Engagements

Pietranton, Yacoviello

Eric and Mary Lou Pietranton of Weirton announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Marie Pietranton, to Joshua Nicholas Yacoviello, son of John and Lisa Yacoviello of Weirton.Pietranton is a graduate of Bethany College and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is associate general counsel at Presque Isle Downs in Erie, Pa.Yacoviello is a graduate of Bethany College. He is an admissions counselor at DeVry University in Pittsburgh.An August wedding is planned at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Weirton.

Brandon, Kernik

George and Renee Brandon of Neffs announce the engagement of their daughter, Erika Renee Brandon, to Steven Matthew Kernik, son of Mike and Lori Kernik of Shadyside.Brandon is a 2003 graduate of Bellaire High School and a 2008 graduate of West Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in business administration specializing in accounting. She is employed by the Ohio auditor's office as an assistant auditor.Kernik is a 2004 graduate of Shadyside High School, a 2007 graduate of Capital University with a bachelor's degree in business management and marketing and a graduate of Muskingum ...

Bauer, Ward

Raymond and Mary Bauer of Woodsfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Meagan Bauer, to Samuel Ward, son of Carla and Gary Ward of Woodsfield.Bauer is a 2002 graduate of Monroe Central High School. She is attending Ohio University, pursuing a degree in child and family studies. She is a shift supervisor with Rite Aid of Woodsfield.Ward is a 1999 graduate of Monroe Central High School. He has attended Washington State Community College and will be attending Ohio University in the fall to pursue a degree in computer science. He is employed with Rite Aid.A late summer wedding is planned.

Yurisko, Loy

Rick and Debbie Yurisko and Neven Moffitt and Christine Loy of Paden City announce the engagement of their children, Vicki Yurisko and Chris Loy.Yurisko is a 2009 graduate of Paden City High School. She is scheduled to graduate in May from West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in social work and is applying to graduate school. She is employed with Target.Loy is a 2009 graduate of Paden City High School. He is a student at West Virginia University with a major in petroleum engineering and is scheduled to graduate to graduate in 2015. He is employed at Target and serves in the ...

Plumly, Prati

Joe and Julie Plumly of Barnesville announce the engagement of their daughter, Beverly Ann Plumly, to Lucas Michael Prati, son of Michael Prati of Tiltonsville and Carmen Prati-Miller of Martins Ferry.Plumly is a 2005 graduate of Barnesville High School. She graduated summa cum laude at Muskingum University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in special education and early childhood education in 2009 and a Master of Arts degree in educational leadership in 2011.She is employed as a special education teacher and testing coordinator at Bridgeport Middle School.Prati is a 1999 graduate of St. ...

Latos, Lucas

Gary and Cathy Latos of Wheeling announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Marie Latos, to Joshua Robert Lucas, son of Paula Lucas of Wheeling and the late Darrell Lucas.Latos is a 2006 graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She is a morning anchor and reporter for the ABC affiliate WSOC-TV in Charlotte, N.C.Lucas is a 2006 graduate of West Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in art education. He is a sales representative for Red Ventures, Charlotte.A June 1 wedding is planned in Wheeling.