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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer E. Caprari - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Summer Elizabeth Caprari, daughter of Sam and Heather Caprari, Clarks Summit, is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 22. Summer is the granddaughter of Sam and Connie Caprari, West Pittston; Gary Richardson, Kingston; and the late Helen Richardson. She is the great-granddaughter of Sam and Theresa Caprari and Anne Punturiero, all of West Pittston; the late Michael Punturiero; the late Jim and Betty Bojonny; the late Robert Richardson; and the late Audrey Richardson. Summer has a brother, Cole, 6.

Brandon J. Connell - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Brandon James Connell, son of William and Kathleen Karl, celebrated his eighth birthday Oct. 18. Brandon is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Connell, Wilkes-Barre, and Skip and Laura Karl, Green Bay. He has a brother, Alyx, 4, Green Bay.

Andrew D. Novrocki - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Andrew David Novrocki, son of David and Caroline Novrocki, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Oct. 22. Andrew is the grandson of William and Dorothy Novrocki and Sondra Lyon.

Halee K. Kush - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Halee Kathleen Kush, daughter of Robert and Kathy Kush, Shavertown, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Oct. 22. Halee is the granddaughter of Blanch Kush, Pringle; the late Frank Kush; and the late Michael and Leona Brice. She has a brother, Justin.

Gillian K. Mencken - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Gillian Kathleen Mencken, daughter of Tom and Lauri Mencken, Plymouth Meeting, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Oct. 22. Gillian is the granddaughter of Joseph and Kathy Grabiec, Wilkes-Barre, and Jeffrey and Pat Mencken, Warminster. She is the great-granddaughter of Robert Porter, Cape Cod, Mass.; Muriel Gefeller, Florida; the late Helen Porter; the late Dr. John J. Caffrey and Kathleen Caffrey; the late Joseph and Elizabeth Grabiec; and the late Raymond Mencken. Gillian has a sister, Miranda Elizabeth, 10, and a brother, Jeffrey Thomas, 5.

Lena M. Lispi - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Lena Mary Lispi, daughter of Neil and Shannon Lispi, Exeter, is celebrating her second birthday today, Oct. 22. Lena is the granddaughter of Leonard and Muriel Lispi, Plains Township, and Robert and Rose Ann Wrobleski, Shavertown. She is the great-granddaughter of Joseph and Cecila Popson, Swoyersville; Bernadine Molenda, Luzerne; Natalie Lispi, Plains Township; and Frank and Fay Shovlin, Florida. Lena has a sister, Sarah, 17.

Gabrielle C. Percival - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Gabrielle Catherine Percival, daughter of Randy and Rachel Percival, Tunkhannock, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Oct. 22. Gabrielle is the granddaughter of Allen and Catherine Huggler, Cape Coral, Fla.; Nicholas and Carole Percival, Clarks Summit; and Joseph Smith, Scranton. She is the great-granddaughter of Gladys Rankin, Clarks Summit; the late David Valentine Herne Jr.; Catherine Herne; and the late Wilbur and Marie Trager. Gabrielle has a brother, Randy, 6.

Suzanne E. Hannigan - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Suzanne Elizabeth Hannigan, daughter of James and Christine Hannigan, Plains Township, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 22. Suzy is the granddaughter of Aileen Gayeski, Wyoming; the late Richard and Antoinette Starzecki; and the late Edward Hannigan. She is the great-granddaughter of Irene Hando, Wilkes-Barre, and the late James Higgins. Suzy has a brother, James Richard, 8.

Kaede P. Goodeliunas - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kaede Patricia Goodeliunas, daughter of Pete and Amber Goodeliunas, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Oct. 22. Kaede is the granddaughter of Patty Burcha and Richard Hannon, Sheatown, and Peter and Rose Goodeliunas, Kulpmont. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Andrew and Myrtle Burcha; Tesse Feddock, Kulpmont; Helen McAndrew, Mount Carmel; and Shirley Hannon, Wilkes-Barre.

Samara A. Bellas - 10/22/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Samara Ann Bellas, daughter of Christine Bellas, West Pittston, and Jeffrey Temarantz, Courtdale, is celebrating her third birthday today, Oct. 22. Samara is the granddaughter of Lucille Bellas, West Pittston, and Mary Theresa Temarantz, Courtdale. She is the great-granddaughter of Mary Yarmel, Courtdale.

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

James T. and Scott J. Klein - 10/21/2009 1:00 AM EDT
James Tristan and Scott Joseph Klein, twin sons of Noel Kalinas and Tom Klein, Pittston, celebrated their first birthdays Oct. 16. James and Scott are the grandsons of Joe and Ellen Kalinas, Luzerne, and Bob and Geri Klein, Scranton. They have a sister, Kiley, 9.

Francesco G. and Roman J. Magistro - 10/21/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Francesco Gian and Roman James Magistro, twin sons of Carmen and Meighan Magistro, Mountain Top, are celebrating their first birthdays today, Oct. 21. Frankie and Roman are the grandsons of Dennis and Nancy Garvey, Dallas; Frank Magistro, Forty Fort; and Patricia Magistro, Swarthmore. They are the great-grandsons of Shirley Regan, Dallas; Vincenzina Magistro, Omaha, Neb.; Margaret Swanson, Kingston; and Oscar Kroll, Wilkes-Barre.

Nicholas R. Luczak - 10/21/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Nicholas Ryan Luczak, son of Jeffrey and Christine Luczak, Nanticoke, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Oct. 21. Nicholas is the grandson of Frank and Florence Wineski, Nanticoke, and Beverly Shemanski, Honey Pot. He has a sister, Alicia, 16.

Tyler S. Souder - 10/21/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Tyler Scott Souder, son of Jamie Souder, Newport Township, and Jennifer Klus-Souder, Nanticoke, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Oct. 21. Tyler is the grandson of Joseph and Louise Kashula, Stillwater; Cindy Klus, Plymouth; the late Tony Klus; and Mark and Corrine Neberdosky, Nanticoke. He has a sister, Natalie, 3.

Eleanor A. Maduro - 10/21/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Eleanor Ann Maduro, daughter of Joseph and Pollyann Maduro, Freeland, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Oct. 21. Eleanor is the granddaughter of Mary Ellen Maduro, Hazleton; the late Joseph Maduro; Lester Calello, Drifton; and the late Eleanor Calello. She has a brother, Dominic, 14.

Justin T. Steransky - 10/21/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Justin Thomas Steransky, son of Bryan and Kellie Steransky, West Pittston, celebrated his seventh birthday Oct. 17. Justin is the grandson of Patricia Dale and Ronald and Peggy Walsh, all of West Pittston, and the late Warren Dale. He is the great-grandson of Peter and Doris Scutt, Vernon; the late Olin and Elizabeth Brace; and the late Frank and Shirley Stanish. Justin has a sister, Madison, 5 months.

River J. Seward - 10/21/2009 1:00 AM EDT
River Juliana Seward, daughter of Michael and Ann Seward, Berwick, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Oct. 21. River is the granddaughter of Joe and Rose Yurkoski, Shickshinny, and Marvin and Marilyn Seward, Red Rock. She has a brother, John, 1.

Alexis M. Casterline - 10/20/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Alexis Marie Casterline, daughter of Jennifer Nealon and Bill Casterline, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Oct. 20. Alexis is the granddaughter of Jeff and Donna Nealon, Wilkes-Barre, and Bill and Bernice Casterline, Wilkes-Barre Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Joseph Nealon, Wilkes-Barre; the late Judith Nealon; the late Leonard and Helen Brown; Bernice Ihnat, Wilkes-Barre Township; the late Francis Ihnat; and the late Carl and Marjorie Casterline. Alexis has a brother, Evan, 2.

Brooke G. Schiel - 10/20/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Brooke Genevieve Schiel, daughter of BJ and Tami Schiel, Bear Creek, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Oct. 20. Brooke is a granddaughter of Jean Twardowski, Plains Township; the late John Twardowski; Barry Schiel, Bear Creek; and the late Sally Schiel. She has a brother, Barry, 13, and a sister, Becca, 7.

Travis A. Hummel - 10/20/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Travis A Hummel, son of Phyllis and Chester Hummel Sr., Plains Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Oct. 20. Travis is a grandson of Phyllis Bolton, Hazleton; the late Melvin Bolton; and George and Mary Hummel. He has two brothers, Rich, Wilkes-Barre, and Chet, Nanticoke.

Jenna M. Vincenti - 10/20/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jenna Marie Vincenti, daughter of Robert and Dawn Vincenti, Plains Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Oct. 20. Jenna is the granddaughter of Thomas and Marie Salvaggio and Robert and JoAnn Vincenti, all of Plains Township.

Bennett Kopecki - 10/20/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Bennett Kopecki, son of Gene and Tara Kopecki, Shickshinny, is celebrating his third birthday today, Oct. 20. Bennett is a grandson of Roland and Lois Cragle, Berwick, and Eugene and Janet Kopecki, Gouldsboro. He has two brothers, Donovan, 8, and Gabriel, 5.

Emma G. Ballentine - 10/20/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Emma Grace Ballentine, daughter of Bob and Lynn Ballentine, Courtdale, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Oct. 20. Emma is the granddaughter of Art and Alice Symons, Courtdale; Leigh Ballentine, Ballston Spa, N.Y.; and the late Robert Ballentine. She has a brother, Spencer, 2.

Morgan T. Daniels - 10/19/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Morgan T. Daniels, son of Nicole Roland and Frank Daniels, Plymouth, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 19. Morgan is the grandson of Ray and Alice O’Day, Plymouth, and Steve and Linda Warman, Larksville. He is the great-grandson of Alice Roland, Plymouth; the late Thomas Roland; and Marie Stubblebine, Ashley. Morgan has a sister, Keiarra, 7.

Allison A. Desciak - 10/19/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Allison Alexis Desciak, daughter of Matt and Laura Desciak, Harrisburg, is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 19. Allie is a granddaughter of Robert and Ann Marie Popovitch and Robert and Linda Desciak, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is a great-granddaughter of Joseph and Marion Popovitch and Charles and Helene Loftus, all of Wilkes-Barre. Allie has a sister, Julia, 3.

Julianne Potter - 10/19/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Julianne Potter, daughter of Chuck and Bridget Potter, West Wyoming, is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 19. Julianne is a granddaughter of Jerry and Shirley Potter, West Wyoming, and Ray and Pat Lenahan, Forty Fort. She is a great-granddaughter of Rosemary Potter, Josephine Morio and Catherine O’Brien, all of Wilkes-Barre. Julianne has a sister, Katherine, 3.

Lauren Rowski - 10/19/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Lauren Rowski, daughter of Joseph and Christine Rowski, Mountain Top, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Oct. 19. Lauren is the granddaughter of Lois McManus, Wilkes-Barre Township, and Helen Rowski, Kingston.

Emalee P. Woychio - 10/19/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Emalee Paige Woychio, daughter of Michael and Erika Woychio, Hanover Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Oct. 19. Emalee is the granddaughter of Toshiko Stitzer, Plymouth; the late Gerald Stitzer; and the late Michael and Catherine Woychio.

Michael Cumbo - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Michael Cumbo, son of Mike and Debbie Cumbo, Dallas, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Oct. 18. Michael is the grandson of Leonard and Linda Kozick, Dallas, and Leonard and Florence Cumbo, West Pittston.

Madelyn P. Evan - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Madelyn Paige Evan, daughter of Mark and Heather Evan, Forty Fort, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Oct. 18. Madelyn is the granddaughter of James E. Kratz, Pittston; the late Linda Borowski; Norman and Stella Yatko; and the late John Evan. She has a brother, Mitchell, 12.

Georgia Tsioles - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Georgia Tsioles, daughter of Theodore and Michele Tsioles, Kingston, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Oct. 18. Georgia is the granddaughter of Bernard and Beverly Price, Shavertown, and George and Foto Tsioles, Kingston. She has two sisters, Foto, 9, and Katerina, 7.

Jordyn O. Turner - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jordyn Olivia Turner, daughter of David and Kelly Turner, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Oct. 18. Jordyn is the granddaughter of Frank Turner, Glen Lyon; the late Shirley Turner; and Warren and Barbara Farley, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Taylor, Kingston. Jordyn has a sister, Deandra, 12, and two brothers, Korey, 9, and David, 1.

Brooke A. Norris - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Brooke Ariel Norris, daughter of Michael and Emily Norris, Baltimore, Md., is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 18. Brooke is the granddaughter of Jay and Wendy Kranson, Kingston; Vince Anzalone, Harveys Lake; and Dwight and Lynn Norris, Sewickley. She is the great-granddaughter of Ernie and Barbara Weisberger, Kingston, and Joseph and Gloria Anzalone, Pittston.

Maleea K. Rembish - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Maleea Kaycee Rembish, daughter of Kenneth and Kimberly Rembish, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Oct. 18. Maleea is the granddaughter of David and Diane Prizniak, Hanover Township; Theodosia Rembish, Miners Mills; and the late Walter Rembish.

Kaden L. Conklin - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kaden Lamar Conklin, son of Erin Conklin and Brandon James, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Oct. 18. Kaden is the grandson of Donna Conklin and Andre and Christine James, all of Wilkes-Barre, and David Conklin, Mountain Top.

Payton C. and Parker W. Cardillo - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Payton Cassondra and Parker William Cardillo, twin daughter and son of Adam and Nicole Cardillo, Larksville, are celebrating their first birthdays today, Oct. 18. Payton and Parker are the grandchildren of Bernard and Wilhamina Schultz, Larksville, and Samuel and Beth Cardillo, Laurel Run. They are the great-grandchildren of Clyde and Jane Shaffer, Lee Park.

Mary P. Gibbons to celebrate 100th birthday - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Mary P. Gibbons will celebrate her 100th birthday on Oct. 23. She was born Oct. 23, 1909, to John and Anna Connor Gibbons.

Josephine L. Nardone celebrates 90th birthday - 10/18/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Josephine “Pepper” Nardone celebrated her 90th birthday on Sept. 10 with sons, Robert and Richard; daughters, Donna and Jean; their spouses; and grandson, Mario.

John J. Olejnik - 10/17/2009 1:00 AM EDT
John Joseph Olejnik, son of John and Lisa Olejnik, Mountain Top, celebrated his seventh birthday Oct. 16. John Joseph is the grandson of Lillian Olejnik, Swoyersville; the late John Olejnik; and Joe and Cathy Ruddy, Plymouth. He is the great-grandson of Mary Olejnik, Swoyersville, and Erma Ruddy, Plymouth.

Mattingly A. Divers - 10/17/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Mattingly Alexa Divers, daughter of Brad and Jennifer Divers, Mountain Top, is celebrating her second birthday today, Oct. 17. Mattingly is a granddaughter of Janice Divers, Wapwallopen; Romuald and Roberta Habersky, Swoyersville; and the late Gerald Williams. She is a great-granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Rule; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williams; and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Williams. Mattingly has a sister, Tristyn Olivia, 2 months.

Nicholas P. Schwartz - 10/17/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Nicholas Peter Schwartz, son of George and Rebecca Schwartz, celebrated his seventh birthday Oct. 14. Nicholas is a grandson of Sam and Tina Castellino, Nuangola, and Bob and Mary Schwartz, Pittston. He is a great-grandson of Anna Castellino, Pittston. Nicholas has two brothers, Luciano, 4, and Dante, 1.

Kyana A. Sowell - 10/17/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kyana Amanda Sowell, daughter of Rebecca Scorey and David Sowell, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Oct. 17. Kyana is the granddaughter of Robert and Joan Scorey and Luisa Sowell, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of the late John and Marie Gibbon and the late Robert and Bertha Scorey.

Sean M. Cuba - 10/17/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Sean Michael Cuba, son of Alan and Kelly Cuba, Dallas, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Oct. 17. Sean is a grandson of Walter and Cynthia Cuba, Dallas, and the late Timothy and Patricia Connolly. He has a brother, Ryan Timothy, 4.

Dylan S. Barrett - 10/17/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Dylan Scott Barrett, son of Serena Lamond, Wilkes-Barre, and Joseph Barrett, Moosic, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 17. Dylan is a grandson of Barbara Dennis and Paul Noonan, Wilkes-Barre, and Janice Barrett, Moosic. He is a great-grandson of Edward Blasko, Old Forge; the late Nora Blasko; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Perlowski. Dylan has a sister, Shawnna, 9, and two brothers, Joey, 8, and Brett, 5.

Avery K. Giordano - 10/17/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Avery Kathleen Giordano, daughter of Mike and Kristin Giordano, Swoyersville, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Oct. 17. Avery is a granddaughter of Karen McDermott, Nanticoke; Bill and Cheryl McDermott, Dupont; and Ky and Suzanne Giordano, Exeter. She is a great-granddaughter of Kathleen McDermott and Mary Alice Cups, both of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Bill McDermott. Avery has two sisters, Brynn, 4, and Lucy, 6 months.

Alexis T. Kendig - 10/16/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Alexis Taylor Kendig, daughter of Paula Everett and Eric Kendig, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Oct. 16. Alexis is the granddaughter of Eugene and Irene Everett, Buttonwood, and Robert and Alyce Kendig, Lee Park. She has two brothers, Dominic, 20, and Eric, 16.

Alex Romanoski - 10/16/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Alex Romanoski, son of Joseph and Heather Romanoski, Mountain Top, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Oct. 16. Alex is the grandson of Larry Balas, White Haven; Nancy Albeck, Jim Thorpe; Joseph Romanoski, Bear Creek; and the late Rosemary Romanoski. He is the great-grandson of Joseph and Florence Romanoski, Bear Creek; the late Madeline Drako, Hilldale; William and Dorothy Huber, Jim Thorpe; and the late Florence Balas. Alex has a sister, Kyla, 2.

Noah R. King - 10/16/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Noah R. King, son of Jennifer Potora and Bob King, celebrated his 10th birthday Oct. 12. Noah is the grandson of Carol Potora, Nanticoke; the late Thomas Potora; Mary Ann King, Wilkes-Barre; and Robert and Charlene King, Duryea.

Jack F. Ruddy - 10/16/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jack Foster Ruddy, son of Patrick and Jennifer Ruddy, Malvern, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 16. Jack is the grandson of Donald and Mary Ann Ruddy, Bear Creek; Patricia Foster, Paoli; and the late John Foster.

Colin J. Colonna - 10/16/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Colin Joseph Colonna, son of Jeff and Keirsten Colonna, West Wyoming, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Oct. 16. Colin is the grandson of Frank and Marilyn Colonna, Forty Fort, and Lawrence and Beverly Monahan, Wyoming. He is the great-grandson of Sophie Koshinski, Swoyersville.

Emily G. Crahall - 10/16/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Emily Grace Crahall, daughter of A.J. and Susan Crahall, Dallas, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 16. Emily is the granddaughter of Bob and Sandy Richardson and Adam and Tish Crahall, all of Dallas. She is the great-granddaughter of Marie McHugh, Wilkes-Barre. Emily has a brother, Zachary, 4.

Nicholas J. Prociak - 10/16/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Nicholas John Prociak, son of Michael and Patricia Prociak, Jenkins Township, celebrated his ninth birthday Oct. 6. Nicholas is the 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 Matthew, 5.

Mallory M. Powell - 10/16/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Mallory Marie Powell, daughter of Amanda Stone and Anthony Powell Jr., Plymouth, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Oct. 16. Mallory is the granddaughter of Patrick and Karen Stone and Benjamin and Sharon Simon, all of Plymouth. She is the great-granddaughter of Harry Stone, Plymouth; the late Anna Stone; Eleanor and Joseph Eddy, Edwardsville; the late William Williams; and the late Clarence and Minnie Sims.

Reagan X. Jackson - 10/15/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Reagan Xavier Jackson, son of Chynna Kishbaugh and Joseph Jackson, both of Nanticoke, celebrated his first birthday Oct. 10. Reagan is the grandson of Reagan and Lorri Kishbaugh, Nanticoke, and Daniel and Nancy Jackson, Glen Lyon. He is the great-grandson of Martin and Loretta Wydra, Nanticoke; Arthur and Beverley Kishbaugh, Glen Lyon; Dan Jackson, Candor, N.Y.; and Regina Mack, Washington. Reagan is the great-great-grandson of Mary Bernoski, Lower Askam.

Sarah L. Colonna - 10/15/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Sarah Lynn Colonna, daughter of Frank and Debby Colonna, Forty Fort, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Oct. 15. Sarah is the granddaughter of Edward and Linda George, Wilkes-Barre, and Frank and Marilyn Colonna, Forty Fort. She is the great-granddaughter of Nancy Bender, Laurel Run. Sarah has a brother, Frankie, 3.

Hannah E. Kern - 10/15/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Hannah Elisabeth Kern, daughter of Jeffrey and Katrina Kern, Wyoming, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Oct. 15. Hannah is the granddaughter of David and Shirley Hodges, Mountain Top, and Paul and Sheila Kern, Pittston. She is the great-granddaughter of Anna Butler, Laurens, N.Y.

Donovan Kopecki - 10/15/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Donovan Kopecki, son of Gene and Tara Kopecki, Shickshinny, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Oct. 15. Donovan is the grandson of Roland and Lois Cragle, Berwick, and Eugene and Janet Kopecki, Gouldsboro. He has two brothers, Gabriel, 5, and Bennett, 2.

Jason L. McGuire - 10/15/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jason Lee McGuire, son of Dan and Terri McGuire, Dallas, celebrated his second birthday Oct. 5. Jason is the grandson of Kevin and Nancy Foster, Dallas, and Dale and Jeanette McGuire, Emmitsburg, Md. He is the 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. Jason has a brother, Eric Justin, 3.

Rylie Brewer - 10/14/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Rylie Brewer, daughter of Shane and Robin Brewer, Biglerville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Oct. 14. Rylie is the granddaughter of Rick and Sue O’Leary, Pringle; Phil and Teresa Brewer, Laceyville; and Carl and Bonnie Shook, Noxen. She has a brother, Logan.

Ryan J. Kopecki - 10/14/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Ryan J. Kopecki, son of Dr. David and Barbara Kopecki, Chester Springs, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 14. Ryan is the grandson of Jack and Madeline Flynn, Harveys Lake, and Michael and Claire Kopecki, Lansdale. He has a sister, Halle, 10, and a brother, David, 5.

Jacob M. Donnelly - 10/13/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jacob Michael Donnelly, son of Tim and Molly Donnelly, Boiling Springs, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Oct. 13. Jacob is the grandson of Jack and Karen Mather, Wilkes-Barre; Jim and Donna Donnelly, Mechanicsburg; and Terry Medellin, New Cumberland. He is the great-grandson of Meta Litzenberger, Wilkes-Barre; Floyd and Myrtle Holman, Liverpool; the late Wilbur Litzenberger; the late Jack and Jean Mather; and the late Richard and Rose Donnelly. Jacob has a brother, Mark, 4.

Dean J. Horensky - 10/13/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Dean Joseph Horensky, son of David and Mindy Horensky, Pittston, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Oct. 13. Dean is the grandson of Cathy Halchak, Pittston; Jack Halchak, Wilkes-Barre; Judy Horensky, Drums; and the late Robert Horensky. He is the great-grandson of Catherine Halchak, Wilkes-Barre. Dean has two sisters, Emily, 6, and Addison, 2.

James B. Louiso Jr. - 10/13/2009 1:00 AM EDT
James Brian Louiso Jr., son of Rebecca Popovich, Wilkes-Barre, and James Brian Louiso Sr., New Richmond, Ohio, is celebrating his first birthday today, Oct. 13. James is the grandson of Mary Popovich, Wilkes-Barre; the late Joseph Popovich; and Annette Allgyer and Mark and Donna Louiso, all of Ohio. He is the great-grandson of Anna Mae Royse, Ohio, and William Wilburn, Naples, Fla.

Adam C. Naessig - 10/13/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Adam Christopher Naessig, son of Carl and Fawzieh Naessig, Bloomsburg, is celebrating his 16th birthday today, Oct. 13. Adam is the grandson of Carl and Mary Ann Naessig, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Khahil and Fatmeh Mourtada. He has a brother, Eric, 17, and a sister, Sara, 12.

Janelle Sherman - 10/13/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Janelle Sherman, daughter of Susan Sherman and Eric Edwards, Dallas, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Oct. 13. Janelle is the granddaughter of Michael and Carol Ortalano, Wilkes-Barre, and Richard and Sally Edwards, Moosic. She is the great-granddaughter of John and Ruth Stahley. Janelle has a sister, Justine, 23.

Christina A. Solomon - 10/13/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Christina A. Solomon, daughter of Greg Solomon, Ocala, Fla., and Amber Shimkoski, Ohio, is celebrating her 14th birthday today, Oct. 13. Christina is the granddaughter of John and Mary Solomon, Wilkes-Barre; Nick and Linda Devons, Dallas; and the late Fred Dennis. She has four brothers, Allen, 7, Gregory, 5, Ethan, 15 months, and John, 14 months, and a sister, Madison, 8.

Abigale M. Coburn - 10/12/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Abigale M. Coburn, daughter of Ron and Tammy Coburn, Edwardsville, celebrated her sixth birthday Oct. 9. Abigale is the granddaughter of Richard and Peggy Rovine, Kingston; Margaret Coburn and Joe Coburn, both of Hanover Township. She has two brothers, Josh and Jeremy and a sister, Kayla.

Daniel B. Dorshefski - 10/12/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Daniel B. Dorshefski, son of Diane and Bernard Dorshefski Jr., Ashley, celebrated his seventh birthday Oct. 9. Daniel is the grandson of Bernard Dorshefski Sr., Mountain Top; the late Carol Dorshefski; Marlene Conklin, Ashley; and Daniel Conklin, Nuangola.

Madison L. Kurland - 10/11/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Madison Lauren Kurland, daughter of Dr. Thomas K. Kurland Sr. and Dr. Kimberly Norton Kurland, York, celebrated her eighth birthday Oct. 8. Madison is the granddaughter of Betty and Robert Norton Sr., Wilkes-Barre; Raymond Kurland, Whiting, N.J.; the late Mary Kurland; Mary Bruno, Virginia; and Dave Keiter, Lemoyne. She is the great-granddaughter of the late John and Helen Norton and the late John and Ida McCarrick. Madison has a brother, Thomas Jr., 12, and a sister, Emily Nicole, 9.

Olivia J. Roback - 10/11/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Olivia Joy Roback, daughter of Jeffrey and Alicia Roback, Middletown, celebrated her eighth birthday Sept. 20. Olivia is the granddaughter of Joyce Son Hoban, Orange; Edward and Sandy Roback, Ashley; and Dr. Daniel Son, Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Letitia Pupa, Pittston, and Rose Roback, Wyoming. Olivia has a sister, Isabella, 4.

Claire Van Mater - 10/11/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Claire Van Mater, daughter of Steve and Nina Van Mater, Lansdale, is celebrating her third birthday today, Oct. 1 1. Claire is the granddaughter of Gary and Christine Mathers, Trucksville, and Douglas and Ellen Van Mater, Yardley. She is the great-granddaughter of John and Lena Puchalsky, Trucksville. Claire has a sister, Mia, 5.

Brooke M. Waitulavich - 10/11/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Brooke M. Waitulavich, daughter of Nick and Pam Waitulavich, Exeter, is celebrating her second birthday today, Oct. 1 1. Brooke is the granddaughter of Sheldon Metzger Jr., Beaumont; John and Sonie Hendrick, Exeter; James Waitulavich, Scranton; and Robert and Becky Barrett, Greenfield. She is the great-granddaughter of Angie and Sheldon Metzger Sr., Wilkes-Barre, and Will and Carol Williams, Dalton.

Edith Pillarella celebrates 90th birthday - 10/11/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Edith Pillarella, Dallas, celebrated her 90th birthday on Sept. 1 at a luncheon given in her honor by the women of Trinity Presbyterian Church at Pickett’s Charge Restaurant, Dallas. Mrs. Pillarella is the wife of the late Rev. Andrew Pillarella, the founding pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Irem Road, Dallas. An avid supporter of education and reading, she is the founder of the Trinity Learning Center at the church. Her daughter, Beth Faerber, shared the special event with her mother. She is also the mother of Mary Martin and Julie Sgarlat. She is the grandmother to five grandchildren and recently became a great-grandmother.

Grace Newhart celebrates 90th birthday - 10/11/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Grace Newhart, a resident at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, celebrated her 90th birthday on Oct. 1. The staff from the center entertained Grace and her family and friends with a birthday party and a cake. Family members in attendance included Grace’s cousin, Miriam Walsh, and her sister, Theresa Judge.

Noah M. Civiletti - 10/10/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Noah Matthew Civiletti, son of Krista Civiletti, Kingston Township, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Oct. 10. Noah is the grandson of Greg and Edith Buzinski, West Pittston, and Thomas and Jane Civiletti, Portland, Ore. He is the great-grandson of Pauline DeOrio, West Pittston; Rita Buzinski, Parsons; Olga Kachmarsky, Swoyersville; Dina Civiletti, Harding; the late Balty DeOrio; the late Walter Buzinski; the late George Kachmarsky; and the late Vincent Civiletti.

Jack E. Keating - 10/10/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Jack Edward Keating, son of Paul and Jeanne Keating, Kingston, is celebrating his second birthday today, Oct. 10. Jack is the grandson of Gina Keating, Edwardsville; the late Jack Keating; Catherine Zekas, Forty Fort; and the late Thomas Zekas. He has a sister, Nora Grace, 3 months.

Kate Dautrich - 10/10/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Kate Dautrich, daughter of Chris and Colleen Dautrich, Dallas, is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 10. Kate is the granddaughter of John and Barbara Brady, Clifton, N.J.; Joanne Dautrich, Berwick; and the late Dan Dautrich. She is the great-granddaughter of William Warnecke, Hartsdale, N.Y. Kate has two brothers, Christopher, 9, and Brady, 6, and a sister, Emily, 5.

Olivia G. Bryden - 10/10/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Olivia Grace Bryden, daughter of Ryan Bryden and Danielle Koviack, Hanover Township, is celebrating her third birthday today, Oct. 10. Olivia is the granddaughter of Gary and Carol Bryden and Maureen Pappas, all of Sweet Valley, and the late John Koviack. She is the great-granddaughter of William Bryden, Edwardsville; Marie Joseph, Hazleton; Marybeth Koviack, Ashley; and Joseph and Marie Cunningham, Wilkes-Barre.

Ian R. Kostelnick - 10/10/2009 1:00 AM EDT
Ian Robert Kostelnick, son of George and Susan Kostelnick, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his second birthday today, Oct. 10. Ian is the grandson of Robert and Pat Waslin, Wilkes-Barre. He has two brothers, Adam, 14, and Owen, 8, and a sister, Laci, 6.