Times Leader

Monday, August 30, 2004 Page: 18A

McKayla A. Cook

McKayla Anne Cook, daughter of Michelle Gutierrez and B.J. Cook of
Wilkes-Barre, celebrated her fifth birthday Aug. 27. McKayla is the
granddaughter of Tony and Rose Gutierrez and Karen Cook, all of Wilkes-Barre,
and Bill Cook, Dallas. She is the great-granddaughter of Margret Danko,
Irishtown; Charles and Lorraine Gutierrez, Wilkes-Barre; Hugh and Florence
Boyle, East End; and Mary Cook, Edwardsville.
Kimberly A. Dominick

Kimberly Anne Dominick, daughter of Louis and Christine Dominick of
Shavertown, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 30. Kimberly is the
granddaughter of Louis and Betty Jean Dominick, Edwardsville, and Joseph and
Constance Favata, Swoyersville. She is the great-granddaughter of Joseph and
Florence Bedosky, Plymouth. Kimberly has a brother, Louis, 2.

Antonia M. Timonte

Antonia Maria Timonte, daughter of Debbie and Valentino Timonte Jr. of
Pittston, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Aug. 30. Antonia is a
granddaughter of Rita and Valentino Timonte Sr., Pittston Township; Algreta
Marino, Hughestown; and the late Virginia and Nicholas Marino Sr. She is a
great-granddaughter of Anthony Timonte and Josephine Menichini, both of
Pittston Township; the late Mary Timonte; the late Arthur Menichini Sr.; the
late Eugene and Florence McHale; and the late Carradino and Philomena Marino.
Antonia has two sisters, Pamela, 19, and Kristy, 18, and two brothers, Shane,


A.J. Iorio

A.J. Iorio, son of Philip and Mary Iorio of Kingston, is celebrating his
seventh birthday today, Aug. 30. A.J. is the grandson of Phil and Harriet
Iorio, Jensen Beach, Fla., and William and Eleanor Henry, Exeter. He has a
sister, Dani, 5.

Aidan Joyce

Aidan Joyce, son of Tom and Laurie Joyce, is celebrating his fourth
birthday today, Aug. 30. Aidan is a grandson of Jack and Pat Sulkowski, Sugar
Notch, and Mildred Pramick, Dupont. He is a great-grandson of Catherine
Clemens. Aidan has a brother, Adam, 22, and three sisters, Lindsey, 17,
Kelsey, 7, and Megan, deceased.

Grace A. Furcon

Grace Ann Furcon, daughter of Joseph and Nicole Furcon of Kingston, is
celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 30. Grace is the granddaughter of
Joseph and Julie Mantione, Wilkes-Barre, and Joseph and Aline Furcon, Mountain
Top. She has a brother, Nicholas, 2.

Jacob R. Antosh

Jacob Ryan Antosh, son of Gary and Linda Antosh of Moosic, is celebrating
his fourth birthday today, Aug. 30. Jake is a grandson of Pete and Shirley
Antosh, Plains Township; Larry Lowe, Ashley; and the late Mary Lowe. He is a
great-grandson of Anna Gambini, Plains Township. Jake has a brother, Zachary,


Alexandra R. Kester

Alexandra R. Kester, daughter of Michael and Donna Kester of Sugar Notch,
is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Aug. 30. Alexandra is the
granddaughter of George and Andrea Fallon, Sugar Notch, and Mike and Ann
Kester, Shavertown. She is the great-granddaughter of Henry and Regina
Balakier, Sugar Notch. Alexandra has two brothers, Jacob Michael, 3, and
Joshua George, 9 months.

Jacob M. Smith

Jacob Michael Smith, son of Ron and Jane Smith of Hanover Township, is
celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 30. Jake is the grandson of
Bernardine Kirkutis, Hanover Township; Pat Smith, Willingboro, N.J.; and
Delbert Smith, Bethlehem. He has a sister, Morgan, 10.

Alexa J. Decker

Alexa Jean Decker, daughter of Jim and Carla Decker of Lake Township, is
celebrating her 11th birthday today, Aug. 30. Alexa is a granddaughter of
Donna Sanfilippo and Carl Sanfilippo, both of Wilkes-Barre. She has a sister,
Kendall, 7 months, and a brother, Jimmy, 14.

Katelyn P. Benzinger

Katelyn Paige Benzinger, daughter of Bill and Corinne Benzinger of Paoli,
is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Aug. 30. Katelyn is a granddaughter
of Paul and Joan Micheletti, Plains Township, and Bill and Arlene Benzinger,
New York. She is a great-granddaughter of John and Mary Parada, Plains
Township, and the late Raymond and Irma Micheletti. Katie has a sister, Emily,


Robert D. Lane

Robert Douglas Lane, son of Doug and Dorothy Lane of Kingston, is
celebrating his sixth birthday today, Aug. 30. Robby is a grandson of Robert
and Rosemary Price, Kingston, and Jerry and Charlotte Lane, Danville. He is
the great-grandson of Evelyn Lane, Danville. Robby has a brother, Jack, 2.

Alexis A. Lanza

Alexis Ann Lanza, daughter of Tom and Kim Lanza of Plains Township, is
celebrating her third birthday today, Aug. 30. Alexis is the granddaughter of
Paul and Judy Donlin, Dallas, and Tom and Kathy Lanza, Plains Township.

Benjamin J. Dial

Benjamin Joseph Dial, son of Eric and Jane Dial of Thornhurst, celebrated
his sixth birthday Aug. 2. Benji is a grandson of Richard and Bunny Broderick,
Pocono Summit; Paula Dial, Brodheadsville; and the late Ross Dial. He is a
great-grandson of Joseph Gillin, Drexel Hill; Larry and Wilma Pearson, Pana,
Ill.; and Esther Dial, Tower Hill, Ill. Benji has two brothers, Broderick
Ross, 7, and Brenton Pearse, 3.