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Tyler Vodzak - 02/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
Tyler Vodzak, son of Elaine Vodzak, Shavertown, and Thomas T. Young, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Feb. 10. Tyler is the grandson of John and Carolyn Vodzak and Thomas and Linda Young, all of Wilkes-Barre.

Aleigha A. Casey - 02/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
Aleigha A. Casey, daughter of Kim Scazafabo and Paul Casey, celebrated her fourth birthday Feb. 8. Aleigha is a granddaughter of Anna E. Nardone and Robert and Johanna Casey, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Vincent and Ann Nardone, Hanover Township. She has a sister, Giavanna and two brothers, Adam and Ryan.

Jenna Santuk - 02/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jenna Santuk, daughter of Michael and Michele Santuk, Nanticoke, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Feb. 10. Jenna is a granddaughter of Joseph Stashik, Sheatown; the late Bernadine Stashik; Esther Santuk, Nanticoke; and the late Joseph Santuk. She has a sister, Kendra, 4.

Brian Reakes - 02/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brian Reakes, son of Michael and Sharon Reakes, Honey Pot, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Feb. 10. Brian is a grandson of Edward Cooney, Honey Pot, and Geraldine Reakes, Hunlock Creek. He has a sister, Kayla, and a brother, Derrick.

Mary Ann Stout - 02/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mary Ann Stout, daughter of Alan and Stephanie Stout, Edwardsville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Feb. 9. Mary Ann is the granddaughter of John and Mary Ann Chernesky, Kingston, and Wayne and Ruth Meese, Wilkes-Barre. She has a brother, A.J., 10 months.

Mackenzie E. Shovlin - 02/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mackenzie E. Shovlin, daughter of Randy Shovlin and Concetta Salwoski, Laurel Run, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Feb. 9. Mackenzie is a granddaughter of James and Florence Shovlin and Betty Salwoski, all of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Raymond Salwoski. She is a great-granddaughter of Della Grohowski, Wilkes-Barre. Mackenzie has a sister, Mckenna, 2.

Zoey M. Backley - 02/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Zoey Marie Backley, daughter of Robin Backley and Edward Hower IV, Nanticoke, is celebrating her first birthday today, Feb. 9. Zoey is a granddaughter of Tracy Backley; the late Charles Backley; Catherine Hower, Nanticoke; and Edward Hower III, Wapwallopen. She is a great-granddaughter of Nancy Gist, Nanticoke; the late James Gist; Robert and Ruthann Rowles Sr., Ashley; Naomi Hower, Wapwallopen; and the late Edward Hower Jr. Zoey has a sister, Makeinzy, 2.

Martin White - 02/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Martin White, son of Richard and Sheri White, Lancaster, is celebrating his 13th birthday today, Feb. 9. Martin is the grandson of Ann Carbino, Wyoming; the late Perry Carbino; and Martin and Bernice White, Lancaster. He has two sisters, Shauna and Kyra.

Keith W. Gates - 02/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Keith William Gates, son of Keith and Tammy Gates, Upper Askam, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 8. Keith is the grandson of Daniel and Mae Kaczmarczyk, Upper Askam; Carol Gates, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Willard Gates. He is the great-grandson of Anna Kaczmarczyk, Upper Askam; the late Alexander Kaczmarczyk; the late Mary Witinski and Michael Witinski; Cecilia Knappman, Wilkes-Barre; the late Carl Knappman; and the late Willard and Dolores Gates.

Trinity G. Ostopick - 02/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Trinity Giavonna Ostopick, daughter of Jennie Ostopick, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Feb. 8. Trinity is the granddaughter of Donna Duffy, Scranton, and John and Charlotte Ostopick and David Metzo, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Alex and Jenny Ostopick and the late Elmer and Effie Stucker.

Eliana V. Parra - 02/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Eliana V. Parra, daughter of Frank and Maria Parra, Wyoming, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 8. Eliana is the granddaughter of Jerry and Joan Hudyck and Robert Christian, all of Exeter, and the late Frank S. and Veronica C. Parra.

Morgan C. Fedorczyk - 02/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Morgan Catherine Fedorczyk, daughter of Gary and Marla Fedorczyk, Ashley, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Feb. 8. Morgan is the granddaughter of Ron and Maryann Fedorczyk, Ashley, and Dominic and Donna Viscuso, Royersford. She has a brother, Jarrett.

Anthony F. Poyer - 02/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Anthony Francis Poyer, son of James and Nicole Poyer, Mountain Top, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 8. Anthony is a grandson of Bernadine Naugle, Old Forge; the late Francis J. Naugle; Christine Frund, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Henry Frund. He has a brother, Andrew James, 5.

Cameron Corcoran - 02/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Cameron Corcoran, son of Don and Lynn Corcoran, Laurel Run, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Feb. 8. Cameron is a grandson of Joseph and Angelica Borysewicz, Dupont, and Charlotte Corcoran, Plains Township. He has two brothers, Shane, 8, and Evan, 4, and a sister, Irelyn, 2.

Kaitlin Connolly - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kaitlin Connolly, daughter of Dick and Kristin Connolly, Dallas, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Feb. 7. Kaitlin is the granddaughter of Patrick Connolly; the late Beverly Connolly; and Tom and Carol Matinas. She is the great-granddaughter of the late John and Loretta Connolly; the late Fred and Anne Hoover; the late Leo and Peggy Matinas; Anna Novroski; and the late Henry Novroski. Kaitlin has a brother, Zachary, 13.

Kyra E. Zabretsky - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kyra Elizabeth Zabretsky, daughter of Cindy Zabretsky, Freeland, and the late Gary Zabretsky, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 7. Kyra is the granddaughter of Barry and Judy Gatti Lutz, Freeland; Irmgard Zabretsky, Larksville; and the late John Zabretsky Sr. She has a brother, Adam, 1 1.

Cade E. Norton - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Cade Everett Norton, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jarrod Norton, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Feb. 7. Cade is the grandson of Richard and Linda Norton, Sweet Valley, and Bill and Peggy Hale, Blytheville, Ark. He is the great-grandson of Ruth Norton, Wilkes-Barre.

Isabella R. Selner - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Isabella Rose Selner, daughter of Sarah Makos and Chad Selner, Plymouth Township, is celebrating her third birthday today, Feb. 7. Isabella is the granddaughter of Edward and Sandra Makos, Plymouth Township; and Michele Selner and Donald Selner, both of Hanover Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Harrison, Plymouth Township; the late Edgar Harrison; the late Donald and Marie Selner; the late Edward and Phyllis Makos; and the late Louis and Charlotte Kaskey.

Lauren S. Mullery - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lauren Shea Mullery, daughter of Gerald and Michele Mullery, Alden, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Feb. 7. Lauren is the granddaughter of Janet Mullery and Gerald and Patricia Mech, all of Nanticoke, and the late Gerald Mullery. She has a sister, Leah Marie, 9, and two brothers, Liam Gerald, 4, and Louden John, 2.

Amiah E. Wade - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Amiah Elizabeth Wade, daughter of Joni Wade, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her second birthday Feb. 6. Amiah is the granddaughter of Jo Ann Wade, Wilkes-Barre, and Robert Stancik, Zion Grove. She is the great-granddaughter of Joan Herbert, Wilkes-Barre, and the late William Herbert.

Robert P. Franckiewicz - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Robert Patrick Franckiewicz, son of Patrick and Kathleen Franckiewicz, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his second birthday Feb. 5. Robert is the grandson of Joseph and Helga Franckiewicz, Bear Creek Township, and the late Robert and Joan Ann Calore. He is the great-grandson of Catherine Calore, Wilkes-Barre. Robert has two sisters, Christa, 13, and Maria, 10, and three brothers, Joseph, 1 1, Stephen, 8, and Patrick, 6.

Ryan Caponi - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ryan Caponi, son of Attorney Steven and Amy Caponi, Wilmington, Del., is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 7. Ryan is the grandson of Shirley Summerfield, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Reinhart Summerfield. He has a brother, Nicholas, 13, and a sister, Maddelina, 10.

Isabella Nero - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Isabella Nero, daughter of Edward and Rebecca Nero, Sweet Valley, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 7. Isabella is the granddaughter of Frank Wallace, Sweet Valley; Carol Fronczkiewicz, Pittston; and Betty Wallace, Chillitcothe, Ohio.

Frances Yatsko celebrates 100th birthday - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Frances Yatsko, Kingston, celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 16 with a surprise party attended by family and friends at Kazimi’s in Kingston.

Ruth Grace celebrates 100th birthday - 02/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ruth Grace celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 5.

Erica W. Jones - 02/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Erica W. Jones, daughter of Paul and Anita Jones, Shavertown, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 6. Erica is a granddaughter of Donald and Jennie Jones, Shavertown; Vivienne Wallace, Sugar Notch; and the late Clarence Wallace. She has a sister, Nina, 2.

Nico P. Bellio - 02/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Nico Peter Bellio, son of Robert and Tara Bellio, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his third birthday today, Feb. 6. Nico is a grandson of Robert and Lorraine Bellio, Bear Creek, and Stanley and Molly Tarutis, Hanover Township. He has a brother, Rocco, 4.

Michael W. Finarelli - 02/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Michael William Finarelli, son of Michael and Elizabeth Finarelli, Dallas, is celebrating his third birthday today, Feb. 6. Michael is the grandson of Bill and Joan Abrams and Tom and Karen Finarelli, all of Dallas. He is the great-grandson of Edward Conologue, Forty Fort; the late Helen Conologue; and the late Matilda Konecke.

Marlee Lapallo-Kerestes - 02/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Marlee Lapallo-Kerestes, daughter of Dave Kerestes and Lori Lapallo, Asheville, N.C., is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 6. Marlee is a granddaughter of Leonard and June Lapallo, Swoyersville; Margaret Kerestes, Wilkes-Barre Township; and the late Stephen Kerestes. She has a sister, Mya, 3.

Tyler Ostopowicz - 02/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Tyler Ostopowicz, son of Rick and Tracy Ostopowicz, Catonsville, Md., is celebrating his first birthday today, Feb. 6. Tyler is the grandson of Rich and Sharon Ostopowicz, West Nanticoke; Sandy Ball, Waldorf, Md.; and the late Larry Ball. He is the great-grandson of Wanda Ostopowicz and Kathryn Havens, both of Nanticoke.

Savannah M. Nealon - 02/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Savannah Marielle Nealon, daughter of Michael and Katie Nealon, Canonsburg, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Feb. 6. Savannah is a granddaughter of James and Ann Marie Nealon, Wilkes-Barre, and Fred and Rose Stamm, Richmond, Va. She has a sister, Kaitlyn, 15, and a brother, Jamie, 6.

Angel Russick - 02/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Angel Russick, daughter of the late Michelle Russick and Gary Russick, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 6. Angel is the granddaughter of Robert and Barbara Danko and Sylvia Russick. She has three brothers, Joe, Jake and Robbie.

Rebecca L. Meehan - 02/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Rebecca Lynn Meehan, daughter of Michael and Kelly Meehan, Harveys Lake, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 6. Rebecca is a granddaughter of James and Joyce Williams, Plains Township; Helen O’Connor, Lehman Township; and Michael G. Meehan, Noxen. She is a great-granddaughter of the late Cecilia Boccardi; the late Dorothy Williams; and Mabel Meehan, Harveys Lake. Rebecca has a sister, Kaitlyn, 10.

Abigail R. Rosso - 02/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Abigail Rose Rosso, daughter of Stephanie Shepperson, Dupont, and Gerard Rosso, Drums, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Feb. 5. Abigail is the granddaughter of Shirley and Donald Hawley, Danville, and Nanette and Philip Rosso, Staten Island, N.Y.

Cassidy A. Alles - 02/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Cassidy Ann Alles, daughter of Raymond and Heather Alles, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 5. Cassidy is the granddaughter of John and Evelyn Devine and Raymond and Carla Alles, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Gertrude Alles, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Robert Alles. Cassidy has a brother, Raymond, 3.

Kevin A. Osipower - 02/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kevin Alexander Osipower, son of Bob and Kristin Osipower, Dallas, is celebrating his first birthday today, Feb. 5. Kevin is a grandson of Patti Martin, Bethlehem; Bob and Anita Martin, Salem, N.Y.; and Bob and Sharon Osipower, Quakertown. He is a great-grandson of Pat Rochford, Bethlehem; Bob Martin, Slatington; and Ernest and Therese Roy, Plymouth Meeting. Kevin has two brothers, Tyler, 7, and Bryan, 5.

Nicholas, Anastasia and Ronald Tomko - 02/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Nicholas, Anastasia and Ronald Tomko, children of Ronald and Jane Tomko, Blandon, are celebrating their 1 1th birthdays today, Feb. 5. Nicholas, Anastasia and Ronald are the grandchildren of Alfred and Betty Hudak, Dallas, and Ronald and Jane Tomko, Wyoming. They are the great-grandchildren of Helen Hilbert, West Pittston.

Payton C. Mosteller - 02/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Payton Claire Mosteller, daughter of Donald and Gwen Mosteller, Harrisburg, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Feb. 5. Payton is the granddaughter of Ronald and Mary Ann Kielar, Nanticoke; Pete Logan, Williamsport; and the late Lynn Logan. She is the great-granddaughter of Carolyn Maddon, Williamsport. Payton has a brother, Ethan, 3.

Brandon E. Ktytor - 02/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brandon Edward Ktytor, son of Tanya Ktytor, Plymouth, and Jeff Lewis, Pittston, is celebrating his third birthday today, Feb. 4. Brandon is the grandson of Kim and Edward Ktytor Jr., Kingston, and Stacy Lewis, New York. He is the great-grandson of Christine and Edward Ktytor Sr., Plymouth, and Wayne and Bett Dotter, Larksville.

Nora Zekas - 02/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Nora Zekas, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Zekas, Lake Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 4. Nora is the granddaughter of James Keating and Joseph and Marlene Zekas, all of Larksville, and the late Barbara Keating. She is the great-granddaughter of Helen Zekas, Luzerne. Nora has a brother, Connor, 10.

Charles J. Kratz - 02/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Charles James Kratz, son of James and Brenda Kratz, Hanover Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Feb. 4. Charles is the grandson of James E. Kratz, Pittston; the late Frank and Mary Popielaski; and the late Linda Borowski. He is the great-grandson of Ann Novinski, Lyndwood; the late Charles Novinski; and the late Catherine Bistrichan.

Ian P. Temarantz - 02/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ian Patrick Temarantz, son of Frank and Jean Marie Temarantz, Plains Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 4. Ian is the grandson of Jim and Barbara Collum, Wilkes-Barre, and Mary Theresa Temarantz, Courtdale. He is the great-grandson of Mary Yarmel, Pringle; the late William Yarmel; the late Harry and Loretta Collum; and the late Alphonse and Jean Sapocito. Ian has two brothers, Brandon, 16, and Ashton, 2.

Anjelica N. Singer - 02/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Anjelica Nicola Singer, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Mark Alan Singer, Hughestown, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Feb. 4. Anjelica is the granddaughter of Frank and Lena Singer, Hughestown, and the late Frank and Shirley Surwilla Baldygo.

Atticus Warren-Minnick - 02/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Atticus Warren-Minnick, son of Kimberly Warren, Alden, and James Minnick, Hanover Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Feb. 3. Atticus is the grandson of Emil and Phyllis Warren, Alden; Beverly Minnick, Hanover Township; and the late James Minnick. He is the great-grandson of Pauline Wojciechowski, Alden.

Sadie M. Fuller - 02/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sadie Marie Fuller, daughter of Robert Fuller Jr. and Donna Fuller, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Feb. 3. Sadie is the granddaughter of Mary Ann Shanahan, Wilkes-Barre Township; Kathleen Dobson, Robert W. Fuller Sr. and William Robert Dobson, all of Hanover Township. She has a brother, Robert W. Fuller.

Ryan J. Eiden - 02/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ryan James Eiden, son of Jim and Donna Eiden, Shavertown, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 3. Ryan is a grandson of Betty Yedinak, Old Forge; John Halko, Moosic; and the late Vince and Irene Kozlowski. He has a brother, Jason, 8.

Cheyenne H. Hoeffner - 02/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Cheyenne Holly Hoeffner, daughter of Todd and Katie Hoeffner, Kingston, is celebrating her first birthday today, Feb. 3. Cheyenne is the granddaughter of George and Barbara Hoeffner, Shickshinny, and John and Debbie Singer, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Eleanor Stevens, Shickshinny; Catherine Weidow, Hanover Township; Eileen Hoeffner, Bloomsburg; and Lucy Singer, Pittston.

Donovan Gaffney - 02/2/2010 12:00 AM EST
Donovan Gaffney, son of Bill and Karen Gaffney, Pittston, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Feb. 2. Donovan is a grandson of Janet Milliner, Pittston; James Milliner Jr., Larksville; and the late William and Mary Elizabeth Gaffney. He has two brothers, Kyle, 15, and Connor, 12, and two sisters, Abigail, 7, and Cierra, 2.

John W. McMullen IV - 02/2/2010 12:00 AM EST
John (Jack) William McMullen IV, son of John and Michele McMullen, Shavertown, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Feb. 2. Jack is the grandson of Ed and Barbara Lehr, Luzerne; Lee Henderson, Harding; Jay and Susan Oplinger, Harveys Lake; and John W. McMullen Jr., Douglasville. He is the great-grandson of Bernice and John McMullen Sr., Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Sarah C. Gallagher - 02/2/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sarah Christine Gallagher, daughter of Aaron and Christine Gallagher, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 2. Sarah is the granddaughter of Louis and Catherine Powell, Hanover Township, and James and Susan Gallagher, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Cora Zdipko, Hanover Township; the late Thomas Zdipko; the late Lewis and Mary Ann Powell; the late Fred and Orpha Poole; and the late James and Martha Gallagher.

Zachary R. Naperkowski - 02/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Zachary Raymond Naperkowski, son of Michael and Barbara Naperkowski, Wilkes-Barre Township, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Feb. 1. Zachary has a brother, Michael, and a sister, Amanda.

Isabella M. Bigger - 02/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Isabella M. Bigger, daughter of Cynthia J. Stofey and John R. Bigger IV, both of Luzerne, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 1. Isabella is the granddaughter of Jean Stofey, Plains Township; the late Joseph Stofey; and Donna Ferguson, Luzerne. She has a brother, Joshua, 2.

Kacey A. and Connor J. Kelly - 02/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kacey Ann and Connor Joseph Kelly, twin daughter and son of John and Megan Kelly, West Pittston, are celebrating their fifth birthdays today, Feb. 1. Kacey and Connor are the grandchildren of Bill and Janice Welliver, West Wyoming; Ann Kelly, Pittston; and the late Michael Kelly. They are the great-grandchildren of Mae Welliver, Moosic, and Jean Washinsky, West Wyoming. Kacey and Connor have a brother, Adam, 8.

Gillian Worosilla - 02/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gillian Worosilla, daughter of Dawn and Casey Nolan, Laflin, and Gary and Diana Worosilla, Pittston Township, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Feb. 1. Gillian is the granddaughter of William and Barbara Dankulich, Pittston, and Rich and Fran Worosilla, Pittston Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Rose Worosilla. Gillian has a brother, Alex, 14.

Devin D. Weghorst - 02/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Devin Dean Weghorst, son of Eric and Angie Weghorst, is celebrating his second birthday today, Feb. 1. Devin is a grandson of Dean and Alice Weghorst, Wilkes-Barre; James Gormley, Lakewood, Wash.; and the late Elizabeth Gormley. He is a great-grandson of Bill and Barbara Woodworth and Lucille Weghorst, all of Wilkes-Barre. Devin has a sister, Brianna, 7, and a brother, Christopher, 5.

Carl M. Yastremski - 02/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Carl Michael Yastremski, son of Carl and Sandra Yastremski, Laflin, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Feb. 1. Carl is the grandson of Joseph and Doris Yastremski and Michael and Pearl Day, Wilkes-Barre. He has a sister, Paige, 5.

Mason L. Gober - 01/31/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mason Louis Gober, son of Adam Gober, Bear Creek Township, and Alison Cavanaugh, Mountain Top, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 31. Mason is the grandson of Stan and Jean Swaintek, Bear Creek; Michael and Maureen Gober, Warsaw, N.Y.; and Joe and Carol Cavanaugh, Mountain Top. He is the great-grandson of Helen Lesinski and Michael Gober Sr., both of Bear Creek; Beatrice Murray and Tom Murray, both of Wilkes-Barre; and Marion Cavanaugh, Hanover Township.

Gwendolyn and Ellie Glatz - 01/31/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gwendolyn Glatz, daughter of Hal and Marge Glatz, Exeter, celebrated her 10th birthday Jan. 26. Her sister, Ellie Glatz, celebrated her eighth birthday Jan. 9. Gwen and Ellie are the granddaughters of Clara Casterline, Exeter; the late William Casterline; and John and Ellen Glatz, West Pittston.

Joshua J. Roccograndi - 01/31/2010 12:00 AM EST
Joshua J. Roccograndi, son of JoAnn Roccograndi-Kogoy, Larksville, and Bill G. Price, Luzerne, celebrated his 13th birthday Dec. 27. Josh is the grandson of James and MaryAnn Roccograndi, Larksville; Dana and Shirley Moshier, Courtdale; and the late William G. Price. He has a sister, Melissa, and a brother, Matthew.

Kiersta Zegarski - 01/31/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kiersta Zegarski, daughter of Brian and Tanya Zegarski, Nanticoke, celebrated her first birthday Jan. 28. Kiersta is the granddaughter of Tim and Karla Martin, Great Falls, Mont.; and John and Judith Zegarski and Mark and Arlene Jennings, all of Nanticoke. She has a sister, Karlene, 5.

Robert P. Mackiewicz - 01/31/2010 12:00 AM EST
Robert Paul Mackiewicz, son of David and Mara Mackiewicz, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 31. Robert is the grandson of Robert and Joanne Schuler; Gary Mackiewicz; and the late Carol Mackiewicz. He is the great-grandson of Daniel and Mary Kovalchek and Gertrude Mackiewicz. Robert has a brother, David, 17, and a sister, Allison, 2.

Arvilla ‘Billie’ Zosh marks 101st birthday - 01/31/2010 12:00 AM EST
Arvilla “Billie” Zosh, Grandmom to family and friends, of Lake Township, celebrated her 101st birthday on Jan. 25.

Jacob J. Mikoliczyk - 01/30/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jacob J. Mikoliczyk, son of Joseph and Jessica Mikoliczyk, Exeter Township, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Jan. 30. Jacob is a grandson of Patricia Mikoliczyk, West Wyoming; Joseph F. Mikokiczyk, Exeter Township; and Mr. and Mrs. James Benczkowski, Mountain Top. Jacob has two brothers, Jesse, 6, and Joey, 1 1.

Rebecca S. Schiel - 01/30/2010 12:00 AM EST
Rebecca Sara Schiel, daughter of B.J. and Tami Schiel, Bear Creek, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 30. Rebecca is a granddaughter of Jean Twardowski, Plains Township; the late John Twardowski; Barry Schiel, Bear Creek; and the late Sally Schiel. She has a brother, Barry, 14, and a sister, Brooke, 10.

Josh Hilstolsky - 01/30/2010 12:00 AM EST
Josh Hilstolsky, son of John and Kerri Hilstolsky, Dallas, is celebrating his 15th birthday today, Jan. 30. Josh is the grandson of Max and Barbara Emel, Dallas. He has a sister, Nicole, 19.

Justin Zegarski - 01/29/2010 12:00 AM EST
Justin Zegarski, son of Joe and Teri Zegarski, Nanticoke, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 29. Justin is a grandson of Theresa Grenewich and Joe “Zeke” Zegarski, both of Nanticoke. He has a brother, Joey, 13.

Payton A. Spitalik - 01/29/2010 12:00 AM EST
Payton A. Spitalik, daughter of Jules E. and Sandra Stephensky, Hanover Township, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 29. Payton has a brother, J.T.

Nandi J. Harrington - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Nandi J. Harrington, daughter of Andita Parker Lloyd, Wilkes-Barre, and Ulysses Harrington, Scranton, is celebrating her 14th birthday today, Jan. 28. Nandi is the granddaughter of the late Juliana P. Lloyd. She has a sister, Nikole, 12.

Mason S. Cary - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mason Samuel Cary, son of Bill and Lisa Cary, Harrisburg, celebrated his ninth birthday Jan. 24. Mason is the grandson of Tom and Pat Hite, Dallas, and Ray and Linda Cary, Middletown. He has a brother, Evan, 6, and a sister, Ava, 4.

Tatalia N. Edwards - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Tatalia Naomi Edwards, daughter of Nikkie Haynes and Mavis Edwards, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her first birthday Jan. 27. Tatalia is the granddaughter of the late Rose Edwards, the late Mavis Stewart, and Janice and Jack Haynes. She has three sisters and two brothers.

Fiona W. Johnson-Fallon - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Fiona Winter Johnson-Fallon, daughter of Michelle Johnson and John Fallon, Sugar Notch, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 28. Fiona is the granddaughter of William and Diane Johnson, Edwardsville, and the late John and Evelyn Fallon.

Dianna S. Higgins - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Dianna Susan Higgins, daughter of Cindy and Nathan (Bud) Higgins, Larksville, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Jan. 28. Dianna is the granddaughter of Dianna Gardjulis, Wanamie. She is the great-granddaughter of Ruth Sedorchuk, Wanamie, and Hilda Wagner, Harveys Lake. Dianna has a sister, Nikki, 14, and a brother, Nathan Jr., 3.

Amanda Koneski - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Amanda Koneski, daughter of Jim and Beth Koneski, Hanover Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 28. Amanda is the granddaughter of Bob and Bernie Kerestes and Mary Alice Koneski, all of Hanover Township, and Jim Koneski, Wilkes-Barre. She has a sister, Alyssa, 1 1.

Alexandria S. Krebs - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Alexandria Sophia Krebs, daughter of Matthew and Jenifer Krebs, Trucksville, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Jan. 28. Allie is the granddaughter of Marlene Danks, Deland, Fla.; the late Edward Danks; the late John W. Kehoe; and the late William and Sophie Krebs. She is the great-granddaughter of Margaret (Peggy) Coleman, Las Vegas, Nev., and the late James and Alice Sheridan. Allie has a sister, Stephanie, 22.

Curtis J. Leibman - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Curtis Jude Leibman, son of Jude and Leslie Leibman, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 28. CJ is the grandson of Joseph and Jean Leibman, Pittston, and Thomas and Elaine Olerta, Exeter.

Jeffery Moravinski - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jeffery Moravinski, son of Dawn Washington, Pringle, and Tom Moravinski, Kingston, celebrated his eighth birthday Jan. 25. Jeffery is the grandson of Tom and Bev Washington and Elaine Moravinski, all of Plymouth, and the late Bill Moravinski. He is the great-grandson of Charlotte Neupauer, Ashley; Tom and Theresa Washington, Mocanaqua; Peggy Cooper, Plymouth; the late Daniel Neupauer; and the late Arnold Cooper. Jeffery has two brothers, Mason, 10, and Tanner, 8 months.

Jill M. Singer - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jill Marie Singer, daughter of Stacy Shillabeer and Ron Singer Jr., celebrated her fourth birthday Jan. 26. Jill is the granddaughter of Alice Shillabeer, Tom Symons, John and Ruth Martin, and the late Ron Singer. She is the great-granddaughter of Beverly Evans and Sam Shillabeer. Jill has three sisters, Julie, Shandi and Holly, and a brother, Matt.

Johnny Sobocinski - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Johnny Sobocinski, son of John and Janine Sobocinski, Dallas, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Jan. 28. Johnny is the grandson of Beverly Sobocinski, Trucksville; the late Robert Sobocinski; Donna Kulik and Joe Skvarla, Larksville; and Mitchell and Kathie Rzodski, Binghamton, N.Y. He has a sister, Julianna, 3.

Julia M. Vnuk - 01/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Julia Marie Vnuk, daughter of Brian and Mary Vnuk, Plymouth, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 28. Julia is the granddaughter of Edward Vnuk, Jacqueline Gabriel and George Becker, all of Plymouth, and the late Barbara Vnuk. She has a brother, Ivan, 4.

Jayden D. and Joseph S. Baloga - 01/27/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jayden Daniel and Joseph Stephen Baloga, twin sons of Joseph Baloga and Laura Tucker, Larksville, are celebrating their first birthdays today, Jan. 27. Jayden and Joseph are the grandsons of Joseph and Kim Baloga, Larksville; Daniel Tucker, Forty Fort; and Rosina Tucker, Plymouth. They are the great-grandsons of Joseph and Catherine Baloga and John and Ann Tucker, all of Bear Creek, and Richard and Jane Martin, Swoyersville.

Sandrina G. Cinti - 01/26/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sandrina Giavanna Cinti, daughter of Christine Maurer and Nino Cinti, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 26. Sandrina is the granddaughter of the late Mark Maurer; Brenda Maurer and Andrew Kmetz; and Ciro and Gloria Cinti. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine Polomchak. Sandrina has a brother, Nino, 7.

Gabriella Iorio - 01/26/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gabriella Iorio, daughter of Andy and Sara Iorio, Dallas, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 26. Gabriella is the granddaughter of Dave and Cathy Martin, Sweet Valley, and Andrew and Jeanne Iorio, Satellite Beach, Fla. She is the great-granddaughter of Doris Walters, Sweet Valley, and Layiah Martin, Dallas.

Emily Paciga - 01/26/2010 12:00 AM EST
Emily Paciga, daughter of John and Laurie Paciga, Shavertown, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Jan. 26. Emily is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Paciga; Larry Ferrone; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gazoo. She has a sister, Maggie, 6.

Emma Gawlas - 01/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Emma Gawlas, daughter of Ed and Colleen Gawlas, Pottstown, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 25. Emma is the granddaughter of Patti McIlvee, Wilkes-Barre, and Bill and Judy Hartman, Dallas.

Brady M. Zapoticky - 01/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brady Mark Zapoticky, son of Nicholas and Donna Zapoticky, Dallas, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 25. Brady is a grandson of Kathleen Zapoticky, Dallas; the late Stephen Zapoticky; Janet Shanahan, Hazleton; and Daniel Shanahan, Drums. He has two brothers, Stephen, 17, and Ryan, 14.

Erin L. Tebbe - 01/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Erin Lynn Tebbe, daughter of Clay and Debbie Tebbe, Gambrills, Md., is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 25. Erin is the granddaughter of Helen Pojunis, Lyndwood; the late Joseph J. Pojunis; and Bob and Shirley Tebbe, Breese, Ill. She has two brothers, Scott, 4, and Jason, 2.

Trevor Grohowski - 01/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Trevor Grohowski, son of Eric and Diane Grohowski, Nanticoke, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Jan. 25. Trevor is a grandson of Diane Filipowich, Mountain Top; Stanley Grohowski, Korn Krest; and David and Brenda Williams, Jupiter, Fla. He has a brother, Deric, 17, and a sister, Amber, 12.

Aiden Smith - 01/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Aiden Smith, son of Brent and Erica Smith, Mountain Top, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 25. Aiden is the grandson of Cathy Lippi, Nanticoke, and Bill and Louise Smith, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Christine McClation, Nanticoke, and Ruth Smith, Wilkes-Barre.

Gabriel J. Cook - 01/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gabriel James Cook, son of Glendon and Erin Cook, Dallas, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Jan. 25. Gabe is a grandson of Robert and Nancy Brown, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Ralph Cook and Janet Cook, Plymouth. He is a great-grandson of Marin Judge, Exeter. Gabriel has a brother, Liam, 6.

Sophia M. Sereyka - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sophia Marie Sereyka, daughter of Laura Chocallo and Jeremy Sereyka, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 24. Sophia is the granddaughter of Harold and Kathleen Sereyka, Wilkes-Barre; Bonnie Chocallo, Wyoming; and the late Michael Chocallo.

Gianna Gabel - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gianna Gabel, daughter of Martin and Mary Gabel, Luzerne, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 24. Gianna has a sister, Brianna, and a brother, Jimmy.

Joseph J. Pahler III - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Joseph John Pahler III, son of Joseph and Gina Pahler, Plains Township, celebrated his 10th birthday Jan. 22. Joseph is the grandson of Judith Faatz, Plains Township; Joseph Pahler, Wilkes-Barre; Alice Pahler, Luzerne; and the late Gary Faatz. He is the great-grandson of Alice Carey, Parsons, Wilkes-Barre; the late David Carey; and Gino and Marie Mariucci. Joseph has two sisters, Alicia, 15, and Briana, 18, and two brothers, Jamie, 7, and Jayden, 6.

Jenna Iskra - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jenna Iskra, daughter of David Iskra Sr., Wilkes-Barre, and Charlene Iskra, West Wyoming, celebrated her fifth birthday Jan. 18. Jenna is the granddaughter of Thomas and Maryann Iskra, Wilkes-Barre, and Anna Thomas, Mountain Top. She has a brother, David Jr., 12, and a sister, Courtney, 7.

Jesutomiwo E. Adeojo - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jesutomiwo Enoch Adeojo, son of the Rev. Nurudeen and Sade Adeojo, Kingston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Jan. 24. Jesutomiwo is the grandson of Deacon Akanbi Martins Adeojo and Limota Alarape Adeojo, Osun State, Nigeria, and Sara Oladele, Bronx, N.Y. He has a sister, Jesulayomi, 7.

Daniel J. Semanek - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Daniel J. Semanek, son of Andrew Semanek, Wilkes-Barre, and Nadine Halpin, Williamsport, and step-son of Cathy Semanek, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his 12th birthday Jan. 20. Daniel is the grandson of Joseph and Patty Opsitos, Swoyersville, and Donna (Nonni) Sassi Graham, Avoca. He has two sisters, Lucy, 10, and Alexis, 8, and a brother, Graydon, 2.

Samuel Daniel - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Samuel Daniel, son of Sam and Kay Daniel, Slocum Township, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Jan. 24. Samuel is the grandson of Charles and Loretta Jones, Slocum Township, and Sam and Mary Ann Daniel, Dorrance Township. He has a sister, Kyra.

Abigail Britzke - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Abigail Britzke, daughter of Dawn Dempsey and Tom Britzke, Hanover Township, celebrated her fifth birthday Jan. 21. Abigail is the granddaughter of George and Maureen Britzke, Hanover Township.

Mary Reynolds celebrates 103rd birthday - 01/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mary Reynolds, a resident of Riverstreet Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Genesis Healthcare, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Jan. 1.

Miley R. Cunningham - 01/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Miley Rose Cunningham, daughter of Michael and Susan Cunningham, Plymouth, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 23. Miley is the granddaughter of William and Irene Courtney, Wilkes-Barre; Janet Cunningham, Plymouth; and the late Martin James Cunningham Jr. She is the great-granddaughter of Martin and Mary Cunningham, Wilkes-Barre.

Brian A. Malet - 01/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brian Aiden Malet, son of Brian and Rachel Malet, Exeter, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 23. Brian is the grandson of Barbara Malet and Dan Yurchak, Wyoming; Raymond Adamavage, Hanover Township; and the late Carol Adamavage. He has a sister, Kaitlyn, 5.

Casey M. Carlin - 01/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Casey M. Carlin, daughter of Ed and Wendy Carlin, Scranton, is celebrating her 16th birthday today, Jan. 23. Casey is a granddaughter of Edward and Rose Carlin, Avoca; George Wagner, Scranton; and the late Marie Wagner. She has a sister, Erin, 1 1.

Caitlin M. and Sara C. Reynolds - 01/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Caitlin Marie and Sara Catherine Reynolds, twin daughters of Sean and Cheri Reynolds, Lancaster, are celebrating their first birthdays today, Jan. 23. Caitlin and Sara are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nesbitt, Kingston, and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Reynolds, Lititz. They are the great-granddaughters of Margaret Nesbitt, Plymouth.

Lillie M. Solovey - 01/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lillie Morgan Solovey, daughter of Nicholas and Rebecca Solovey, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 23. Lillie is the granddaughter of Gene and Susan Solovey, Mountain Top, and Richard and Marietta Schappert, Wilkes-Barre.

Brandon Bienias - 01/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brandon Bienias, son of Carl and Jane Bienias, Hanover Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 22. Brandon is a grandson of Joseph and Dorothy Namey, Sugar Notch; Marian Bienias, Hanover Township; and the late Carl Bienias. He has two brothers, Carl Bienias and Peter Blasi, and two sisters, Holly Bienias and Catherine Blasi.

Jessica Polacheck - 01/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jessica Polacheck, daughter of Tom and Renee Polacheck, Exeter, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 22. Jessica is a granddaughter of Tom and Jean Polacheck, Exeter, and Audrey Poepperling, Wyoming. She has a sister, Rachel, 12.

Tyler M. Reeves - 01/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Tyler Montgomery Reeves, son of Ronald and Katie-Ann Reeves, Avoca, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 22. Tyler is the grandson of Travis and Karen Watson and Arthur and Betsy Reeves. He is the great-grandson of Bessie Doughton, Helen Reeves, Betsy Goodrich and Barbara Gale. Tyler has a sister, Zoey, 3.

Logan Walski - 01/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Logan Walski, son of Amy Walski and James Remish, Hanover Township, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 22. Logan is the grandson of Michael and Deborah Walski and Peggy Park, all of Hanover Township, and the late Joseph Remish Sr. He is the great-grandson of Alex and Rose Walski, Wilkes-Barre, and Betty Hamrick, Hanover Township. Logan has a sister, Arianna Remish, 5.

Ashlyn M. O’Donovan - 01/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ashlyn Marie O’Donovan, daughter of Megan O’Donovan and John Shimley, Pittston Township, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 22. Ashlyn is a granddaughter of Thomas and Jane O’Donovan, Drums, and Elaine Kasa, Pittston Township. She has a sister, Callie, 12, and a brother, Mason, 6.

Ryan S. Castle - 01/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ryan Scott Castle, son of Bernie and Michele Castle, Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 22. Ryan is a grandson of Edward and Elaine Snyder, Parsons; Agnes Castle, Sugar Notch; and the late Bernard Castle. He has a brother, Kyle, 6.

Kira E. Tran - 01/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kira E. Tran, daughter of Quoc and Kimberly Tran, Kingston, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Jan. 22. Kira is the granddaughter of Ken and Nancy Kioske, Wilkes-Barre, and Anh Du, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Lois Kioske, Wilkes-Barre; the late Tim Kioske; and the late Joe and Betty Savage.

Mia G. and Aubrey F. Sperrazza - 01/21/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mia Grace and Aubrey Florence Sperrazza, twin daughters of Alex and Jennifer Davies Sperrazza, are celebrating their second birthdays today, Jan. 21. Mia and Aubrey are the granddaughters of Joseph and Carolyn Sperrazza, Bear Creek, and David and Della Davies, Wilkes-Barre. They are the great-granddaughters of Florence Jones, Wilkes-Barre.

Kristina M. Kudrako - 01/21/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kristina Marie Kudrako, daughter of Jackie and Jerry Kudrako, Dupont, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Jan. 21. Kristina is the granddaughter of Dorothy Maloney, West Wyoming; Renee Kundratik, Duryea; the late Jack Maloney; and the late Francis Underhill. She is the great-granddaughter of Mary Ann Kudrako, Falls, and the late Thomas Kudrako. Kristina has a brother, Jerry, and sister, Shianne.

Adam M. Kayrish - 01/21/2010 12:00 AM EST
Adam Michael Kayrish, son of Mike and Maureen Kayrish, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 21. Adam is the grandson of Bill and Pat Hughes, Hanover Township, and Mike and Bernie Kayrish, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Michael and Rose Kayrish and Bert Greco, all of Swoyersville; Margaret Hughes, Hanover Township; the late Joseph and Anna Yemzow; the late Bernie Greco; and the late William Hughes.

Breala M. Ormando - 01/20/2010 12:00 AM EST
Breala Morgan Ormando, daughter of Chris and Kelly Ormando, Edwardsville, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 20. Breala is the granddaughter of Stanley and Nancy Halas, Hanover Township, and Joseph and Sharon Ormando, Ashley. She is the great-granddaughter of Shirley Wink, Wilkes-Barre; the late Harry Wink; and the late Donald and Marie Powell. Breala has a brother, Catal, 4.

Nicholas Caponi - 01/20/2010 12:00 AM EST
Nicholas Caponi, son of attorney Steven and Amy Caponi, Wilmington, Del., is celebrating his 13th birthday today, Jan. 20. Nicholas is a grandson of Shirley Summerfield, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Reinhart Summerfield. He has a sister, Maddelina, 10, and a brother, Ryan, 8.

Dena M. Casterline - 01/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Dena M. Casterline, daughter of Donna Casterline, Wilkes-Barre Township, is celebrating her 16th birthday today, Jan. 19. Dena is a granddaughter of Bob and Peggy Casterline, Wilkes-Barre Township. She has three brothers, Raymond Jr., Michael Sr. and Jeffrey, and a sister, the late Tammy Lynn.

Jayden M. Homa - 01/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jayden Matthew Homa, son of David and Kelly Homa, Ashley, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Jan. 19. Jayden is a grandson of Rick and Blenda Christian, Ashley, and the late Michael and Theresa Homa. He has a brother, Julian, 8.

Kaleb D. Smith - 01/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kaleb Davon Smith, son of Heidi Weislogel, Pittston, and Mario Smith, Columbus, Ohio, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 19. Kaleb is a grandson of Howard and Renee Weislogel, Exeter, and Floyd and Adrianne Thomas, Columbus, Ohio. He is a great-grandson of Ernest Searfoss, West Pittston, and the late Ruth Searfoss. Kaleb has four sisters, Haley, 18, Samantha, 16, Mara, 12, and Adrianna, 10, and a brother, Marshaun, 15.

Brooke E. Keil - 01/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brooke Elizabeth Keil, daughter of Chris and Amy Keil, Dennison Township, White Haven, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Jan. 19. Brooke is the granddaughter of William and Barbara Keil, Dennison Township, and Rodney and Kathy Passmore, Ringold. She has a brother, Adam, 10.

Rachel A. Lewis - 01/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Rachel Amanda Lewis, daughter of Dr. Jeff and Nicole Lewis, Hanover Township, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 19. Rachel is a granddaughter of Dr. Raymond Joseph, Bear Creek; Nickie Joseph, Wilkes-Barre; and Raymond and Cammy Lewis, Hanover Township. She is a great-granddaughter of John and Helen Joseph, Mountain Top. Rachel has a sister, Julia, 4, and a brother, Jeffrey, 9 months.

Bode M. Dagen - 01/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Bode Michael Dagen, son of Mike and Allison Dagen, Pittsburgh, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 18. Bode is the grandson of George and Jenys Swan, Hanover Township; Cindi Dagen, Harrisburg; and the late Robert Dagen. He has a sister, Cali, 3.

Georgia R. Johnstone - 01/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Georgia Robin Johnstone, daughter of Christopher and Robin Johnstone, New Jersey, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 18. Georgia is the granddaughter of Ed and Lynn Bachstein, Trucksville; Dianne Woodie, Georgia; and Wayne and Christine Johnstone, Bensalem.

Ariana Brienza - 01/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ariana Brienza, daughter of Amy Brienza, Wilkes-Barre, and Damien Brienza, Kingston, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 18. Ariana is the granddaughter of Robert and Mary Halter, Sugar Notch, and the late Michael and Barbara Brienza. She is the great-granddaughter of Mary Halter; the late Paul Halter; and the late Charles and Anna O’Brien.

Kamau N. Ingram - 01/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kamau Nevaeh-John Ingram, son of Kamau and Caroline Ingram, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 18. Kamau is a grandson of John Maitland, Leeds, N.Y.; the late Mary Maitland; and John and Shelia Jackson, Hanover Township. He has three sisters, Tiffany Valsechi, Wilkes-Barre, and Kamara and Brianna Ingram, Newark, N.J., and a brother, Dawan Ingram, Newark, N.J.

Gabrielle A. Novitski - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gabrielle Ann Novitski, daughter of Frank and Kelly Novitski, Kingston, celebrated her second birthday Jan. 15. Gabbi is the granddaughter of Joseph and Jane Novitski, Plymouth, and the late George and Vera O’Brien.

Sarah E. Kotulski - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sarah Elizabeth Kotulski, daughter of Nancy Kotulski, Forty Fort, and the late Richard Kotulski, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Jan .17. Sarah is the granddaughter of Frances Casey, Edwardsville; Joe and Marybeth Casey Ruskin, Florida; and the late Elizabeth Kotulski. She is the great-granddaughter of Joseph and Evelyn Casey, Trucksville.

Katrina Shannon - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Katrina Shannon, daughter of Stephen and Amanda Shannon, Hughestown, celebrated her sixth birthday Jan. 15. Katrina is the granddaughter of JoAnn Minegar, Hughestown; the late John Minegar; Rosalie Shannon, Pittston; and the late Robert Shannon. She has two brothers, Tyler Szumski and Kevin Shannon.

Jason T. O’Borski - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jason Thomas O’Borski, son of Jeff and Jennifer O’Borski, Mocanaqua, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 17. Jason is the grandson of Harold and Patricia Boltz, Nanticoke, and George and Mary Ann Spencer, Luzerne. He is the great-grandson of Mary K. McDermott, Luzerne. Jason has a brother, Joshua 7.

Dyllon J. Lee - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Dyllon Joseph Lee, son of Robert and JoAnn Lee, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 17. Dyllon is the grandson of Joseph and Ruth Smigielski and Robert and Rose Lee. He has a sister, Brianna, 8, and two brothers, Mason, 5, and Hunter, 3.

Samantha A. Mihalko - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Abigail Mihalko, daughter of Taras Mihalko, Dallas, and the late Lori Mihalko, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Jan. 17. Samantha is the granddaughter of Barry and Marion Mihalko, Larksville, and Bernard and Carol Savage, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Christine Mihalko, Coalport. Samantha has a sister, Natasha, 7.

Andrew J. Gryskevicz - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Andrew Jarek Gryskevicz, son of Edward and Suzanne Gryskevicz, Shavertown, celebrated his seventh birthday Jan. 13. A.J. is the grandson of George Nocek and Sue McGuire, both of West Wyoming; Ed Gryskevicz Sr., West Pittston; Margarette Gryskevicz Kearney, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Marilyn Nocek. He has a brother, Ryan, 25.

Joseph T. Skursky - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Joseph Tyler Skursky, son of Joseph and Amy Skursky, Edwardsville, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 17. Joseph is the grandson of Teddy and Elaine Dzoch, Larksville; Joseph Skursky, Nanticoke; and the late James and Margaret Flynn. He is the great-grandson of Mary Sundy, Pringle.

Josephine Sabalaske to celebrate 90th birthday - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Josephine Brenner Sabalaske, Wilkes-Barre, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Jan. 19.

Frank Ciampi Sr. celebrates 80th birthday - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Frank Ciampi, Sugarloaf, celebrated his 80th birthday Jan. 13. Born in West Pittston, he is the son of the late Mary (Gatrone) and Frank Ciampi. He attended school in West Pittston and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston.

Lorraine George to celebrate 95th birthday - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lorraine George will celebrate her 95th birthday on Jan. 22.

Dorothy J. Davis celebrates 80th birthday - 01/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Dorothy J. Davis is celebrating her 80th birthday today, Jan. 17.

Cole J. Daniels - 01/16/2010 12:00 AM EST
Cole James Daniels, son of Jeffrey and Rachelle Daniels, Sweet Valley, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 16. Cole is the grandson of Ronald and Jean Daniels, Trucksville; Alfred and Mary Ann Martin, Zellwood, Fla.; and the late Deatra Martin. He is the great-grandson of Betty Kush, Kingston, and Rosetta Tarreto, Luzerne. Cole has a sister, Madyson.

Janelle L. Meyers - 01/16/2010 12:00 AM EST
Janelle Lynn Meyers, daughter of Doug and Georgine Meyers, Courtdale, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 16. Janelle is a granddaughter of George and Bruni Saxon, Shavertown, and Duane and Donna Meyers, Sweet Valley. She is a great-granddaughter of Raymond Meyers, Hunlock Creek; the late Mildred Meyers; Emma Featherman, Berwick; and the late Oscar Featherman. Janelle has two sisters, Kayla and Faith.

Norah B. Evans - 01/15/2010 12:00 AM EST
Norah Beth Evans, daughter of Neil and Elizabeth Evans, Bloomsburg, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 15. Norah is the granddaughter of John and Diane Goss, Plymouth, and Kevin and Ann Evans, Orangeville. She is the great-granddaughter of Robert and Mildred Smith, Larksville; Glen and Roxy Goss, Hunlock Creek; Verna Evans, Bloomsburg; the late Clark Evans; and the late Allen and Alma Hess. Norah has two sisters, Hannah Alley, 2, and the late Michaela Belle Goss.

Jayden R. Powell - 01/15/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jayden Richard Powell, son of Stephanie Anne Powell, Swoyersville, is celebrating his second birthday today, Jan. 15. Jayden is the grandson of Richard and Judy Powell, Swoyersville. He is the great-grandson of Ed and Eleanor Kerrick, Swoyersville; Bill Benson, Laurel Run; and the late Mary Lou Benson.

Gianna and Christina LaBella - 01/15/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gianna and Christina LaBella, twin daughters of Michael and Janice Manganiello LaBella, Philadelphia, formerly of Pittston, are celebrating their ninth birthdays today, Jan. 15. Gianna and Christina are the granddaughters of the late Ludwig and Dorothy Manganiello and Mary E. Harbaugh.

Ava J. Ryzner - 01/15/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ava Jane Ryzner, daughter of Jeremy and Kim Ryzner, Plains Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 15. Ava is the granddaughter of Larry and Jane Hirel, Wilkes-Barre, and Cathy Ryzner, Duryea. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Earl and Mildred Rau; the late Daniel and Anna Hirel; and the late Edward and Jule Ryzner.

Connor J. Detrick - 01/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Connor James Detrick, son of AJ and Amanda Detrick, Hanover Township, celebrated his third birthday Jan. 12. Connor is the grandson of Larry and Eileen Davenport, Hanover Township; Michael and Joann Stchur, Pittston; and Arnold Detrick, Scranton. He is the great-grandson of Ronald and Elaine Kahley, Mountain Top, and James and Pearl Karsko, Scranton. Connor has a sister, Karleigh, 1.

Alyssa R. Pajalich - 01/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Alyssa Ryan Pajalich, daughter of Mark and LoriAnn Pajalich, Moosic, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 14. Alyssa is the granddaughter of Vince and Joyce Pajalich, Toronto, Ohio; Ann Gronski, Moosic; and John and Nancy Gorrick, Duryea. She is the great-granddaughter of Jeanne Vutnoski, Scranton. Alyssa has a brother, Jake, 7.

Maria L. Armbruster - 01/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Maria Lynn Armbruster, daughter of Thomas and Tara Armbruster, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 14. Maria is the granddaughter of MaryBeth Fell, Exeter; Kenneth Kandrac, Swoyersville; and Thomas and Helen Armbruster, Toms River, N.J. She is the great-granddaughter of Elwood and Veronica Dixon, Exeter.

Katelyn and Emily Butsavage - 01/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Katelyn and Emily Butsavage, twin daughters of Mark and Jackie Butsavage, Dallas, celebrated their fourth birthdays Jan. 12. Katelyn and Emily are the granddaughters of Frank and Loretta Stanulis, Swoyersville; Midge Butsavage, Forty Fort; and the late Tony Butsavage. They have a brother, Justin, 10.

Violet K. Gontkowski - 01/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Violet Katherine Gontkowski, daughter of Benjamin and Kathleen Gontkowski, Dallas, celebrated her second birthday Jan. 8. Violet is the granddaughter of Fran Jorda, Exeter; the late Raymond Gontkowski; Bernard McEvoy, Hazleton; and the late Katherine McEvoy. She is the great-granddaughter of Violet Jorda, Exeter.

Samara R. and Sammy Supey - 01/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Samara Rose Supey, daughter of Sam and Kristine Supey, celebrated her third birthday on Jan. 3. Her brother, Sammy Supey, will celebrate his seventh birthday Feb. 6. Samara and Sammy are the grandchildren of George and Barbara Chronowski, West Wyoming, and Tom and Mary Supey, West Pittston. They are the great-grandchildren of Tom Supey and Genevieve Labaty, both of Wyoming.

Olivia L. King - 01/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Lauren King, daughter of Katie Grilli and Robert King, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 14. Olivia is the granddaughter of Robert and Judy Grilli and Maryann King, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Robert and Charleen King, Duryea. She is the great-granddaughter of the late James F. Conahan and the late Georgianna Davis. Olivia has a brother, Noah, 10.

Ronald J. Ostrowski III - 01/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ronald J. Ostrowski III, son of Ron and Lori Ostrowski, Shavertown, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Jan. 13. Ronnie is the grandson of Mary Ostrowski, West Wyoming; the late Ron Ostrowski; Christine Hine, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Lawrence Hine. He is the great-grandson of Camilla Ostrowski, Plymouth. Ronnie has a sister, Megan, 5.

Keira L. Steltz - 01/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Keira Lynn Steltz, daughter of Michelle Repko and Tim Steltz, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 13. Keira is the granddaughter of Sylvia Good, Bear Creek; Beverly Steltz, Kingston; and Mike and Alane Good, Lake Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Rose Good, Edwardsville. Keira has a brother, Matthew, 1 1.

Molly Youngblood - 01/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Molly Youngblood, daughter of Mark and Mary Youngblood, Linthicum, Md., is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 13. Molly is a granddaughter of Bob and Theresa Youngblood, Hanover Township, and Charles and Bernadette Riordan, Severn, Md. She has a brother, Jack, 7, and a sister, Julia, 1.

Patrick C. Dix - 01/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Patrick Charles Dix, son of Chuck and Nancy Dix, Salisburg, Md., is celebrating his 16th birthday today, Jan. 13. Patrick is the grandson of Charles and Pat Dix, Mountain Top; John Clendaniel, Seaford, Del.; and the late Jane Clendaniel.

Julia A. Natitus - 01/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Julia Anne Natitus, daughter of Daniel and Kimberly Natitus, Trucksville, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 13. Julia is the granddaughter of Randy and Janice Cope, Nescopeck, and Frank and Debbie Natitus, Shavertown. She is the great-granddaughter of Tom and Darlene Murphy, Tamaqua; Anne Natitus, Shavertown; the late Charles Natitus; Doris Cope, Berwick; the late Henry Cope; and the late William and Wanda Fenstermacher.

Jack Trybulski - 01/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jack Trybulski, son of Don and Renee Trybulski, Wilkes-Barre Township, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Jan. 13. Jack is the grandson of Joseph and JoAnn Burns, Wilkes-Barre, and Janice and Don Trybulski Sr., Wilkes-Barre Township.

Ryan and Rachel Nelligan - 01/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ryan and Rachel Nelligan, twin son and daughter of Jim and Joanne Nelligan, Dallas, are celebrating their 10th birthdays today, Jan. 12. Ryan and Rachel are the grandchildren of the Honorable James L. and Jean Nelligan, Harveys Lake, and Bob and Peggy Besecker, Dallas. They are the great-grandchildren of Edythe Kessler, Tampa, Fla.; the late Leo and Mary Nelligan; Simon Kessler; Jim and Emily Besecker; and Tom and Mary Bunney.

Logan and Ella Farrell - 01/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Logan and Ella Farrell, twin son and daughter of Joe and Candice Farrell, Bear Creek, are celebrating their fifth birthdays today, Jan. 12. Logan and Ella are grandchildren of Joe and Nancy Farrell, Kingston; Darlene Romanoski, Bear Creek; Bob Hermanofski, Nanticoke; and Ron Romanoski, Wilkes-Barre. They have a sister, Ivy, 15.

Mitchell D. Kramer - 01/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mitchell D. Kramer, son of Chris Kramer, Kingston, and Heather Braathen, Clarks Summit, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Jan. 12. Mitchell is the grandson of Kathy Kramer, Pittston; Rose Briscese, Scranton; and the late Dan Briscese Jr. He is the great-grandson of Dan Briscese Sr., Clarks Summit.

Amelia Grudkowski - 01/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Amelia Grudkowski, daughter of David and Arlene Grudkowski, Dallas, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Jan. 12. Amelia is the granddaughter of Henry and Denise Grudkowski, Nanticoke.

Amber R. Kalinowski - 01/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Amber Rose Kalinowski, daughter of James and Lisa Kalinowski, Nanticoke, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 12. Amber is a granddaughter of Roger and Andrea Sadowski, Mountain Top, and the late Leon and Blanche Kalinowski. She has a sister, Savanna, 10.

Andrew J. Filippini - 01/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Andrew Joseph Filippini, son of Joseph L. Filippini, Leesburg, Fla., is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Jan. 12. Andrew is the grandson of Carol Gilvickas Filippini, Pittston, and Carl J. Filippini, Plains Township. He is the great-grandson of Chuck and Marlene Green, Wentzville, Mo. Andrew has a sister, Kristin, 3.