadowski, Mountain Top, and the late Leon and Blanche Kalinowski. She has a sister, Savanna, 12.

Carter Kovaly - 01/12/2012 12:00 AM EST
Carter Kovaly, son of John and Sandy Kovaly, Shavertown, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Jan. 12. Carter is a great-grandson of Sophie Littleford, Nanticoke, and Lee Littleford, Shickshinny. He has two sisters, Alexa, 10, and Kaylee, 5, a brother, Daymond, 9, two half-sisters, Danielle, 20, and Marisa, 19, and a half-brother, Tyler, 19.

Ainsley B. Daubert - 01/12/2012 12:00 AM EST
Ainsley B. Daubert, daughter of Amanda Daubert and Joseph Shalata, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 12. Ainsley is a granddaughter of Cindy and Donald Daubert, Noxen, and Joann Williams. She is a great-granddaughter of Gladys Goble, Noxen, and Janet Shalata, Tunkhannock. Ainsley has a sister, Allysa, 7.

Lexi Savage - 01/12/2012 12:00 AM EST
Lexi Savage, daughter of Darrin and Christine Savage, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 12. Lexi is a granddaughter of Rita Humko and the late Walter Humko and Shirley Savage and the late Walter Savage, all of Plains Township.

Andrew J. Filippini - 01/12/2012 12:00 AM EST
Andrew Joseph Filippini, son of Joseph L. Filippini, Leesburg, Fla., is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Jan. 12. Andrew is a grandson of Carol Gilvickas Filippini, Pittston, and Carl J. Filippini, Plains Township. He is a great-grandson of Marlene and Chuck Green, Wentzville, Mo. Andrew has a sister, Kristin, 5.

Jayla Garrity - 01/12/2012 12:00 AM EST
Jayla Garrity, daughter of Amanda Garrity, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 12. Jayla is a granddaughter of Shannon Smith and Abdu Keatts and Lisa Hackett, all of Kingston. She is a great-granddaughter of Anna Erickson, Wilkes-Barre; the late Michael Erickson and Ralph Garrity; and Judy Diaz and Victor Diaz, Wilkes-Barre. Jayla has a brother, Isiah, 6 months.

Lukas T. Bolin - 01/12/2012 12:00 AM EST
Lukas Thomas Bolin, son of Steve and Kristen Bolin, Exeter, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 12. Lukas is a grandson of Nancy Fancher, Exeter; Stephan Podskoch, Swoyersville; Joseph Bolin, Pittston; and Michael and Romaine Korsun, Trucksville. He is a great-grandson of Leo and Marion Krawietz, Trucksville. Lukas has a brother, Oliver Michael, 4.

Masin D. Seriani - 01/11/2012 12:00 AM EST
Masin David Seriani, son of Danielle Dennis, Hanover Township, and Timothy Seriani, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Jan. 1 1. Masin is a grandson of Theresa Dennis and Diane Seriani, both of Hanover Township, and Tim Seriani, Honey Pot. He is a great-grandson of Mary Jane Morio, Wilkes-Barre; the late Bill Morio; the late Mr. and Mrs. David Harris; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Perlowski. Masin has a brother, Timmy, 7, and a sister, Alesha, 12.

Spencer W. Ballentine - 01/11/2012 12:00 AM EST
Spencer William Ballentine, son of Bob and Lynn Ballentine, Courtdale, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 1 1. Spencer is a grandson of Art and Alice Symons, Courtdale; Leigh Ballentine, Ballston Spa, N.Y.; and the late Robert Ballentine. Spencer has a sister, Emma Grace, 8.

John J. Jamiolkowski III - 01/11/2012 12:00 AM EST
John Joseph Jamiolkowski III, son of John and Sheila Jamiolkowski, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his ninth birthday Jan. 9. John is a grandson of Patricia Simon and Barbara Jamiolkowski, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Eugene Talley and John Jamiolkowski Sr. He has a brother, Erek, 7.

Zevan J. Valvonis - 01/11/2012 12:00 AM EST
Zevan Jordan Valvonis, son of Stephen and Kimberlea Valvonis, La Jolla, Calif., is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 1 1. Zevan is a grandson of Robert and Jacquie Jordan, Virginia Beach, Va., and Joseph and Dolores Valvonis, Westminister. He is a great-grandson of Sophie Valvonis, Plains Township.