Weddings

Yacoviello, Pietranton

Erica M. Pietranton and Joshua N. Yacoviello were united in marriage Saturday, Aug. 17, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Weirton. Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati officiated the double-ring ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Eric and Mary Lou Pietranton of Weirton.The groom is the son of John and Lisa Yacoviello of Weirton.Alaina Christ was maid of honor. Jonathan Yacoviello, brother of the groom, served as best man.Other attendants were Angelica Pietranton, Kelsey Pietranton, Rachel Lutz, Mandi Figlioli, Amanda Nicastro, Johnna Deshuk, Danielle Cochrane, Molly Yacoviello, Mario ...

Birch, Elias

Elizabeth June Elias and James Justin Birch were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Chapel of Mary and Joseph, Wheeling Jesuit University, with the Rev. Mike Steltenkamp officiating the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Gary and Jennifer Elias of Wheeling.The groom is the son of James and Theresa Birch of Wheeling.Stephanie Elias was maid of honor. Sean Carney served as best man.Other attendants were Jennifer Elias, sister of the bride; Andrea McGinley; Jennifer Barger; Sarah Goodwin; Deanna Phillips; Sarah Coleman; Bobby Birch, Andy Birch and Shawn Birch, ...

Ritchie, Denton

Tara Michelle Denton and Jason Alan Ritchie were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Oak Tree Manor Bed and Breakfast in Spring, Texas, with the Rev. Daniel Slagle officiating.The bride is the daughter of Dayton Denton Jr. and Dana Denton of The Woodlands, Texas.The groom is the son of Mark and Michel Ritchie of Rayland.Katie Tedesco was maid of honor. Jeremy Jones served as best man.Other attendants were Chuck Turberville, Kristin Chambers, Adam Esparza, Kristen Verderber, Nicholas Reiter, Jennifer Ritchie, Brad Shockman and Liz Wagner.An outdoor reception was held at Oak ...

Sugimoto, Wolfe

Brittany Ann Wolfe and Mark Alan Sugimoto were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Wheeling, with Msgr. Eugene Ostrowski officiating the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Amy Pramesa of Wheeling and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pramesa of Wheeling.The groom is the son of Mary and John Sugimoto of Elizabeth City, N.C.The bride was escorted to the altar by her grandfather, Frank Pramesa.Ashley Wolfe, twin sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Thomas Sugimoto, brother of the groom, served as best man.Other attendants were Marisa ...

Schmitt, Bender

Abrielle Lorraine Bender and Cristopher "Pec" Schmitt were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Wheeling, with the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens Jr. officiating the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Reed Bender and Sherry Bender of Wheeling.The groom is the son of Robert Schmitt of Belmont and the late Jennifer Schmitt.Autumn Bender was maid of honor. Stephen Schmitt served as best man.Other attendants were Joe Schmitt, Lauren Gnagey, Evan Bender, Claire Juszczak, Andrew Schmitt, Jessie Boardman, James Cross, Heidi Hamrick, Dr. Kevin Spiker and Amy ...

Minzler Celebrates 90th

Helen Minzler of Wheeling celebrated her 90th birthday Tuesday, May 13.Born on May 13, 1924 and reared in Wheeling, she is the oldest of five siblings. She was married to Harold Minzler Sr. Before having her children, she worked at Stone & Thomas as an elevator operator.She has four children. The family includes Harold Minzler of Wheeling; Donald Minzler, deceased; Richard Minzler and his wife, Chris, of Wheeling and Nancy Yocke of Wheeling. She has seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.