Celebrations
- Karen M. Eusanio and Thomas M. Welch
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Updated: 11/16/08 4:23 AM Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baran of East Aurora, NY are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen M. Eusanio (daughter of late Thomas B. Eusanio) to Thomas
- Shanna Ruth Singletary & Andy Louis Allison
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Updated: 11/16/08 4:23 AM The ceremony took place June 7, 2008 at Brasstown Valley Resort. The maid of honor was Miss Haley Nicole Tucker, niece of the bride. Mr. Larry G. Allison Jr. was best man for his brother. Niece of the groom, Avery Ellen Allison, was junior bridesmaid and Dawson Bryce Tucker, grand nephew of the bride, was ring bearer.
- Bill & Carol Sweeney 50th Anniversary
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Updated: 11/16/08 4:23 AM Bill and Carol Sweeney, of St. Cloud, Florida celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 15th.
- John and Lucy Galfo 55th Anniversary
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Updated: 11/16/08 4:22 AM Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. John Galfo of Angola for celebrating their 55th anniversary. Mr. Galfo and Lucy Catalino married October 10, 1953 in Most Precious Blood Church in Angola. He retired as an auto technician; she retired from New Era Cap. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
- Angela Baldo and William Stradling
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Updated: 11/16/08 4:22 AM Mr. and Mrs. Alan Baldo of Orchard Park, New York, announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela M. Baldo, to William J. Stradling, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stradling of Eaton, New York. The couple was introduced by a mutual friend. A June 2009 wedding is planned.
- Gilbert Twins Happy 70th Birthday
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Updated: 11/16/08 4:22 AM Happy Birthday, Gilbert Twins! Jane Mulawka and Julie Renner loved, taught, and entertained us for 70 years! Along the way, two husbands, 10 kids, and 12 grandkids were added. We can't imagine a world without you!
- Robert and Judith Fyvie 50th Anniversary
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Updated: 11/16/08 4:22 AM Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fyvie, Jr. of Tonawanda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Fanny's Restaurant. Mr. Fyvie and Judith Bolton were married on November 15, 1958 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Buffalo. The couple has four children and ten grandchildren.
- Ariana Emily Hawkes & Brian Richard Downing
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Updated: 11/09/08 7:30 AM Ariana Emily Hawkes married Brian Richard Downing on June 28, 2008 at the Glen Iris Inn in Letchworth State Park. Howard Han officiated. Ariana is the daughter of Frederick Hawkes and Bonnie Hawkes of Clarence. Brian is the son of Donald and Anne Downing of Seattle, Washington. Colleen Hawkes was maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Melanie Downing, Ashley Poelma, Paige Borkman, Gaby Ellenberger and Emily Phan. Haven Harrington was flower girl. The best man was Soren Tjernell. The ushers were Robert Hawkes, Trent Drake, Ben Glatstein and Brent Ryan. Ariana carried peonies and hydrangea, arranged by Jim Volkmann, uncle of the groom.
- Heather Ann Solecki & James Neil Morrissey Jr.
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Updated: 11/09/08 7:30 AM Heather & James were married September 20, 2008 at St. John Kanty R. C. Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Solecki of Depew. Parents of the groom are Mr. & Mrs. James Morrissey of Pepper Pike, OH. The wedding party included the bride's niece Kathryn Solecki; groom's brothers Daniel and Michael Morrissey; their friends Dorene Switzer, Lynn Gibson, Audra Majocha, Kristen Curto, Kevin Rooney and Daniel Wathen. The groom's nephew Anderson Morrissey was the ring bearer and groom's cousin Amelia Snelling was the flower girl. Cocktails were served on the rooftop patio at Shanghai Reds followed by a sit-down dinner. After a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple reside in Ithaca, NY.
- Gino Principe 80 Years Young Today!
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Updated: 11/09/08 7:30 AM Gino Principe celebrates 80 years today! He is a proud veteran of the U. S. Marines and a retiree of International Chimney. He worked as a boilermaker and erected smokestacks worldwide for over 55 years.
- Gertrude Zuzze Sgroi 90th Birthday
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Updated: 11/09/08 7:30 AM Gertrude Zuzze Sgroi celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and family on August 25th. Mrs. Sgroi, wife of the late Joseph G. Sgroi, was a resident of Buffalo until 1980. She lives in Birmingham, AL, and has one daughter, Joanne, three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
- Angela Conrad and Nicholas Gazzoli
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Updated: 11/09/08 7:30 AM Angela Conrad and Nicholas Gazzoli announce their engagement and upcoming wedding in January. Angela and Nicholas live and work in New York City, where Angela,
- Lorraine Anne Giordano and Dr. Oscar S. Lopez
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Updated: 11/02/08 6:34 AM Lorraine Anne Giordano and Dr. Oscar S. Lopez were united in marriage on September 13, 2008 at the Mansion on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo, NY.
- Jennifer O'Neill D'Andrea & John Jason Terreri
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Updated: 11/02/08 6:34 AM The Elm Croft Manor in the Finger Lakes was the site of the marriage of Jennifer O'Neill D'Andrea and John Jason Terreri on Saturday, October 4, 2008.
- Laura K. Bevilacqua and David J. Butterfield
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Updated: 11/02/08 6:34 AM Laura K. Bevilacqua and David J. Butterfield were married on Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Wellington, New Zealand. The beachfront ceremony was officiated by Rev. Michael McCabe in the presence of friends and family. The couple will travel to Italy before residing in the United Kingdom. A reception for the couple will be held in Buffalo in 2009.
- Melissa Nowak and Marc Crisci
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Updated: 11/02/08 6:34 AM Jerome and Charmaine Nowak of Depew, NY, announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa A. Nowak, to Marc A. Crisci, son of Angelo and Carol Crisci of Gardiner, NY.
- Melissa Couchman and Thomas Donofrio III
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Updated: 10/26/08 7:12 AM Melissa Couchman and Thomas Donofrio III were married October 24, 2008 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Depew. The bride is the daughter of Joanne
- Lindsay Taylor Mroz and Nathaniel Scott Ives
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Updated: 10/26/08 7:12 AM Lindsay and Nathaniel were married on October 25, 2008 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ in West Seneca. A reception followed at Hearthstone Manor. The couple will honeymoon in Hawaii.
- Amanda Lynn Whalen & Mark Andrew Miklos
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Updated: 10/26/08 7:12 AM Amanda and Mark were married on October 18, 2008 in Our Lady of Victory Basilica. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Marianne Whalen of West Seneca. Parents of the groom are Mark and Camille Miklos of Lackawanna. After a Western Caribbean cruise, the couple will reside in Elmira.
- Carrie Wilhelm and Derek O'Brien
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Updated: 10/26/08 7:12 AM Carrie and Derek were married on October 25, 2008 at St. Ambrose Church. The bride is the daughter of James and the late Patricia Wilhelm. Parents of the groom are Mark and Bunny O'Brien. Carrie is a teacher for Maryvale Schools; Derek is a Customs and Border Protection Officer.
- Charlotte Griese 90th Birthday
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Updated: 10/26/08 7:12 AM Charlotte Griese of Amherst celebrates her 90th birthday on October 26. She enjoys good health and is loved and respected by her four daughters, sons-in-law, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
- Angela Occhino and Michael Ginnitti
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM On August 8, 2008, Angela Marie Occhino of Orchard Park and Michael James Ginnitti of Angola were united in marriage in the presence of their family and friends.
- Jill Ebersole and Thomas Meredith
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM Jill Suzanne Ebersole and Thomas Meredith were united in marriage on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at St. John Vianney Church, Orchard Park, New York.
- Molly Giles and Matthew Phillips
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM Molly Helen Giles and Matthew Andrew Phillips were united in marriage on Saturday at Canisius College's Christ the King Chapel by the bride's cousin, Father Thomas Lawler SJ of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A reception was held at the Statler Towers.
- Kelly McCarney and Jonathan Panczak
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM Kelly Elizabeth and Jonathan Michael were married on October 18, 2008 at the Wesleyan Church of Orchard Park. A reception followed at the Lake Erie Italian Club. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Peggy McCarney and the late Charles
- Krystle Krzystek and Sean Collins
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krzystek of Wheatfield, New York, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Krystle Marie Krzystek, to Sean Avery Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Collins of East Aurora, New York.
- Dr. Jennifer Sreniawski and Anthony Rogers
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM Karen and Joe Sreniawski of West Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Sreniawski to Anthony Rogers, son of Debbie Thomas and Terry Rogers of Tipton, Indiana.
- Hester Ford Happy 100th Birthday
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM Hester (McCardell) Ford of Charlotte, North Carolina celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at the Woodlawn Ramada Inn. She was born August 15, 1908 in Lancaster, South Carolina. Hester is the mother of 12 children, still surviving are Joe, Hattie, Odessa and Daisy. She is the grandmother of 58 grandchildren, 124 greatgrandchildren, 21 great-greatgrandchildren and 4 grea great-grandchildren. She continues enjoying her active life, in the Church, home and with family. Her love for Christ is what has sustained her. She says, "God is so good."
- Cindy Daudelin and Bert Pirson
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM Cindy Daudelin wed Bert Pirson on Saturday, September 6, 2008. The ceremony took place at the Old Orchard Inn in East Aurora, followed by an outdoor reception on the stone terrace. Cindy is the daughter of Robert and Anne VanVoorhies, and is an administrator for The Research Foundation of SUNY. Bert is the son of Herbert and Evelyn Pirson, and is a software engineer at General Dynamics. Attendants included Brenda VanVoorhies, Lee Daudelin, Christopher Pirson, Andrew Daudelin and John VanVoorhies. After a honeymoon to the Great Smokey Mountains, the couple will reside in Amherst.
- Jennifer Lewis and Jason Moore
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Updated: 10/19/08 7:02 AM Jennifer Lewis and Jason Moore were married Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 1:00 p. m. in a ceremony at St. Leo the Great.
