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John J. Jamiolkowski III - 01/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
John Joseph Jamiolkowski III, son of John and Sheila Jamiolkowski, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 9. John is a grandson of Patricia Simon, Wilkes-Barre; the late Eugene Talley; Barbara Jamiolkowski, Wilkes-Barre, and the late John Jamiolkowski Sr. John has a brother, Erek, 5.

Logan J. Fluegel - 01/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Logan J. Fluegel, son of Jay and Nance Fluegel, Plymouth, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 9. Logan is a grandson of Josephine and Joseph Fluegel Sr., Wilkes-Barre; Helen Kokinda, Hazleton; and the late George Kokinda. He has a brother, the late Joseph III.

Nathaniel X. Patla - 01/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Nathaniel Xavier Patla, son of Ed and Krista Patla, Harveys Lake, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 8. Nathaniel has two sisters, Kaitlynne, 9, and Morgan, 7.

Matthew J. Machulsky - 01/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Matthew J. Machulsky, son of James and Cari Machulsky, Trucksville, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Jan. 8. Matthew is a grandson of Gerri Insalaco, Shavertown; the late Carmen R. Insalaco; William Machulsky, Plains Township; and Sam and Barbara Alba, Forty Fort. He has a brother, Andrew, 4.

Daniel P. Price - 01/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Daniel Patrick Price, son of Donald W. and Kimberly Price, Nanticoke, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 8. Daniel is a grandson of Eugene and Violet O’Brien, Pittston, and Donald J. and Marcia Price, Nanticoke. He is a great-grandson of Donald C. Price, Truesdale Terrace. Daniel has a brother, Donald Logan, 3.

Natasha K. Mihalko - 01/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Natasha Katharine Mihalko, daughter of Taras Mihalko, Dallas, and the late Lori Mihalko, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Jan. 8. Natasha is a granddaughter of Barry and Marion Mihalko, Larksville, and Bernard and Carol Savage, Wilkes-Barre. She is a great-granddaughter of Christine Mihalko, Coalport. Natasha has a sister, Samantha, 8.

Jakob T. Hartz - 01/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jakob Tristan Hartz, son of Chuck and Loree Hartz, Beaverton, Ore., is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 8. Jakob is the grandson of Tom and Marie Hartz, Lake Silkworth, and Darald and Jackie Christensen, Beaverton, Ore. He is the great-grandson of the late Joseph and Genevieve Dorrance. Jakob has a sister, Hunter, 9.

Emily N. Kurland - 01/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Emily Nicole Kurland, daughter of Dr. Thomas F. Kurland Sr. and Dr. Kimberly Norton Kurland, York, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Jan. 7. Emily is the granddaughter of Betty and Robert Norton Sr., Wilkes-Barre; Raymond Kurland, Whiting, N.J.; the late Mary Kurland; Mary Bruno, Virginia; and Dave Keiter, Lemoyne. She is the great-granddaughter of the late John and Helen Norton and the late John and Ida McCarrick. Emily has a brother, Thomas Jr., 12, and a sister, Madison Lauren, 8.

Madison A. Roche - 01/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Madison Amelia Roche, daughter of Thom Roche and Ashlee Jacobs, Forty Fort, celebrated her first birthday Jan. 6. Madison is the granddaughter of Walter and Mary Ellen Erwine, Swoyersville, and Kathy Lamereaux, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Lee and Debra Jacobs, West Nanticoke.

Alexandra Morse - 01/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Alexandra Morse, daughter of Edward and Diane Morse, Dallas, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 7. Allie is the granddaughter of David and Claudette Werts, Dallas, and the late Linda Hentges. She is the great-granddaughter of David Werts, Carverton; the late Lillian Werts; and the late William and Rae Souders.

Nicholas Serra - 01/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Nicholas (Cole) Serra, son of Frank and Susan Serra, Hanover Township, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 7. Cole is the grandson of Peter and Rosemary Morren, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Frank and Dolores Serra. He has a brother, Frank, 17, and a sister, Alexandra, 16.

Makaylah K. Mithelavage - 01/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Makaylah Kierra Mithelavage, daughter of Nicole Mithelavage, Hanover Township, celebrated her sixth birthday Jan. 4. Makaylah is the granddaughter of Susan Storm, Wilkes-Barre, and Edward Mithelavage Jr., Ohio. She is the great-granddaughter of Shirley Mithelavage, Hunlock Creek, and the late Edward Mithelavage. Makaylah has a brother, Bryce Hazeltine, 2, and a sister, Madison Hazeltine, 7 months.

Kiley C. Graboske - 01/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kiley Christine Graboske, daughter of Robert Graboske and Amy Welebob, Hanover Township, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Jan. 7. Kiley is the granddaughter of Michael and Jane Welebob and Henry and Sandy Graboske, all of Hanover Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Edna Mendygral, Hanover Township.

Tyler Shedlock - 01/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Tyler Shedlock, son of Bob and Jonnell Shedlock, Mountain Top, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 7. Tyler is the grandson of Bob and Barbara Shedlock, Plains Township, and Bill and Judy Mainwaring, Moosic. He has a brother, Kyle, 15, and a sister, Marquis, 17.

Reese A. Weiss - 01/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Reese Ann Weiss, daughter of A.J. and Ashley Weiss, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 6. Reese is the granddaughter of Tony and Kathy Weiss, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Doris Weiss and Mike and Helen Simons, all of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Anthony Weiss. Reese has a brother, Breckin, 2.

Andrew J. Poyer - 01/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Andrew James Poyer, son of James and Nicole Poyer, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 6. Andrew is a grandson of Bernadine Naugle, Old Forge; the late Francis J. Naugle; Christine Frund, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Henry (Hank) Frund. He has a brother, Anthony Francis, 8.

Brooke E. Reed - 01/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brooke Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Laura Fenner, Nanticoke, and Kurtis Reed, Hanover Township, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 6. Brooke is the granddaughter of Raymond and Carol Fenner, Nanticoke, and Tracy Schmidt, Hanover Township.

Sophia R. Brunetti - 01/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sophia Rose Brunetti, daughter of Tina and Dan Brunetti of Doylestown, celebrated her fifth birthday Jan. 2. Sophia is the granddaughter of Pat and Tom Hite, Dallas; and Mary Lou and Rich Brunetti, Newtown. She has a brother, Mac, 2.

Addison and Hanna Letukas - 01/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Addison Letukas is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 5. Hanna, her sister, celebrated her third birthday Dec. 15. Addison and Hanna are the daughters of Amy and Tony Letukas of Wyoming. They are the granddaughters of Barbara Zaremski, Dunmore; and the great-granddaughters of Janice Gabriel, Dupont; and the late Stanley Gabriel.

Mia M. Raineri - 01/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mia Maria Raineri, daughter of Anthony and Gina Raineri of Shavertown, celebrated her ninth birthday Jan. 3. Mia is the granddaughter Raymond and Marie Bianconi and Julie Raineri, all of Wilkes-Barre, and the late William Raineri. She has two brothers, Tony, 21, and Gino, 20.

Erik J. Massaker - 01/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Erik James Massaker, son of James and Carrie Massaker of Kingston, celebrated his seventh birthday Jan. 2. Erik is a grandson of Dan and Carol Sekel, Forty Fort; and the late James and Dorothy Massaker. He is a great-grandson of George Kerestes Sr., Wilkes-Barre Township. Erik has a sister, Sarah, 12, and a brother, Neil, 4.

Luke Bottger - 01/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Luke Bottger, son of Christine and Jay Bottger of Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his eighth birthday Jan. 3. Luke is a grandson of Pat and Rick Gazenski, Wilkes-Barre; Theresa Dokas, Hanover Township; and the late Peter Dokas. He is a great-grandson of Margaret Elko of Wilkes-Barre. Luke has a sister, Sarah, 9, and two brothers, Joshua, 5, and James, 2.

Collin T. Ackerman - 01/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Collin Thomas Ackerman, son of Collin Ackerman of White Haven, celebrated his sixth birthday Dec. 31.

Samantha J. Beers - 01/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Jeanne Beers, daughter of Alfred and Laura Beers of Mountain Top, celebrated her seventh birthday Jan. 3. Samantha is the granddaughter of Marianne Hearns, Reeders; Arthur Hearns, Lakeville; Alfred Beers, West Columbia, Texas; and the late Mary Beers.

Chris Reedy - 01/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Chris Reedy, son of Mike and Grazia Reedy of Hanover Township, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 3. Chris is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dellecave of Wilkes-Barre. He has two sisters, Mckenna and Lilly.

Emily R. Berry - 01/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Emily Rose Berry, daughter of Kelly Jo Berry of Hanover Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 3. Emily is the granddaughter of Jay and Debra Berry of Swoyersville. She is the great-granddaughter of Joseph and Rosetta Tarreto of Luzerne.

Ava D. Magdalinski - 01/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ava Donna Magdalinski, daughter of Charlie and Kelly Magdalinski, Shavertown, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 3. Ava is the granddaughter of Bill and Donna Norris, Shavertown, and Tony and Nancy Magdalinski, Wilkes-Barre. She has a brother, Alex, 7.

Paige N. Stanley - 01/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Paige Nicole Stanley, daughter of Michele Stanley, Plains Township, and Dave Stanley, Cresco, is celebrating her 16th birthday today, Jan. 3. Paige is the granddaughter of Bob and Linda Mishko, Plains Township, and Cindy Perlick, Drums. She is the great-granddaughter of Herbert and Elsie Daniels, Jenkins Township; the late Stella Kalinoski; and Grace Mishko, Paterson, N.J. and Plains Township. Paige has a brother, Joseph, 4.

Noah G. Strausbaugh - 01/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Noah Gabriel Strausbaugh, son of Troy and Tara Strausbaugh, New Oxford, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Jan. 3. Noah is a grandson of Richard and Charlotte Duffy, Hanover Township, and Jim and Hope Strausbaugh, Hanover. He is a great-grandson of Dorothy Rippeon, Hanover. Noah has two brothers, Aden Thomas, 5, and Evan Troy, 3.

Mikey Smith - 01/2/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mikey Smith, son of Artie and Michele Smith, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Jan. 2. Mikey is a grandson of Bill and Stella Polny, Dorrance, and the late Arthur and Jean Smith. He has a brother, Matthew, 6.

Alexandria R. Mortimer - 01/2/2010 12:00 AM EST
Alexandria Rose Mortimer, daughter of Joanne and John Mortimer Jr. of Pittston, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 2. Alexandria is a granddaughter of Joann Vincent and Leroy Knowles, Pittston; and Kathryn Mortimer, Laurel Run. She has a sister, Jordan Rae, 7.

Marin G. Purcell - 01/2/2010 12:00 AM EST
Marin Grace Purcell, daughter of Mike and Kathy Purcell, Pittston, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 2. Marin is a granddaughter of Ceil Kobylski, Tunkhannock, and Joseph and Dorothy Purcell, Pottsville. She has two sisters, Megan, 10, and Meredith, 7.

John M. Esposito - 01/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
John Michael Esposito, son of Michael and Christine Esposito, Sayre, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 1. John is the grandson of Harry D. and Elaine Bowman, Mountain Top, and Angelo and Donna Esposito, Sayre. He is the great-grandson of Charles and Martha Martz, Bloomsburg. John has a brother, James, 8.

Jaren T. Andrzejewski - 01/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jaren Taylor Andrzejewski, son of Renee and Raymond Andrzejewski Jr. of South Dakota, celebrated his second birthday Dec. 31. Jaren is a grandson of Ester Goldade, South Dakota; the late John Goldade; Donna Casterline, Wilkes-Barre Township; and Raymond Andrzejewski, Mountain Top. He is a great-grandson of Robert and Peggy Casterline, Wilkes-Barre Township. Jaren has a brother, Raymond John, 6.

Jacob P. Patterson - 01/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jacob Peter Patterson, son of JoAnna and Robert Patterson of Kingston, celebrated his sixth birthday Dec. 30. Jacob is a grandson of Yolanda and Daniel Roccograndi, Pittston Township; and Mary and Robert Patterson, Clarks Summit. Jacob has a brother, Michael, 2.

George M. Albright IV - 01/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
George M. Albright IV, son of Katie and George Albright III and Janna Buchholz, all of Mountain Top, celebrated his fifth birthday Dec. 30. George is the grandson Jane and George Albright Jr.; Werner and Marcy Buchholz; Jim and Cathy Thomas; and Daniel Mandrillo. He is the great-grandson of Florence and George Albright Sr. George has a sister, Denali Anne, 7 months.

Mandie M. Lewis - 12/31/2009 12:00 AM EST
Mandie Marie Lewis, daughter of Matt and Colleen Lewis of Limerick, celebrated her fourth birthday Dec. 30. Mandie is a granddaughter of Ron and Mary Ann Fedorczyk, Ashley; and Bill and Jean Ann Lewis of Royersford. She has two sisters, twins Catie and Carlie.

Breanna M. Champluvier - 12/31/2009 12:00 AM EST
Breanna Marie Champluvier, daughter of William Abadie and Calista Champluvier, Sweet Valley, celebrated her 1 1th birthday Dec. 28. Breanna is a granddaughter of Robert Abadie and Mabel Ewing and Rhea Johnston, all of Towanda, and the late William Lane Johnston. She has two sisters, Chenay, 15, and Melinda, 14.

Jovanni M. Piccolotti - 12/31/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jovanni Michael Piccolotti, son of Kathryn Piccolotti, Swoyersville, celebrated his fourth birthday Dec. 24. Jovanni is the grandson of Samuel Piccolotti and the late MaryLou Fraley Piccolotti. He has a brother, Christopher, 22.

Hunter S. Ravert - 12/31/2009 12:00 AM EST
Hunter Sean Ravert, son of Kristen Barrett, Ashley, and George Ravert Jr., Larksville, celebrated his ninth birthday Dec. 28. Hunter is the grandson of Patrick Barrett, Plymouth; the late Georgeann Barrett; and Linda and George Ravert Sr., Larksville. He is the great-grandson of John (Pop) Barrett, Lee Park.

George M. Albright IV - 12/30/2009 12:00 AM EST
George M. Albright IV, son of Katie and George Albright III and Janna Buchholz, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 30. George is the grandson of Jane and George Albright Jr.; Werner and Marcia Buchholz; Daniel Mandrillo; and Catherine and James Thomas Jr. He is the great-grandson of Florence and George Albright Sr. George has a sister, Denali, 6 months.

Christian J. Peterson - 12/30/2009 12:00 AM EST
Christian Joseph Peterson, son of Melissa Conrad, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 30. Christian is the grandson of Joseph Conrad Jr., Wilkes-Barre, and the late Gertrude Conrad. He is the great-grandson of the late Benedict and Winifred Kempka and the late Joseph and Anna Conrad. Christian has a sister, Chastity, 1 1.

Jake M. Blaski - 12/30/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jake Major Blaski, son of Sam and Denise Blaski, Kingston, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Dec. 30. Jake is the grandson of John and Maureen Blaski and Daniel and Dianne Bartusek, all of Kingston. He is the great-grandson of Bob Davis, Exeter. Jake Major has a sister, Andi Stella, 8.

John W. Kravitz - 12/30/2009 12:00 AM EST
John Wayne Kravitz, son of Wayne and Theresa Kravitz, Larksville, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 30. John is the grandson of John and Elaine Petriga, Larksville, and Ed and Len Kravitz, Plains Township. He has a sister, Elizabeth, 8.

Drake E. Hockenbury - 12/30/2009 12:00 AM EST
Drake Edward Hockenbury, son of Scott Hockenbury and Alicia Balsavage, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 30. Drake is the grandson of Charlie and Joann Balsavage and Christian and Annette Stark, all of Wilkes-Barre. He has a sister, the late Emily Joan Hockenbury.

Caroline F. Pulliam - 12/30/2009 12:00 AM EST
Caroline Frances Pulliam, daughter of Jay and Maureen Pulliam, Charlotte, N.C., is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 30. Caroline is the granddaughter of J.C. and Janice Pulliam, Burlington, N.C., and Dan and Irene Wisnieski, Shavertown. Caroline has a brother, Benjamin, 5.

Cole P. McCafferty - 12/30/2009 12:00 AM EST
Cole Patrick McCafferty, son of Brian Patrick McCafferty and attorney Melissa Anne Berlot McCafferty, Philadelphia, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 30. Cole Patrick is the grandson of Alma and Alvin Berlot Sr., Nanticoke; Margaret McCafferty, Philadelphia; and the late James A. McCafferty.

Angela M. Ambrose - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
Angela Marie Ambrose, daughter of James and Danielle Ambrose, Pringle, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Dec. 29. Angela is the granddaughter of Daniel and Michalene Bistrichan, Hanover Green, and Nicholas and Mary Jean Ambrose, Swoyersville.

Lauren T. and Kara N. Domzalski - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Taylor and Kara Nicole Domzalski, twin daughters of Ed and Heidi Domzalski, Shavertown, are celebrating their fifth birthdays today, Dec. 29. Lauren and Kara are the granddaughters of Jean Rydzewski, Kingston; the late Henry C. Gerhard; and Eugene and Arlene Domzalski, Mountain Top. They are the great-granddaughters of Lottie Dido, Kingston.

Aaron P. and Derek R. Joyce - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
Aaron Patrick and Derek Richard Joyce, twin sons of Patrick and Susan Joyce, Jim Thorpe, are celebrating their 1 1th birthdays today, Dec. 29. Aaron and Derek are the grandsons of Patrick and Marilyn Joyce, Dallas, and Richard and Marge Zwitkowits, Northampton. They are the great-grandsons of Lillian Walker, Wilkes-Barre. Aaron and Derek have a brother, Jared, 6.

Lauren R. Kalinowski - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Rose Kalinowski, daughter of Dave and Rose Kalinowski, Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 29. Lauren is the granddaughter of Charles and Bernadine Heiser, Swoyersville, and Stanley and Irene Kalinowski, Plains Township.

Vincenzo M. and Rocco J. Limongelli - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
Vincenzo Michael Limongelli, son of Anthony and Gina Limongelli, Exeter, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 29. His brother, Rocco Joseph Limongelli, will celebrate his seventh birthday Jan. 14, 2010. Vincenzo and Rocco are the grandsons of Michael and Mary Gallagher, Shavertown; Marie Limongelli, West Pittston; and the late Rocco Limongelli. They are the great-grandsons of Theresa Giambra, Pittston. Vincenzo and Rocco have a sister, Giovanna Marie, 5.

JennaRae M. N. Mercadante - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
JennaRae Mary Nicole Mercadante, daughter of Kelly A. and Joseph A. Mercadante Jr., Ashley, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Dec. 29. JennaRae is a granddaughter of Constance T. Karpowich, Lee Park; the late Stanley J. Karpowich; and the late Mary Ellen and Joseph A. Mercadante Sr. She is a great-granddaughter of the late Dolores and Corneilus Mulherin. JennaRae has three brothers, Mark Karpowich-Mercadante, 17, Christian, 1 1, and Anthony, 8, and three sisters, Christina, 1 1, Caitlyn Callahan, 14, and the late Kayla C. Karpowich-Klepadlo.

Matthew J. Rutkoski - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Joseph Rutkoski, son of Joe and Kelly Rutkoski, Sugar Notch, celebrated his third birthday Dec. 27. Matthew is a grandson of Dorothy Rutkoski; the late George Rutkoski; Maryellen Kashubski; and the late Alex Kashubski. He has a sister, Jessica, 12, and two brothers, Joey, 15, and Jakob, 17 months.

Jackson Taylor - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jackson Taylor, son of Cindy and Carlton Taylor Jr., Kingston, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 29. Jack has a brother, Jason, 26, and two sisters, Jessica, 24, and Brooke, 9.

Aiden R. Witczak - 12/29/2009 12:00 AM EST
Aiden Robert Witczak, son of Len and Betsy Witczak, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 29. Aiden is a grandson of Bob and Janet Smith and Len and Diane Witczak, all of Wilkes-Barre. He has a brother, Charlie, 9.

Brooke C. Higgins - 12/28/2009 12:00 AM EST
Brooke Catherine Higgins, daughter of Ed and Cecelia Higgins, Dallas, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 28. Brooke is the granddaughter of Ed Higgins, Donna Kelly, Richard Williams and Barbara Milks. She is the great-granddaughter of Ellen Dobinick.

Cali S. Dagen - 12/28/2009 12:00 AM EST
Cali Swan Dagen, daughter of Mike and Allison Dagen, Pittsburgh, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 28. Cali is the granddaughter of George and Jenys Swan, Hanover Township; Cindi Dagen, Harrisburg; and the late Robert Dagen. She has a brother, Bode, 4.

Alexander M. Martin - 12/28/2009 12:00 AM EST
Alexander Matthew Martin, son of Matthew and Amy Martin, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 28. Alexander is a grandson of Leonard and Louise Martin and Peggy Blaum, all of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Edward Blaum. He has a sister, Samantha, 16, and a brother, Jacob, 12.

Charles B. Kern - 12/28/2009 12:00 AM EST
Charles B. Kern, son of Jaclyn Kern and Charles Harrison, Plains Township, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 28. Charles is the grandson of John and Nancy Kern, Larksville, and Charles and Rita Harrison, Plains Township. He is the great-grandson of the late Joseph and Margaret Austra and Lucky and Jean Zim, Wilkes-Barre.

McKenna L. Reedy - 12/28/2009 12:00 AM EST
McKenna Lisa Reedy, daughter of Michael Reedy and Tracy Schmidt is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 28. McKenna is a granddaughter of John and Madelene Schmidt, Nanticoke, and Linda Reedy, Wilkes-Barre. She has two brothers, Kurtis and Chris, and two sisters, Stacia and Lilly.

Jasmine Sims - 12/28/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jasmine Sims, daughter of Joelle Arnold and Richie Sims, Kingston, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 28. Jasmine is a granddaughter of Jackie and David Shoemaker, Plymouth; Richard Talleffaro, Glen Lyon; Henry Wren, Kingston; and the late Katherine Wren. She has a sister, Keirsten, 9, and two brothers, Stanley, 7, and Zachary, 3.

Evan T. Strausbaugh - 12/28/2009 12:00 AM EST
Evan Troy Strausbaugh, son of Troy and Tara Strausbaugh, New Oxford, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 28. Evan is a grandson of Richard and Charlotte Duffy, Hanover Township, and Jim and Hope Strausbaugh, Hanover. He is a great-grandson of Dorothy Rippeon, Hanover. Evan has two brothers, Noah Gabriel, 7, and Aden Thomas, 5.

Douglas Newbigging Jr. - 12/27/2009 12:00 AM EST
Douglas Newbigging Jr., son of Doug and Renee Newbigging, Trucksville, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 27. Douglas is the grandson of Charles and Carole Navola, Shavertown; Jean Newbigging, Plains Township; and the late Harry Newbigging.

Jacob and Zachery Barbose - 12/27/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jacob and Zachery Barbose, twin sons of Michael and Judy Barbose, Tampa, Fla., are celebrating their fourth birthdays today, Dec. 27. Jacob and Zachery are the grandsons of Joan Marie Woods, Wilkes-Barre; the late Thomas Woods; and the late John and Antionette Barbose.

Samantha L. Cantwell - 12/27/2009 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Lynn Cantwell, daughter of James and Michelle Cantwell, Mountain Top, is celebrating her 16th birthday today, Dec. 27. Samantha is the granddaughter of Roy and Wanda Cantwell, Kingwood, Texas; Tim and Pauline Craig, Saranac, N.Y.; and the late Armand Frenyea. She has a sister, Sydney, 9.

Aaron J. Girvan - 12/27/2009 12:00 AM EST
Aaron Jacob Girvan, son of Sean and Lori Girvan, Forty Fort, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 27. Aaron is the grandson of Andrew and Joan Harchar, Forty Fort, and Frank and Jane Girvan, Kingston.

Addison J. Robbins - 12/27/2009 12:00 AM EST
Addison Jessica Robbins, daughter of Mark and Debbie Robbins, Bear Creek Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 27. Addison is the granddaughter of Harry and Joan Robbins, Hunlock Creek, and Anthony and Carol George, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Francis Nowak and Mary George, both of Wilkes-Barre. Addison has a sister, Riley, 4.

Bette Roarty celebrates 90th birthday with party - 12/27/2009 12:00 AM EST
Bette Roarty, formerly of Forty Fort, celebrated her 90th birthday at a luncheon hosted by her family on Dec. 5 at Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Liam Lavery Smith - 12/26/2009 12:00 AM EST
Liam Lavery Smith, son of Robert Smith and Molly Lavery-Smith, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Dec. 26. Liam is a grandson of Katie Lavery, Wilkes-Barre; Helen Smith, Trucksville; the late Owen Lavery; and the late Clement Smith. He has a brother, Ryan, 7, and a sister, Lily, 5.

Becky Colon - 12/26/2009 12:00 AM EST
Becky Colon, daughter of Eric and Mary Colon, Nanticoke, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 26. Becky has three brothers, Tim, 15, Gregg, 14, and Tony, 5.

Nikko A. Simons - 12/26/2009 12:00 AM EST
Nikko Alexandre Simons, son of Dr. Joseph J. Simons III and Godoleva Ayaldave-Simons, Kingston, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Dec. 26. Nikko Alexandre is a grandson of Monica and Joseph J. Simons Jr., West Wyoming; the late Joaquin Ayala Granados; and the late Godoleva Aldave Perez de Ayala. He is a great-grandson of the late Joseph and Helen Kulina; the late Joseph J. and Catherine Simons; the late Crispina Perez and Rafael Aldave Lazcano; the late Graciela Granados and Alfonso Ayala Scheaffer. Nikko Alexandre has two brothers, Joseph-John, 12, and Julien Joaquin, 1 1.

Stephen T. Miller - 12/26/2009 12:00 AM EST
Stephen Thomas Miller, son of Dr. Stephen Miller and Caroline Miller, Dallas, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 26. Stephen is a grandson of Thomas and Theresa Prebola, Wilkes-Barre, and Dr. James and Frances Miller, Bear Creek. He has two brothers, twins Kevin and Christopher, 2.

Julia M. Phillips - 12/25/2009 12:00 AM EST
Julia Marie Phillips, daughter of Roy and Tricia Phillips, Dallas, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 25. Julia is the granddaughter of John and Barbara Melnick, Dupont, and Roy and Donna Phillips, Kingston. She has a brother, Bryce, 4.

Robert B. Kachinko - 12/24/2009 12:00 AM EST
Robert Bernard Kachinko, son of Robbie and Kathy Kachinko, Larksville, celebrated his sixth birthday Dec. 22. Robert is the grandson of Joseph and Mary Pirillo, Plymouth; Maryann Kachinko, Larksville; and the late Bernard Kachinko. He is the great-grandson of the late Catherine Pirillo. Robert has a sister, Madison, 12.

Justin T. Brannigan - 12/24/2009 12:00 AM EST
Justin Thomas Brannigan, son of Thomas and Holly Brannigan, Hanover Township, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Dec. 24. Justin is the grandson of Thomas and Rita Brannigan, Larksville; Andrea Petroski, Hanover Township; and Frank Petroski, Wapwallopen. He is the great-grandson of Olga Shimkoski, Plymouth.

Evie M. Yanaitis - 12/24/2009 12:00 AM EST
Evie Marie Yanaitis, daughter of Christopher and Maria Yanaitis, Hudson, Plains Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 24. Evie is the granddaughter of Bruce Wetzel and Mark and Martha Yanaitis, all of Hudson, and the late Nancy Wetzel. She is the great-granddaughter of Joan Taylor, Hellertown.

Philip P. Webb II - 12/24/2009 12:00 AM EST
Philip Peter Webb II, son of Dr. Philip and Karen Webb, Swoyersville, celebrated his 1 1th birthday Dec. 21. Philip is the grandson of the Rev. Philip and Marlene Webb, West Wyoming; Jeanette Brighindi, Connecticut; and George Brighindi, South Carolina. He has a sister, Tiffany, 13.

Matthew Stilp - 12/24/2009 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Stilp, son of Jeffrey and Jannet Stilp, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 24. Matthew is the grandson of Judy Lasiewicki and Irene Stilp, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Frank Lasiewicki and Anthony Stilp. He has two brothers, Jeffrey, 6, and Nathan, 4.

Richard L. Shaffer - 12/24/2009 12:00 AM EST
Richard L. Shaffer, son of Tiffany Murphy and Richard Shaffer Jr., Sugar Notch, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 24. Richard is the grandson of Veronica Fritski, Ashley, and Richard and Kelly Shaffer, Sugar Notch. He is the great-grandson of Bill and Gisela Fritski, Ashley, and Walta and Myron Shaffer, Wilkes-Barre.

Alina and Noah Anderson - 12/23/2009 12:00 AM EST
Alina and Noah Anderson, daughter and son of Drs. Keith and Tammy Anderson, Westchester County, N.Y., are celebrating their fifth birthdays today, Dec. 23. Alina and Noah are the grandchildren of Linda Rakowski, Nanticoke, and the late John F. Rakowski.

Tyler J. Lynch - 12/23/2009 12:00 AM EST
Tyler James Lynch, son of Basil and Michele Edwards Lynch, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 23. Tyler is the grandson of Carl and Peggy Edwards, Courtdale, and Basil and Catherine Lynch, Kingston.

Emily Heffner - 12/23/2009 12:00 AM EST
Emily Heffner, daughter of Justin and Marcy Heffner, Kingston, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 23. Emily is the granddaughter of James and Christine Thomas, Nanticoke, and Paul and Kathy Heffner, Shickshinny.

Alexander Mykulyn - 12/23/2009 12:00 AM EST
Alexander Mykulyn, son of Stephen and Sandy Mykulyn, Plains Township, celebrated his eighth birthday Dec. 18. Alexander is a grandson of Mike and Madolyn Mykulyn, Plains Township, and Kay Giovagnoli, Laflin. He has three brothers, Ted, 14, Zachary, 13, and Tim, 9.

Lauren P. Benzinger - 12/23/2009 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Paige Benzinger, daughter of Bill and Corinne Benzinger, Paoli, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 23. Lauren is a granddaughter of Paul and Joan Micheletti, Plains Township, and Bill and Arlene Benzinger, Arizona. She is a great-granddaughter of John Parada, Plains Township; the late Mary Parada; and the late Raymond and Irma Micheletti. Lauren has two sisters, Katelyn, 9, and Emily, 7.

Ian Tallini - 12/23/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ian Tallini, son of Sisto and Suzanne Tallini, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 23. Ian is the grandson of Stanley and Maryann Barnak, Pittston Township, and Silvano and Filomena Tallini, Long Island, N.Y. He is the great-grandson of Cassie Barnak, Dupont, and Mr. and Mrs. Giuseppe Arduini, Italy. Ian has a sister, Mia, 6 months.

Timmy Seriani - 12/23/2009 12:00 AM EST
Timmy Seriani, son of Danielle Dennis, Hanover Township, and Timothy Seriani, Nanticoke, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 23. Timmy is a grandson of Theresa Dennis and Diane Seriani, both of Hanover Township. He is a great-grandson of Mary Jane Morio; the late Bill Morio; Betty Harris; the late David Harris; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Perlowski. Timmy has a brother, Masin, 5, and a sister, Alesha, 10.

Dylan J. Venesky - 12/23/2009 12:00 AM EST
Dylan Joseph Venesky, son of Michael and Melanie Venesky, Mountain Top, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 23. Dylan is the grandson of Wayne and Mary Allen and George and Becky Venesky, all of Mountain Top. He is the great-grandson of Marie Venesky, Kittanning.

Teclo M. Baldoni - 12/22/2009 12:00 AM EST
Teclo Mason Baldoni, son of Teclo Thomas and Anita V. Baldoni, Plains Township, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 22. Teclo is the grandson of Dorothy Ostrowski, Plains Township; the late Joseph J. Ostrowski Sr.; the late Teclo Thomas Sr.; and Gloria Baldoni.

Orion S. Nero - 12/22/2009 12:00 AM EST
Orion Steven Nero, son of Phillip C. and Sandi A. Nero, Port Griffith, is celebrating his 12th birthday today, Dec. 22. Orion is the grandson of Sandra L. Skripkunis, Wilkes-Barre; the late William A. Skripkunis; and Carol Fronczkiewicz, Pittston. He is the great-grandson of the late Dolores Putera. Orion has a sister, Kayla, 10.

Michael J. Yeager - 12/22/2009 12:00 AM EST
Michael Joseph Yeager, son of Michael and Justine Yeager, Mountain Top, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 22. Michael is the grandson of Gerald and Christine Nemshick and Ernest and Eleanor Yeager, Mountain Top. He has a sister, Taylor Ann, 6.

Joseph R. Novick - 12/22/2009 12:00 AM EST
Joseph R. Novick, son of Joe and Tricia Novick, Luzerne, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Dec. 22. Joey is a grandson of Robert and Mona Sheppard, Clarks Summit, and the late Joseph and Georgia Novick. He is a great-grandson of Ethel Sheppard, Clarks Summit. Joey has a brother, Tony.

Jack R. Zeyher - 12/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jack Robert Zeyher, son of Lance and Donna Zeyher, Dallas, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 21. Jack is a grandson of Robert and Marilyn Suhanich, Wilkes-Barre; Janet Mensch, Auburn Center; Dorothy Badders, Villas, N.J.; and Charles Badders, Kingston. He has a brother, Andrew, and a sister, Katherine.

Valentina M. Caparelli - 12/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Valentina M. Caparelli, daughter of Dave and Mary Caparelli, West Pittston, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Dec. 21. Valentina is the granddaughter of Andrew Caparelli, Peckville; the late Marilou Caparelli; Fred Stuccio, Milford; and Marie O’Reilly, Pittston. She has a brother, Dominic, 6.

Benjamin Reese - 12/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Benjamin Reese, son of Arthur and Jennie Reese, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 21. Benjamin is a grandson of Jennie Burakiewicz, Pittston; Arthur and Roxzann Reese, Wilkes- Barre; and the late Frank Burakiewicz. He is a great-grandson of Dorothy Reese, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Dorothy Harrison and Harold Reese. Benjamin has a brother, Arthur, 6.

Brandon Postie - 12/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Brandon Postie, son of Tina Postie, Drifton, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 21. Brandon is the grandson of Anthony and Sylvia Lescowitch, Drifton.

Joseph C. Kosior - 12/21/2009 12:00 AM EST
Joseph Caiden Kosior, son of Joseph Kosior and Michele Mishko, Plains Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 21. Joseph is the grandson of Robert and Linda Mishko, Plains Township; Carol Carroll, Plymouth; and Joseph Kosior Sr., Edwardsville. He is the great-grandson of Jean Jones, Plymouth; Frances Kosior, Edwardsville; the late Stella Kalinoski; and Grace Mishko, Plains Township. Joseph has a sister, Paige, 15.

Katie G. Genovese - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Katie Gina Genovese, daughter of Dave and Kathy Genovese, Scranton, is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 20. Katie is the granddaughter of Robert and Suzanne Zoka, Kingston, and Nicholas and Marie Genovese, Scranton.

Ally M. George - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ally Mary George, daughter of Chris and Kerry George, Ashley, is celebrating her second birthday today, Dec. 20. Ally is the granddaughter of Dominick and Marsha Panetta, Sugar Notch, and Norm Magda and Geri George, Ashley. She is the great-granddaughter of Gertrude VanLeuven, Sugar Notch. Ally has a brother, Auggie, 7, and a sister, Emma, 5.

Keira O. Calista - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Keira Olivia Calista, daughter of Jim and Jennifer Calista, Jamison, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 20. Keira is the granddaughter of Wayne and Diane Long, Trucksville; Doris Calista, Rhode Island; and the late James Calista. She is the great-granddaughter of Olive A. McDonald, Trucksville.

John D. Turosky - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
John Daniel Turosky, son of Dr. John H. and Marianne Pollock-Turosky, Plymouth Township, celebrated his 10th birthday Dec. 18. JD is the grandson of Donald and Josephine Pollock, Catawissa; Dr. John C. and Agnes Turosky, Hunlock Creek; and the late Joanne Turosky. He has a sister, Ana, 13.

Aiden Daczka - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Aiden Daczka, son of Mark and Lisa Daczka, Avoca, is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 20. Aiden is the grandson of Charles and Frances Daczka, Avoca, and the late Anthony and Sophie Petrillo. He has a sister, Amanda, 19, and a brother, Tyler, 16.

Christina E. Brezinski - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Christina E. Brezinski, daughter of Tammy Welles, Wilkes-Barre, and Christopher Brezinski, Scranton, celebrated her sixth birthday Dec. 17. Christina is the granddaughter of Karen Yakabouski, Hudson; Madelyn Fleck, Hummelstown; and Robert Brezinski, Taylor. She is the great-granddaughter of Claude and Lillian Saracino, Scranton; Elizabeth Brezinski, Taylor; and the late Margret and Joseph Danko. Christina has a sister, Sarah, 14, and a brother, John, 1.

Ashton L. Chamberlain - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ashton Lee Chamberlain, son of Jason and Shannon Chamberlain, Nanticoke, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 20. Ashton is the grandson of the late Kimble Chamberlain; RoseAnn Chamberlain, Alden; the late John “Shabes” Gabriel; and April Gabriel, Kingston. He has a sister, Samera Lynn, 10.

Marli K. Strickland - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Marli Kay Strickland, daughter of Chad and Lynn Strickland, Kingston, is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 20. Marli has a sister, Emma Slivinski, 8, and two brothers, Logan, 8, and Nikolous Slivinski, 6.

Jack Youngblood - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jack Youngblood, son of Mark and Mary Youngblood, Linthicum, Md., is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Dec. 20. Jack is the grandson of Bob and Theresa Youngblood, Hanover Township, and Charles and Bernadette Riordan, Severn, Md. He has two sisters, Molly, 3, and Julia, 1.

Zachary Schultz - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Zachary Schultz, son of Bill and Jody Schultz, celebrated his third birthday Dec. 9. Zachary is the grandson of William and Elsie Schultz, Freeland; Jeanne Rollman, West Wyoming; and the late Joseph Rollman. He has a sister, Abbigail, 6.

Xavier A. Ankner - 12/20/2009 12:00 AM EST
Xavier Andrew Ankner, son of Stephanie Kelly Ankner and Peter Andrew Ankner Jr., Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 20. Xavier is the grandson of Lynn Kelly and David Havard Jr., Wilkes-Barre; Pete and Ann Lynch, Swoyersville; and Kolleen Tattersall, Nanticoke. He is the great-grandson of Marie Kelly and Charles Kelly Sr., both of Wilkes-Barre; Victor and Betty Bianconni, Sugar Notch; the late Lois Jean Prutzman; the late Rita and David Havard Sr.; and the late Wanda Violet Crake and George Crake. Xavier has a sister, Kaidence, 1.

Jaxon D. Carey-Bullock - 12/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Jaxon Diesel Carey-Bullock, son of Bill Bullock and Ann Marie Carey, Shavertown, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 19. Jaxon is the grandson of James and LeeAnn Carey, Dallas, and Will and Carol Bullock, Wyoming. He is the great-grandson of Leonard and Rose Bellas, Dallas, and the late Doris Sweitzer.

Emerson E. Lazo - 12/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Emerson Elizabeth Lazo, daughter of Mike and Amber Lazo, Mountain Top, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 19. Emmy is the granddaughter of Sheila Deets, Slocum Township; the late Rodney Deets; and Edward and MaryAlice Lazo, Sybertsville.

Abagail M. Kingsbury - 12/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Abagail Marie Kingsbury, daughter of Andrew Kingsbury and Breann Triplett, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 19. Abby is the granddaughter of Mike and Becky Fox, Hunlock Creek; Joe and Jackie Triplett, Shickshinny; and John and Beth Kingsbury, Red Rock. She is the great- granddaughter of Roy and Virginia Noss, Hunlock Creek; Doug and Carol Bennett, Granville Summit. Abby is the great-great-granddaughter of Victor Swinski, Hunlock Creek; the late Emma Swinski; Beatrice Jones, Granville Summit; and the late Lloyd Jones.

Madison L. Porasky - 12/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Madison Lynn Porasky, daughter of Keith and Christian Porasky, Shavertown, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Dec. 19. Madison is a granddaughter of Sandra Fassett, Shickshinny, and Deborah Mitchell, Dallas. She has a sister, Jordan Porasky.

Matthew Yekel - 12/19/2009 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Yekel, son of Brian and Fran Yekel, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his 12th birthday today, Dec. 19. Matthew is the grandson of Rudy and Lynn Yekel, Wilkes-Barre, and Dennis and Marge Everitt, Evans Falls.

Camren J. Krushnowski - 12/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Camren Joseph Krushnowski, son of Steve and Kim Krushnowski, Old Forge, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 18. Camren is a grandson of Patricia Keyes and Stephen and Roberta Krushnowski, all of Plains Township, and the late Gerald Keyes. He is a great-grandson of Catherine Rampola, Wilkes-Barre. Camren has two brothers, Casey, 6, and Cael, 3.

Julie A. Singer - 12/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Julie Ann Singer, daughter of Stacy Shillabeer and Ron Singer Jr., celebrated her fifth birthday Dec. 14. Julie is a granddaughter of Alice Shillabeer, Tom Symons, John and Ruth Martin, and the late Ron Singer. She is a great-granddaughter of Beverly Evans and Sam Shillabeer. Julie has three sisters, Jill, Shandi and Holly, and a brother, Matt.

Summer R. Larrabee - 12/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Summer Rose Larrabee, daughter of David and Kim Larrabee, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 18. Summer is the granddaughter of Leo and Geri Plocicki, Wanamie, and Kathy Larrabee, New Albany. She has a brother, Oliver, 4.

Elijah J. Ropietski - 12/18/2009 12:00 AM EST
Elijah Joseph Ropietski, son of Joe and Dara Ropietski, Shavertown, celebrated his fifth birthday Dec. 15. Eli is a grandson of Andrea Fallon, Sugar Notch; the late George Fallon; and Joe and Pat Ropietski, Wilkes-Barre. He is a great-grandson of Henry and Jean Balakier, Sugar Notch, and Anna Ropietski, Wilkes-Barre. Eli has a brother, Cael, 3, and a sister, Skya, 2.

Marissa M. Brdaric - 12/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Marissa Marie Brdaric, daughter of Shaun and Therese Brdaric, Jackson Township, celebrated her fifth birthday Dec. 16. Marissa is the granddaughter of Philip and Sharon Mathers, Donna Brdaric and Stephen Brdaric. She is the great-granddaughter of Dorothy Shutlock. Marissa has two sisters, Madison, 6, and Macey, 2.

Samara G. and Shawn A. Carey Jr. - 12/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Samara Grace and Shawn Alan Carey Jr., twin son and daughter of Shawn and Susan Carey, Nanticoke, celebrated their sixth birthdays Dec. 15. Samara and Shawn are the grandchildren of Richard and Celia Jennings and Maxine Carey, all of Nanticoke. They are the great-grandchildren of the late Harry and Anna Bloom and Henrietta McDermott, Nanticoke. Samara and Shawn have a brother, Ricky, 3.

Abigail Gaffney - 12/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Abigail Gaffney, daughter of Bill and Karen Gaffney, Pittston, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 17. Abigail is the granddaughter of Janet Milliner, Pittston; James Milliner Jr., Larksville; and the late William and Mary Elizabeth Gaffney. She has three brothers, Kyle, 15, Connor, 1 1, and Donovan, 9, and a sister, Cierra, 2.

Dakota M. Leach - 12/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Dakota Madison Leach, daughter of Keith and Christine Leach, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 17. Dakota is the granddaughter of Donna Artmont and the late Joesph C. Artmont Sr. and the late Patricia M. MacBlain. She is the great-granddaughter of Bertha Cole and Catherine Prednis, both of Wilkes-Barre; Jeanne Fox, Franklinville, N.J.; and the late Gerald W. Fox. Dakota has a brother, Chase, 8.

Nicholas Salsberg - 12/17/2009 12:00 AM EST
Nicholas Salsberg, son of Ben and Amy Salsberg, Shavertown, celebrated his third birthday Nov. 28. Nicholas is the grandson of Michael and Ann Brinola, Trucksville. He is the great-grandson of Elizabeth Lorusso, Wilkes-Barre. Nicholas has a sister, Mia, 1.

Samantha J. Jimenez - 12/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Jo Jimenez, daughter of Rafael and Heidi Jimenez, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 16. Samantha is the granddaughter of Susan Koepke, Hanover Township; Robert Koepke, Wilkes-Barre; and Milagros Jimenez, Philadelphia. She is the great-granddaughter of Leona Koepke, Wilkes-Barre. Samantha has two brothers, Richard, 19, and Jesse, 13.

Payton A. Foster - 12/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Payton Armani Foster, son of Jill Kotlowski-Foster and Corey Foster, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 16. Payton is a grandson of John and JoAnn Kotlowski, Plains Township, and Rosalyn Foster, Wilkes-Barre. He is a great-grandson of Emily Timko, Plains Township; Peggy George, Edwardsville; and Anthony Kotlowski, Pittston. Payton has a brother, Jordan, who turns 7 Thursday.

Grace E. Wolsieffer - 12/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Grace Elizabeth Wolsieffer, daughter of Timothy and Amy Wolsieffer, Mountain Top, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 16. Grace is the granddaughter of James and Patricia Evans, Mountain Top; Mary Wolsieffer, Wilkes-Barre; and the late William Wolsieffer. She has a brother, Nathan, 4.

Ashtun Pimm - 12/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ashtun Pimm, son of Eric and Amy Pimm, Harveys Lake, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 16. Ashtun is the grandson of Chet and Pat Filipiak, Wilkes-Barre, and John and Joye Pimm, Osala, Fla. He is the great-grandson of the late Sarah Gregg and Bill and Mary Bond. Ashtun is the great-great-grandson of Ruth Johnson, Harveys Lake.

Ryan J. Bonin - 12/16/2009 12:00 AM EST
Ryan J. Bonin, son of John and Tara Bonin, Exeter Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 16. Ryan is a grandson of John and Norina Conden, Wyoming, and Larry and Florence Bonin, Swoyersville. He is a great-grandson of Ina Savelli, Wyoming. Ryan has a brother, Jake, 3.

Grace E. Ossowski - 12/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Grace Elizabeth Ossowski, daughter of Marcus and Tonya Ossowski, Larksville, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Dec. 15. Grace is the granddaughter of Michael and Linda Ossowski, Park Rapids, Minn; Debra Miller and Peter Loeffler and Charles and Gail Stucker, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Helen Ossowski, Duluth, Minn.; the late John Ossowski; the late Elmer and Effie Stucker; and Tom and Micheline Goonan, Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Laflin.

Alexander L. Solano - 12/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Alexander Logan Solano, son of James and Angie Solano, Shavertown, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Dec. 15. Alex is the grandson of Joseph and Diana Solano, Larksville, and Joseph and Ruth Smigielski, Kingston. He is the great-grandson of Amelia Solano, Courtdale. Alex has a sister, Morgan, 6.

Luke J. Pierce - 12/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Luke Jarrod Pierce, son of Jamie and Jennifer Pierce, Hudson, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 15. Luke is the grandson of Jim and Janice Pierce, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Lorraine Minnick. He is the great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierce, Wilkes-Barre.

Kaelee Kistler - 12/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kaelee Kistler, daughter of David and Lynn Kistler, Virginia Beach, Va., is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 15. Kaelee is the granddaughter of Dan and Gail Kistler, Shavertown, and Sue Hurst and Ron Fernandez, California. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Theda and Shel Hoover.

Joseph B. Perugino - 12/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Joseph Brian Perugino, son of Joseph R. and Lisa Perugino, Dallas, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Dec. 15. Joey is a grandson of David and Margaret Evans and Joseph F. and Mary Ann Perugino, all of Kingston, and the late Charlotte Perugino. He is a great-grandson of Leo McManus; the late Rita McManus; Jane Perugino, Long Beach, Calif.; and Irene Panasiewich, Shickshinny. Joey has a brother, Kris, and a sister, Lindsey.

Max S. Filchak - 12/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Max Spencer Filchak, son of Michael and Karen Filchak, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 15. Max is the grandson of Duncan Metzger, Pittston; Dorothy Filchak, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Stephen Filchak and Henrietta Metzger. He has a sister, Julia, 9.

Chloe E. Costello - 12/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Chloe Elizabeth Costello, daughter of James and Erin Costello, Mountain Top, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 15. Chloe is the granddaughter of Randy and Ginny Moser, Williamsport, and Owen James and Mary Ann Costello, Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Marie Allison, Williamsport; the late Howard Allison; Phil Moser, South Williamsport; the late Joan Moser; and the late Theresa Potichko.

Kelsey Rinehimer - 12/15/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kelsey Rinehimer, daughter of Lonnie and Paula Rinehimer, Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 15. Kelsey is the granddaughter of Lonnie and Mary Rinehimer, Dorrance, and Linda Byrnes and Dan McDonough, both of Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Walter and Evelyn Byrnes, Florida. Kelsey has two brothers, twins Justin and Eric.

Molly J. Kopetchny - 12/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Molly Josephine Kopetchny, daughter of Matthew and Holly Kopetchny, Larksville, celebrated her fourth birthday Dec. 12. Molly is the granddaughter of Jean Kopetchny, Luzerne; the late JoAnn and Michael Koby; and the late Charles Kopetchny.

Madison R. Savage - 12/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Madison Rose Savage, daughter of Tina Rushton and Bernie Savage, Kingston, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 14. Madison is the granddaughter of Carol and Butch Savage Sr. and Joseph Roman, all of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Patricia Roman. She has two sisters, Brittan and Molly, and a brother, James.

Taeya M. Montigney - 12/14/2009 12:00 AM EST
Taeya Marie Montigney, daughter of Renee and Thomas Montigney Jr., Kingston, is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 14. Taeya is the granddaughter of Joseph and Rose Marie Ryman, Hanover Township; Bonnie and Raymond Banaszek Jr., Nanticoke; Lucille Montigney, Kingston; and the late Thomas Montigney Sr. She is the great-granddaughter of Angelo Sperlazzo, Plains Township. Taeya has a sister, Kiera Marie, 10.

Emmalee Casey - 12/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Emmalee Casey, daughter of Amy Casey, Plains Township, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 13. Emmalee is the granddaughter of Larry and Donna Casey, Ashley. She is the great-granddaughter of Sandy Casey, Ashley, and John and Ruth Shupshinskas, Ashley. Emmalee has a sister, Makynna, 2.

Benjamin J. Hart - 12/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Benjamin Joseph Hart, son of Jessica M. Hart, Nanticoke, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 13. Benjamin is the grandson of Ilona and Joseph Hart Jr., Nanticoke. He is the great-grandson of Tina and Joseph M. Hart Sr., Nanticoke, and Reinhold and Elfriede Kramer, Germany. Benjamin has a brother, Trevor, 4.

Christina Keating - 12/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Christina Keating, daughter of Jim and Tracey Keating, Swoyersville, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 13. Christina is the granddaughter of Dolores Barancho and Mary Keating, both of Forty Fort; the late Andrew Barancho; and the late James A. Keating Sr.

Zachary T. Palfey - 12/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Zachary Thomas Palfey, son of Grant and Megan Palfey, Dallas, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Dec. 13. Zachary is the grandson of Catherine Gaughan, Hanover Township; the late Thomas F. Gaughan; and the late Thomas and Catherine Palfey. He has a sister, Lauren, 6.

Owen T. Cipriani - 12/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Owen Thomas Cipriani, son of Thomas M. and Michele Cipriani, Sugar Notch, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 13. Owen is the grandson of Thomas and Teresa Cipriani, Ashley, and Michael and Mary Alice Bienick, Sugar Notch. He is the great-grandson of Magdalen Skrip, Sugar Notch. Owen has a brother, Andrew Michael, 15, and a sister, Mia Elizabeth, 3.

Matthew J. Sebolka Jr. - 12/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Matthew James Sebolka Jr., son of Roberta N. Smith and Matthew J. Sebolka Sr., both of Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 13. Matthew is the grandson of Debbra Williams, Laurie Ratowski and Stella Eget, all of Wilkes-Barre; the late Robert N. Smith; and Jamie Sebolka, Luzerne. He is the great-grandson of the late George and Eleanore Messersmith and Ann Kollar. Matthew has three brothers, Taner, 4, Blake, 2, and Malachi, 3, and a sister, Makenzie, 2.

Victor Narsavage celebrates 80th birthday - 12/13/2009 12:00 AM EST
Victor Narsavage, a resident at the Meadows Nursing Center in Dallas, celebrated his 80th birthday on Nov. 11.

Mya Lapallo-Kerestes - 12/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Mya Lapallo-Kerestes, daughter of Dave Kerestes and Lori Lapallo, Asheville, N.C., is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 12. Mya is a granddaughter of Leonard and June Lapallo, Swoyersville; Margaret Kerestes, Wilkes-Barre Township; and the late Stephen Kerestes. She has a sister, Malree, 4.

Laila G. Zdancewicz - 12/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Laila Grace Zdancewicz, daughter of Jeffrey and Nicole Zdancewicz, Swoyersville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Dec. 12. Laila is a granddaughter of John and Mary Majikes, Wilkes-Barre, and Jeffrey and Lisa Zdancewicz, Swoyersville. She is a great-granddaughter of Daniel and Lea Kish, Wilkes-Barre, and Sophie Koshinski and Thomas and Elizabeth Zdancewicz, all of Swoyersville. Laila has a sister, Avery Isabelle, 7, and a brother, Lucas John, 4.

Mason J. Gray - 12/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Mason James Gray, son of Jeff and Mindy Gray, Hanover Township, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 12. Mason is the grandson of Fred and Charlotte Gray, Wilkes-Barre, and John and Laurel Newlin, Hamburg. He is the great-grandson of Henry and Evelyn Newlin, Liverpool; the late Paul and Liz Thomas; the late Betty Gray; and the late James and Janet Young.

Deanna M. Thomas - 12/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Deanna Michelle Thomas, daughter of Daniel and Denise Thomas, Alden, celebrated her 13th birthday Dec. 9. Deanna is the granddaughter of Chester and Teena Wrubel, Alden, and Daniel and Sylvia Thomas, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Ruth Briggs, Wilkes-Barre. Deanna has a brother, Devn, 9.

Millie A. Symbula - 12/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
Millie Ann Symbula, daughter of Frank and Jill Symbula, Drums, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Dec. 12. Millie is the granddaughter of Janice Collins, Berwick; the late Brooks Collins; and the late Frank and Lois Symbula.

David B. Fedorczyk Jr. - 12/12/2009 12:00 AM EST
David Brian Fedorczyk Jr., son of David and Jill Fedorczyk, Ashley, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Dec. 12. David is the grandson of Ron and MaryAnn Fedorczyk and Greg and Mary Draina, all of Ashley. He is the great-grandson of Albert Draina, Ashley. David has a sister, Maria, 6.

Matthew K. Repko - 12/11/2009 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Kieran Repko, son of Matt Repko and Michelle Repko, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 1 1. Matthew is the grandson of Mike Good, Lake Township; Sylvia Good, Bear Creek; and Joseph and Dorothy Repko, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Rose Good, Edwardsville. Matthew has a sister, Keira, 3.

Dylan Nastanski - 12/11/2009 12:00 AM EST
Dylan Nastanski, son of Jerry and Marti Nastanski, Kingston, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 1 1. Dylan is a grandson of Maria and William Thubbron Sr., Nanticoke, and Frances Fetchko, Kingston. He has a brother, Jerry, and two sisters, Kristen and Nicole.

Kayla C. Nero - 12/11/2009 12:00 AM EST
Kayla Ciara Nero, daughter of Phillip C. and Sandi A. Nero, Port Griffith, Jenkins Township, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Dec. 1 1. Kayla is the granddaughter of Sandra L. Skripkunis, Wilkes-Barre; the late William A. Skripkunis; and Carol Fronczkiewicz, Pittston. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Dolores Putera. Kayla has a brother, Orion, 1 1.