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Wednesday, March 12, 2003 Page: 11A
Samuel P. Saporito
Samuel Patrick Saporito, son of Frank and Nicole Saporito, Kingston, is
celebrating his first birthday today, March 12. Sam is the grandson of Jack
and Kathy Heltzel, Kingston; Chet and Barb Layaou, Lake Carey; Dorothy Carr,
Pompano Beach, Fla.; Frank Saporito Sr., Deerfield Beach, Fla. He is the
great-grandson of Beatrice Layaou, Forty Fort. Sam has a brother, Jacob, 2.
Chase D. Cummings
Chase David Cummings, son of Charles and Lisa Cummings, Trucksville,
celebrated his sixth birthday March 11. Chase is the grandson of Aneila
Cummings, Trucksville; Judith Chernavage, Wilkes-Barre Township; the late
Phillip Cummings; and the late John Chernavage. He is the great-grandson of
Robert and Dorothy Chase. Chase has a sister, Aneilia Ann, 4, and a brother,
Charles, deceased.
Wyatt T. Hardy
Wyatt Thomas Hardy, son of Donald and Jonel Hardy, Plains Township,
celebrated his fifth birthday March 10. Wyatt is the grandson of the late
Joseph and Anna Mae Shatrowsky. He has a brother, Tyler, 8.
Dana V. Dresing
Dana V. Dresing, daughter of Walter and Sandra Dresing, Wilkes-Barre, is
celebrating her sixth birthday today, March 12. Dana is the granddaughter of
Theresa Karasinski Rymer, Forty Fort; Christine Dresing, Wilkes-Barre; the
late Stanley Karasinski; and the late Walter Dresing.
Benjamin L. Peck
Benjamin Louis Peck, son of Joe A. Peck, Plains Township, and Joan A. Peck,
Berwick, is celebrating his second birthday today, March 12. Ben is the
grandson of Alberta Evans, Joe Peck, the late Evan Evans, and the late Linda
Peck. Ben has a brother, Joey, 7.
Desiree C. Cushman
Desiree C. Cushman, daughter of Charles Reisser, Wilkes-Barre, and Regina
Cushman, Allentown, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, March 12. Desiree
is the granddaughter of Charles Reisser Sr. and Shirley Reisser, Exeter. She
has a sister, Alexis, 9, and a brother, J.J., 8.
Christina A. Schappert
Christina Ann Schappert, daughter of Jim and Amy Schappert, Trucksville, is
celebrating her second birthday today, March 12. Christina is the
granddaughter of Pat Pantle, Sweet Valley; Andrea Schappert, Edwardsville. She
is the great-granddaughter of Victoria Kutz, Sweet Valley; Alfred and Helen
Sileski, Pringle.
Lauren M. Gardner
Lauren Marie Gardner, daughter of Donald and Lori Gardner, Forty Fort, is
celebrating her fourth birthday today, March 12. Lauren is the granddaughter
of Donald and Patricia Gardner, Pittston Township; the late Joseph and Marie
Yensavage.
Edward R. Gensel
Edward Robert Gensel, son of Diane and Edward Gensel Jr., Ashley, is
celebrating his first birthday today, March 12. Edward is the grandson of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert G. Halter, Sugar Notch; Edward Gensel Sr., Hunlock Creek, and
the late Marie Gensel. He is the great-grandson of Anna O’Brien and Mary
Halter, both of Wilkes-Barre; the late Charles E. O’Brien; the late Paul J.
Halter; the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gensel; the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Wanyo. Edward has a sister, Ciera Kristen, 8.
Rielly E. Miller
Rielly Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Scott and Kristen Miller, is
celebrating her first birthday today, March 12. Rielly is the granddaughter of
Ted and Terry Sokolowski, Nanticoke.
Elizabeth A. Hines
Elizabeth Ann Hines, daughter of Robert and Katherine Hines, Mountain Top,
is celebrating her fourth birthday today, March 12. Elizabeth is the
granddaughter of Dorothy Farrell, Wilkes-Barre; Robert Hines, Mountain Top;
the late Gene Farrell; and the late Anna Hines. Elizabeth has two sisters,
Meghan, 5, and Erin, 1.
Madison Slacktish
Madison Slacktish, daughter of Michael and Christine Slacktish, Dallas, is
celebrating her fourth birthday today, March 12. Madison is the granddaughter
of Hiram and Dorothy Stevens, and Mike and Mary Slacktish, all of Mehoopany.
She is the great-granddaughter of Evelyn Stevens, Mehoopany; Laura Jean
Novajosky, Dallas; Sally DeVoe, Binghamton, N.Y.; the late Ernest and Lena
Martin; the late Richard Stevens; the late Michael Novajosky; and the late
Bill DeVoe. Madison has a sister, Bailey, 2.
Kristopher J. Konicki
Kristopher J. Konicki, son of John and Lynn Konicki, Dallas, is celebrating
his eighth birthday today, March 12. Kristopher is the grandson of Peter and
Helen Konicki, Pittston Township; Lucille Clothier, Wesley Village, Inkerman,
and the late Herbert Clothier. Kristopher has a brother, Kevin, 15, and a
sister, Kimberly, 12.
Jolene Ulichney
Jolene Ulichney, daughter of John and Denise Ulichney, Wilkes-Barre, is
celebrating her first birthday today, March 12. Jolene is the granddaughter of
Frank and Delores Walkowiak; the late William and Florence Ulichney. She is
the great-granddaughter of Tillie Kardel, Edwardsville. Jolene has a sister,
Jaclyn, 11, and a brother, John, 9.
Mark P. Heatherman Jr.
Mark Patrick Heatherman Jr., son of Mark and Tanya Heatherman, Luzerne, is
celebrating his sixth birthday today, March 12. Mark is the grandson of Jean
Miller, Dallas; Betty Heatherman, Binghamton, N.Y.; Tom and Diane Roberts,
Luzerne; the late Gerald M. Heatherman. He is the great-grandson of George and
Jean Cawley, Kingston; Thomas Roberts, Wilkes-Barre; Ray Atkinson, Windsor,
N.Y.; the late Ruth Martin; the late Rita Roberts. Mark has two sisters,
Holly, 18, and Ariana, 8.
Halle Gronka and Loren Gronka
Halle Gronka and Loren Gronka, twin daughters of Michael and Jennifer
Gronka, Yatesville, celebrated their second birthday March 10. Halle and Loren
are the granddaughters of Paul and Sylvia Gronka, Nanticoke; Salvatore and
Joann Turco, Pittston; John and Roseann Widdick, Exeter.
and you, and you!
Nancy Stroupe, Lindsey Weilburg, David Stroupe, Steven Ide, Jayleen Hontz,
William M. Rosser III, Jadelle Comitz, Peter Sutton, Nancy Creveling, happy
birthday! From Marge Hontz.
Scott and Sara Swinsick; Joe and Debbie Stempien; Dick and Betty Stroud,
happy anniversary! From Marge Hontz.