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Saturday, July 19, 2008

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Caitlin Hayes Lenihan and Michael Joseph Wolf

Updated: 07/13/08 7:57 AM

Michael Joseph Wolf, currently of Washington, D. C. and son of Joseph and the late Wendy Wolf of the Town of Tonawanda, and Caitlin Hayes Lenihan, currently of Washington, D. C. and daughter of Leonard and Kathleen Lenihan of the Town of Tonawanda, were wed on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Williamsville, New York at 6 p. m. A reception at the Brookfield Country Club immediately followed the ceremony.

Julie Pawlak and Christopher Farrell

Updated: 07/13/08 7:57 AM

Julie Rose Pawlak and Christopher Brady Farrell were married on Saturday at the Church of Saint Francis Xavier in Manhattan. Father Peter Colapietro officiated. Their reception was held at The Lighthouse in Manhattan.

Nicole Grabski and Laurence T. "Toby" Beahan III

Updated: 07/13/08 7:57 AM

Nicole and Toby were married on July 12, 2008 in St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Lancaster. Rev. Paul

Jill Nicole Mann and Joseph Michael Principe

Updated: 07/13/08 7:57 AM

Joseph and Jill were joined in marriage on July 11, 2008 at St. Gabriel's Church, Elma. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Patricia Mann of Elma. Parents of the groom are Gino and Lillian Principe of Depew. A reception was held at Salvatore's Italian Gardens.

Rachel Pitillo and Peter Petrella

Updated: 07/13/08 7:57 AM

Rachel Pitillo and Peter Petrella were married Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. A reception followed at the Statler Tower in Downtown Buffalo. The bride, daughter of Lawrence and Arlene Pitillo of Eden, has a B. A. from Buffalo State College and is a sales associate for Paychex. The groom, son of Peter and Paula Petrella of Lancaster, has a B. A. from the University at Buffalo and an M. S. in Sports Administration from Canisius College. He is the Executive Director of Business Development for the Buffalo Bills. After a honeymoon in Antigua, the couple will reside in Lancaster.

Kate Holcomb and Joshua Hale

Updated: 07/13/08 7:57 AM

Kate Holcomb & Josh Hale were married July 12, 2008 at St. Louis Church. A reception followed at the Statler Hotel. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Holcomb of Kenmore. The groom's parents are Paula DiCenzo of Syracuse and Dan & Jan Hale of Plymouth, NH.

Jocelyn Marie Kiszewski & Robert Michael Halter

Updated: 07/13/08 7:57 AM

Jocelyn Marie, daughter of

Katherine J. Scarafia and David L. Macro

Updated: 07/13/08 7:57 AM

The marriage of Katherine and David took place on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lancaster. A reception followed at Kleinhans Music Hall. After a honeymoon in England, Katherine and David will reside in Buffalo.

Carolyn Gullo and Michael Criscitiello

Updated: 07/06/08 7:59 AM

With great love and happiness, Carolyn Gullo and Michael Criscitiello of Buffalo, are pleased to announce their engagement to be married. Carolyn is the daughter and stepdaughter of Salvatore and Maryann Gullo of Grand Island, and Camellia and Paul Briandi of Williamsville. Michael is the son of Michael and Ann Criscitiello of Clarence.

Melissa Rosen and Adam Kozinn

Updated: 07/06/08 7:59 AM

Dr. and Mrs. Marc Kozinn of Williamsville announce the marriage of their son, Adam Brett Kozinn to Melissa Beth Rosen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rosen of West Chester, PA. The wedding took place on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at The Carriage House in Galloway, NJ, and was officiated by Rabbi Abie Ingber of Cincinnati, OH. Dinner and dancing followed the ceremony. The maid of honor for her sister was Heather Rosen. Bridemaids were Margo Kozinn, sister-in-law of the couple, Marni Gliklich, Bobbie

Alexandra Karcanias and Kyle K. Coveny

Updated: 07/06/08 7:59 AM

Professor Nicos and Themis Karcanias of Cambridge, England announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra, to Kyle K. Coveny, son of Daniel Coveny of Buffalo and Linda (Richard) Coveny of Warsaw, NY; grandson of Mrs. M. Rita Coveny of Warsaw, NY. Ms. Karcanias recently received her PhD in human molecular genetics from Cambridge University and works as a consultant in London. Mr. Coveny has a Masters in bio-science enterprise and land economy from Cambridge University and works for HSBC Bank as an investment counselor in London. A July 26th wedding is planned at Downing College on Cambridge University grounds. They will live in London after a honeymoon in the Greek Isles.

Elizabeth Chiappone and Joseph Kick

Updated: 07/06/08 7:59 AM

Joseph and Elizabeth were married July 5, 2008 in Christ the King Chapel. The bride wore an heirloom necklace that belonged to her great-grandma in a ceremony officiated by Father John Bucki. A reception followed at Transit Valley Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Jack and Tina Chiappone of Hamburg. Parents of the groom are George and Joann Kick of Blasdell. The bride has a B. A. in English from Canisius College and an M. L. S. from UB. She is a librarian for Frontier Central Schools. The groom has an Accounting degree and an M. B. A. from Canisius College and is a senior auditor for Deloitte & Touche. After a Mediterranean cruise, they will reside in Hamburg.

Carrie Wright and John Aman

Updated: 07/06/08 7:59 AM

Carrie Wright & John Aman were married on July 5, 2008 at The Avanti Mansion. Parents of the bride are James Wright & Cheryl Robinson of the Town of Tonawanda . John & Kathy Aman of Amherst are the groom's parents. Carrie received a B. S. in Education from SUNY Fredonia and an M. S. in Literacy from St. Bonaventure. She is a 2nd grade teacher at Armor Elementary, Hamburg . John received his B. S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and is currently working at Minrad, Inc., Orchard Park . After a honeymoon in Bora Bora , the couple will be at home in the Town of Tonawanda with their yellow lab, Lily.

Talia P. Lewis and Myron D. Chapman

Updated: 07/06/08 7:59 AM

Talia and Myron exchanged vows on Friday, July 4, 2008 in a ceremony held at St. Martin de Porres, Buffalo. Talia is the daughter of Yvonne and the late Calvin Lewis Sr. Myron is the son of Myron and Jan Chapman. After a honeymoon in Jamaica, the happy couple will reside in Charlotte, NC.

Arlene Wasch and Jeffrey McMaster

Updated: 06/29/08 7:41 AM

Jeffrey and Arlene were married on June 28, 2008 at St. Katharine Drexel, Buffalo. The bride is the daughter of Leo Wasch and Janis Kingsbury. The groom is the son of Michael McMaster and Amy Shutt. The couple will reside in Buffalo.

Ruth and Arthur Haumesser Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

Updated: 06/22/08 6:54 AM

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haumesser of Cheektowaga celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends following a renewal of the couple's vows in Infant of Prague Catholic Church. Arthur Haumesser and Ruth Butz were married June 19, 1948 in St. Gerard's Catholic Church on Bailey Avenue in Buffalo.


Updated: 06/22/08 6:54 AM

Linda J. Dembski and Mark Jozwiak

Donna Dimitrievski and Patrick Parks

Updated: 06/15/08 7:26 AM

Donna Marie Dimitrievski and Patrick Vernon Parks were married Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. A reception was given at the Lancaster Country Club.

Juliet Rackl and Evan Bloodgood

Updated: 06/15/08 7:26 AM

Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Rackl of Williamsville announce the wedding of their daughter, Juliet Mary to Evan Bloodgood, son of Dr. Rhonda Warshaw of Jericho, NY and Mr. Harry Bloodgood of Monrovia, CA.

Rebecca Gerace and David Panepinto

Updated: 06/15/08 7:26 AM

Rebecca Gerace and David Panepinto were married on May 17, 2008 in a private ceremony in Buffalo. The bride is the daughter of Melanie & Jim Sager and Jim & Kathy Gerace. The groom is the son of Marianne & John Boccabella and the late Richard Panepinto. An outdoor reception will be given at the home of the groom's sister in late June.

Sarah Roesgen and Craig Swanson

Updated: 06/15/08 7:26 AM

Craig and Sarah married on June 14, 2008 at St. John's Chapel in Geneva, NY. Rev. Dr. Richard Young officiated in the ceremony. A reception followed at Geneva on the Lake. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Roesgen of Orchard Park. Parents of the groom are Randall Swanson of Lakewood and Debra Swanson of Jamestown. The bride has a B. A. from William Smith College and an M. S. in Education from Buffalo State College. She is a sales associate for Bozzuto Management. The groom has a B. S. in Physics and an M. A. in Education from Hobart College. He is a project engineer for Bozzuto Construction. After a honeymoon in the Dominican Republic, they will be at home in Baltimore.

Jill Wierchowski and Scott Smolarek

Updated: 06/15/08 7:26 AM

The marriage of Doctor Jill Elizabeth Wierchowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Wierchowski of Buffalo, and Doctor Scott Richard Smolarek, son of Mrs. Daniel

Bob and Trudy Ratajczak 16th Anniversary

Updated: 06/15/08 7:26 AM

Happy 16th Wedding Anniversary to our parents, Bob and Trudy Ratajczak. We have two of the greatest parents in the world.

Lindsey Anne Beckley Michael Anthony Cacho

Updated: 06/15/08 7:26 AM

Lindsey, daughter of Thomas & Diane Beckley and Michael, son of José & Barbara Cacho, were married June 14, 2008 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church followed by a reception at Salvatore's Italian Gardens. After a romantic honeymoon to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Cheektowaga.

Courtney Brann and Geoffrey Vedder

Updated: 06/15/08 7:26 AM

Courtney Elizabeth Brann and Geoffrey Daniel Vedder were married on June 14, 2008 at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Orchard Park with Rev. Lawrence M. Milby officiating. A reception followed at the Avanti Mansion. After a honeymoon to Jamaica, they will reside in East Aurora.

Susan M. Frawley and Michael J. Fiorella

Updated: 06/08/08 6:52 AM

The marriage of Susan M. Frawley and Michael J. Fiorella took place on Saturday, June 7th at St. Gregory's R. C. Church, Williamsville. A reception followed at Salvatore's Italian Gardens. Parents of the bride and groom are Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Frawley of Pendelton, and Mr. &Mrs. Louis M. Fiorella of East Amherst. The bride is a graduate of Niagara University, where she is pursuing her Master's Degree and is a Financial Controller at Citi in Getzville. The groom, a graduate of SUNY Buffalo, is an Assistant Vice President in Corporate Accounting at Citi. After returning from their honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple will reside in Amherst.

Irum F. Mir and Jaymes D. Todero

Updated: 06/08/08 6:52 AM

Mr. and Mrs. Saleem Mir of Islamabad, Pakistan announce the engagement of their daughter, Irum Mir, to Jaymes Todero, son of Charles and the late Gail Todero of West Seneca.

Elizabeth Buyers and Caleb Lawrence

Updated: 06/08/08 6:52 AM

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Buyers of Williamsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth, to Caleb Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lawrence of Yarmouth, Maine. A Maine beach wedding is planned for August 16, 2008. The couple will reside in Amherst.

Mr. & Mrs. Szefel

Updated: 06/08/08 6:52 AM

50 Years

Michelle Bauer and Kevin Krisnosky

Updated: 06/08/08 6:52 AM

Michelle Bauer and Kevin Krisnosky were married June 7, 2008 at 1:30 p. m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church. The bride's parents are Robert & Janet Bauer. Robert Krisnosky is the father of the groom. After a honeymoon trip to Kauai, Hawaii, the couple will return home to Tonawanda.


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