PD Weddings

Melissa Ann Stafford of Tampa, Florida and Christopher Orenich of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Duryea were united in marriage on April 24 at Tampa Palms Country Club by the Pastor Frank A. Scott Sr.

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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Orenich

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The bride is the daughter of Alvin and Vicky Stafford of Tampa, FL. She is the granddaughter of Leonard and Roberta Stafford and Anne Deese. The groom is the son of Gary and Monica Orenich of Duryea. He is the grandson of Victoria Talensky, Pittston.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her cousin Danielle Gintz as her maid of honor. Matron of honor was Yolanda Coates, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kimberly Orenich, sister of the groom, Michelle Medico, friend of the bride. Flower girls were Avery McNulty, cousin of the groom and Makayla Coates, friend of the bride. Ring bearer was Owen Klaproth, cousin of the groom. Best man was Jason Orenich, brother of the groom, Groomsmen were David Stafford, brother of the bride, Archie Nyamekye, friend of the groom, Matthew Noble, friend of the groom. Scripture reading was read by Matthew Noble.

Following a reception at the Tampa Palms, Tampa, the couple left on a honeymoon trip to Antigua.

The bride received a Bachelor degree of Science and Nursing from the University of South Florida. She is currently employed at Tampa General in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The groom received a Bachelor of Science and Nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science and Nursing in Consentations in Anesthesia from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and the University of Scranton. He is employed by Florida Gulf to Bay Associates in the Anesthesia Department.

The couple will reside in Tampa, Florida.