Weddings

VanDyne, McPherson wedding

January 1, 2017

Ashley Renee VanDyne and Jonathan Hunter McPherson were united in marriage on Sept. 24 at the Lincoln Avenue United Methodist Church in Shadyside. Cynthia Caldwell officiated their marriage. The bride was escorted by her father. Parents of the bride are Greg and Michele VanDyne of Bellaire. The groom is the son of Jon (Brandy) McPherson and Angel (Eddie) Fiquris of Shadyside. Samantha VanDyne was the maid of honor and Glenda Myers was the matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Mandy McPherson, Jessica Schroeder and Kayla Kidd. The best man was Jaymes Taylor. The groomsmen were ...

Kenzora, Ebert wedding

November 27, 2016

Richards, Waligura wedding

November 27, 2016

Brandi Nicole Richards and Jade Lucas Waligura were united in marriage on Oct. 8 at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Dillonvale. Monsignor John C. Kolesar served as celebrant. The bride’s sisters, Tara and Halli Richards, stood beside her as maids of honor. The bridesmaids were Alyssa Tolzda, Olivia Morgan and Rebecca Haley. The groom’s longtime friend, Josh Meek, had the role of best man. Additional groomsmen were David Weber, Tyler Mostia, Jared Shank and Andrew Strope. The groom’s niece, Taryn Whited, and nephew, Trystan Whited, acted as junior bridesmaid and ring ...

Kenzora, Ebert wedding

November 6, 2016

Kara Nicole Kenzora and Paul Thomas Ebert II were united in marriage on Aug. 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Columbus. Father Vinny McKiernan officiated the nuptial mass. The bride was escorted by her father. Parents of the bride are Paul and Connie Kenzora of St. Clairsville. The groom is the son of Roberta Becker and Paul Ebert of Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Lisa Kenzora was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Krislyn Mamie, Cassandra Prezzia, Netsanet Chevers, Ciera Brooks and Emily Poynter. The best man was Peter Ebert. The groomsmen were Kellan Schadegg, ...

Poluga, McKnight wedding

October 9, 2016

Alicia Marie Poluga and David Ross McKnight were united in marriage on Oct. 10, 2015, at St. Mary Church in Martins Ferry with Father Marut officiating the ceremony. Alison Young was the matron of honor, and Chris Woodbury served as the best man. Other attendants were Ashley Howard, Kristen Wannemaker, Jeremy Gerevics and Jeff Adams. Laura Harayda was the flower girl, and Logan Young was the ring bearer. Shelby Harayda was the reader. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Poluga of Martins Ferry. Alicia is a 1999 graduate of St. John Central High School and a 2003 ...

Cook, Mills wedding

August 7, 2016

Dana Marie Cook and Michael Steven Mills were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. on May 14 at the Eighteenth Lawn of Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, S.C., with Steve Fingerman officiating. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Peggy Cook of St. Clairsville. She is a 2006 graduate of ...