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Jolene Ulichney - 03/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jolene Ulichney, daughter of John and Denise Ulichney, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her eighth birthday March 12. Jolene is the granddaughter of Frank and Delores Walkowiak, Edwardsville, and the late William and Florence Ulichney. She has a sister, Jaclyn, and a brother, John.

Zoey O. and Julian A. Dates - 03/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Zoey Olivia Renee Dates, daughter of Tony and Rebecca Dates, Mannheim, Germany, celebrated her fifth birthday March 8. Her brother, Julian Anthony Dates, celebrated his first birthday Feb. 16. Zoey and Julian are the grandchildren of Tracey Curry, Shickshinny, and Thomas Worthy, Wilkes-Barre. They are the great-grandchildren of Thomas Lambert, Mocanaqua. Zoey and Julian have a sister, Tatayana, 3.

Emma E. Arnott - 03/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Emma Elizabeth Arnott, daughter of Albert B. Arnott, Wilkes-Barre, and Jillian Foose Sabecky, Hanover Township, celebrated her ninth birthday March 13. Emma is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Brunacci Arnott, Wilkes-Barre, and Shelly Ramirez, Plymouth. She is the great-granddaughter of Walter and Helen Ogrodnick and Sara Jean Foose, all of Warrior Run, and the late John and Marcella Brunacci.

Kayla E. Pegarella - 03/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kayla Elizabeth Pegarella, daughter of Kristen Bohan-Pegarella, Nanticoke, and Kyle Pegarella, Glen Lyon, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, March 14. Kayla is the granddaughter of Mike and Linda Bohan, Nanticoke, and Glenn and Ruth Pegarella, Glen Lyon. She is the great-granddaughter of Cecelia Bohan, Ann Omolecki, Teresa Pegarella and Bessie Fink, all of Nanticoke.

Edward R. Gensel - 03/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Edward Robert Gensel, son of Diane Gensel, Ashley, and the late Edward Gensel Jr., celebrated his eighth birthday March 12. Eddie is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Halter, Sugar Notch, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gensel Sr. He is the great-grandson of Mary Halter, Wilkes-Barre. Eddie has a sister, Ciera, 15, and a brother, Zachary, 3.

Leota Fulkersin notes 90th birthday - 03/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Leota Griffin Fulkersin, a long-time resident of Wyoming, celebrated her 90th birthday on March 13.

JJ Delaney - 03/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
JJ Delaney, son of Joanna Tyminska, Nanticoke, and Jamie Delaney, Hanover Township, is celebrating his second birthday today, March 13. JJ is the grandson of Jay and Valerie Delaney, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of Jay and Dorothy Delaney, Pittston; Bernice Sakaduski, Wilkes-Barre; the late Joseph Sakaduski; Halina Tyminska, Bayshore, N.Y.; and the late Janusz Tyminski.

Sarah G. Walp - 03/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sarah Grace Walp, daughter of Ryan and Maria Walp, Dallas, is celebrating her second birthday today, March 13. Sarah is the granddaughter of Tom and Ruth Farris, Shavertown, and Lenny and Paula Walp, Dallas. She has a brother, Adam, 5.

Isabelle G. Wasley - 03/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Isabelle Grace Wasley, daughter of Keith and Cindy Wasley, Mountain Top, is celebrating her first birthday today, March 13. Isabelle is the granddaughter of Joseph and Cheryl Pacelli, Tresckow, and Jerry and Pat Wasley, Archbald.

Elizabeth A. Pachucki - 03/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Elizabeth Ann Pachucki, daughter of Stephen and Nicole Pachucki, Bear Creek, is celebrating her second birthday today, March 13. Elizabeth is a granddaughter of Joanna Colleran and Edmund Pachucki, both of Bear Creek; Martin Colleran, Lancaster; and Catherine Pachucki, Wilkes-Barre. She has a sister, Allison.

Jerry D. Greeley - 03/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jerry Don (J.D.) Greely, son of Jerry and Robin Greeley, Blakeslee, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, March 13. J.D. is the grandson of Jerry and Audrey Greeley, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Bill and Connie Cardoni. He has a sister, Lisa Mia, 10.

Lillian Fields - 03/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lillian Fields, daughter of Anthony Fields and Debbie Fields, West Nanticoke, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, March 13. Lillian is the granddaughter of Biddy Lund, Philadelphia; the late Tom Lund; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fields.

Jenna Baron - 03/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jenna Baron, daughter of William and Jolann Baron, Nanticoke, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, March 13. Jenna is a granddaughter of Joseph and Barbara Olshefski, Nanticoke; Thomas and JoAnn Capotosti, Timmonsville, S.C.; and William and LuAnn Baron, Laflin. She has a sister, Jilann, 9.

Lydia H. Masimore - 03/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lydia Hermione Masimore, daughter of Tony and Chandra Masimore, Newportville, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, March 13. Lydia is the granddaughter of Dean and Alice Weghorst, Wilkes-Barre, and Ray and Sharon Masimore, Spring Grove. She is the great-granddaughter of Bill and Barbara Woodworth and Lucille Weghorst, all of Wilkes-Barre. Lydia has a brother, Isaiah, 2.

Mia E. Cipriani - 03/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mia Elizabeth Cipriani, daughter of Thomas M. and Michele Cipriani, Sugar Notch, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, March 12. Mia is the granddaughter of Thomas and Teresa Cipriani, Ashley, and Michael and Mary Alice Bienick, Sugar Notch. She is the great-granddaughter of Magdalen Skrip, Sugar Notch. Mia has two brothers, Andrew Michael, 15, and Owen Thomas, 1.

Elizabeth A. Hines - 03/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Elizabeth Ann Hines, daughter of Robert and Katherine Hines, Mountain Top, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, March 12. Elizabeth is a granddaughter of Dorothy Farrell, Wilkes-Barre; the late Gene Farrell; and the late Robert and Anna Hines. She has two sisters, Meghan, 12, and Erin, 8.

Andrew J. Steinberger - 03/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Andrew Joseph Steinberger, son of Robert and Darlene Steinberger, West Pittston, is celebrating his third birthday today, March 12. Andrew is a grandson of Thomas and Margaret Weihbrecht, Wilkes-Barre, and Robert and Marie Steinberger, West Pittston. He has two brothers, Justin, 12, and Michael, 4.

Christian J. Kalinoski - 03/12/2010 12:00 AM EST
Christian James Kalinoski, son of David and Cheryl Kalinoski, Harrisburg, is celebrating his second birthday today, March 12. Christian is a grandson of Carl and Mary Ann Naessig, Wilkes-Barre, and Felix and Rosalie Kalinoski, Throop. He has two brothers, Corey, 5, and Troy, 4.

Elise Ginocchetti - 03/11/2010 12:00 AM EST
Elise Ginocchetti, daughter of Brian and Elizabeth Ginocchetti, Forty Fort, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, March 1 1. Elise is the granddaughter of Bill and Mary Daniels, Wilkes-Barre; Patricia Ginocchetti, Wyoming; and Jonathan Ginocchetti, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Sara Daniels, Wilkes-Barre; Johanna McCole, West Wyoming; and Mary Ginocchetti, Hilldale. Elise has a sister, Sophia, 7, and a brother, Luke, 2.

Kaci L. Hockenberry - 03/11/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kaci Logan Hockenberry, daughter of Jeffrey Hockenberry and Ann Marie Hockenberry, Dallas, celebrated her seventh birthday March 7. Kaci is the granddaughter of Lee and Betsy Hockenberry, Trucksville, and Frank and Frances Tomko, Wilkes-Barre. She has a sister, Kara, 13.

Siena D. Bruno - 03/11/2010 12:00 AM EST
Siena Devon Bruno, daughter of Eric and Chastity Bruno, Lower Gwydedd, is celebrating her second birthday today, March 1 1. Siena is the granddaughter of Earl and Joan Carter, Wilkes-Barre, and Stan and RuthAnn Bruno, New Cumberland. She is the great-granddaughter of Joyce Carter, Wilkes-Barre. Siena has two brothers, Aiden, 7, and Logan, 3.

Matthew A. and Emily J. Shiplett - 03/11/2010 12:00 AM EST
Matthew A. Shiplett, son of Timothy and Tracey Shiplett, Mountain Top, celebrated his eighth birthday, March 4. His sister, Emily J. Shiplett, celebrated her 12th birthday Feb. 16. Matthew and Emily are the grandchildren of Eugene and Kay Faber, Owego, N.Y.; Joyce Shiplett, Kingston; and the late Herman Shiplett. They have a sister, Lauren, 9.

Jonathan J. Snopkowski - 03/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jonathan James Snopkowski, son of Chris and Jenifer Snopkowski, Wyoming, is celebrating his first birthday today, March 10. Jonathan is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Lynch, Exeter; Lynn Gilroy, West Pittston; and the late Joseph Snopkowski. He is the great-grandson of James and Betty Riley, Wyoming; the late Dorothy Richardson; and the late James and Helen Lynch.

Chase W. Evanofski - 03/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
Chase William Evanofski, son of Charlie and Krista Evanofski, Kingston, is celebrating his first birthday today, March 10. Chase is the grandson of Peter and Tammy Evanofski, Wilkes-Barre, and Gerard and Janet Kashuda, Plains Township. He is the great-grandson of John and Marge Benzi, Plains Township; Eleanor Kashuda, Jenkins Township; and the late Margaret Evanofski.

William T. Wisneski - 03/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
William Thomas Daniel Wisneski, son of Mark and Kathy Wisneski, Marietta, Ga., is celebrating his eighth birthday today, March 10. William is the grandson of Tom and Martha Elgar, Marietta, Ga., and Dan and Irene Wisnieski, Shavertown. He is the great-grandson of Elsie Meehan Duval, Newport News, Va. William has a sister, Kate Frances, 5.

Nikita J. Perfetto - 03/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
Nikita John Perfetto, son of John and Raelene Perfetto, Manchester, Md., is celebrating his fifth birthday today, March 10. Nikita is the grandson of Rita Shiffer, Parsons; the late Earl Shiffer; and Mr. and Mrs. John Perfetto, Larksville.

Abigail I. Young - 03/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
Abigail Irene Young, daughter of John Young and Amber Young, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, March 10. Abby is the granddaughter of Tom and Linda Young and Todd and Kit Kelchner, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Tammy Roman, Bloomsburg. She is the great-granddaughter of Helen Kelchner and Harry Wynings, both of Berwick. Abby has a brother, John, 8.

James Bottger - 03/10/2010 12:00 AM EST
James Bottger, son of Jay and Christine Bottger, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his third birthday today, March 10. James is a grandson of Rick and Pat Gazenski, Wilkes-Barre; Theresa Dokas, Hanover Township; and the late Peter Dokas. He is a great-grandson of Margaret Elko, Wilkes-Barre. James has a sister, Sarah, 9, and two brothers, Luke, 8, and Joshua, 5.

Lydia E. Sutton - 03/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lydia Elynnor Sutton, daughter of Carl and Wendy Sutton, Dallas, is celebrating her first birthday today, March 9. Lydia is the granddaughter of John Wagner, Pittston; the late Mary Lynn Wagner; and Carl and Andrea Sutton, Canton. She is the great-granddaughter of Ruth Celmer, Plymouth. Lydia has a brother, Floyd, 4.

Vladimer J. Lee - 03/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Vladimer James Lee, son of Daniel and Catherine Lee, Glen Lyon, is celebrating his third birthday today, March 9. Vladimer is the grandson of Vince and Judy Yodsnukis, Glen Lyon. He is the great-grandson of Evelyn Kobal, Warrior Run; the late Peter Kobal; and the late John and Helen Thompson.

Troy A. Kalinoski - 03/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Troy Anthony Kalinoski, son of David and Cheryl Kalinoski, Harrisburg, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, March 9. Troy is a grandson of Carl and Mary Ann Naessig, Wilkes-Barre, and Felix and Rosalie Kalinoski, Throop. He has two brothers, Corey, 5, and Christian, 1.

Ryan P. Nemshick - 03/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ryan Peter Nemshick, son of Pete and Megan Nemshick, West Pittston, is celebrating his second birthday today, March 9. Ryan is the grandson of Neil and Carolyn Sharp, West Pittston, and Barbara Nemshick, Scranton.

Phoebe E. Cowder - 03/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Phoebe Elizabeth Cowder, daughter of Joshua and Susan Cowder, Kingston, is celebrating her third birthday today, March 9. Phoebe is the granddaughter of William and Nancy Stricker, Kingston, and John and Linda Cowder, Dunmore. She has a brother, Owen.

Frank A. Colonna - 03/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Frank Anthony Colonna, son of Frank and Debby Colonna, Forty Fort, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, March 8. Frank is the grandson of Edward and Linda George, Wilkes-Barre, and Frank and Marilyn Colonna, Forty Fort. He is the great-grandson of Nancy Bender, Laurel Run. Frank has a sister, Sarah, 8.

Kelly E. Grevera - 03/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kelly Eden Grevera, daughter of Frank and Lynne Grevera, Nanticoke, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, March 8. Kelly is the granddaughter of Sheldon and Helen Stry, both of Nanticoke, and the late Frank and Helen Grevera. She has two brothers, Chris and Stephen.

Hunter Pearson - 03/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Hunter Pearson, son of Erik and Tara Pearson, Hanover Township, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, March 8. Hunter is the grandson of Herb and Sharon Pearson and Mark and Anna Mae Hanlon, all of Hanover Township, and the late Michael Kolbicka. He is the great-grandson of Helen Kolbicka, Ashley.

Cameron C. Kohut - 03/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Cameron Charles Kohut, son of Robert and Lisa Kohut, Jenkins Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, March 8. Cameron is a grandson of Walter and Doris Pega, Exeter, and the late Wanda and Jack Kohut. He has a brother, Marius, 1 1.

Regan and Sadie Quinn - 03/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Regan and Sadie Quinn, twin daughters of Michael and Kimberly Quinn, Dallas, are celebrating their first birthdays today, March 8. Regan and Sadie are the granddaughters of Thomas and Elizabeth Serbin, Dallas. They are the great-granddaughters of Ed and Rose Kowalski, Exeter, and Irene Serbin, West Wyoming. Regan and Sadie have a step-brother, Colin Quinn, Taylor.

Kaylee Sterling - 03/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kaylee Sterling, daughter of Jamie and Tara Sterling, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, March 8. Kaylee is a granddaughter of Victor and Grace Zulkoski, Hanover Township; Bernadette Holloway, Wilkes-Barre; and Allen Sterling, Mountain Top. She has a sister, Kelsey, 1 1.

Jason A. Tebbe - 03/8/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jason Andrew Tebbe, son of Clay and Debbie Tebbe, Gambrills, Md., is celebrating his third birthday today, March 8. Jason is a grandson of Helen Pojunis, Lyndwood; the late Joseph J. Pojunis; and Bob and Shirley Tebbe, Breese, Ill. He has a sister, Erin, 6, and a brother, Scott, 4.

Isabel M. Sater - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Isabel Margaret Sater, daughter of Dory and Donna Sater of Philadelphia, celebrated her first birthday Feb. 25. Isabel is the granddaughter of Gladys and Joe Sater of Mountain Top, and Lee Donna and Jerry Stacy of Spokane, Wash.

Alexis M. Mattioli - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Alexis Marie Mattioli, daughter of Stephanie Mazza and Matthew Mattioli, Shavertown, celebrated her first birthday March 3. Alexis is the granddaughter of Debbie Mazza, Shavertown; Debra Mattioli and Mark Royer, West Pittston; and Jim Mattioli, West Wyoming.

Jesse J. Malacheski - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jesse Joseph Malacheski, son of Bob and Betsy Malacheski, Plains Township, is celebrating his 12th birthday today, March 7. Jesse is a grandson of Frank and Marion Malacheski, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Joseph and Mary Alvator. He has two sisters, Jennifer Welch, 35, and Jessica McGowan, 31, and a brother, Shaun Malloy, 22.

Bianca R. Murphy - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Bianca Rose Murphy, daughter of Ben and Lauren Murphy, Laflin, is celebrating her first birthday today, March 7. Bianca is the granddaughter of John and Jean Murphy, Warrior Run, and Robert and Janine Zaremski, Laflin. She is the great-granddaughter of Mary Murphy, Wilkes-Barre; Rose Rubino, Laflin; and Irene Stook, Wilkes-Barre.

Landon J. Dietterick - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Landon James Dietterick, son of Melissa Basarab, Forty Fort, and Jack Dietterick, Nescopeck, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, March 7. Landon is a grandson of Michael and Jeri Basarab, Plains Township; the late Linda J. Basarab; and Carl and Nancy Dietterick, Nescopeck. He has two brothers, Hunter and Maddex Dietterick, Nescopeck.

Adam C. Hoover - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Adam Christian Hoover, son of Damian and Janice Hoover, Lehman, celebrated his fourth birthday March 6. Adam is a grandson of Alvah and Carol Hoover, Shickshinny Lake, and Eugene and Patricia Kane, Swoyersville. He has a brother, Evan, 5.

Jeremy J. Muller Jr. - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jeremy John Muller Jr., son of Jeremy J. Muller and Marlene Kingeter, Swoyersville, celebrated his second birthday March 1. Jeremy is the grandson of Mary Ann Kingeter and Jon Vargo, West Pittston; Debbie Muller, Swoyersville; Dennis Muller and Liz Esposito, Kenilworth, N.J.; and William H. Kingeter, Stevensville.

James M. Esposito - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
James Mathew Esposito, son of Michael and Christine Esposito, Sayre, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, March 7. James is a 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. James has a brother, John, 1 1.

Annalyse M. Wandel - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Annalyse Marie Wandel, daughter of Melissa and Edward Sherrill III, Plymouth Township, celebrated her seventh birthday March 3. Annalyse is a granddaughter of Lisa Hackett, Kingston; Denise and Edward Sherrill Jr., Plymouth Township; Larry Wandel Sr., Hunlock Creek; and the late Marlene Wandel. She is a great-granddaughter of Anna Erickson and Edward Sherrill Sr., both of Plymouth; the late Michael Erickson; and the late Antoinette Sherrill. Annalyse has a sister, Breanna, 21 months, and a brother, Collin, 8 months.

Anthony J. Beauregard Jr. - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Anthony John Beauregard Jr., son of Francesca Carannante Beauregard and Anthony John Beauregard Sr., Pittston, celebrated his first birthday March 4. Anthony is the grandson of Orlando and Adriana Carannante, Pittston, and the late Helen Francis.

Bailey S. Borsavage - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Bailey Sarah Borsavage, daughter of Brian and Holly Borsavage, Dupont, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, March 7. Bailey is a granddaughter of Donald Shovlin and Kathy Shovlin, both of Wilkes-Barre, and Edward and Janet Borsavage, Plymouth. She has a brother, Logan, 5, and a sister, Rylee, 2 months.

Jude A. Sargent - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jude Armond Sargent, son of Cayle and Elizabeth Sargent, West Hartford, Conn., celebrated his seventh birthday March 2. Jude is the grandson of Noreen Fisher Draht, Hanover Township; Al Draht, Wilkes-Barre; and Gordon and Pearl Sargent, Otis, Mass. He has a sister, Alexis Noreen, 8.

Briellia C. Rygielski-Mihneski - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Briellia Concetta Rygielski-Mihneski, daughter of Shannon Rygielski-Mihneski and Brian Mihneski, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, March 7. Briellia is the granddaughter of Thomas and Concetta Rygielski. She is the great-granddaughter of Frank and Elsie Belmont.

Ian J. English - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ian Jay English, son of Al and Tricia English, Shavertown, is celebrating his first birthday today, March 7. Ian is the grandson of Leonard and Colette Ciolek, Dallas, and Joseph and JoAnn English, Bear Creek. He has a sister, Ella, 3.

Caleb Dorshimer - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Caleb Dorshimer, son of Dr. Brian and Jen Dorshimer, Reading, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, March 7. Caleb is a grandson of Rick and Sue O’Leary, Pringle; Bill and Ellen Dorshimer, Topton; and Carl and Bonnie Shook, Noxen. He has a brother, Brayden.

Julia S. Brandenburg - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Julia Sophia Brandenburg, daughter of Bill and Sharon Brandenburg, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her fourth birthday March 6. Julia is a granddaughter of Thomas and Theresa Gallagher and Bill and Ann Brandenburg. She has a sister, Sheila, 8.

Mary Shymansky celebrates 85th birthday - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mary Shymansky, Lyndwood, Hanover Township, celebrated her 85th birthday Feb. 25.

Out-of-Town Births - 03/7/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kingsbury, Karissa and Matthew, Williamsport, a son, Feb. 23. Grandparents are Joseph and Kathy Capitan, Kingston, and John and Beth Kingsbury, Red Rock.

Logan F. McGowan - 03/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Logan Fera McGowan, son of Jay and Renee McGowan, Pittston, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, March 6. Logan is a grandson of Gene and Janice Fera, Plymouth, and John and Betty McGowan, Wilkes-Barre. He has a brother, Connor, 10.

Sky P. Grella - 03/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sky Patience Grella, daughter of Nicole Sholcosky and John C. Grella, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, March 6. Sky is the granddaughter of John and Nancy Grella, Avoca, and Joseph and Flora Sholcosky, Dickson City. She is the great-granddaughter of Frances Cavalari, Avoca.

Elizabeth Seward - 03/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Elizabeth Seward, daughter of Matt and Kathy Seward, Red Rock, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, March 6. Elizabeth is a granddaughter of Marvin and Marilyn Seward, Red Rock; Malcolm Yaple Sr. and John and Mary Hanko, all of Berwick. She has a sister, Ashley, 16.

Sebastian P. Evans - 03/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sebastian Paul Evans, son of Scott and Jennifer Evans, White Haven, is celebrating his third birthday today, March 6. Sebastian is a grandson of Karen Cool, Dolgeville, N.Y., and Paul Jean Evans, Bristol. He is the adopted grandson of Joe and Catherine Penska, White Haven. Sebastian is a great-grandson of Margaret Bissett, Dolgeville, N.Y. He has a sister, Isabella, 5, and a brother, Mitchell, 1 month.

Joey Gibbons - 03/6/2010 12:00 AM EST
Joey Gibbons, son of Jenny Derr, Swoyersville, and Joe Gibbons, Plains Township, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, March 6. Joey is the grandson of John and Susan Frohman, Swoyersville, and Joe and Gloria Gibbons, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of Barbara White, Kingston, and John D. Frohman, Swoyersville. Joey has two sisters, Kayley, 10, and Larissa, 8 months.

Lindsey L. Keough - 03/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lindsey Leigh Keough, daughter of Sean and Janel Bernoski Keough, Salem, Mass., is celebrating her third birthday today, March 5. Lindsey is the granddaughter of Eileen Mills Bernoski, Kingston; Frank D. Bernoski, Forty Fort; Biksan and Judge Stephen Clark, Salem, Mass.; and the late William Keough. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Laura and John J. Baloga Jr.

Connor Heck - 03/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Connor Heck, son of Harry and Nancy Heck, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his first birthday today, March 5. Connor is the grandson of Rudy and Lynn Yekel and Sandy Brislin and Harry Heck, all of Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of Aileen Heck, Kingston.

Bailey R. Brenner - 03/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Bailey Rose Brenner, daughter of Robert and Donna Brenner, is celebrating her second birthday today, March 5. Bailey is a granddaughter of Theresa Yedlock and Janet Brenner, both of Wilkes-Barre; Frank and Cathy Yedlock, Hazleton; and the late Robert Brenner. She has a brother, Bobby, 9, and a sister, Jaelyn, 4.

Brady McCann - 03/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brady McCann, son of Timothy and Shelley McCann, Trucksville, is celebrating his first birthday today, March 5. Brady is a grandson of Ed and Adele Jones, Kingston, and the late Frank and Rose McCann. He has a brother, Colin, 3.

Tyler Brzozowski - 03/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Tyler Brzozowski, son of Len and Michele Brzozowski, Wyoming, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, March 5. Tyler is a grandson of Vince Albertelli and the late Rita Albertelli. He is a great-grandson of Mary Albertelli. Tyler has a brother, Robert, 17.

Aidan J. Rauscher - 03/5/2010 12:00 AM EST
Aidan J. Rauscher, son of Jay and Sandra Rauscher, Mechanicsburg, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, March 5. Aidan is a grandson of Jay and Ruth Rauscher, Forty Fort. He has a sister, Jessica, and a brother, Nick.

Jenna Rovine - 03/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jenna Rovine, daughter of Rich and Karen Rovine, Larksville, celebrated her eighth birthday March 1. Jenna is the granddaughter of Paul and Kathy Melovitz, Plymouth, and Rich and Peggy Rovine, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Rita Borucki, Plymouth, and Thelma Melovitz, Courtdale. Jenna has a brother, P.J., 17.

Aaron T. Smith - 03/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Aaron Tyler Smith, son of Tyler and Jill Kazinski Smith, Elizabethtown, celebrated his second birthday Feb. 27. Aaron is the grandson of Bob and Cindy Kazinski, Larksville, and Barry and Sue Smith, Elizabethtown. He has a sister, Brynne, 4.

Morgan R. Parliman - 03/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Morgan Rae Parliman, daughter of William and Lisa Parliman, Lehighton, celebrated her third birthday Feb. 27. Morgan is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Mead, Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs. William Parliman, Lehighton. She is the great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Evans, Exeter; Sherman Mead, Gouldsboro; and the late Alice Mead. Morgan has a sister, Alyssa Paige Ashton, 10.

Paige Scott - 03/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Paige Scott, daughter of Kevin and Terry Scott, Mountain Top, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, March 4. Paige is the granddaughter of Donald and Terry Gensil, Wapwallopen, and Dale and Lois Scott, Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Frank and Betty Zerfoss, Bloomsburg, and Faith Scott, Janesville, Wis. Paige has a sister, Stephanie, 3.

Gregory L. Kupsho - 03/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gregory Lawrence Kupsho, son of Larry and Carrie Kupsho, Drums, is celebrating his first birthday today, March 4. Gregory is the grandson of Gregory and Cheryl Day, Wilkes-Barre, and Larry and Debby Kupsho, Drums. He is the great-grandson of Mary Kupsho, Drums. Gregory has a sister, Kiera, 4.

Xavier Skillens - 03/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Xavier Skillens, son of Donna Werts and Bernard Skillens, Nanticoke, celebrated his fourth birthday March 2. Xavier is the grandson of Donald and Lorine Werts, Nanticoke; Bernard and Sheila Skillens, Sellersville; and the late Sara Skillens. He is the great-grandson of Elizabeth Ricko, Hanover Township, and Gertrude Agliata, Wilkes-Barre. Xavier has two sisters, Kayla and Alexandra.

Evan J. Cosenza - 03/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Evan James Cosenza, son of Kimberly Cosenza, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his second birthday today, March 4. Evan is the grandson of Nancy Goldhamer, Wilkes-Barre, and Steve Cosenza, Monroe, N.Y. He is the great-grandson of Sam Balsome, Bronx, N.Y., and the late Marie Balsome. Evan has a brother, Daniel, 17.

Conner J. Shea - 03/4/2010 12:00 AM EST
Conner James Shea, son of Jamie and Amy Shea, New Columbus, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, March 4. Conner is the grandson of Garry and Ann Hartman, New Columbus, and Jim and Lois Shea, South Gibson. He is the great-grandson of Ben and Catherine Walker, Plymouth, and Carl and Margaretta Hartman, Muhlenburg. Conner has two brothers, Bryce, 9, and Brady, 2.

Allison E. Williams - 03/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Allison Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Gerald and Jennifer Williams, Plymouth Township, celebrated her ninth birthday March 1. Allison is the granddaughter of Richard and Joan Kollar, Drums; Beverly Williams, Plymouth Township; and the late Gerald Williams. She is the great-granddaughter of Jean Faraday, Pittston, and the late Andrew Kollar. Allison has a brother, Jordan, 14.

Gianna Gustinucci - 03/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gianna Gustinucci, daughter of Jeff and Shannon Gustinucci, Plains Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, March 3. Gianna is a granddaughter of Eugene and Ann Gustinucci, Plains Township; Elaine Mack, Harveys Lake; and the late Thomas Mack. She is a great-granddaughter of Joan Evans, Plains Township. Gianna has a sister, Karlie, 4.

Andrew D. Arndt - 03/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Andrew D. Arndt, son of Krysta Blackwell and Daniel Arndt, both of Plymouth, is celebrating his third birthday today, March 3. Andrew is a grandson of Patricia Archacavage and John Gulvas, Plymouth. He has a brother, Tyler, 1 1.

Jordan G. Pugh - 03/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jordan Grace Pugh, daughter of Edward and Patricia Pugh, Plains Township, celebrated her eighth birthday Feb. 25. Jordan is a granddaughter of John Watkins and Winnie Pugh, both of Wilkes-Barre; the late Patricia Watkins; and the late Fran Pugh. She is a great-granddaughter of Harriet Bednar, Swoyersville. Jordan has a sister, Madison, 10.

Donald J. Winsock - 03/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Donald James Winsock, son of Donald and Samantha Winsock, Bristow, Va., is celebrating his first birthday today, March 3. Donald is the grandson of Donna Melton, Wilkes-Barre; James and Bonnie Melton, Forty Fort; and Donald and Donna Winsock, Hanover Township.

Owen Hizynski - 03/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Owen Hizynski, son of Chris and Jaime Hizynski, Exeter, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, March 3. Owen is a grandson of Charles Bierlein, Falls, and Rick and Cindy Hizynski, Wyoming. He is a great-grandson of Mary Hizynski, Exeter. Owen has a brother, Liam, 3.

Lucia G. Campenni - 03/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lucia Grace Campenni, daughter of Tommy and Chrissy Campenni, West Pittston, is celebrating her second birthday today, March 3. Lucia is a granddaughter of Sam and Josie Mantione, West Pittston, and the late James and Rosemary Campenni. She is a great-granddaughter of Frances Bellanco, Pittston. Lucia has a sister, Samara, 4.

Sydney A. Lonsdale - 03/3/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sydney Alexandra Lonsdale, daughter of Bob and Kim Lonsdale, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, March 3. Sydney is the granddaughter of Lois Zawacki, West Wyoming; the late Joseph Zawacki; and George and Josephine Lonsdale. She has a brother, Tyler, 19.

Alyssa Malak - 03/2/2010 12:00 AM EST
Alyssa Malak, daughter of Ray Malak, Chase, and Desi Waltman, Harveys Lake, is celebrating her second birthday today, March 2. Alyssa is the granddaughter of Dianna Reiss, Hunlock Creek; Ray Malak Sr., Chase; and Galen and Trisha Waltman, Harveys Lake.

Juliana P. Ziomkowski - 03/2/2010 12:00 AM EST
Juliana Paige Ziomkowski, daughter of Stanley and Bonnie Ziomkowski, Sugar Notch, is celebrating her third birthday today, March 2. Juliana is the granddaughter of Francis and Effie Patts, Sugar Notch; Bernice Ziomkowski, Nanticoke; and Stanley Ziomkowski, Warrior Run. She is the great-granddaughter of Francis and Joan Patts, Dallas. Juliana has a brother, Blake, 3 months.

Jillian K. Hitchcock - 03/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jillian Kate Hitchcock, daughter of Tom and Amy Hitchcock, Endicott, N.Y., is celebrating her third birthday today, March 1. Jillian is a granddaughter of Tony and Sharon DeMaranville, Larksville, and John and Sonya Hitchcock, Peckville. She is a great-granddaughter of Helen DeMaranville, Larksville, and Sophie Mullen, Wilkes-Barre. Jillian has a sister, Allison, 5.

Caitlin A. Dushanko - 03/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Caitlin Alyssa Dushanko, daughter of John and Renae Dushanko, Mountain Top, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, March 1. Caitlin is a granddaughter of Allen Scott Sr., Edwardsville; John and Barbara Dushanko, Swoyersville; and the late Ann Louise Scott. She has two sisters, Cortney, 8, and Carly, 9 months.

Kayla A. Pekarovsky - 03/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kayla Ann Pekarovsky, daughter of Bill and Sue Pekarovsky, Kingston, is celebrating her third birthday today, March 1. Kayla is a granddaughter of John and Mary Lou Pekarovsky, Edwardsville; Jim Kowalczyk, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Margaret Flannery Kowalczyk. She has a sister, Alesha, 8.

Gage V. Devine - 03/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gage V. Devine, son of Angel Miller, Ashley, and Garon Devine, Swoyersville, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, March 1. Gage is the grandson of Scott and Dawn Miller, Plymouth; James and Dorothy Devine, Trout Run; and Charles and Cathy Siracuse, Swoyersville.

Sara A. Naessig - 03/1/2010 12:00 AM EST
Sara Ann Naessig, daughter of Carl and Fawzieh Naessig, Bloomsburg, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, March 1. Sara is the granddaughter of Carl and Mary Ann Naessig, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Khalil and Fatmeh Mourtada. She has two brothers, Eric, 17, and Adam, 16.

Matthew N. Pelleschi - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Matthew Nevio Pelleschi, son of Stephen and Kathy Pelleschi, Exeter, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Feb. 28. Matthew is the grandson of Betty Milazzo and Nevio and Colleen (Mickey) Pelleschi, all of West Wyoming, and Charles Milazzo, Pittston.

Jake Nalaschi - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jake Nalaschi, son of Sherry Draus and Leo Nalaschi, Pittston Township, is celebrating his second birthday today, Feb. 28. Jake is the grandson of Jerry and Marcy Draus, Hanover Township, and Leo and Patty Nalaschi, Hughestown. He is the great-grandson of Dolores Delucia, Hughestown; the late George Delucia; and Al Nalaschi, Old Forge.

Payton M. Ashton - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Payton Mae Ashton, daughter of Gina Caffrey and Scott Ashton, Hanover Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 28. Payton is the granddaughter of Rose Ann Caffrey and Dorothy Ashton, both of Wilkes-Barre; Thomas and Carol Caffrey, Plains Township; and Robert Ashton, Exeter. She is the great-granddaughter of Anthony and Charlie Jean Zlobik, Florida. Payton has three brothers and four sisters.

Kyiah M. Wheaton - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kyiah Marie Katherine Wheaton, daughter of Cherie L. Nelson, Wilkes-Barre, and Michael R. Wheaton Sr., Larksville, is celebrating her second birthday today. (She is a leap-year baby, born on Feb. 29). Kyiah is the granddaughter of Robert L. and Brenda L. Nelson, Wilkes-Barre; Michael E. and Cathy Wheaton, Bloomsburg; Carl and Colleen Wheaton Stephanski, Larksville. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Margaret K. Crosby; Donna Swankie and Spurgeon Nelson, both of York, and the late David Swankie. Kyiah is the great-great-granddaughter of Mary Wood and Romaine Nelson, both of York; the late Gerald Wood; the late Robert Nelson; Margaret and Robert Sipple, Ashley; and Phil and Betty Spencer Culver, Tunkhannock. She has a brother, Michael Jr., 2.

Samantha N. Nay - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Nicole Nay, daughter of Harley and Rogelyn Nay, Luzerne, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Feb. 28. Samantha is the granddaughter of the late Harley Nay Sr.; Patricia Demko, Hanover; and Thelma Czwalina, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Policarpio and Magdalena Laton. Samantha has a sister, McKenna, 4.

Eva L. Waligorski - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Eva Lilly Waligorski, daughter of Nicholas and Emily Waligorski, Orlando, Fla., is celebrating her first birthday today, Feb.28. Eva Lilly is the granddaughter of Dave and Janis Waligorski, Dallas, and Dollie and Winfred Lampa, Cherry Hill, N.J. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Ross and Shorty Anderson.

Collin A. Brown - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Collin Albert Brown, son of Allen and Nicole Brown, Nanticoke, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Feb. 28. Collin is the grandson of Frank and Susanne Czapla, Alden, and Albert and Lynn Brown, Nanticoke. He is the great-grandson of Albert and Myrtle Paige, Nanticoke; Bernard Cywinski, Sheatown; the late Arvilla Cywinski; the late Frank and Eleanore Czapla; and the late Albert and Viola Brown. Collin has a brother, Owen, 6, and two sisters, Allison, 3, and Emersyn, 9 months.

Justin McCune - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Justin McCune, son of James and Gayle McCune, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Feb. 28. Justin is the grandson of James and Linda McCune, Pittsburgh, and Gene and LaVerne Victor, Nanticoke. He is the great-grandson of Helen McCune; the late Clyde McCune; the late Robert and Henrietta Hawn; the late Stanley and Irene Victor; and the late Chester and Elizabeth Adamczyk. Justin has a brother, Jared, 9, and a sister, Marissa, 6.

Fira R. Furino celebrates 93rd birthday - 02/28/2010 12:00 AM EST
Fira Rose Furino celebrated her 93rd birthday on Feb. 23. She was born on Feb. 23, 1917.

Dillon B. Major - 02/27/2010 12:00 AM EST
Dillon Brooks Major, son of Brooks and Lori Major, Sweet Valley, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 27. Dillon is the grandson of Robert and Lorraine Smalls, Wilkes-Barre; George and Sylvia Major, Shickshinny; and Pamela Major, Hagerstown, Md. He is the great-grandson of Sue Hoyt, Shickshinny.

Ashlynn G. McHenry - 02/27/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ashlynn Grace McHenry, daughter of Duane and Bethany McHenry, Montgomery, is celebrating her third birthday today, Feb. 27. Ashlynn is the granddaughter of Duane and Bernadine McHenry and Tammy Roman, all of Bloomsburg; and Todd and Kit Kelchner, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Helen Kelchner and Harry Wynings, both of Berwick, and Marie Sees, Catawissa.

Jerry B. Walker Jr. - 02/27/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jerry Brian Walker Jr., son of Jerry and Melissa Walker, Pittston Township, is celebrating his second birthday today, Feb. 27. Jerry is the grandson of Jerry and Eleanore Walker, West Pittston, and David and Marlene Kukosky, Luzerne.

Isale M. Sater - 02/27/2010 12:00 AM EST
Isale Margaret Sater, daughter of Dory and Donna Sater of Philadelphia, celebrated her first birthday Feb. 25. Isale is the granddaughter of Gladys and Joe Sater of Mountain Top; and Lee Donna and Jerry Stacy of Spokane, Wash.

Jack and Haley Endler - 02/26/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jack Endler, son of Ned and Michelle Endler, Newbury Park, Calif., is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Feb. 26. His sister, Haley Endler, celebrated her eighth birthday Jan. 27. Jack and Haley are the grandchildren of Ned and Mary Alice Endler, Wilkes-Barre; Judy Gillis, Leesburg, Va.; and Michael Clarke, Richmond, Va.

Elyse L. Kunec - 02/26/2010 12:00 AM EST
Elyse Leigh Kunec, daughter of William and Amy Kunec, Hanover Township, is celebrating her first birthday today, Feb. 26. Elyse is the granddaughter of Sandra Beggs, Nanticoke, and William and Barbara Kunec, Lee Park. She is the great-granddaughter of Irene Beggs, Nanticoke. Elyse has a brother, Ian, 4.

Skylar J. Linn - 02/26/2010 12:00 AM EST
Skylar Jordan Linn, daughter of Tracey and Keith Linn Jr., Swoyersville, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Feb. 26. Skylar is the granddaughter of Larry and Beverly Wright, Swoyersville; Kathy Parise, Wilkes-Barre; and Keith Linn Sr., Slocum Township.

Blakely A. Ball - 02/26/2010 12:00 AM EST
Blakely Anan Ball, daughter of Brad and Tammy Ball, Meshoppen, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 26. Blakely is the granddaughter of Mayor Norm and Peg Ball, Tunkhannock, and Joe and Debbie Boyle, Jim Thorpe. She has a brother, Blaize Norman, 7 months.

Abigail G. Thomas - 02/26/2010 12:00 AM EST
Abigail Grace Thomas, daughter of John and Megan Young Thomas, Mansfield Township, N.J., is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Feb. 26. Abby is a granddaughter of Robert and Ruth Ann Royston Young, Hunlock Creek; Robert Thomas, Lawrenceville, N.J.; and the late Teresa Yesko Thomas. She is a great-granddaughter of the late George Royston; the late Stewart and Ruth Morgan; and the late Walter and Harriet Young. Abby has a sister, Morgan Amelia, 1 1, and a brother, Zachary John, 9.

Logan O. Bruno - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Logan Owen Bruno, son of Eric and Chastity Bruno, Lower Gwynedd, is celebrating his third birthday today, Feb. 25. Logan is the grandson of Earl and Joan Carter, Wilkes-Barre, and Stan and RuthAnn Bruno, New Cumberland. He is the great-grandson of Joyce Carter, Wilkes-Barre. Logan has a brother, Aiden, 7, and a sister, Siena, 23 months.

Bonita E. Brigido - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Bonita Elizabeth Brigido, daughter of Peter and Kelly Brigido, Plains Township, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 25. Bonita is the granddaughter of Bill and Betty Belles, Glen Lyon, and Peter Brigido and Maryann Brigido, both of Old Forge. She has two brothers, David, 1 1, and Dante, 7.

Madeline A. Lloyd - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Madeline Alivia Lloyd, daughter of Jeff and Gretchen Lloyd, Luzerne, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 25. Madeline is the granddaughter of David and Margaret Nallon, Luzerne, and William and Kathleen Lloyd, Shavertown. She is the great-granddaughter of Francis and Rosemary Nallon, Larksville.

Carter M. Pantoliano - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Carter Matthew Pantoliano, son of Matthew and Leanne Pantoliano, Bronxville, N.Y., is celebrating his first birthday today, Feb. 25. Carter is the grandson of Tom and Ann Niezgoda, Edwardsville, and Vincent and Gail Pantoliano, Mountain Top.

Kaitlyn A. Sadowski - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kaitlyn Alexis Sadowski, daughter of Mark and Julie Sadowski, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 25. Kaitlyn is the granddaughter of Elaine Krapf, Swoyersville; the late George Krapf; Stella Sadowski, Larksville; and the late George Sadowski. She has a sister, Krista, 3.

Cindy S. Sgroi - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Cindy Sue Sgroi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sgroi, Shavertown, is celebrating her first birthday today, Feb. 25. Cindy is the granddaughter of Clifford and Marlene Romig, Shavertown.

Ann Stull - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ann Stull, daughter of David and Carol Stull, New York, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Feb. 25. Ann is the granddaughter of Gladys Stull, Larksville; the late David Stull; and the late Stanley and Ann Cmiel.

Olivia M. Yelen - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Olivia Morgan Yelen, daughter of Michael and Sherri Yelen, Kingston, celebrated her fourth birthday Feb. 16. Olivia is the granddaughter of Gerald and Sandra Rebo, Wilkes-Barre, and Sandor and Janice Yelen, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Morris and Mary Yelen; the late Joseph and Lottie Sherin; the late John and Emily Rebo; and the late James and Louise Davis. Olivia has a brother, Jake, 2, and a sister, Charlotte, 1.

Madelyn E. Smith - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Madelyn Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Andrew and Rachele Smith, Exeter, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 25. Madelyn is the granddaughter of Donna Dennis, Wilkes-Barre; Keith Dennis, Hazleton; and Tom and Elfriede Smith, Ithaca, N.Y. She is the great-granddaughter of Eleanor Wanat and Michael and Louise Dennis, all of Wilkes-Barre.

Alexis M. Youells - 02/25/2010 12:00 AM EST
Alexis Marie Youells, daughter of James and Susan Youells, Forty Fort, is celebrating her first birthday today, Feb. 25. Alexis is the granddaughter of Harold and Rita Jenkins, Forty Fort, and James and Helen Youells, Plymouth. She is the great-granddaughter of Helen Youells, Plymouth. Alexis has two sisters, Rachelle, 8, and Lauren, 6, and a brother, James, 3.

Joseph J. and Carly J. Ansback - 02/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Joseph James Ansback, son of Joseph and Wanda Ansback, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 24. His sister, Carly Joan Ansback, celebrated her second birthday Feb. 18. Joseph and Carly are the grandchildren of James and Joan Gyle, Ashley, and Paul and Cathy Ansback, Plymouth. They are the great-grandchildren of Shirley Storm, Hanover Township, and the late Barbara Snook. Joseph and Carly have a sister, Cassie, 1 1.

Thomas X. Baseski - 02/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Thomas Xavier Baseski, son of Tom and Hayley Baseski, Shavertown, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 24. Thomas is a grandson of Barry and Theresa Baseski, Carverton, and Tom and Lori Gaccione, Carbondale. He is a great-grandson of Walter and Wanda Baseski, Carverton. Thomas has a brother, Logan, 1 1.

Bria E. Shuella - 02/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Bria Elizabeth Shuella, daughter of Joseph and Mary Shuella, Larksville, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 24. Bria is the granddaughter of Joseph and Dorothy Mangan, Hanover Township, and Jeanne Hann, Kingston.

Joshua J. Stochla - 02/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Joshua Joseph Stochla, son of John and Tammy Stochla, Larksville, is celebrating his first birthday today, Feb. 24. Joshua is a grandson of Elizabeth Stochla; the late Joseph J. Stochla, former mayor of Edwardsville; and Mary Gilbert, Kingston. He has two brothers, Jonathan, 7, and Heath, 3.

Ryan G. Swanberry - 02/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ryan Geoffrey Swanberry, son of Michael and Sariya Swanberry, Saigon, Vietnam, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Feb. 24. Ryan is the grandson of Janice Swanberry and Francis Swanberry, both of Wilkes-Barre, and Mona St. Leger, Alexandria, Va. He is the great-grandson of Helen Swoboda, Wilkes-Barre. Ryan has a sister, Alyssa Nicole, 2.

Casey J. Crocker - 02/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Casey Jade Crocker, daughter of Alix Besecker, Mountain Top, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Feb. 24. Casey is the granddaughter of Larry and Janice Grove, Mountain Top, and Del Besecker, Conshohocken. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Joseph and Eleanore Bonkiewicz and the late June Besecker.

Samantha G. Thorpe - 02/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Samantha Grace Thorpe, daughter of Joseph and Michelle Thorpe, Mountain Top, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Feb. 24. Samantha is a granddaughter of Richard and Sharon Blatz, Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; Gene and Joanne Cutrone, Garden City Park, N.Y.; John and Helen Thorpe, Stanfordville, N.Y.; and the late Jaunita Thorpe. She is a great-granddaughter of Josephine DeLuca, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Samantha has a sister, Stephanie, 1 1.

Ashley K. Songaila - 02/24/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ashley Kate Songaila, daughter of Tom and Lori Songaila, Harding, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 24. Ashley is the granddaughter of Wally and Carole Songaila; Barbara Yencha, Port Griffith; and Richard Yencha, Tunkhannock. She is the great-granddaughter of Sophie Wanat, Exeter. Ashley has a brother, Ryan, 1 1.

Benjamin E. Rogish - 02/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Benjamin Edward Rogish, son of Jeffrey and Holly Rogish, Wyoming, is celebrating his first birthday today, Feb. 23. Benjamin is the grandson of Luke and Betsy Hughes, Forty Fort, and John and Bonnie Rogish, Plains Township. He is the great-grandson of John and Louise Rogish and Elizabeth Hughes, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Jane Kaminski, Edwardsville. Benjamin has a sister, Jillian, 4.

Ethan B. Rash - 02/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ethan Benjamin Rash, son of Gino and Cheri Rash, Exeter, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 23. Ethan is the grandson of Gloria Mizenko, Swoyersville; the late Richard Mizenko; and Eugene and Sally Rash, Forty Fort. He is the great-grandson of Ed Mizenko, Swoyersville; the late Margaret Mizenko; the late Steven and Irene Galanda; the late Vito and Donna Paulauskas; Margaret Rash, Mountain Top; and the late Benjamin Rash. Ethan has two sisters, Lexie, 12, and Avery, 3.

Stephanie L. Hauser - 02/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Stephanie Lynn Hauser, daughter of Karl and Lynn Hauser, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Feb. 23. Stephanie is the granddaughter of Mary Pilvelis, Plains Township; Rudy and Luisa Hauser, Long Island, N.Y.; and the late John Pilvelis. She has a brother, Corey, 13.

Evangeline M. Dick - 02/23/2010 12:00 AM EST
Evangeline Marie Dick, daughter of Robert and Janine Dick, Forty Fort, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 23. Evangeline is the granddaughter of Patrick and Marie Kennedy, Plymouth, and John and Elizabeth Dick, Martinsburg. She is the great-granddaughter of Victor and Ruth Malinowski, Havertown.

Christopher Foster - 02/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Christopher Foster, son of Jim and Stacey Foster, Lexington, S.C., is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Feb. 22. Christopher is the grandson of Shirley Summerfield, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Reinhart Summerfield.

Addyson O. Cervenak - 02/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Addyson Olivia Cervenak, daughter of Ed and Sue Cervenak, Evans Falls, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 22. Addyson is a granddaughter of Ray and Rose Poplaski, Edwardsville, and Ed and Pat Cervenak, Larksville. She is a great-granddaughter of Susan Poplaski, Edwardsville. Addyson has a sister, Jessica, 6.

Baylee E. Blendick - 02/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Baylee Elizabeth Blendick, daughter of Gayle Yedinak-Blendick and Chris Blendick, Hanover Township, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 22. Baylee is the granddaughter of Joseph and JoAnn Yedinak, Swoyersville, and Ruth Blendick, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Joseph Yedinak, Plymouth; the late Marion Yedinak; the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kachurak; and Charles Coleman, Ashley.

Brooklinn A. Wheaton - 02/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Brooklinn Anina Wheaton, daughter of Ashley Wheaton, Edwardsville, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 22. Brooklinn is the granddaughter of Michael Wheaton, Bloomsburg, and Madeline Conden, Plymouth. She has a brother, Maisen.

Michael J. Mullisky - 02/22/2010 12:00 AM EST
Michael John Mullisky, son of Heather Johnson-Mullisky and John Mullisky, Laurel Lakes, Rice Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Feb. 22. Michael is the grandson of Michael and Sharon Johnson, Lake Nuangola, and Paul and Judy Mullisky, Clarks Summit. He has two sisters, Caitrin Jin, 6, and Ruth Elizabeth, 6.

Logan Brewer - 02/21/2010 12:00 AM EST
Logan Brewer, son of Shane and Robin Brewer, Biglerville, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 21. Logan is the grandson of Rick and Sue O’Leary, Pringle; Phil and Teresa Brewer, Laceyville; and Carl and Bonnie Shook, Noxen. He has a sister, Rylie.

Emily Mangold - 02/21/2010 12:00 AM EST
Emily Mangold, daughter of Robert and Patricia Mangold, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her 1 1th birthday Feb. 18. Emily is the granddaughter of Josephine Degnan and Sandra Mangold, both of Wilkes-Barre. She has a sister, Sara, 9.

Helen Suponcic to celebrate 90th birthday - 02/21/2010 12:00 AM EST
Helen Suponcic of Luzerne will celebrate her 90th birthday on Feb. 22.

Emma N. Dougherty - 02/20/2010 12:00 AM EST
Emma Narhi Dougherty, daughter of Mike and Janet Dougherty, Chicago, Ill., is celebrating her first birthday today, Feb. 20. Emma is the granddaughter of Tom and Andrea Dougherty, Dallas, and Dr. Chang Kwon and Jungran Kim, Geneva, Ill. She has a brother, Holden, 3.

Jarett C. Spada - 02/20/2010 12:00 AM EST
Jarett Christian Spada, son of Joseph and Tamara Spada, Mendham, N.J., is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 20. Jarett is a grandson of John and Carolyn Hosage, Mountain Top; Madeline Spada, Roseland, N.J.; and the late Joseph Spada. He is a great-grandson of the late Albert and Frances Shilinski and the late John O. and Sophie Hosage. Jarett has three brothers, Joseph William Jr., 10, Christopher Ryan, 8, and Brett Michael, 4.

Logen W. Misiewicz - 02/20/2010 12:00 AM EST
Logen William Misiewicz, son of Jason and Cassandra Misiewicz, Glen Lyon, is celebrating his third birthday today, Feb. 20. Logen is the grandson of Martin and Carol Jaskulski, Nanticoke; Lucy Misiewicz, West Nanticoke; and the late Robert Misiewicz. He is the great-grandson of Helen Belles, Mary Brink and Helen Jaskulski, all of Nanticoke.

Hunter and Leah Jones - 02/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Hunter James Jones, son of Steven and Lisa Jones, Bear Creek, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Feb. 19. His sister, Leah Jones, celebrated her fifth birthday on Jan. 4. Hunter and Leah are the grandchildren of Michael and Jean Chisarick, Forty Fort; Helen Jones, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Herbert Jones.

Kodie E. Kocher - 02/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Kodie Emory Kocher, son of Lindsey Kocher Riccardo, Luzerne, and Andrew J. Drevenak, Nanticoke, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Feb. 19. Kodie is a grandson of Emory Charles and Carol Kocher, Kingston, and Andrew M. and Carolann Drevenak, Swoyersville. He is a great-grandson of the late Charlie and Hannah Kocher; Charles Hooper, Kingston; the late Caroline Hooper; Alyce Lopuhovsky, Swoyersville; the late Albert Lopuhovsky; Mary Drevenak, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Andrew Drevenak. Kodie has two brothers and a sister.

Heidi R. Knoss - 02/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Heidi Raub Knoss, daughter of Rob and LeeAnn Knoss, Harveys Lake, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 19. Heidi is the granddaughter of Edward Nulton Sr. and Brenda Hoover, Harveys Lake, and Joyce Kruzel, Wyoming. She is the great-granddaughter of Isabelle Hoyt, Beaumont. Heidi has a brother, Jay, 19.

Derek L. Shemanski - 02/19/2010 12:00 AM EST
Derek Lee Shemanski, son of Gerald and Amber Shemanski, Honey Pot, is celebrating his third birthday today, Feb. 19. Derek is a grandson of Gerald and Mary Shemanski, Honey Pot, and Linda Stewart, Nanticoke. He is a great-grandson of Sophie Robaczewski, Honey Pot. Derek has a brother, Jay, 5.

Daniella E. Fulmer - 02/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Daniella Elizabeth Fulmer, daughter of Michael and Michelle Fulmer, West Pittston, celebrated her first birthday Feb. 12. Daniella is the granddaughter of Jerry and Eleanore Walker, West Pittston, and Howard and Vincentine Fulmer, Wyoming.

Ciara R. Marinangeli - 02/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ciara Rene Marinangeli, daughter of Frank and Megan Marinangeli, Plains Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Feb. 18. Ciara is the granddaughter of Frank and Dolores Marinangeli, Plains Township, and Ronald and Elizabeth Gribble, Parsons. She has a sister, Giana, 3.

Emily M. Horensky - 02/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Emily May Horensky, daughter of David and Mindy Horensky, Pittston, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Feb. 18. Emily is the granddaughter of Cathy Halchak, Pittston; Jack Halchak, Wilkes-Barre; Judy Horensky, Drums; and the late Robert Horensky. She is the great-granddaughter of Catherine Halchak, Wilkes-Barre. Emily has a brother, Dean, 4, and a sister, Addison, 2.

Courtney Iskra - 02/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Courtney Iskra, daughter of David Iskra Sr., Wilkes-Barre, and Charlene Iskra, West Wyoming, celebrated her eighth birthday Feb. 13. Courtney 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, Jenna, 5.

Miranda P. Matz - 02/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Miranda P. Matz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Matz Jr., Drums, is celebrating her 15th birthday today, Feb. 18. Miranda is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Matz Sr., Drums, and Nancy Mace, Hazleton. She has a brother, Marcus, 10.

Julianna E. Scappaticci - 02/18/2010 12:00 AM EST
Julianna Emilie Scappaticci, daughter of Thomas and Maria Scappaticci, West Wyoming, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Feb. 18. Julianna is the granddaughter of Robert and Ruth Kosco, West Wyoming, and F. Thomas and Linda Scappaticci, Laflin. She has a sister, Isabella, 7.

Ilana Cunningham - 02/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Ilana Cunningham, daughter of Keara Cunningham, West Wyoming, and Yusuf Turner, Forty Fort, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Feb. 17. Ilana is the granddaughter of Donna Pace, West Wyoming; John Cunningham, Parsons; and Nancy Turner, Luzerne. She has two brothers, Max, 8, and Nicholas, 6.

Treyvon E. Garrity - 02/17/2010 12:00 AM EST
Treyvon Erick Garrity, son of Angela Garrity and Jeremy Stratton, Kingston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Feb. 17. Treyvon is a grandson of Lisa Hackett and Wayne Anthony, Kingston. He is a great-grandson of Anna Erickson, Plymouth; the late Michael Erickson; Ralph Garrity; the late Emil and Helen Casterline. Treyvon has a brother, Kaileb, 9 months.

Matthew J. Kubasti - 02/16/2010 12:00 AM EST
Matthew J. Kubasti, son of Gina M. Kubasti, Harveys Lake, and Jeffrey J. Kubasti, Hunlock Creek, celebrated his eighth birthday Feb. 12.

Adam Garraoui - 02/16/2010 12:00 AM EST
Adam Garraoui, son of Bechir Garraoui and Nabiha Garraoui, celebrated his seventh birthday Feb. 13. Adam is a grandson of Ahmed and Aisha Bey, Tunisia. He has a brother, Noah, 4.

Paul McMillan - 02/15/2010 12:00 AM EST
Paul (PJ) McMillan, son of Paul and Jodi McMillan, Dallas, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Feb. 15. PJ is the grandson of Paul and Mary Alice McMillan, Feasterville, and James and Tammy Haag, New York. He is the great-grandson of Mary Fertal, Dallas, and Bonnie MacLean, New York.

Mia T. Long - 02/15/2010 12:00 AM EST
Mia Taylor Long, daughter of Gary and Sarah Long, Limerick, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 15. Mia is a granddaughter of Michael Zaleskas; Ralph and Irene Dadderio; Gary Long Sr.; and Peter and Susan Horoschak. She is a great-granddaughter of Tom and Sylvia Casey and Charles Corcoran. Mia is a great-great-granddaughter of Joseph and Evelyn Casey. She has a sister, Emma Makayla, 6.

Gabrielle Sabatini - 02/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Gabrielle Alexis Sabatini, daughter of Robert and Christine Sabatini, Dallas, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Feb. 14. Gabrielle is the granddaughter of Sandra Wall, Nanticoke; the late Edward Wall; and the late Helen and James Sabatini. She has a brother, Jonathan, 12.

Carleigh E. Muller - 02/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Carleigh Elizabeth Muller, daughter of Paul Muller and Amanda Day, Edwardsville, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 14. Carleigh is the granddaughter of James and Deborah Terpak, Wilkes-Barre; Sarah Muller and Stephen Trzcinski, Larksville; Maryanne and Jeffrey Day, Olyphant; and Henry Muller, Syracuse, N.Y. She is the great-granddaughter of Ida Neyhart, Swiftwater; the late Thomas Neyhart; Ethel and Richard Evans, Olyphant; and the late Stella Terpak. Carleigh has a brother, Bradley, 7.

Tali R. Michaels - 02/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Tali Raye Michaels, daughter of Paul and Rawlyn Michaels, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Feb. 14. Tali is the granddaughter of the late Norman and Beverly Davis, and Paul and Anna Mae Michaels, Clearfield. She has two brothers: Jason Davis and Allen, and three sisters: Ashley Austrum, Kayla and Cassidy.

Rose Baiz Rossi celebrates 100th birthday - 02/14/2010 12:00 AM EST
Rose Baiz Rossi, a resident of Little Flower Manor, celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 9.

George A. Williams - 02/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
George Anthony Williams, son of George and Tina Williams, Kingston, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 13. George is the grandson of George and Loretta Williams, Nanticoke, and Robert and Dorothy Perfinski, Kingston. He has three sisters, Amanda, Amie and Brittany.

Maggie L. Geiger - 02/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Maggie Lynne Geiger, daughter of Bill and Stacey Geiger, Forty Fort, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 13. Maggie is a granddaughter of Joseph and Dolores Gobbler, Dallas; Anthony Bauer, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Barbara Bauer. She has a brother, Lucas, 7, and a sister, Natalie, 5.

Liam D. Butch - 02/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Liam Daniel Butch, son of Thomas and Susan Butch, Plains Township, is celebrating his second birthday today, Feb. 13. Liam is a grandson of Joan Kelly, Suscon; the late James Kelly; and Thomas and Emily Butch, Plains Township. He is a great-grandson of Susie Bonanni, Plains Township. Liam has two sisters, Jamie, 28, and Kaitlyn, 22, and a brother, Tom, 21.

Lindsey M. Adwell - 02/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Lindsey Margaret Adwell, daughter of Richard and Debra Stritzinger Adwell, Stevensville, Md., is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Feb. 13. Lindsey is the granddaughter of Jacob Stritzinger, East Stroudsburg; Peggy Stritzinger, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Richard and Lois Adwell. She has a brother, Dylan, 9.

Connor J. Hill - 02/13/2010 12:00 AM EST
Connor Joseph Hill, son of Brian and Lisa Hill, Chester Springs, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Feb. 13. Connor is the grandson of John and Joanne Kovaleski, Plains Township, and George and Kathy Hill, Edwardsville.