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First Posted: 7/11/2013

Alyssa Bierbach and Dale Ambosie were united in marriage on Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Inne of the Abingtons, Dalton, by Pastor Joel Stauffer.

The bride is the daughter of Raymond and Ruth Bierbach, Hunlock Creek. She is the granddaughter of Robert and Carol Kiska, Ashley; William Bierbach, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Naomi Bierbach.

The groom is the son of Dale Ambosie, Mountain Top, and Margaret Solovey, Plains Township. He is the grandson of Dale and Ruth Ambosie, Mountain Top, and William and Dorothy Davis, Plains Township.

The bride was given away in marriage by her father. She chose her friend, Kacey Piatt, as her matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sarah Karpinski, friend of the bride; Meghan Skyrpski, sister of the groom; Christine Pugh, cousin of the bride; Jan Gerrity, friend of the bride; and Kara Kiska, cousin of the bride. Flower girls were Gabrielle Ambosie and Juliana Ambosie, cousins of the groom.

The groom chose his friend, Wayne Kogoy, as his best man. Groomsmen were Brian Williamson, friend of the groom; Christopher Skrypski, brother-in-law of the groom; Raymond Bierbach, brother of the bride; Daniel Eustice, friend of the groom; and Robert Kiska, cousin of the bride.

Readings were given by Robert Kiska, uncle and godfather of the bride; Tami Ambosie, aunt of the groom; and Dee Harvey, aunt and godmother of the bride.

Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour and reception were held at the Inne of the Abingtons, Dalton. Music was provided by the band, Kartune, and D.J. Barry Snyder, Single Step Sound Productions. The bride was honored at a bridal shower at The Alden Manor, Nanticoke, in April. The rehearsal dinner was held at the Inne of the Abingtons, Dalton.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Northwest Area High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from Misericordia University in 2008. She earned her master’s degree in educational development and strategies from Wilkes University in 2010. She is employed by Northwest Area School District as a special education teacher.

The groom is a 2004 graduate of Crestwood High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences and a master’s degree in physical therapy from Misericordia University in 2009. He is employed as a physical therapist by Bayada Home Health.

Following the wedding, the couple adventured to Alaska to celebrate their honeymoon. The couple resides in Dorrance Township.