Announcements

Yolanda Rosa and Fernando D. Dopatrocinio, 613 Arlington St., Tamaqua.

Jacqueline Harig and Patrick J. Mulqueen, 1719 Chestnut St., New Ringgold.

Tammy L. Young and James B. Keating, 4 Saint Clair St., Middleport.

Melissa M. Rodgers, daughter of JoAnn and Charles Rodgers of Tamaqua, became the bride of Eric R. Smith Jr., son of Dianne and Eric R. Smith Sr., and the late Donna Smith, of Carlisle, on Sept. 5, 2009 at Trinity United Church of Christ in Tamaqua. The Rev. David W. Grant officiated. Phyllis Paisley was the organist.

Give in marriage by her father, the bride chose Erika Zeigler as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Jessica Cooper, Rebecca Arline and Ashley Rodgers. The flower girl was Kayla Wolf.

Catie Lauver, daughter of Ronald Lauver, McAdoo, and the late Shirley Lauver, became the bride of Michael Walser II, son of Michael and Michelle Walser, Tamaqua, on May 16, 2009 at SS. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Tamaqua.

The double ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. William Linkchorst. Joseph Mehalko was the vocalist. Sandy Mehalko played the organ.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose Christi Hinkle, Weatherly, as matron of honor. Madilyn and Abby Hinkle, Weatherly, were flower girls.

Richard Dennis Ehrenfried, 51 Spring St., Weatherly, and Nancy Eileen Gardiner, 12 Bull Run St., Coaldale.

Albert Leon Ziegenfus and Amy Lynn Anthony, 331 White St., Lehighton.

William Terry Leslie Jr. and Sandra Ann Eckhart, Box 268, Palmerton.

Brian Matthew Yusella and Amanda Jo Faenza, 15 E. Amidon St., Summit Hill.