Depending on the pundits you ask, Tuesday's national election results — in which Republicans decisively regained the majority in the U.S. House and whittled Democratic control of the Senate significantly — were about the economy.
James Robert Franks, Jr., the son of James Robert and Laura Anne Franks of Greentown, PA, was born on July 17, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are John and Carol Snyder of Bushkill, PA. Paternal grandparents are James and Gloria Franks of South Sterling, PA.
Owen Clyde Eltz, the son of Heather and Brian Eltz of Pleasant Mt., PA, was born on July 14, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Jack and Sharyn Eltz, of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandparents are Phil and Lisa Eltz of Pleasant Mt., PA.
Layla Viola Starkey, the daughter of Kelly-Sue Shaffer of Honesdale, was born on July 14, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Kelly-Sue joins a big sister Elisa Renae Starkey. Maternal grandmother is Dorothy Starkey of Honesdale, PA.
The 50th annual reunion of the descendants of Frank and Teresa Weniger will be held on Sunday, July 25, at Secluded Acres starting at noon.
For more information, contact Jean Gilhool at 253-4256.
Makayla Elizabeth Zaverl, the daughter of Anne Marie Spyhalsky and Aaron Zaverl of Forest City, was born on June 30, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Christine Laydea, Bob Gaskins of Lake Ariel, PA. Paternal grandparents are Gene and Colleen Zaverl of Browndale, PA.
Michael Edward Radomsky, III, the son of Krysten Tamara Wilson and Michael Edward Radomsky, Jr., of Milford, PA, was born on June 30, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Lisa-Marie and Eric Wilson of Milford, PA. Paternal grandparents are Michael Edward Radomsky, Sr., of Lords Valley, PA.
Kelsey Nicole Price, the daughter of Angela Theis and Troy Price of Tyler Hill, PA, was born on June 30, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Kelsey joins big sisters Marissa Theis and Eden Price. Maternal grandparents are Linda and Donald Ferris of Hancock, NY. Paternal grandparents are Betty and Marvin Price of Tyler Hill, PA.
Trever Bryce Grover, the son of Lorraine and Roy Grover of Blakely, PA, was born on July 1, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Trever joins big brothers Jakob and Nicholas. Maternal grandmother is Ruth Boyer of Blakely, PA. Paternal grandmother is Cindy Grover of Blakely, PA.
Ryan James Coulter, the son of Debra Kenyon and Timothy J. Coulter of Lake Como, PA, was born on July 2, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Donna and Robert Kenyon Sr., of Lake Como, PA. Paternal grandparents are Jessica and Timothy C. Coulter of Honesdale, PA.
Zachary Colburn, the son of Renae Colburn and Chris Heath of Honesdale, was born on May 21, 2010 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Zachary joins a big brother, Xavier. Maternal grandmother is Gwen Holmes of Cresco, PA. Paternal grandparents are John and Eve Heath of Bethany, PA.
Lindsey Elaine Schneider, the daughter of Hollie and Joshua Schneider of Waymart, PA, was born on June 4, 2010, at Moses Taylor Hospital. Lindsey joins a big brother Benjamin James Schneider. Maternal grandparents are Marlene Metzger and Aaron Novak of Tyler Hill, PA. Maternal great grandfather is George DeCarlo of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandmother is Starr Anderson of Endicott, NY; and paternal grandfather is F. Jamie Schneider of Lakewood, PA.
Jenna Marguerete Murray, the daughter of Chris and Amy Murray of Honesdale, PA, was born on June 16, 2010, at Moses Taylor Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Don and Judy Palmer of Moscow. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Kristina Murray of Honesdale; and Sue and Jesse Young of Equinunk.
Garrett Allen Keninitz, the son of Gregory A. Keninitz and Jennifer Lynn Keninitz of Ashlalnd, PA, was born on June 24, 2010, at Bloomsburg Hospital, PA. Maternal grandparents are John H. Wetmore and Vickie of Honesdale, PA; and Barbara and Werner Kortling of White Mills, PA. Paternal grandparents are Michael and Barbara Keninitz of Ashland, PA. Paternal great grandmother is Jean Baglin of Ashland, PA.
Jordan Andrew Verola, the son of Erica and Mark Verola of Waymart, PA, was born on June 13, 2010, at Moses Taylor Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Ellen Muller of Pleasant Mount. Paternal grandparents are Joe and Lucille Verola of Honesdale, PA. Maternal great grandparents are Bob and Judy Muller of Pleasant Mount.
Joclyn Marie Doherty, the daughter of Ashley Marie Doherty of Honesdale, PA, was born on June 22, 2010 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandmother is Tracey Ann Herzog of Honesdale, PA.
Arianna Rose Haring, the daughter of Jacklyn E. Digilio and Ross E. Haring of Hawley, PA, was born on June 22, 2010 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth Gorman and Michael Digilio, Jr. of Hawley, PA. Paternal grandparents are Norman and Rose Haring of Milford, PA.
Isabella Rose Knowles, the daughter of Ashley Knowles and Cody R. McCuen of Canadensis, PA, was born on June 23, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandmother is Margaret R. “Peg” Knowles of Canadensis, PA.
Allison Rachel Case, the daughter of Jessica Drake and Christopher Case of Beach Lake, PA, was born on June 23, 2010 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Allison joins big sister Sierra Hocker. Maternal grandparents are Mary Kenowsky/ Gary Welsh of Beach Lake, PA. Paternal grandparents are Douglas Case and Sue Case of Beach Lake, PA.
Rylan McLaughlin and Brendan McLaughlin, twin sons of Kaitlyn and Eric McLaughlin of Jefferson Township, PA, was born on June 24, 2010. Ryan and Brendan join a big sister, Krissiuna Erin McLaughlin. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Patricia Reahm of Jefferson Township, PA. Paternal grandparents are Frederick McLaughlin and Elizabeth McLaughlin of Coopersburg, PA.
Carmine Thomas Lucente, the son of Amber and Matthew Lucente of Dingmans Ferry, PA, was born on June 23, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Carmine joins a big sister Jasmine Lucente. Paternal grandparents are Andrew and Jeanette Lucente of Dingmans Ferry, PA.
John Richard Osterhout, the son of Kelly and John Osterhout of Greentown, PA, was born on June 26, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Richard Beacon, Roxanne Beacon of Dingmans Ferry, PA. Paternal grandparents are John and Denise Osterhout of Glen Spey, NY.
Hannah Aleese Bottaro, the daughter of Rachel and Chris Bottaro of Tobyhanna, PA, was born on June 27, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Harry and Esther White of Wantage, NJ. Paternal grandparents are Vincent and Barbara Bottaro of New Jersey.
Adriana Yasmeen, the daughter of Christine A. Slutter and Nikolas K. Reeder of Honesdale, PA, was born on June 16, 2010 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Adriana joins a big sister Jada Lynn Shaffer-Slutter. Maternal grandparents are Enid Slutter and Tom Slutter of Hawley, PA. Paternal grandparents are Phyllis Reeder and Ron Reeder of Beach Lake, PA.
Lindsey Elaine Schneider, the daughter of Hollie and Joshua Schneider of Waymart, PA, was born on June 4, 2010, at Moses Taylor Hospital. Lindsey joins a big brother Benjamin James Schneider. Maternal grandparents are Marlene Metzger and Aaron Novak of Tyler Hill, PA. Maternal great grandfather is George DeCarlo of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandmother is Starr Anderson of Endicott, NY; and paternal grandfather is F. Jamie Schneider of Lakewood, PA.
Isabella Stacie Lynn O’Connell, the daughter of Nicole and Chester O’Connell of Honesdale, PA, was born on June 3, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Isabella joins older brothers Christian and Nicholas. Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Marge Dougherty of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandparents are Chester and Bernadette O’Connell, Waymart; and David and Jan Smoke of Honesdale.
Madeline Rose, the daughter of Shannon Stevens and Thomas Sutphen, Jr. of Dingmans Ferry, PA, was born on June 17, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Madison Ava Mertz, the daughter of Crystal Angueira and Paul Mertz of Honesdale, PA, was born on June 19, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Madison joins big brothers Jeremy and Dominic Kominski. Maternal grandmother is Noel Angueira of Brooklyn, NY. Paternal grandparents are Pamela Bennet Heritage and Jodey Mertz of Pennsylvania.
Anthony Palma, the son of Vanessa and Anthony Palma of Dingmans Ferry, PA, was born on June 22, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Gail Wood of Jensen Beach, FL. Paternal grandparents are Janice and Dominick Palma of Dingmans Ferry, PA.
Gianna Starr Caccavale, the daughter of Ashley Kiefer and Joseph Caccavale of Hawley, PA, was born on June 15, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Gianna joins a big sister, Haley. Maternal grandparents are Stephen and Marilyn Kiefer of Greeley, PA. Paternal grandparents are Rich and Josephine Caccavale of Promised Land, PA.
Vincent Patrick Hammett, the son of Ciara Orcutt and Patrick Hammett of Jeffersonville, NY, was born on June 15, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Vince and Lisa Orcutt of Galway, NY. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Diane Hammett of Jeffersonville, NY.
Carter Anthony Cisneros, the son of Adrianne Poklemba and Robert Cisneros of Carbondale, PA, was born on June 14, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Darlene and Andy Poklemba of Carbondale and Blakely, PA. Paternal grandparents are Sharon and Mario Cisneros of Simpson, PA.
Rylie Grace Ford, the daughter of Susan and Dennis Ford of Honesdale, PA, was born on June 14, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Rylie joins a big brother, Connor. Maternal grandparents are John and Rachel Malloy of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandparent is Fran Ford of Lake Ariel, PA.
Neya Kendal Crum, the daughter of Alexandra Velez and Mike C. Crum of Hawley, PA, was born on June 14, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Neya joins a big sister, Avia.
Gregory Owen Poninski, the son of Ann Marie and Cezary Poninski of Hawley, PA, was born on June 9, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Gregory joins a big brother, Aleksander and a big sister, Eileen. Maternal grandparents are Anthony and the late Eileen Barry of Dunedin, FL. Paternal grandparents are Roman and Teresa Poninski of Elmhurst, NY.
Michel Charles Clark, the son of Regina S. Neuwirth and Daniel J. Clark, Sr., of Narrowsburg, NY, was born on June 10, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Michel joins a big brother, Daniel. Maternal grandparents are Paul and Lillian Weeden of Narrowsburg, NY. Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Carolanne Clark of Walton, NY.
Korilyn Rebecca Roche, the daughter of Allecia and Michael Roche of Honesdale, PA, was born on June 11, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Fran Rickard of Honesdale/ Cherry Ridge, PA. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Sally Roche of Honesdale, PA.
Alanna Rose Frey, the daughter of Amy and Carl Frey, Jr., of Archbald, PA, was born on June 9, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandmother is Stella Brush of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandparents are Carl and Judy Frey, Sr. of South Canaan, PA.
Olivia Jane Szymczyk, the daughter of Susan and Andrew Szymczyk of Hawley, PA, was born on June 2, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Olivia joins a big sister, Madeline. Maternal grandparents are Susan Wade of Newfoundland, PA; and John Wade of Port Jervis, NY. Paternal grandparents are Krystina Sierkowski of Pocono Lake, PA; and Jerzy Szymczyk of Old Westbury, NY.
William Douglas Theobald, the son of Kristen and William Theobald of Waymart, PA, was born on May 15, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Timothy Hugle of Freehold, NJ; and Dena Slocum of Lake Como, PA. Paternal grandparents are William Theobald of Lake Ariel, PA; and Suzanna Theobald of Waymart, PA.
Patrick Anthony Padula V, the son of Alexandra Wassmer and Patrick Padula of Peckville, PA, was born on June 1, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Patrick joins a big sister Marissa. Maternal grandparents are Natalie Wassmer and Eugene Wassmer of Moscow, PA. Paternal grandmother is Debby Cox of Lake Ariel.
Gabriel Salvator Seaman, the son of Tina Kinderman and Lester Seaman of Carbondale, PA, was born on May 26, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Gabriel joins a big brother Jeffrey and a big sister, Marley.
Jayden Olm, the son of Li Li and Brett Olm of Eldred, NY wasborn on May 25, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Xie Huaming and Li Weigang of Chengdu of China. Paternal grandparents are Eileen and William Olm of Dingmans Ferry, PA.
James Anthony Christianson, Jr., the son of Alicia and James Christianson of Greentown, PA, was born on May 28, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Peggy and Al Christianson of Marshalls Creek, PA. Paternal grandparents are Judy Lew and Leo Everitt of Perkasie, PA.
Ethan Allen-James Miley, the son of Tracey Lewis and Ithel Miley, Jr. of Forest City, PA, was born on May 28, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Ethan joins a big brother, Ithel Miley, III; and a big sister, Alexa Miley. Maternal grandparents are David Lewis of Hallstead; and Dawn Koehler of New Milford, PA. Paternal grandfather is Ithel Miley, Sr. of Spring City, PA.
Victoria Isabella Chandler, the daughter of Mindy S. Holland and John F. Chandler of Jermyn, PA, was born on May 28, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Victoria joins big brothers: John Jr., T.J., Dylan and Ryan; and big sister, Krysten. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Jeanette Gerchman of Greenfield, PA. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Theresa Chandler of Scranton, PA.
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Marie Jean Zarcone, daughter of Frank and Maria Zarcone, and Richard Mead Donovan, son of Gary and Nancy Donovan, Honesdale were united in marriage on October 10, 2009, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Honesdale.
