Melody Knappenberger and Stephen W. Hrinkonich, both of Jim Thorpe, were united in marriage on Sept. 1, 2012 in Jim Thorpe. District Judge Edward Lewis officiated the double ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of the late Helen and Earl Knappenberger of Jim Thorpe. She is a graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School, and is currently employed at the Wal-Mart Pharmacy.The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Eileen Getz and Steve Hrinkonich of Lehighton. He is a graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School and Carbon County Vo-Tech. He is employed by Palmerton Telephone Company.