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Richardson, Bobek

Nicole A. Bobek and Jeffery G. Richardson were united in marriage on June 7 at the First Presbyterian Church in Shadyside, with Rev. Alice Phillips officiating. The bride was escorted by her father. Parents of the bride are Ronald and Sally Bobek of Shadyside. Parents of the groom are George and Janet Richardson, also of Shadyside. Nenet Bobek was the maid of honor. Amanda Smathers served as the matron of honor and Dr. Brent Jarrett was the best man. Other attendants were: Heidi Bobek, Judge Julie Selmon, Elaine Ruble, Molly Melching, and Sarah Moes. Megan Jackson, Kayla Jackson and ...

Soos, Carson

Linda Christine Carson and Richard Chad Soos were united in marriage June 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Interfaith Chapel on the campus of West Liberty State College with Jamie McCoy officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the bride are Richard and Joann Carson of New Cumberland, W.Va. Parents of the groom are Nancy Soos of Adena and the late Richard Soos. Emilie Jackson served as matron of honor, Amanda Cox served as maid of honor and Jay Binger and Brent Wetherell served as best men. Other attendants were Susanna McClung, Jamie Traczyk, Mariah Hennis, Chris ...

Neavin, Smith

Hilary Beth Smith and Donald Lee Neavin were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church, Wheeling, with the Rev. Ed Thurmond officiating. Parents of the bride are Beth Smith of Martins Ferry and Richard Smith of Martins Ferry. Parents of the groom are Kim and Dennis Neavin of Martins Ferry. Jenny Secrist was maid of honor. Mike Reese served as best man. Other attendants were Danielle Neavin, Lacey Neavin, Kaycie Strauss, Shelby Strauss, Kayla Conaway, Bianca Piergallini, Jennifer Rice, Karley Yoder, ...

Melanko, Albright

Kellie Ann Albright and Kenneth John Melanko II were united in marriage June 7 at 2:30 p.m. at South Bellaire Methodist Church, Bellaire with Rev. Jim Hoff officiating at the ceremony. The bride was escorted by her father. Parents of the bride are David Lee Albright, Jr. of Shadyside and Pauline Geneva Albright, also of Shadyside. Parents of the groom are Pamela and Ken Melanko of Jacobsburg. Brandy Albright served as maid of honor and Steve Palmer was best man. Other attendants were Kim Heatherington, Susan Gordon, Eric Masciarelli and Don Yocum. Laikyn Earns was flower girl. A ...

Kuntzman, Scarnecchia

Jessica Renee Scarnecchia and Joseph Daniel Kuntzman were united in marriage June 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Calvary Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Laurie Armstrong officiating. Parents of the bride of Carol Carlier of Bridgeport and Michael Scarnecchia of St. Clairsville. Parents of the groom are Mark and Lisa Kuntzman of Bethesda. Chelsie Roberts served as maid of honor and Bob Kuntzman served as best man. Other attendants included Courtney Talik, Audrey Wickens, Danielle Carlier, Terry Akers, Doug Stenger and Joshua Tine. Shauna Studenc served as flower girl and Nathan Markle served ...

Murphy, Fry

Jennifer Lindsey Jacqueline Fry and James Kevin Murphy, Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, June 7 at 4:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry with Rev. Rod Kasler officiating at the candlelight, double ring ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Parents of the bride are Dan and Jacque Fry of Martins Ferry. Grandparents of the bride are Bob and Mignonne Fry and Gloria Griffiths of Martins Ferry and the later Jack Griffiths. Parents of the groom are Jim and Debbie Murphy of Rayland. Grandparents of the groom are the late Steve and LaRue Murphy, Phylis ...