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Sunday, March 09, 2003     Page: 9A

Matthew D. Roberts
   
Matthew Donald Roberts, son of Donald and Michelle Roberts, West Wyoming,
is celebrating his third birthday today, March 9. Matthew is the grandson of
Edgar and Ruth Roberts, Kingston; Carlton and Pamela Houck, Shavertown.
Matthew has three sisters, Brittany 11, and twins, Taylor and Madalyn, 9
months.
    Brian A. Costello
   
Brian Anthony Costello, son of Brian and Mandy Costello, Mountain Top,
celebrated his first birthday March 5. Brian is the grandson of Ed and Millie
Pashinski; Owen and MaryAnn Costello, all of Wilkes-Barre. He is the
great-grandson of Irene Ritza, Wilkes-Barre.
   
Jordan L. Herron
   
Jordan Lee Herron, son of James Herron Jr. and Sherry Prednis, Exeter, is
celebrating his fifth birthday today, March 9. Jordan is the grandson of
Joanne and James Herron Sr., Harding; Joseph Prednis Sr., Miners Mills, and
the late Mary Ann Prednis. Jordan has two brothers, Jesse Ryan, 3, and James
Patrick, 9.
   
Jacob McAnney
   
Jacob McAnney, son of Ryan and Melanie McAnney, Hanover Township, is
celebrating his second birthday today, March 9. Jacob is the grandson of Mary
Wallace, Hanover Township; Michael McAnney, Shavertown; Michael and Zondra
Bible, Alexandria, Va.; Carlton and Kimberly Kersey, Fredericksburg, Va. Jacob
has a sister, Laney, and a step-sister, Madalyn.
   
Matthew A. Shiplett
   
Matthew A. Shiplett, son of Timothy and Tracey Shiplett, Mountain Top,
celebrated his first birthday March 4. Matthew is the grandson of Eugene and
Kay Faber, Owego, N.Y.; Joyce Shiplett, Kingston, and the late Herman
Shiplett. Matthew has two sisters, Emily, 5, and Lauren, 2.
   
Madison B. Swire
   
Madison B. Swire, daughter of Chris and Jennifer Swire, Thornhurst,
celebrated her fourth birthday March 8. Madison is the granddaughter of Amos
Swire, Hunlock Creek, and Carol Swire, Kunkle; Nick and Michele de Leur,
Harveys Lake. She is the great-granddaughter of Antonia Stredny and Rika de
Leur, both of Harveys Lake.
   

   
Brandon J. Fleschut
   
Brandon John Fleschut, son of John and Nicole Fleschut, Trucksville,
celebrated his first birthday March 6. Brandon is the grandson of Donald and
Sylvia Fleschut, Trucksville; Robert and Rose Ann Wrobleski, Shavertown.
   
Christopher Draina
   
Christopher Draina, son of Dave Draina, Wilkes-Barre, and Debbie Draina,
Hanover Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, March 9.
Christopher is the grandson of Patricia Scholl, Hanover Township; Kathleen
Wilson, Las Vegas, Nev.; David Draina, Ashley. He is the great-grandson of
Margaret Coleman, Las Vegas; Genievieve Draina, Ashley.
   
Eric Miller
   
Eric Miller, son of John and Lisa Miller, Hanover Township, is celebrating
his 11th birthday today, March 9. Eric is the grandson of Paul and Helen Rice,
Ashley; James and Frances Miller, Bear Creek. Eric has a brother, John, 13.
   
Joseph E. Tlucek
   
Joseph Edward Tlucek, son of Joe and Jeanette Tlucek, celebrated his
seventh birthday March 7. Joseph is the grandson of Edward and Suzanna Stofko,
Swoyersville; John and Patricia Tlucek, Wilkes-Barre. He has a sister,
Colleen, 3.
   
Megan Fleming
   
Megan Fleming, daughter of Sean and Barbara Fleming, Shavertown, is
celebrating her eighth birthday today, March 9. Megan is the granddaughter of
Ray and Betty Lou Murdoch, Wyoming; Helen T. Fleming, Philadelphia, and the
late Francis Fleming. Megan has two sisters, Melissa, 5, and Emily, 2.
   
Brianna M. Gaylets
   
Brianna M. Gaylets, daughter of Thomas L. and Tina Gaylets, Kingston,
celebrated her seventh birthday Feb. 29. Brianna is the granddaughter of
Arthur and Clara Keast, Waymart; Thomas B. and Eleanor Gaylets, Old Forge.
Brianna has a brother, Christopher.
   
Hope Dante
   
Hope Dante, daughter of Dave and Debbie Dante, Lake Silkworth, celebrated
her ninth birthday Feb. 26. Hope is the granddaughter of John and Bert Pytell,
Wilkes-Barre. She has a brother, R.J., 11.
   
Molly L. Harris
   
Molly L. Harris, daughter of Jeff and Judy Harris, Trout Run, celebrated
her seventh birthday Feb. 29. Molly is the granddaughter of Wayne and Audrey
Harris, Wyoming; Faye Paulhamus, Montoursville. She is the great-granddaughter
of Milton and Erma Harris, Trout Run; John Coble, Williamsport.
   
Gavin A. Cigarski
   
Gavin Albert Cigarski, son of Albert and Angela Dymond Cigarski, Belcamp,
Md., is celebrating his first birthday today, March 9. Gavin is the grandson
of Albert and Marie Komski Cigarski, Shavertown; Bernard and Pamela Hazlak
Dymond, Shickshinny. He is the great-grandson of Bernard Dymond Sr., Berwick,
and the late Lottie Bojarski Dymond; the late Stanley and Agnes Franklin
Hazlak; the late Albert and Lucy Syroid Cigarski; the late Benedict and
Victoria Altavilla Komski.
   
Olivia K. Huk
   
Olivia Kassandra Huk, daughter of Tom and Michele Huk, Courtdale, is
celebrating her ninth birthday today, March 9. Olivia is the granddaughter of
Leona Huk; Stan and Rita Galenty, all of West Wyoming. She is the
great-granddaughter of Margaret Galenty, West Wyoming; Mary Davis, Kingston.
Olivia has a sister, Julie, 19.
   
Joseph R. Pelton
   
Joseph Reese Pelton, son of Christopher and Patricia Pelton, Hunlock Creek,
is celebrating his first birthday today, March 9. Joseph is the grandson of
Walter and Gloria Bronson; Reese and Sybil Pelton, all of Dallas. He has a
sister, Katy, and two brothers, Jacob and John.
   
Matthew A. Picketts
   
Matthew Alan Picketts, son of Alan and Sandy Picketts, Plains Township, is
celebrating his seventh birthday today, March 9. Matthew is the grandson of
Richard and Nancy Salerno, Wilkes-Barre; the late Patrick and Lena Lepore.
Matthew has a brother, Scott, 9.
   
Peter P. Shaver
   
Peter Paul Shaver, son of Paul and Rosaria Shaver, Shavertown, is
celebrating his seventh birthday today, March 9. Peter is the grandson of Mary
and Bill DeAngelo Sr., Wilkes-Barre; Ann Shaver, Trucksville, and the late
Paul B. Shaver Jr. Peter has a brother, Paul, 14, and a sister, Rosemary, 13.
   
Allison Peck
   
Allison Peck, daughter of Mike and Diane Peck, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating
her ninth birthday today, March 9. Allison is the granddaughter of Jim Morris,
Wilkes-Barre, and the late Carolyn Morris; the late Willard and Cathy Peck.
She is the great-granddaughter of Josie Miller, Wilkes-Barre. Allison has a
brother, Andy, 14.
   
Kaitlin M. Mangan and Scott J. Mangan Jr.
   
Kaitlin Marie Mangan, daughter of Scott Mangan, Hanover Township, and
Debbie Mangan, Kingston, celebrated her seventh birthday Feb. 11. Her brother,
Scott John, will celebrate his fourth birthday on March 23. Kaitlin and Scott
are the grandchildren of Ralph and Helen Demchak; Harry and Sylvia Mangan, all
of Hanover Township. They are the great-grandchildren of Virginia Demchak,
Plymouth.
   
Mackenzie M. and Christopher J. Langan
   
Mackenzie Marie and Christopher John Langan, twin daughter and son of
William and Lisa Langan, are celebrating their first birthday today, March 9.
Mackenzie and Christopher are the grandchildren of Mary Lou Langan, West
Pittston, and the late Jack Langan; Monique Townson; Pauli Viheriasalo; John
Townson, all of Dryden, Ontario, Canada.
   
and you, and you!
   
Flora Anderson, happy birthday! From the staff of the Meadows Nursing
Center.
   
Frances Trynoski, Frank Slominski, George Cooper, Henry Novak, Joe
Federici, Joe Gerosky, David Bartkiewicz, Dan Sult, Marion Martini, Alan
Hutchings, happy birthday! From Marge Hontz.