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WBVOICEPAGES C03 I 080113 11:34 I SUPERIMPSC CYAN MAGENTA BLACK THE CITIZENS' VOICE I SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2013 II C3 Weddings "jj Walter-Workman Williams-Masters Kuklewiez-Friar Sess-Kitain-Doterty Meghan Williams and Greg Masters were united in marriage June 24, 2013, at the Excellence Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. A beachfront ceremony was performed in front of family and friends. The bride is the daughter of Martin and Theresa Williams of Hughestown. She is the granddaughter of Martin and Ann Williams of Hughestown and the late John and Jean McAndrew The groom is the son of Lori Masters and Jay Lefchak of Gouldsboro. He is the grandson of George and Arlene Lefchak, Kents Store, and Pat and Joan Potts, Keller, Texas.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. She chose best friend, Marena Pic-cillo, as maid of honor. The groom chose best friend, Sean Wooster, as best man. Following a beachfront ceremony a cocktail hour and reception were held in their honor The bride was honored at a bridal shower at the Radisson Hotel Lackawanna Station, Scranton, in May given by the mother of the bride. The bride is a graduate of Seton Catholic High School and received a bachelor's degree in health administration from East Stroudsburg University in 2006.

She also earned her teaching certification in elementary education from King's College in 2010. She is employed by Prince William County Schools as a first grade teacher. The groom is a graduate of Athens Area High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bloomsburg University in 2006. He also earned his master's degree in instructional technology from Bloomsburg University of 2010.

He is employed by Navy Federal Credit Union as an instructional designer. A wedding celebration party will be held in their honor in August. The couple resides in Woodbridge, Va. J. Patrick Dougherty and Zoey Sless-Kitain were united in marriage April 20, 2013, at Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia.

The couple exchanged vows in the flower garden of the historic 1728 stone home. The spring colors of the botanic garden, the oldest surviving in North America, provided the setting for the ceremony The bride is a producer at BHLDN, a sister brand of Anthropologic, where she produces photography shoots for the Philadelphia-based retailer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in visual studies with a concentration in photography from Tyler School of Art, Temple University She is the daughter of Robert Sless of Arlington, and Stephanie Kitain of Merion Station, and stepdaughter of Fred Blum, also of Merion Station. The groom leads the global Programme Management Office for GlaxoS-mithKline, a London-based pharmaceutical company He was awarded dual degrees in chemistry and honors studies from Villanova University a Master of Science degree in technology management from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is the son of Dr.

John and Sterling Dougherty of Mountain Top. Participants in the ceremony included Areif Sless-Kitain, twin brother of the bride; Amy Blum, stepsister of the bride; Kate Dougherty Bolton and Sarah Dougherty Gunel, sisters of the groom. Parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at Bistrot La Minette, Philadelphia and a late evening cocktail party at Hotel Sofitel, Philadelphia. Following the garden ceremony guests enjoyed cocktails on the lawn followed by an evening of dinner and dancing. The couple honeymooned in the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

They reside in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Karen Elizabeth Kuklewicz and Edward Patrick Friar EI were united in marriage June 22, 2013, at Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch. The ceremony was celebrated by the Rev Louis Grippe. The bride is the daughter of Chester and Stella Kuklewicz of Sugar Notch. She is the granddaughter of the late Walter and Stella Seferyn and the late Edward and Bertha Kuklewicz.

The groom is the son of Edward and MaryAnn Friar of Shavertown. He is the grandson of the late Leonard and Rose O'Neill and the late Edward and Kathryn Friar. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Diane Baton, as matron of honor Bridesmaids were Karen Torino-Kuklewicz, sister-in-law of the bride; Jennifer Fitzmaurice, Rachael Isaacs, Gretchen Krant, Devon Kuniegel, Melanie McAnney Jami Simcox and Jennifer Smith, all friends of the bride. Mykenzie Baton, niece of the bride, and Aisling McDermott, niece of the groom, were flower girls. The groom chose his friend, Fred Maier, as his best man.

Groomsmen were Brian Berlew, Connor Ennis, Quinn Kavanagh, Nick Mahler, Dan Natitus, Joseph Noon, Will Ouellette and Mike Pitcavage, all friends of the groom. Scripture readings were given by Amy Viti, niece of the bride, and Kathy Kross, aunt of the groom. Offertory gifts were presented by Linda Viti, sister of the bride, and Patrick O'Neill, uncle of the groom. The bride was honored at a bridal shower hosted by the mother of the bride and groom at Memories, Hanover A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the bride and parents and uncle of the groom at Memories, Hanover An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains Township. The bride is a graduate of Hanover Area High School.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Bloomsburg University and her MBA from Wilkes University She is employed by Benco Dental as the finance director. The groom is a graduate of Dallas High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University He is employed by Ebay Enterprise Marketing as a sales manager The couple honeymooned in Hawaii, visiting the islands of Kauai and Maui. BHdalpolicy Kaitlin Jean Walter and Lt. Charles Douglas Workman United States Navy were united in the sacrament of marriage on Nov 10, 2012, in the Catholic Chapel at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the campus of The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, by the Rev.

Leo J. Gallina. The bride is the daughter of Tim and Linda Walter of Bradford. She is the granddaughter of Fred Sayer and the late Jean Sayer of Brookville and the late Ronald and JoAnn Walter of Bradford. The groom is the son of Doug and Patti Puchalsky Workman of Memphis, Tenn.

He is the grandson of Irene Puchalsky and the late William Puchalsky Sr. of Swoy-ersville and Betty Workman and the late Charles G. Workman of Glen Burnie, Md. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She chose her best friend, Calise Costello, as her maid of honor Bridesmaids were Renie Workman Meyer and Amy Workman, sisters of the groom; Becky Strit-tmatter, Carrie Grandy Jennifer DiNardo and Tess Hultberg, all friends of the bride.

The groom chose his cousins, Ted Montigney and Todd Montigney as co-best men. Groomsmen were Jon Meyer, brother-in-law of the groom; Matthew Walter and Benjamin Walter, brothers of the bride; Lt. Mike Strittmatter, USN; Lt. Adam Paul, USN, and Lt. Nathan White-man, USN, all Navy friends of the groom.

A military sword arch was performed by Lt. Mike Strittmatter, Lt. Adam Paul, Lt. Nathan Whiteman, Lt. Andrew Lavin, USN; Lt.

AJ Harris, USN, and Lt. Mike Dark, USN, all Navy colleagues of the groom. Scriptural readings were given by Laurie Montigney aunt and godmother of the groom, and Shelly Fuhrman, friend of the bride. Offertory gifts were carried to the altar by Robert Beretski, uncle and godfather of the groom, and Michael Walter, uncle of the bride. Music was played at the ceremony by Dr.

Anthony Leach with vocal accompaniment by Jo Latch. The wedding party was transported to the church and reception in the Penn State Blue Trolley with photo stops on campus at the Berkey Creamery where the couple had their first date, as well as the Nittany Lion Shrine, Old Main, and the Hintz Alumni Center Gardens. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at The Nittany Lion Inn in State College with music provided by Nittany Entertainment. A bridal shower was held at Fire and Ice on Toby Creek in Shavertown, hosted by the groom's mother and sisters. A second bridal shower was hosted by the bridesmaids at The Lodge at Glendorn in Bradford.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the groom at The Gardens Restaurant in The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College. A post-wedding breakfast was hosted by the parents of the bride at The Nittany Lion Inn, State College. The bride is a 2005 graduate of Bradford Area High School and a 2009 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology She is also a 2011 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse in the cardiac medical surgical unit by St. Vincent's Medical Center Southside, Jacksonville, Fla.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Bolton High School, Memphis, and a 2007 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in information sciences and technology with a minor in military studies. He completed Naval flight training in Pensacola, and Corpus Christi, Texas, where he was awarded his "Wings of Gold" as a Naval Aviator in 2009. He is a Navy pilot and patrol plane mission commander, flying the P-3C Orion, a Maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. The couple honeymooned in Key West, after which the groom left for deployment overseas with Navy Patrol Squadron FOUR FIVE (VP45), home-based in Jacksonville, Fla. Upon his return, the couple transferred to Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas, where the groom will be an instructor pilot at Naval Flight School.

The Citizens' Voice is publishing wedding and engagement photographs in color and will include a credit line for the photographer or photo studio. Submit studio-quality photographs of the bride or the bride and groom. Only professional-quality prints are accepted. Email announcements and photos to lifestylescitizensvoice.com. Bendriek-Kalinowski Edward Alex Kalinowski and Lyndsey Allison Bendrick were united in marriage Sept.

29, 2012, at All Saints Parish, Plymouth. The bride is the daughter of Chester and Michelle Bendrick, Plymouth Township. She is the granddaughter of Chester and Mary Ann Mrugal, Plymouth Township and Gerald and the late Helen Shabelski, Trucksville. A 2003 graduate of Nanticoke Area High School, she attended Luzerne County Community College and is employed by Birchwood Nursing Home. The groom is the son of Edward and Marlene Kalinowski of Nanticoke.

He is the grandson of Michael and Pearl Zupko of Askam and Helen and the late Edward Kalinowski, Nanticoke. He is a 2000 graduate of Nanticoke Area High School, attended Luzerne County Community College and is employed by Amazon, Hazleton. The bride was honored at a bridal shower given by the mothers of the bride and groom, grandmother of the bride and the bride's attendants at the Ramada. The bride chose her sister, Chelsey Bendrick, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Nadia Zukosky and Marisa Turco, sisters of the groom, and Jen Malak, friend of the bride.

Flower girls were Brooklyn Zukosky niece of the groom, and Alissa Malak. The groom chose his brother-in-law, Ron Zukosky as best man. Groomsmen were Litehkofski-Sufalski Alexandria Litchkofski and William Ryan Sugalski, together with their families, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Steven and Alicia Litchkofski, Nanticoke. She is the granddaughter of Carl and Elaine Litchkofski, Nanticoke; Sherry Kolodziej, Plymouth Township and the late John Kolodziej.

The prospective groom is the son of William and Michele Sugalski, West Nanticoke. He is the grandson of Elle Mae Sugalski and the late Dr. William Sugalski, West Nanticoke and the late Ralph and Patricia Simone, Nanticoke. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School. She received a master's degree in occupational therapy from Misericordia University in 2012.

She is employed as an occupational therapist by Pro Step Rehab at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab Facility in Hazleton. The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School. He received an associate degree in electrical maintenance from Johnson College in 2006. He is employed by Cardinal Glass as a maintenance engineer in Mountain Top. The couple will exchange vows Oct.

4, 2014, at St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke with a reception to follow at Appletree Terrace. Wayne Daniels, Jason Bush and Mike Swartz, friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Taylor Kittle, nephew of the groom. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at the Ramada, Wilkes-Barre.

The couple honeymooned at a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, where they enjoyed various historical sites and events. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at the Ramada, Wilkes-Barre. The couple resides in Plymouth Township with their two dogs, Vladimir and Dorothea. To say up-to-date on engagements, weddings, and anniversaries, follow us on Facebook at www. facebook.comCvWedd i ngs..