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Engagement: Kapel-Bianco

The engagement and approaching marriage of Kayla Kapel and Santino Bianco, are being announced by the couple’s parents, Greg and Marriane Kapel of Lyndhurst, and Tina Bianco of Girard. The groom-elect is also the son of the late Philip Bianco. The bride-elect is employed as a registered nurse in the emergency room at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Complex, Main Campus. Mr. Santino has a master’s degree in aerospace controls systems. He is employed as a mechanical engineer for NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. The couple will be united in marriage during a wedding ceremony on ...

Anniversary: Seidner 71st

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph and Marilyn Seidner III of Salem, celebrated their 71st anniversary on Dec. 6, 2025. J Ralph and Marilyn Seidner III were married Dec 6, 1954. Their life together has been a rich tapestry of adventure, creativity, family and unwavering devotion. Their life spans ...

Anniversary: Glozer 50th

Daniel and Kathy Glozer, lifelong residents of the Youngstown area, celebrated their 50th anniversary on Sept. 13, 2025. Mass was held at St. Luke Catholic Church and dinner at Alberini’s Restaurant, both attended by immediate family members. Daniel Glozer and the former Kathy Gromada were united in marriage Sept. 13, 1975. They have two children, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Mihok and Lisa Strines. They also have five grandchildren. Dan worked at Wean United for many years and then at Exal Corporation. He now keeps busy as president and treasurer of their condominium association and he ...

Anniversary: Holquist 70th

Charles and Gail Ann Holquist, of New Middletown, held a 70th anniversary celebration on Aug. 30, 2025, at Welker Park in New Middletown, hosted by the couple’s three children. Charles Holquist and the former Gail Ann Osborne were united in matrimony on Sept. 10, 1955, at Chapel of Friendly Bells Church in Youngstown. A Korean War veteran, Charles served from 1953 to 1955. He retired as a supervisor from U.S. Steel — Ohio Works in Youngstown, in 1981. Gail retired from Wonder Bakery in Youngstown. The couple have been members of the Zion Lutheran Church in New Middletown for ...

Anniversary: Matey 50th

The golden anniversary of Dennis and Sherry Matey was celebrated June 7, 2025, at the Bessemer Croatian Club, the location of their wedding reception 50 years ago. Mr. And Mrs. Matey were married June 7, 1975, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, previously of New Castle, Pa. The reception was a surprise given by their children, Chalsa Matey of Columbiana, Kelly and Seth Matey of New Springfield, and Kyla and J.T. Joyner of Novelty. Among the guests were their eight grandchildren, friends and family from seven different states and members of their original bridal party. Dennis ...

Engagement: Adams – Beck

The families of Nicholas Beck and Kaitlyn Adams are announcing the couple’s engagement and upcoming marriage. Kaitlyn Adams of South Portland, Maine, is the granddaughter of Ann Trueworthy of South Portland, Maine, and the late Wayne Donald Trueworthy. Parents of the groom-elect are Don and Clarann Beck of Poland. The bride-elect earned her beautician’s license from Casal Aveda Institute in 2023. She is the owner / operator of Nails by Kay in Poland. Mr. Beck, of Poland, is an alumnus of Kent State University and earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing and sales. He is ...