Birthdays

Kimberly A. Shreve - 08/30/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kimberly Ann Shreve, daughter of David and Geri Jo Shreve, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Aug. 30. Kimberly is the granddaughter of Larry and Shirley Shreve, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Roberta Ebert. She has two sisters, Krysta, 3, and Lynn Mounce, 22, a brother, David, 21, and a brother-in-law, Joshua Mounce, 22.

Rocco D. Halat - 08/30/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Rocco David Halat, son of David and Colleen Halat, Alden, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 30. Rocco is the grandson of Theresa Hatten and John Hatten, Ashley, and John and Elizabeth Halat, Hanover Township. He is the great-grandson of Theresa Comitz, Sugar Notch; the late James G. Comitz; the late John H. and Mary Hatten; Mary Ellis, Hanover Township; the late Leo Ellis; Josephine Dignani, Dupont; the late Braccio Dignani; and the late Stanley Halat.

Phoenix Sowinski - 08/30/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Phoenix Sowinski, son of Amanda Zabrowski, Pittston, is celebrating his second birthday today, Aug. 30. Phoenix is the grandson of Michelle Lavelle, Plains Township, and Michael Zabrowski, Duryea. He is the great-grandson of Marion Zabrowski, Duryea; the late John Zabrowski; Rebecca Jackson, Mocanaqua; and the late Charles Jackson.

Katelyn P. Benzinger - 08/30/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Katelyn Paige Benzinger, daughter of Bill and Corinne Benzinger, Paoli, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Aug. 30. Katelyn is the granddaughter of Paul and Joan Micheletti, Plains Township, and Bill and Arlene Benzinger, Arizona. She is the great-granddaughter of the late John and Mary Parada and the late Raymond and Irma Micheletti. Katelyn has two sisters, Emily, 8, and Lauren, 5.

Brandon M. Overman - 08/30/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Brandon Michael Overman, son of Aaron and Michelle Overman, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Aug. 30. Brandon is the grandson of Robert and Elaine Kay, Wilkes-Barre, and Lou and Ava DeGrose, Dupont. He is the great-grandson of Ann Marie Smith, Wilkes-Barre.

Hannah J. Fink - 08/30/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Hannah Juliana Fink, daughter of Robert and Cheryl Fink, Sheatown, is celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 30. Hannah is the granddaughter of Michael and Janice Stachowiak, Nanticoke; Jean Swithers, Sheatown; and Robert Fink Jr., Hanover Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Bessie Fink, Nanticoke.

Louden J. Mullery - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Louden John Mullery, son of Gerald and Michele Mullery, Alden, is celebrating his third birthday today, Aug. 29. Louden is the grandson of Janet Mullery and Gerald and Patricia Mech, all of Nanticoke, and the late Gerald Mullery. He has two sisters, Leha Marie, 10, and Lauren Shea, 8, and a brother, Liam Gerald, 4.

Summer R. Kubicki - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Summer Rose Kubicki, daughter of Joe and Donna Kubicki, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 15th birthday today, Aug. 29. Summer is the granddaughter of Algreta Marino, Hughestown; Kevin and Pat Park, West Wyoming; the late Nicholas and Virginia Marino; and the late John Kubicki Sr. She has three sisters, Noelle, Holly and Autumn and a brother, Joey.

Arianna K. Simko - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Arianna Kaylin Simko, daughter of Thomas and Alison Simko, Forty Fort, celebrated her first birthday Aug. 26. Arianna is the granddaughter of Lee and Denise Houck, Forty Fort; Thomas Simko Sr., Harding; Sara Cooper, Atlanta, Ga.; and Ernie Cooper, Columbia, S.C.

Merry L. and Noa M. Spagnuolo - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Merry Lee Spagnuolo, daughter of Joseph and Shannon Spagnuolo, Odessa, Fla., is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Aug. 29. Her sister, Noa Marie Spagnuolo, celebrated her fifth birthday Aug. 4. Merry and Noa are the granddaughters of Donna Kulik and Joe Skvarla, Larksville; Mitchell and Kathie Rzodski, Binghamton, N.Y.; and Don and Mickey Spagnuolo, Fairlawn, Ohio. They have a sister, Cortney, 16, and a brother, Samuel, deceased.

Madyson R. Maga - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Madyson Ruth Maga, daughter of Chris and Lauren Maga, Nanticoke, celebrated her fourth birthday Aug. 25. Madyson is the granddaughter of Joe and Sandy Maga, Nanticoke; Rick and Sue Temarantz, Wapwallopen; and Jaynan Temarantz and Terry Womelsdorf, Plymouth. She is the great-granddaughter of Joseph and Dolores Temarantz, Hanover Township; the late Leonard and Matilda Groblewski; the late Clark and Arline Line; and the late Leonard and Josephine Maga. Madyson has a brother, Mason, 7 months.

Alexis Martin - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Alexis Martin, daughter of Jillian Martin, Dallas, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Aug. 29. Alexis is the granddaughter of Joseph and Katherine Adams, Dallas, and John and Lisa Martin, Plymouth. She is the great-granddaughter of Maureen Dechant and John and Ruthann Martin, all of Hanover Township; the late Anthony Dechant; and the late Charlotte Martin.

Regina Kemrite celebrates 90th birthday - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Oline Regina Kemrite, a resident of Manor Care, Kingston, and formerly of Luzerne, celebrated her 90th birthday on Aug. 19.

Shirley Shaver Hicks celebrates 80th birthday - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Shirley Shaver Hicks, Dallas Township, celebrated her 80th birthday on March 18.

Albina Baron celebrates 95th birthday - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Albina Baron, Swoyersville, celebrated her 95th birthday on Aug. 7. She was honored at a surprise family dinner that was held at Wyoming Hose Co. No. 2, Wyoming.

Raetz, Straigis - 08/29/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Lauren Marie Raetz and Martin Andrew Straigis, together with their families, are excited to announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

Samantha M. Baron - 08/28/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Samantha Marie Baron, daughter of Gregory and Sandi Baron, Brookhaven, is celebrating her second birthday today, Aug. 28. Samantha is the granddaughter of Ronald and Carol Baron, Alden, Newport Township, and William and Terri Sarosy, Millsboro, Del. She is the great-granddaughter of Tozia Baron and Mae Gajda Lafferty, both of Nanticoke; the late Theodore Baron; and the late Edward Gajda. Samantha has a brother, Zachary, 3 months.

Aliyah Samkough - 08/28/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Aliyah Samkough, daughter of Danielle Mendygral, Hanover Township, and Elbros Samkough, Ashley, is celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 28. Aliyah is the granddaughter of Peter and Susan Mendygral, Hanover Township, and Bibard and Meriem Samkough, Ashley. She is the great-granddaughter of Edna Mendygral, Hanover Township.

Michael F. Schneikart - 08/28/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Michael Fredrick Schneikart, son of Paul and Melissa Schneikart, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 28. Michael is the grandson of Michael and Maureen Garbush and Fred and Lucille Schneikart, all of Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of Florence Garbush, Wilkes-Barre. Michael has two brothers, Tyler, 10, and Logan, 5.

Molly S. Benish - 08/28/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Molly Suzanne Benish, daughter of Doug and Maryanna Benish, Endicott, N.Y., is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Aug. 28. Molly is the granddaughter of Mike and Lenore Benish, Harding, and Joe and Sue Zurine, Endicott, N.Y. She is the great-granddaughter of Mary Zurine, Simpson, and the late Irene Benish and Elio Picchetti. Molly has a brother, Joseph Michael, 1 1.

Alexander J. Hufford - 08/28/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Alexander James Hufford, son of Sharon Kay and Kevin Hufford, is celebrating his second birthday today, Aug. 28. Alex is the grandson of Robert and Elaine Kay, Wilkes-Barre; Bill and Deb Boyle, Pittston; and the late Donald Hufford. He is the great-grandson of Anna Marie Smith, Wilkes-Barre.

Sara J. Hoskins - 08/28/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Sara J. Hoskins, daughter of Jason and Rachel Hoskins, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Aug. 28. Sara is the granddaughter of the late David and Nancy Morgan. She has a brother, Tony, 15, and two sisters, Courtney, 1 1, and Scarlet, 5 months.

Ethan Regner - 08/27/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Ethan Regner, son of Matt and Shannon Regner, Kingston, is celebrating his third birthday today, Aug. 27. Ethan is the grandson of Col. Steven and Jody Regner, Clinton, Md.; Bonita Drozd, Kingston; and the late Lynn Drozd. He is the great-grandson of Frances Morgan, Pikeville, Tenn., and Bertha Drozd.

Gracie E. Slater - 08/27/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Gracie Ella Slater, daughter of Laura Rasmus and Jason Slater, Nanticoke, celebrated her second birthday Aug. 18. Gracie is a granddaughter of George and Michele Vodzak and Lisa Roberts, all of Nanticoke, and the late Abram Slater. She is a great-granddaughter of Gwen Roberts, Nanticoke, and the late Eleanor Rasmus. Gracie has a sister, Nina, 3 months.

Brandon E. Wozniak - 08/27/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Brandon Edward Wozniak, son of Daniel and Jennifer Wozniak, Honey Pot, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Aug. 27. Brandon is the grandson of Gerald and Mary Shemanski, Honey Pot, and Jorden and Debbie Ent, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of the late Theodore and Margaret Shemanski; the late Leon and Mary Retel; the late John and Helen Antonik; and the late John and Amelia Wozniak.

Sarah K. Shaner - 08/26/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Sarah Kate Shaner, daughter of John and Heather Shaner, Walnutport, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Aug. 26. Sarah is the granddaughter of Mary Catherine Shaner, Forty Fort, and Anne Herman, Kingston. She has a sister, Grace Emma, 4.

Jake A., Lily S. and Ella S. Byron - 08/26/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jake Asher Byron, son of Mark Byron and Candice Berretta-Byron, Harding, celebrated his first birthday Aug. 1 1. His sister, Lily Sapphire Byron, celebrated her fifth birthday Aug. 7, and his other sister, Ella Sapphire Byron, celebrated her third birthday July 25. Jake, Lily and Ella are the grandchildren of Frank and Mary Stieler, Harding; Rodney and Wendy Byron, Jurien Bay, Australia; and the late David Berretta. They are the great-grandchildren of Patrick Reedy, Harding.

Marie L. Foose - 08/26/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Marie Lynn Foose, daughter of Donna and Thomas L. Foose Jr., Edwardsville, is celebrating her 16th birthday today, Aug. 26. Marie is the granddaughter of Shirl M. Harrison, Windsor; the late Thomas L. Foose Sr. and Mary Foose, Warrior Run.

Samantha Penko - 08/26/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Samantha Penko, daughter of Joseph and Diana Penko, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 26. Samantha is the granddaughter of William and Diana Kline, West Nanticoke, and Lillian Penko and Joseph Yencha, Nanticoke. She has a sister, Veronica, 9, and brother, Nathan, 7.

Alex J. Marcin - 08/26/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Alex J. Marcin, son of Louis and Kerry Marcin, Dallas, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Aug. 26. Alex is the grandson of James and Nancy Marcin, Swoyersville, and James Gallagher and Paula Gallagher, Freeland. He has a brother, Jacob, 3.

Sierra E. Smith - 08/26/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Sierra Eve Smith, daughter of Jeff Smith, Kingston, and Holly Smith, Exeter, celebrated her seventh birthday Aug. 21. Sierra is the granddaughter of John and Natalie Shoemaker, Wyoming, and Julie Smith, Kingston. She is the great-granddaughter of Olga Cajka, Wyoming. Sierra has two sisters, Carissa, 14, and Miranda, 10.

Alexandra G. Heck - 08/26/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Alexandra Grace Heck, daughter of Rick and Sheila Heck, Plains Township, is celebrating her 16th birthday today, Aug. 26. Alexandra is the granddaughter of Joe and Roseann Corrigan, Wilkes-Barre, and Rose Heck, Mountain Top. She has a sister, Samantha, 18, and a brother, Noah, 1 1.

Gianna and Marli Donahue - 08/25/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Gianna Donahue, daughter of Bob and Jamie Donahue, Nanticoke, celebrated her seventh birthday Aug. 14. Her sister, Marli Donahue, celebrated her second birthday Aug. 20. Gianna and Marli are the granddaughters of Bob and Tierney Donahue, Nanticoke, and Ed and Karen Sumski, Scranton. They are the great-granddaughters of Jim and Phyllis Knight, Nanticoke, and Tillie Smith, Scranton.

Nora G. Butcher - 08/25/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Nora Grace Butcher, daughter of Jeff Butcher, M.D., and Janine Barsoum, D.O., Havertown, celebrated her second birthday Aug. 20. Nora is the granddaughter of Robert and Victoria Butcher, Dupont.

Zachary X. Gensel - 08/25/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Zachary Xavier Gensel, son of Diane Gensel, Ashley, and the late Edward Gensel Jr., celebrated his fourth birthday Aug. 21. Zachary is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Halter, Sugar Notch, and the late Edward and Marie Gensel. He is the great-grandson of Mary Halter, Wilkes-Barre. Zachary has a sister, Ciera, 15, and a brother, Eddie, 8.

Nasir L. Smith - 08/25/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Nasir L. Smith, son of Heather Rhodes and Daniel Ashton, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 25. Nasir is the grandson of Marion Rhodes and Kevin Tierney, Effort, and Roy Hackett, Bedford, Ind. He has a sister, Jay’Lee Smith, 3.

Paige E. Hall - 08/24/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Paige Elizabeth Hall, daughter of Ellis and Debbie Hall, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Aug. 24. Paige is the granddaughter of David and Patricia Schwenk, Swoyersville, and Ellis and Mary Ellen Hall, Wilkes-Barre. She has a brother, Mitchell, 1 1.

Julia Emelett - 08/24/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Julia Emelett, daughter of Edward Emelett and Stephanie Jones, both of Savannah, Ga., is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Aug. 24. Julia is the granddaughter of Edward and Ann Emelett, Nanticoke. She is the great-granddaughter of Clara Emelett, Hanover Township; the late Edward Emelett Sr.; and the late John and Julia Hischak.

Brianna M. Stilp - 08/24/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Brianna Marie Stilp, daughter of George and Dianne Stilp, Luzerne, is celebrating her 12th birthday today, Aug. 24. Brianna is the granddaughter of Stella Reno, Wilkes-Barre; the late Nicholas Reno; and the late George and Gertrude Stilp.

Samani Gray - 08/23/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Samani Gray, daughter of Sade DuBois, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Aug. 23.

Joshua K. Gustinucci - 08/23/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Joshua Kolanich Gustinucci, son of Alan Dean Gustinucci and Kim Kolanich Gustinucci, Pittston, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Aug. 23. Joshua is the grandson of Jake and Margie Kolanich, and Alan Joseph and Mickie Gustinucci, all of Plains Township. He is the great-grandson of the late Joseph and Mary Gustinucci; the late Lucille Budziak; and the late John Kolanich. Joshua has a brother, Troy, 21 months.

Emily M. Kane - 08/23/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Emily Marie Kane, daughter of Thomas and Christine Kane, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 23. Emily is the granddaughter of Robert and Marcia Novicenskie, Laflin, and the late Paul and Mary Kane. She is the great-granddaughter of Anna Mihalik, Mount Carmel. Emily has a brother, Ryan, 7.

Cole K. Sorber - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Cole Kenneth Sorber, son of Kenneth J. and Ann Marie Sorber, Lehman, is celebrating his second birthday today, Aug. 22. Cole is the grandson of Patricia Muchukot, Edwardsville; Elizabeth Sorber, Lehman; and the late Kenneth R. Sorber.

Brandon R. Karavitch - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Brandon Robert Karavitch, son of Robert Karavitch, Sugar Notch, and Karen Littleford, Nanticoke, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Aug. 22. Brandon is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Karavitch, Plains Township; Lee C. Littleford, Shickshinny; and Sophie Littleford, Nanticoke. He has a brother, Robert Jr., 28, and two sisters, Brenda, 29, and Kimmy, 31.

Nathaniel R. Smith - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Nathaniel Robert Smith, son of Robert and Susan Smith, Jenkins Township, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Aug. 22. Nathan is the grandson of John and Cecelia Kobylski, Tunkhannock; Joseph and Joan Brzycki, Trucksville; and Pierce Smith, Plains Township.

Hannah H. and Hailey K. Chromey - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Hailey Katharine and Hannah Hazel Chromey, daughters of Christopher and Lauren Chromey, Pittston, are celebrating their first birthdays today, Aug. 22. Hailey and Hannah are the granddaughters of George and Joanne Friberg and Paul Sonday and Judy Chromey, all of Exeter. They are the great-granddaughters of Joseph and Bettie Friberg, St. Paul, Minn.; Katharine Mecadon, Pittston; the late Michael Mecadon; the late Walter and Hazel Perhalla; and the late Harold and Anne Chromey.

Austin C. Kleinberger - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Austin Christopher Kleinberger, son of Chris and Cyndi Kleinberger, Pittston Township, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Aug. 22. Austin is the grandson of John and Julia Elenchik, Franklin Township, and Bruce and Linda Kleinberger, Exeter. He is the great-grandson of Alice Katsock, Plains Township, and Bernard Kleinberger, Scranton. Austin has a brother, AJ, 6, and a sister, Alexa, 4.

Olivia Dutko - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Olivia Dutko, daughter of Stephen and JoAnn Dutko, Shavertown, is celebrating her second birthday today, Aug. 22. Olivia is the granddaughter of Vladimir and Marie Dutko, Wilkes-Barre, and William and Mary Grace Maranki, Freeland. She has a sister, Jordyn, 6, and a brother, Christopher, 4.

Arianna N. Warnagiris - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Arianna Nicole Warnagiris, daughter of Candice and George Warnagiris Jr., Plains Township, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Aug. 22. Arianna is the granddaughter of Ernest Spencer, Wilkes-Barre; Debbie and Joe Kotulski Sr.; and Barb and George Warnagiris Sr., Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Catherine Anderson, Wilkes-Barre, and Martha Williams, Inkerman. Arianna has a sister, Destiny, 15.

John R. Krapf Jr. - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
John Richard (J.J.) Krapf Jr., son of John and Terri Krapf, Plymouth, is celebrating his second birthday today, Aug. 22. J.J. is the grandson of Tammy Hunsinger; John Pyle, Hanover Township; and the late Mary Bushko. He is the great-grandson of Henry and Beverly Hunsinger, Hunlock Creek; Janet Maloney, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Francis Maloney.

Logan J. Price - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Logan John Price, son of John J. and Barbara Ann Price, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Aug. 22. Logan is the grandson of John and Barbara Bugdonovitch, Pringle, and the late James Price and Barbara Price, Wilkes-Barre. He has a brother, Jacob Michael, 2.

Stephania Augustine notes 101st birthday - 08/22/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Stephania (Steffie) Kleyps Augustine, formerly of Alden, Newport Township, celebrated her 101st birthday on Aug. 21. She is a resident of The Guardian Elder Care Center, Nanticoke.

Celia R. Balut - 08/21/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Celia Rose Balut, daughter of John Balut Jr. and Erin Rogan, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Aug. 21. Celia is the granddaughter of Joseph and Theresa Rogan and John and Debra Balut, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Edward and Christine Walkowiak and Thomas and Theresa Gallagher, all of Wilkes-Barre; Joseph Rogan, Laflin; Katherine Rhodes, New Jersey; and the late Helen Rogan and Edward Balut.

Makeinzy L. Backley - 08/21/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Makeinzy Lee Backley, daughter of Robin Backley and Eric Karvaski, Ashley, is celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 21. Makeinzy is the granddaughter of Tracy Backley, Sheatown; the late Charles Backley; and Catherine Hower, Nanticoke. She is the great-granddaughter of Nancy Gist, Sheatown. Makeinzy has a sister, Zoey, 1.

Nico G. and Zayden C. Isopi - 08/21/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Nico Galden Isopi and Zayden Connor Isopi, twin sons of Gary and Susan Isopi, Hanover Township, are celebrating their fourth birthdays today, Aug. 21. Nico and Zayden are the grandsons of Dennis and Lois Isopi, Mountain Top.

Samuel A. Bellanca - 08/21/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Samuel Anthony Bellanca, son of Sam and Lisa Bellanca, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Aug. 21. Samuel is the grandson of Robert and Mary Ann Bellanca; Ron and Diane Breznay; and Lawrence Siejak. He is the great-grandson of Anna Laktasic and Eleanor Breznay. Samuel has a sister, Sophia, 9 months.

Anna R. Vitali - 08/21/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Anna Rose Vitali, daughter of Raymond and Tracy Vitali, Parsons, is celebrating her second birthday today, Aug. 21. Anna is the granddaughter of Carl and Louise Majeski, Hudson, and Raymond R. and Dorothy Vitali, Parsons. She is the great-granddaughter of Benjamin Majeski, Wilkes-Barre. Anna has three brothers, Dante, 8, Garrett, 6, and Raymond, 4 months.

Madden Mendygral - 08/20/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Madden Mendygral, son of John and Kristy Mendygral, Trucksville, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 20. Madden is a grandson of John and Jill Mendygral, Harveys Lake, and David and Barbara Simpson, Wilkes-Barre. He has a brother, Mason, 2.

Jacob J. Halliday - 08/20/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jacob John Halliday, son of John and Stephanie Halliday, Hanover Township, celebrated his first birthday Aug. 18. Jacob is a grandson of Robert and Phyllis Halliday, Nanticoke, and Jess and Melanie Corch, Nescopeck. He has a brother, Jared.

Alexandra J. Doroskewicz - 08/20/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Alexandra J. Doroskewicz, daughter of Michelle Chocallo and David Doroskewicz, Kingston, is celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 20. Alexandra is the granddaughter of Nancy Doroskewicz, Edwardsville; Bonnie Chocallo, Franklin Township; and the late Stephen Doroskewicz and Michael Chocallo.

Benjamin T. Pulliam - 08/20/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Benjamin Thomas Pulliam, son of Jay and Maureen Pulliam, Charlotte, N.C., celebrated his sixth birthday Aug. 18. Benjamin is the grandson of J.C. and Janice Pulliam, Burlington, N.C., and Dan and Irene Wisnieski, Shavertown. He has a sister, Caroline Frances, 7.

Lucas J. Bartleson - 08/20/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Lucas James Bartleson, son of Bobby and Brian Bartleson Sr., Edwardsville, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 20. Lucas is a grandson of the late Lawrence Hartman Sr. and Darlene White, Irwin Bartleson Jr. and Virginia Bartleson, all of Edwardsville. He is a great-grandson of the late Jonah Hartman Sr. and Shirley Hartman, Wilkes-Barre; the late John and Marlene Brandt; the late Irwin Bartleson Sr.; Alice Leeper, Edwardsville; and the late Kathleen McCormick. Lucas has a brother, Brian Jr., 5.

Brielle Barrett - 08/20/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Brielle Barrett, daughter of Kenley Filipowicz Barrett and Jeff Barrett, Dallas, Texas, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 20. Brielle is the granddaughter of Michael and Dawn Filipowicz, Sebastian, Fla., and Shirley Barret, Michigan. She is the great-granddaughter of Shirley Filipowicz, Wilkes-Barre.

Jillian Baltruchitis - 08/19/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jillian Baltruchitis, daughter of Bob and Lori Baltruchitis, is celebrating her 15th birthday today, Aug. 19. Jillian is the granddaughter of Joyce Crawford; the late Donald Crawford; and the late Leonard and Eleanor Baltruchitis. She has a sister, Cameron, 1 1.

Isabella M. Evans - 08/19/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Isabella Margaret Evans, daughter of Scott and Jennifer Evans, White Haven, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Aug. 19. Isabella is the granddaughter of Karen Cool, Dolgeville, N.Y., and Paul Jean Evans, Bristol. She is the great-granddaughter of Margaret Bissett, Dolgeville, N.Y., and the adopted granddaughter of Catherine Penska, White Haven, and the late Joe Penska. Isabella has two brothers, Sebastian, 3, and Mitchell, 6 months.

Dominic R. Timchak - 08/19/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Dominic Robert Timchak, son of Paul and Lisa Timchak, Hunlock Creek, celebrated his first birthday June 20. Dominic is the grandson of Sandy Skipalis, Warrior Run, and Loretta Ogin, Nanticoke.

Emily B. Ward - 08/18/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Emily Bridgette Ward, daughter of Jack and Deb Ward, Lee section, Glen Lyon, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 18. Emily is a granddaughter of John and Dolores Grabowski, Glen Lyon, and the late Jack and Patricia Ward. She has a sister, Katie.

Destiny L. Castrignano - 08/18/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Destiny Lynn Castrignano, daughter of Frank and Debra Castrignano, Hanover Green, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 18. Destiny is the granddaughter of Catherine Koonrad, Hanover Township; the late Andrew Koonrad; and Frank and Louise Castrignano, Swoyersville.

Noah D. Peznowski - 08/18/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Noah David Peznowski, son of Jeffrey Peznowski, Nuangola, and Tracy Peznowski, Mountain Top, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Aug. 18. Noah is the grandson of Jerry and Marti Peznowski, Mountain Top; Maggie Graham, Exeter; and the late William Graham. He has a sister, Isabella Elizabeth, 2.

Hanna M. Birk - 08/18/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Hanna Mae Birk, daughter of Frank and Jolon Birk, Mountain Top, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 18. Hanna is the granddaughter of Carol Romanoskey, Larksville; the late Rich Romanoskey; Jim and Patty Marquis, Sun Lakes, Ariz.; and the late Robert and Edna Birk.

Kaitlyn M. Malet - 08/18/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kaitlyn Mackenzie Malet, daughter of Brian and Rachel Malet, Exeter, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Aug. 18. Kaitlyn is the granddaughter of Barbara Malet and Daniel Yurchak, Wyoming; Raymond Adamavage, Hanover Township; and the late Carol Adamavage. She has a brother, Brian, 2.

Jacob M. Price - 08/18/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jacob Michael Price, son of John J. and Barbara Ann Price, Mountain Top, is celebrating his second birthday today, Aug. 18. Jacob is a grandson of John and Barbara Bugdonovitch, Pringle, and the late James Price and Barbara Price. He has a brother, Logan John, 4.

Miranda P. Brazinski - 08/17/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Miranda Phyllis Brazinski, daughter of Joseph and Donna Marie Brazinski, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 17. Miranda is the granddaughter of the late Vincent and Phyllis Andrzejewski; Josephine Brazinski; and the late Edmund Brazinski.

Kaileigh M. Castrignano - 08/17/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kaileigh Marie Castrignano, daughter of Janet Castrignano and Jesse Sanchez, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Aug. 17. Kaileigh is the granddaughter of Joseph and Elena Castrignano, Hanover. She is the great-granddaughter of the late John and Mary Castrignano.

Sydney G. Banks - 08/17/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Sydney Grace Banks, daughter of Chris and Cheri Banks, Trucksville, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 17. Sydney is a granddaughter of Janet Smith, Dallas, and Joe and Carol Banks, Shavertown. She is a great-granddaughter of Bette Smith, Orange; Lee Mikolaichik, Dallas; and the late Louis Mikolaichik, William Smith, Nan Pieffer and Ruth Evans. Sydney has two sisters, Sarah and Jordan, and a brother, Kyle.

Kirsten A. DeHart - 08/17/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kirsten Abigail DeHart, daughter of John J. DeHart, Wilkes Barre, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 16. Kirsten is the granddaughter of the late John DeHart Sr. and Carol DeHart, Delaware County. Kirsten has a brother, Johnathon, 13, and a sister, Amanda, 14.

Zachary J. Kosick - 08/16/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Zachary Jacob Kosick, son of Diana Cottrell and Adam Kosick, Exeter, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 16. Zachary is the grandson of Helen Cottrell and Robin Kosick, Exeter. He is the great-grandson of Mirand Kosick, Exeter; Joan Sands, Hanover Township; the late John Kosick Jr.; and John Kosick Sr.

Anthony C. Tomasso - 08/16/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Anthony Christian Tomasso, son of Cassandra Brew, Wilkes-Barre, and the late John Tomasso, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 16. Anthony is the grandson of Sharon Brew, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Sheldon Pulver. He has a brother, Justin, 17, and a sister, Shannon, 15.

Tyler J. Kelly - 08/16/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Tyler James Kelly, son of James and Danielle Kelly, Parsons, is celebrating his third birthday today, Aug. 16. Tyler is the grandson of Frank and Angie Miscavage and John Kelly, all of Parsons, and the late Rita Kelly. He has a sister, Julianna, 6.

Keith Mazzillo Jr. - 08/16/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Keith Mazzillo Jr., son of Keith and Dee Mazzillo, Swoyersville, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 16. Keith is the grandson of Dolores Kershner, Plymouth; the late Robert C. Evans; and the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Mazzillo. He has a sister, Jamie Lynn, 24, and a brother, Kyle, 6.

Janelle L. Wilk - 08/16/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Janelle L. Wilk, daughter of Jim and Chrissy Wilk, Avoca, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Aug. 16. Janelle is the granddaughter of Jim and Sally Wilk, Ashley, and Judy Craig, Pittston. She has a sister, Joclyn, and five brothers, Albert, Ryan, Mikey, Brandon and Jimmy.

Justuss P. Gregory - 08/16/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Justuss Pauline Gregory, daughter of Stephen and Julia Gregory, Stillwater, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 16. Justuss is the granddaughter of Ken and Shirley Bonham, Huntington Mills, and Stephen and Darlene Gregory, Shickshinny. She is the great-granddaughter of James Bonham, Huntington Mills; the late Ramona Bonham; Mahlon Hartman, Cambra; the late Pauline Hartman; William and Thelma Shoemaker, Shickshinny; and the late Stephen and Jean Gregory.

Katelyn R. George - 08/15/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Katelyn Rose George, daughter of Eddie and Marlene George, Wilkes-Barre Township, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Aug. 15. Katelyn Rose is the granddaughter of Edward and Linda George, Laurel Run; Mary Yaple, Wilkes-Barre Township; and Paul Yaple, Mountain Top. She is the great-granddaughter of Nancy Bender, Laurel Run. Katelyn Rose has a brother, Kyle, 14.

Claire Barlow - 08/15/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Claire Barlow, daughter of Christine Barlow, Luzerne, and John Barlow, Dallas, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Aug. 15. Claire is the granddaughter of Lee and Norma Zurner, Forty Fort, and James and Kathleen Barlow, Dallas.

Ava M. Solomon - 08/15/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Ava Marie Solomon, daughter of Rick Solomon and Jenny Hoover, Luzerne, celebrated her third birthday Aug. 13. Ava is the granddaughter of Ralph and Alice Lepore, Exeter, and Helen Solomon, Forty Fort. She is the great-granddaughter of Ralph and Regina Lepore, Exeter. Ava has a sister, Emma, 6.

Nicholas Gibbon - 08/15/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Nicholas Gibbon, son of Rodney and MaryAnn Gibbon, Plains Township, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Aug. 15. Nicholas is the grandson of John and Ann Siudock, Plains Township, and Levi and Frances Gibbon, Wilkes-Barre. He has a brother, Jacob, 8.

Michael J. Downs - 08/15/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Michael Joseph Downs, son of Michael G. and Dawn M. Downs, Hanover section, Nanticoke, celebrated his eighth birthday Aug. 13. Michael is the grandson of Clem and Henrietta Atkins, Hanover section, Nanticoke, and the late John and Laura Downs.

Piper R. Nat - 08/15/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Piper Raye Nat, daughter of Dale and Valarie Nat, Forty Fort, celebrated her first birthday Aug. 10. Piper is the granddaughter of Lois Nat, Edwardsville. She has two brothers, Nickolas, 1 1, and Tristan, 3.

Joseph R. Holland - 08/15/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Joseph Robert Holland, son of Joseph Holland Jr. and Christine Sult-Holland, Pittston, celebrated his ninth birthday Aug. 13. Joseph is the grandson of Christine Norcross, Pittston; the late Robert Norcross; Joseph Holland Sr., Scranton; and the late Geraldine Hackling-Holland. He is the great-grandson of the late Elizabeth Calleri.

Emma L. Meese - 08/15/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Emma Louise Meese, daughter of Laura and Wayne Meese Jr., Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her sixth birthday Aug. 1 1. Emma is the granddaughter of Pat and Frank Wolf, Albrightsville, and Ruth and Wayne Meese Sr., Wilkes-Barre. She has two sisters, Lillian, 7, and Olivia, 2.

Kaylee M. Simmons - 08/14/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kaylee Marie Ting Simmons, daughter of Brian and Tracey Simmons, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Aug. 14. Kaylee is a granddaughter of Viola LaMarca and Marion Simmons, both of Nanticoke; the late Ronald LaMarca Sr.; and the late Stewart Simmons. She has a sister, Rebecca, 5.

Tristyn O. Divers - 08/14/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Tristyn Olivia Divers, daughter of Brad and Jennifer Divers, Mountain Top, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 14. Tristyn is a granddaughter of Janice Divers, Wapwallopen; Romuald and Roberta Habersky, Swoyersville; and the late Gerald Williams. She has a sister, Mattingly Alexa, 2.

Nolan J. Hedglin - 08/14/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Nolan James Hedglin, son of Jim and Melanie Hedglin, Dallas, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Aug. 14. Nolan is a grandson of Richard and Kay Love, Dallas, and the late James and Ann Hedglin. He is a great-grandson of Evelyn Love, Pittston; the late Percy and Bessie Love; Audrey Rogers, Vernon; and the late Robert Rogers. Nolan has a sister, Madison, 3, and two brothers, Joseph, 22, and Jimi, 26.

Ryan M. Stevens - 08/14/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Ryan Mark Stevens, son of Mark and Melissa Stevens, Kingston, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Aug. 14. Ryan is the grandson of Nancy Mazzillo, Kingston, and Richard and Joanne Stevens, Wilkes-Barre. He is the great-grandson of John and Nancy Borsavage, Plymouth, and Viola Stevens, Mountain Top. Ryan has a sister, Rylie, 5.

Ryan A. Kopiak - 08/14/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Ryan A. Kopiak, son of Andy and Kerry Ann Kopiak, Plains Township, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 14. Ryan is the grandson of Kathy Clark, Kingston; Barry Clark, Mountain Top; and Norman and Margaret Kopiak, Wilkes-Barre. He has a sister, Ryleigh, 7.

Skylar B. Urbanski - 08/14/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Skylar Bethany Urbanski, daughter of Melissa Pilch and Keith Urbanski, Warrior Run, is celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 14. Skylar is the granddaughter of Dave and Carol Conklin, Hanover Township; Donna Pilch, Nanticoke; and Frank and Erin Pilch, Plains Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Rosemary Pilch, Warrior Run; the late Frank Pilch Sr.; and the late Walter and Rosaline Seeley.

Natalie A. Vincelli - 08/14/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Natalie Alicia Grace Vincelli, daughter of Christine and Gary Vincelli Jr., Shavertown, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Aug. 14. Natalie is the granddaughter of Cecelia Vincelli, Dallas; the late Gary Vincelli; and Frank and Charlene Panuccio, Shavertown. She is the great-granddaughter of Beatrice Romanowski, Fairview, N.C. Natalie has a brother, Nicholas, 5.

Taylor P. Grochowski - 08/13/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Taylor Patricia Grochowski, daughter of Stacy Grochowski, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Aug. 13. Taylor is the granddaughter of Joseph and Joan Grochowski, Wilkes-Barre.

Kayla V. Landi - 08/13/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kayla Vanessa Landi, daughter of Mark and Kelly Landi, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Aug. 13. Kayla is a granddaughter of Ann Landi, Plymouth; Anthony J. Landi Jr., Plains Township; and Harry and Michelle O’Neil, Hughestown. She is a great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Chervinitski, Plymouth; Anthony J. Landi Sr., Plains Township; the late Margaret Landi; and Barbara Leach, Pittston. Kayla has a sister, Kylie, 10 months.

Jesulayomi D. Adeojo - 08/13/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jesulayomi Deborah Adeojo, daughter of Pastor Nurudeen I. Adeojo and Sade Adeojo, Kingston, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Aug. 13. Jesulayomi is the granddaughter of Deacon Akanbi Martins Adeojo and Limota Adeojo, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, West Africa. She has two brothers, Jesutomiwo, 6, and Jesumayomikun, 2 months.

Lukas B. Kachinko - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Lukas Bernard Ivan Kachinko, son of Bernie and Marina Kachinko, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Aug. 12. Lukas is the grandson of Mary Ann Kachinko; the late Bernard M. Kachinko Sr.; and Nicholas J. and Mary Ellen Gushka.

Abigail M. Gumaer - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Abigail Marie Gumaer, daughter of Michael and Daniell Gumaer, Wyoming, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 12. Abigail is the granddaughter of Joseph and RoseMarie Ryman, Hanover Township, and the late Michael and Patricia Gumaer. She has a brother, Joshua, 8.

Katie Williams - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Katie Williams, daughter of Brad Williams and Wendy Novicenskie, Hillsborough, N.C., is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 12. Katie is the granddaughter of John and Deborah Williams, Stem, N.C., and Robert and Marcia Novicenskie, Laflin. She is the great-granddaughter of Anna Mihalik, Mount Carmel. She has a brother, Connor, 7.

Brendan W. Graham - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Brendan William Graham, son of Scott and Amy Graham, West Pittston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 12. Brendan is the grandson of William and Rosanne Hartwigsen, Bear Creek, and Ronald and Carol Graham, Mountain Top. He is the great-grandson of Stella Reno, Kingston.

Emma A. Keating - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Emma Avery Keating, daughter of Erynn Wolfe and Jeremy Keating, Plymouth, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 12. Emma is the granddaughter of Janice Wolfe, Warrior-Run, and John and Kathy Gass, Edwardsville. She is the great-granddaughter of Edward and Kathleen Keating, Plymouth, and the late Helen Cromer.

Jackson A. Koback - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jackson Alexander Koback, son of Jason and Meghan Andes Koback, Bellefonte, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 12. Jackson is the grandson of Gerald and Margaret Andes, McAdoo, and Paul and Catherine Koback, New Boston. He is the great-grandson of Margaret Polcha and Anne Andes, both of Hazleton; the late Joseph Polcha; and the late John Frank Andes.

David M. Hoover - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
David Michael Hoover, son of Michael and Alison Hoover, Luzerne, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 12. David is the grandson of Jane Evelock and Joseph Opsitos, both of Swoyersville, and Francis and Barbara Hoover, Trucksville. He is the great-grandson of Josephine Condon, Swoyersville; Helen Opsitos, Edwardsville; and George and Mary Phillips, Hudson.

Tiahma R. Rasmus-Bieble - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Tiahma Riley Rasmus-Bieble, daughter of D’andra Rasmus and John Bieble Jr., Nanticoke, celebrated her sixth birthday Aug. 10. Tiahma is the granddaughter of Becky Rasmus, Nanticoke. She is the great-granddaughter of Alan and Rita Rasmus, Nanticoke. Tiahma is the great-great-granddaughter of Dorothy Rasmus, Nanticoke. She has a sister, Juliauna, 2.

Rorey P. Purcell - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Rorey Patrick Purcell, son of Patrick and Kelly Purcell, Kingston, is celebrating his second birthday today, Aug. 12. Rorey is the grandson of Brian Hann, Kingston; Susan Schlesing, Pittston; and the late Roger and Mary Alice Purcell. He is the great-grandson of Ketora Hann, Kingston. Rorey has a sister, Riley, 4.

Danielle M. Konnick - 08/12/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Danielle Marie Konnick, daughter of Michael and Gina Konnick, Shavertown, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 12. Danielle is the granddaughter of Patricia Stella, Wilkes-Barre; Harold Stella, Florida; and Jean Konnick, Plains Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Baldina Stella, Pittston. Danielle has a sister, Juliana Michele, 2.

Lauren E. Morris - 08/11/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Lauren Elizabeth Morris, daughter of Jeff Morris and Tina Strom, celebrated her fourth birthday July 20. Lauren is the granddaughter of Julie Morris, Edwardsville; the late Mark W. Morris; and Howard and Mary Ann Strom, Dallas.

Alexis D. Lecitshon - 08/11/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Alexis Dayana Lecitshon, daughter of Deseray Kearney and Francis Lecitshon Jr., is celebrating her second birthday today, Aug. 1 1. Alexis is the granddaughter of Diane and Thomas Sepkoski; Grace Lecitshon; and the late Francis Lecitshon. She is the great-granddaughter of Carolyn Kearney.

Randall N. Percival - 08/11/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Randall N. Percival, son of Randy and Rachel Percival, Tunkhannock, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Aug. 1 1. Randall is the grandson of Allen and Catherine Huggler, Cape Coral, Fla.; Nicholas and Carole Percival, Clarks Summit; and Joseph Smith, Scranton. He is the great-grandson of Gladys Rankin, Clarks Summit; the late David Valentine Herne Jr. and Catherine R. Herne; and the late Wilbur and Marie Trager. Randy has a sister, Gabrielle, 1 1.

Anthony J. Tomasetti - 08/10/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Anthony Joseph (A.J.) Tomasetti, son of Louis and Edith Tomasetti, Atlanta, Ga., is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 10. A.J. is the grandson of Mary Jane Tomasetti, Inkerman; the late Joseph A. Tomasetti; and Ed and Sandy Yeargan, Rome, Ga. He is the great-grandson of Margaret Tomasetti, Pittston; the late Nazareth Tomasetti; the late Clement and Mary Bowman; Edith Swint, Rome, Ga.; the late Edgar J. Swint; and the late Edmund and Marjorie Yeargan. A.J. has a sister, Rebecca Jewel, 3.

Ryan and Noah Cooper - 08/10/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Ryan Cooper, son of Matt and Kathy Cooper, Shavertown, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 10. His brother, Noah Cooper, celebrated his ninth birthday July 15. Ryan and Noah are the grandsons of John Kimmich, Lititz; Matt and Dolores Cooper, both of Plains Township; and the late Alice Kimmich. They are the great-grandsons of Elizabeth Kachmar, Dallas.

Kahlan E. Dold - 08/10/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kahlan Elizabeth Dold, daughter of Tiffany Jennings, Wilkes-Barre, and William R. Dold, Forty Fort, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Aug. 10. Kahlan is the granddaughter of Julie Jennings, Wilkes-Barre; the late Louis I. Jennings Sr.; and William G. Dold, Easton. She is the great-granddaughter of Leo and Frances Gannon, Parsons.

Paige A. Petlock - 08/10/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Paige Anna Petlock, daughter of Matthew and Nancy Petlock, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, Aug. 10. Paige is the granddaughter of Peggy Blaum and Rita Petlock, both of Wilkes-Barre; the late Edward Blaum; and the late Joseph Petlock.

Nathan D. Higgins Jr. - 08/10/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Nathan Daniel Higgins Jr., son of Nathan (Bud) and Cindy Higgins, Larksville, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Aug. 10. Nathan is the grandson of Dianna Gardjulis, Wanamie. He has two sisters, Nikki, 15, and Dianna 9.

Aiden J. Fennell - 08/10/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Aiden James Fennell, son of Brian and Michelle Fennell, Shavertown, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 10. Aiden is the grandson of James and Janet Rittinger, Forty Fort; Patricia Fennell, Kingston; and the late James Fennell. He has two sisters, Haley, 9, and Faith, 3.

Abigail M. Sankus - 08/9/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Abigail Maria Sankus, daughter of Edward and Sharon Sankus, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Aug. 9. Abigail is the granddaughter of Stanley and Rita Benczkowski, Hudson, and the late Edward and Victoria Sankus. She has a brother, Edward.

Collin G. Thomas - 08/9/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Collin George Thomas, son of George and Colleen Thomas, Alden, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Aug. 9. Collin is a grandson of Toni Thomas, Wilkes-Barre; the late Charles Thomas; and Paul and LaVerne Crisler, Alden. He is a great-grandson of Leona Roskowski, Plymouth, and the late Rose Frankiewicz. Collin has two brothers, Christopher, 10, and Jack, 21.

Bill C. Mecca - 08/9/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Bill Christian Mecca, son of Scott and Sarah Mecca, West Wyoming, is celebrating his third birthday today Aug. 9. Bill is the grandson of Bill and Janice Welliver, West Wyoming, and Janet Mecca and Scott B. Moyer, Dunmore. He is the great-grandson of Jean Washinsky, Wyoming; the late Joseph Washinsky; Mae Welliver, Moosic; the late Thomas Welliver; Vince and Carmel Mecca, Dunmore; and the late James and Marilyn Moyer.

Bryson J. Wardle - 08/9/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Bryson James Wardle, son of Thomas and Stacy Wardle, Plains Township, is celebrating his 12th birthday today, Aug. 9. Bryson is a grandson of James and Maryetta Brown, Plains Township; Jacqueline Wardle, Wilkes-Barre; and Thomas Wardle, Kintnersville. He is a great-grandson of Julia Wardle, Parsons, Wilkes-Barre. Bryson has two sisters, Kayleigh, 14, and Kerrianne, 8, and a brother, Garrett, 8.

Madison N. Ashton - 08/9/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Madison Nycole Ashton, daughter of Gina Caffrey and Scott Ashton, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 9. Madison is a granddaughter of Roseann Caffrey and Dorothy Ashton, both of Wilkes-Barre, and Thomas and Carol Caffrey, Plains Township. She is a great-granddaughter of Anthony Zlobik, Florida. Madison has three brothers and four sisters.

Haley R. Wendolowski - 08/9/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Haley Rae Wendolowski, daughter of Ray and Kelly Wendolowski, Mountain Top, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 9. Haley Rae is the granddaughter of Barbara Byorick, Nanticoke; the late Frank Byorick; and the late Raymond and Ann Wendolowski. She has four brothers, Robby, 18, Ryan, 13, Matthew, 10, and Luke, 2.

Jacob T. Mercadante - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jacob Thomas Mercadante, son of Annette and Tom Mercadante Sr., Sugar Notch, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Aug. 8. Jacob is the grandson of Margaret Griffith and Janet and James Griffith Jr., all of Wanamie, Newport Township, and the late Joseph and Mary Ellen Mercadante. He is the great-grandson of James Griffith Sr., Wanamie, Newport Township; the late Blanche Beggs; the late James Beggs Sr.; and the late Janet Griffith. Jacob is the great-great-grandson of the late Esther Griffith. He has a brother, Tommy, 10.

Mitchell S. Nowroski - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Mitchell Stephen Nowroski, son of Stephen and Jamie Nowroski, Swoyersville, is celebrating his third birthday today, Aug. 8. Mitchell is the grandson of Philip and Bonny Miller, Dallas, and Thomas and Mary Fran Nowroski, Mount Carmel. He is the great-grandson of Janet Miller, Dallas. Mitchell has a brother, Conner James, 10 months.

Jimmy and Benjamin Bailey - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jimmy Bailey, son of Christopher and Laura Bailey, Eagle Rock, Hazleton, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 8. His brother, Benjamin Bailey, will celebrate his fourth birthday Aug. 17. Jimmy and Ben are the grandsons of Judy Bailey, Valley Forge, and Jim and Loraine Stook, Nuangola. They are the great-grandsons of Leo and Adele Bensavage, Hanover Township.

Raymond T. Bozek Jr. - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Raymond Thomas Bozek Jr., son of Raymond T. and Cynthia Bozek, Hanover Township, is celebrating his second birthday today, Aug. 8. Raymond is the grandson of Jim and June Frew, Kingston; Bernard Bozek, Hanover Township; and Ed and Martie Collum, Wilkes-Barre Township. He is the great-grandson of Martha Horan, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Irene Bozek.

Kevin Gring Jr. - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kevin Gring Jr., son of Kevin and Tara Gring, West Pittston, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Aug. 8. Kevin is the grandson of Jack and Milly Jones, Shavertown, and the late Ernest and Patricia Gring.

Jada S. Rivera - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jada Snow Rivera, daughter of Janene Micheletti and David Rivera, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Aug. 8. Jada is the granddaughter of Paul and Joan Micheletti, Plains Township, and Ernesto and Terri Rivera, New York. She is the great-granddaughter of the late John and Mary Parada and the late Raymond and Irma Micheletti. Jada has a sister, Leia Skye, 2.

Mia L. Decker - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Mia Lynn Decker, daughter of Donald and Patricia Decker, Hanover Township, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Aug. 8. Mia is the granddaughter of Gloria Spinks, Wilkes-Barre; George Thomas, Nanticoke; and William and Sandra Decker, New York. She has a brother, Dalton, 5.

Natalie E. Geiger - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Natalie E. Geiger, daughter of Bill and Stacey Geiger, Forty-Fort, celebrated her sixth birthday Aug. 4. Natalie is the granddaughter of Joseph and Dolores Gobbler, Dallas; Anthony Bauer, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Barbara Bauer. She has a brother, Lucas, 8, and a sister, Maggie, 2.

Amanda L. DeHart - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Amanda Lynn DeHart, daughter of John J. DeHart, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her 14th birthday today, Aug. 8. Amanda is the granddaughter of the late John DeHart Sr. and Carol DeHart, Delaware County. She has a brother, Johnathon, 13, and a sister, Kirsten, 1 1.

Julian Sorge - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Julian Sorge, son of Ashley Caruthers, Wilkes-Barre, and William Sorge, Minnersville, is celebrating his third birthday today, Aug. 8. Julian is the grandson of Susan Hughes, Wilkes-Barre, and Lorraine Gurlavage, Minnersville.

Mae Perles to mark 99th birthday - 08/8/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Mae Perles, Kingston, will celebrate her 99th birthday on Aug. 11.

Benjamin F. DeSarro - 08/6/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Benjamin Frank DeSarro, son of Frank and Molly DeSarro, Duryea, is celebrating his second birthday today, Aug. 6. Benjamin is the grandson of Richard and Rosalie Kerpovich, Edwardsville, and Frank and Jessica DeSarro, Moosic. He is the great-grandson of Mary Klecha, Edwardsville; the late Frank Klecha; and the late Peter and Pauline Kerpovich.

Alaina S. Raspen - 08/6/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Alaina Skye Raspen, daughter of Brock and Ashley Raspen, Sweet Valley, is celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 6. Alaina is the granddaughter of Thomas Raspen, Sweet Valley; the late Lorraine Raspen; and Robert and Janene Thompson. She has a brother, Bayne, 4.

Madeline A. Davies - 08/6/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Madeline Ava Davies, daughter of Jason and Karen Davies, Clarks Summit, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Aug. 6. Madeline is the granddaughter of Paul and Pat Davies and Dan and Irene Wisnieski, Shavertown.

Shawn R. Davis - 08/6/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Shawn Raymond Davis, son of Shawn and Kelly Davis, Parsons, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 6. Shawn is the grandson of Pat and Bill Wunner and Linda Davis, all of Parsons; the late Raymond Obitz; and the late Robert Davis.

Kyra L. Suda - 08/5/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kyra Lynn Suda, daughter of Mary Ann Little and Dion Suda, Plymouth, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 5. Kyra is the granddaughter of Donald and Diane Suda, Plymouth, and Malvin and Paulette Little, Larksville. She has a brother, Richard, 19.

Jennifer Jenkins - 08/5/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jennifer Jenkins, daughter of Tammy Heck, Hanover Township, is celebrating her 13th birthday today, Aug. 5. Jennifer is the granddaughter of Gary and Barbara Miller, Wilkes-Barre, and Donny and Cherl Heck, Lancaster. She is the great-granddaughter of Carol Miller and Donald and Nancy Heck, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Shirley Miller, Duryea.

Anthony G. Grandinetti - 08/5/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Anthony Giovanni Grandinetti, son of Gary and Mary Ann Grandinetti, Dallas, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Aug. 5. Anthony is the grandson of Jim and Josephine Grandinetti, Archbald and Jennie Gillott, Carbondale.

David J. Geskey - 08/5/2010 1:00 AM EDT
David Jeno Geskey, son of David and Aimee Geskey, Swoyersville, celebrated his third birthday Aug. 2. David is the grandson of Nancy Mattioli, Plains Township; Robert and Cathy Bakunas and Peggy Geskey, all of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Leo Geskey.

Elizabeth A. Tabbit - 08/5/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Elizabeth Ann Tabbit, daughter of Joseph and Jennifer Tabbit, Hughestown, celebrated her first birthday July 22. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Denise Turley, Nanticoke; the late Roynon Turley; Donna and Morris Sheckler, Plains Township; Nathan and Elsie Buydos, Glen Lyon; and Lawrence Tabbit Sr., Hughestown.

Brayden P. Kilduff - 08/5/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Brayden Patrick Kilduff son of Dr. Patrick Kilduff and Erin Burns Kilduff, Dallas, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 5. Brayden is the grandson of Dr. Charles and Sheila Burns, Kingston Township; Thomas Kilduff, Dallas; and Linda and Skip Loughlin, Cape May, N.J. He is the great-grandson of Jane Delaney, Wilkes-Barre, and James and Peggy Murphy, Allentown. Brayden has a brother, Rory, 14.

Meghan R. Starosta - 08/4/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Meghan Rose Starosta, daughter of John and Sherri Starosta, is celebrating her seventh birthday today, Aug. 4. Meghan is a granddaughter of MaryAnn Blazick and George and Marianne Starosta, all of Plymouth, and the late Ted Blazick. She has a sister, Kristi, 1 1, and a brother, Jacob, 9.

Susan J. Kohut - 08/4/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Susan Jean Kohut, daughter of Melinda Sue and Tom Crossley, Wilkes-Barre, and Jared Kohut, Kane, is celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 4. Susan Jean is the granddaughter of Susan Marie Hughes, Wilkes-Barre, and Leonard and Jean Eastman, Kane. She has two brothers, Isaiah, 5, and Evan, 3 months.

Amanda M. Schneider - 08/4/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Amanda Marie Schneider, daughter of Alex and Amy Schneider, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Aug. 4. Amanda is a granddaughter of Suzanne Kruczek, Nanticoke; Dennis and Bobbi Titus, Shickshinny; and Carl and Phyliss Schneider, Wilkes-Barre. She is a great-granddaughter of Mary Strickland, Hunlock Creek; the late Glenwood Strickland; the late Frank and Kate Titus; the late Belva Titus; the late Philip and Elsie Clarke; and Carl and Theanora Schneider, Plains Township. Amanda has twin sisters, Alyvia and Amelia, 9 months.

Cael T. Krushnowski - 08/4/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Cael Thomas Krushnowski, son of Steve and Kim Krushnowski, Old Forge, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Aug. 4. Cael is a grandson of Patricia Keyes and Stephen and Roberta Krushnowski, all of Plains Township, and the late Gerald Keyes. He is a great-grandson of Catherine Rampola, Wilkes-Barre. Cael has two brothers, Casey, 7, and Camren, 2.

Elyse P. Ricko - 08/4/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Elyse Paige Ricko, daughter of Steve and Heather Ricko, Mountain Top, is celebrating her first birthday today, Aug. 4. Elyse is the granddaughter of Chet and Beverly Stone, Wilkes-Barre, and Donald and Donna Ricko, Hanover Township. She is the great-granddaughter of Frances Conklin and Elizabeth Ricko, Hanover Township, and the late Florence Craig.

Caleb T. Hudak - 08/3/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Caleb Thomas Hudak, son of Jill Hudak, Hanover Township, is celebrating his third birthday today, Aug. 3. Caleb is the grandson of Don Hudak and Joan Brozena, Larksville, and Dolly Hudak, Luzerne. He is the great-grandson of Thomas and Joan Hudak, Forty Fort, and the late Ben and Mary Furmanek.

Madison E. Chacko - 08/3/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Madison Elizabeth Chacko, daughter of John and Dawn Chacko, Larksville, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 3. Madison is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Chacko, Swoyersville; the late John Chacko; and John and Patricia McAndrew, Dallas. She is the great-granddaughter of Matilda Cionzynski, Plymouth. Madison has a brother, Carter, 3 weeks.

Paige L. Pugh - 08/3/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Paige Lynn Pugh, daughter of Gigi and William Pugh Jr., Nanticoke, is celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 3. Paige is a granddaughter of Ruth and Robert Rowles Sr., Ashley, and Mary and William Pugh Sr., Hanover Township. She has two sisters, Samantha, 17, and Alyssa, 6.

Gabrielle A. Krasnahill-Phillips - 08/3/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Gabrielle Alyssa Krasnahill-Phillips, daughter of Robert P. Phillips and Cynthia Anne Krasnahill-Phillips, Montoursville, is celebrating her 15th birthday today, Aug. 3. Gabrielle is a granddaughter of Theodore and Joan Krasnahill, Hanover Township, and Gordon and Dorothy Phillips, Cogan Station. She has a sister, Rebecca Anne.

Ethan R. Kazinski - 08/2/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Ethan Robert Kazinski, son of the Rev. Robert and Karyn Kazinski, Honesdale, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 2. Ethan is a grandson of Bob and Cindy Kazinski, Larksville; Nancy Wiseman, Binghamton, N.Y.; and Charles Wiseman, Great Bend, Pa. He has a brother, Seth, 3.

Chelsie R. Stuccio - 08/2/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Chelsie Rae Stuccio, daughter of Raphael and Ashley Stuccio, is celebrating her second birthday today, Aug. 2. Chelsie is the granddaughter of Joseph and Lorraine Stuccio, Swoyersville, and Michael and Lynn Nace, Exeter. She is the great-granddaughter of Robert and Delores Yanchick, Swoyersville, and Frances and Grace Kusma and Audrey Miscavage, all of West Wyoming.

Mia R. Manganello - 08/2/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Mia Ruth Manganello, daughter of Angelo and Angela Manganello, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 2. Mia is the granddaughter of James and Patricia Thomas and Angelo and Alice Manganello, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Dorothy Wivell, Hughestown. She is the great-granddaughter of Edwin Thomas, Wilkes-Barre.

Apalonia F. Passetti - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Apalonia Faith Passetti, daughter of Robert Passetti Jr. and Tracey A. Bidgood, Nanticoke, celebrated her first birthday July 27. Apalonia is the granddaughter of Robert Passetti Sr. and Marie Scomona Passetti, Glen Lyon; AnnaMarie Falchetti Bidgood, Plymouth; and John R. Bidgood Jr., Courtdale. She is also the step-granddaughter of Xin Hu Bidgood, Courtdale. Apalonia is the great-granddaughter of Edward Passetti and Arlene Passetti, Sugar Notch; Zigmund Scomona and Hedwig Long Scomona, Kingston; Michelene Rishko Bidgood, Phoenix, Ariz.; John R. Bidgood Sr., Conroe, Texas; the late Florence Watkins Bidgood; and John J. Falchetti Sr. and Dolores Massaker Falchetti, Plymouth. Apalonia has a sister, Sareina Marie Wootton, 15.

Christopher J. Banas - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Christopher J. Banas, son of Michael and Theresa Banas, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Aug. 1. Christopher is the grandson of George and Florence Banas, Wilkes-Barre, and John and Theresa Dubbelman, Cedar Grove, N.J. He has three sisters, Katie, 20, Emily, 18, and Caroline, 12, and two brothers, Mikey, 16, and Brian, 14.

Katie P. Ward - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Katie Patricia Ward, daughter of Jack and Deb Ward, Lee section, Glen Lyon, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Aug. 1. Katie is the granddaughter of John and Dolores Grabowski, Glen Lyon, and the late Jack and Patricia Ward. She has a sister, Emily.

Jesse J. Mikoliczyk - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jesse J. Mikoliczyk, son of Joseph and Jessica Mikoliczyk, Exeter Township, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Aug. 1. Jesse is the grandson of Patricia Mikoliczyk, West Wyoming; Joseph F. Mikoliczyk, Exeter Township; and Mr. and Mrs. James Benczkowski, Mountain Top. He has two brothers, Jacob, 9, and Joey, 1 1.

Kyla N. Budzyn - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Kyla Nicole Budzyn, daughter of Kristie Budzyn, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 1. Kyla is the granddaughter of John and Rita Budzyn, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of Helen Ras, Wilkes-Barre, and Rose Budzyn, Plains Township.

Catherine M. Elgonitis - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Catherine (Cassie) Marie Elgonitis, daughter of Michael and Erica Elgonitis, Dallas, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 1. Cassie is the granddaughter of Paula Oscielowski, Kingston, and Len and Marlene Elgonitis, Miners Mills. She has a brother, Michael Brian Jr., 2.

Robert P. Sheils IV - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Robert P. Sheils IV, son of Sheila Flanagan-Sheils and Robert P. Sheils III, Clarks Summit, is celebrating his first birthday today, Aug. 1. Bobby is the grandson of Joseph and Regina Flanagan, Laflin, and Bob and Connie Sheils, Clarks Summit.

Owen W. Davies - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Owen William Davies, son of Richard and Michelle Davies, Sweet Valley, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Aug. 1. Owen is the grandson of Richard and Sumnar Davies, Hanover Township, and Russell and Karen Hryvnak, Blakeslee. He is the great-grandson of Dorothea Karchin, Hanover Township, and Vincent and Eleanor Miskewicz, Wilkes-Barre. Owen has a sister, Gabrielle Paige Davies, 5.

Amber L. Wehrenberg - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Amber Lynn Wehrenberg, daughter of Eric and Seena Wehrenberg, Wapwallopen, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Aug. 1. Amber Lynn is the granddaughter of Mary Wehrenberg, Hackettstown, N.J.; the late Harry Wehrenberg; and the late Robert and Marie Zofcin. She has a sister, Brenna Morgan, 5, and a brother, Colin James, 3.

Jacob J. Marcin - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Jacob J. Marcin, son of Louis and Kerry Marcin, Dallas, is celebrating his third birthday today, Aug. 1. Jacob is the grandson of James and Nancy Marcin, Swoyersville, and James Gallagher and Paula Gallagher, Freeland. He has a brother, Alex J., 4.

Blanche Bezdziecki to celebrate 100th birthday - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
Blanche Bezdziecki, formerly of Fellows Avenue, Hanover Township, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug 2.

Estella Rupp celebrates 103rd birthday - 08/1/2010 1:00 AM EDT
A special 103rd birthday party was held for Estella Rupp on July 17 at the Chalet Restaurant, Mountain Top. Family and friends attended from a tri-state area.