Engagements

The engagement of Kristin Danchak of Emmaus to Robert Bekesy, also of Emmaus, has been announced by her parents.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of John and Donna Danchak of Albrightsville. She has a bachelor of science degree in nursing from College Misericordia and is employed as a clinical coordinator of the recovery room at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem.

Elizabeth Lutton and Timothy Knappenberger, both of Dahlgren, Va. are engaged to be married.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Elva and David Lutton of Duncansville, Pa. She is a 2001 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School and a 2005 graduate of Penn State University, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in history and a bachelor of science degree in secondary education.

The prospective bridegroom is the son of Terri and Will Knappenberger of Tamaqua.

The engagement of Jenna Gerber of Tamaqua to Jason Derr of Coplay, has been announced by their parents.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Robert and Lisa Gerber of Tamaqua.

She is a 2007 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, and earned a bachelor of science degree in 2011 from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. She is currently employed by Lilly Pharmaceuticals.

The prospective bridegroom is the son of Rhonda Zawaski of Andreas and Paul Derr of Weatherly.

The engagement of Keara J. Martzen and Timothy E. Smale, both of Emmaus, has been announced by their parents.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jeff and Cindi Martzen of Honey Brook, Pa. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in English literature from Kutztown University.

The prospective bridegroom is the son of Peter and Joann Smale of Palmerton. He holds a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Kutztown University.