Gessler, Cooper

Mari and Kevin Gessler Sr. of Wheeling announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Megan Gessler, to Zachary Allan Cooper, son of Karen and Mark Cooper of Bridgeport. Gessler is a 2008 graduate of Wheeling Park High School and a 2012 graduate of West Liberty University with a bachelorás ...

Hancock, Hensel

Jake Hensel of Kettering, Ohio, and Ann-Elizabeth Hancock of Beckley, W.Va., announce their engagement. Hancock is the daughter of Tammy and the late Mel Hancock of Beckley. She is a 2010 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and will receive a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Marshall ...

Bittner, Lucki

Ralph and Debbie Lucki of Wheeling announce the engagement of their son, Brandon James Lucki, to Tara Elizabeth Bittner, daughter of Greg and Denise Bittner of Allison Park, Pa. Lucki is a 2003 graduate of Wheeling Park High School and received a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University in 2007. He also obtained a law degree from West Virginia University in 2011. He is employed by PNC Financial in Pittsburgh. Bittner is a 2004 graduate of Hampton High School and a 2008 graduate of Allegheny College with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She is employed at her family’s ...

Gilmore, Nardo

Bryan Nardo of Shadyside and Emma Gilmore of Iola, Kan., announce their engagement. Gilmore is the daughter of Larry and Denise Gilmore of Iola. She is on track to graduate in May with a physical therapy assistant’s degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. She works at Newman ...

Troy, Stalder

Steve and Christy Troy of Moundsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Troy, to Bradley Stalder, son of Richard and Linda Stalder of Sardis. Troy is a 2007 graduate of John Marshall High School and a 2013 graduate of West Virginia University with a Master of Science degree ...

Dad’s Notes Follow His Daughter on Honeymoon

DEAR ABBY: I am a new bride in my mid-20s. I’m writing about my dad. At the wedding dinner, he read a list of reasons he “let” me get married. Granted, he thought it was funny, and he always needs to be the center of attention. But during our honeymoon abroad, he sent me messages at every juncture and each hotel. Maybe he’s having a hard time “letting go,” but is this normal? Frankly, I found it creepy. My honeymoon was my and my new hubby’s time to enjoy, and so much intrusion felt like stalking. I am not particularly close to Dad. Am I overreacting? — NEWLYWED IN ...