Weddings/Anniversaries
Adams — Abramowitz
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printGail and Marvin Abramowitz and Paulette and Alan Adams are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Adam Scott and Amanda Catherine. The wedding took place on Sept.13, 2009 at Turf Valley Resort. Cantor Jan Morrison officiated.
The bride was escorted to the chuppah by her parents. Maid of honor was Jilian Franzen. Bridesmaids were Ashley Abramowitz, Melanie Abramowitz, Ashley Biethan and Marijah Sroczynski.
The groom was escorted to the chuppah by his parents. Best man was Ben Rubin. Groomsmen were Hirsh Goldberg, Chris Adams and Paul Adams. Also honored were grandmothers Sarah Abramowitz and Margaret Retano.
The couple will honeymoon in Walt Disney World and Antigua later this year. They reside in Bethesda.
Cohen — Waddell
Guest Book (0)Steve and Paula Cohen of Eldersburg, Md., happily announce the marriage of their daughter, Laura Rose, to Samuel Waddell, son of Bobby and Jeff Waddell of Ferndale, Wash. on April 1, 2009.
Laura, a geologist, has degrees from York College and Towson University.
Sam, a college professor, has degrees from York College and Towson University.
Laura’s grandparents are Oscar and Lee Hartman and the late Herman and Ann Cohen.
Sam’s grandparents are Sally and the late Jerry Waddell and Lenore Jacobs.
Diem — Spitalsky
Guest Book (0)Mr. and Mrs. David Spitalsky are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Ryan Scot, to Katrina Diem of Lancaster, Pa.
The wedding took place on Aug. 22, 2009.
The couple reside in Lancaster.
Eng — Hyatt
Guest Book (0)Dr. Benjamin and Bonnie Eng and Edward and Gail Hyatt happily announce the marriage of their children, Melissa Ann and Brian Craig. The wedding was held on June 6, 2009 at Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, Md. Rabbi David Kuperman officiated.
The bride was escorted to the chuppah by her parents. Matron of honor was Jayme O’Donnell. Bridesmaids were Kim Fine, sister of the groom, and Shweta Agarwal, Becky Baines, Allison Castle, Kate Gordon and Ridgely Minter.
The groom was escorted to the chuppah by his parents. Best men were Chad Clay and Alex Scher. Groomsmen were Matt Eng, brother of the bride, Mark Fine, brother-in-law of the groom, Justin Betof and Mike Busenberg. Max Fine, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer.
After a honeymoon in Napa and Sonoma, Calif., the couple reside in Alexandria, Va.
Gendason — Rubenstein
Guest Book (0)Mr. and Mrs. Barry Gendason are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Casey Jordan, to Melissa Kay Rubenstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rubenstein of Shreveport, La. The wedding was held on June 28, 2009 at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport. Rabbi Eugene Levy and Rabbi Adam Raskin officiated.
The bride was escorted to the chuppah by her parents. Matron of honor was Cheryl Drazin, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Katie Bauman, Leslie Feldman, Lauren Hassani and Lisa Jaffe.
The groom was escorted to the chuppah by his parents. Best man was Ari Gendason, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Kevin Cookler, Aaron Drazin, Davi Kutner and Brian Rubenstein, brother of the bride.
Also honored in the procession were grandmother of the bride Mrs. Bennie Rubenstein and grandfather of the groom Mr. Harry Gendason.
After a honeymoon trip to Rome and Venice and a Mediterranean cruise, the couple now reside in Dallas.
Goldvarg — Fabiano
Guest Book (0)Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Goldvarg are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Jessica Harlee, to Gregory Steven Fabiano, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fabiano. The wedding was held on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Suburban Club in Pikesville. Rabbi Rhoda Silverman officiated.
The bride was escorted to the chuppah by her parents. Maid of honor was Nicole Stein. Bridemaids were Lindsay Abramsohn, Jennifer Black, Valerie D’Alesio, Kristin Eggl and Amanda Olwine.
Best man was Brian Fabiano. Groomsmen were Alex Goldvarg, Victor Battista and Sergio Coelho.
After a honeymoon in French Polynesia, the couple reside in New York City.
Rubenstein — Gendason
Guest Book (0)Mr. and Mrs. Barry Gendason are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Casey Jordan, to Melissa Kay Rubenstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rubenstein of Shreveport, La. The wedding was held on June 28, 2009 at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport. Rabbi Eugene Levy and Rabbi Adam Raskin officiated.
The bride was escorted to the chuppah by her parents. Matron of honor was Cheryl Drazin, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Katie Bauman, Leslie Feldman, Lauren Hassani and Lisa Jaffe.
The groom was escorted to the chuppah by his parents. Best man was Ari Gendason, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Kevin Cookler, Aaron Drazin, Davi Kutner and Brian Rubenstein, brother of the bride.
Also honored in the procession were grandmother of the bride Mrs. Bennie Rubenstein and grandfather of the groom Mr. Harry Gendason.
After a honeymoon trip to Rome and Venice and a Mediterranean cruise, the couple now reside in Dallas.
Schnitzer — Worshtil
Guest Book (0)Laurie Schnitzer, Sunny and Joan Schnitzer and Marti and Joel Worshtil happily announce the marriage of their children, Claire Renee and Zachary William. The wedding was held on September 6, 2009 at Sequoia in Washington, D.C. Rabbi Fred Reiner officiated.
The bride was escorted to the chuppah by her parents. Maid of honor was Samantha Schnitzer, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Clark, Alexandra Clark, Jennifer Miller, Randy Pachino, Laura Peters, Rachel Smith, Alyssa Worshtil and Joanna Worshtil. Flower girl was Ella Worshtil.
The groom was escorted to the chuppah by his parents. Best man was Jamie Worshtil, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Nicolas Baca, Eddie Bedon, Andy Bradley, Daniel Coogan, Michael Kramer, Justin Smith, Lyle Vold and Daniel Walker.
After a honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the couple reside in Washington, D.C.
Zemlak-Kenter
Guest Book (0)Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak is happy to announce the marriage of her daughter, Staci Nicole Zemlak, to Rabbi Eytan Noach Kenter, son of Rabbi Barry and Judi Kenter of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Staci is also the daughter of the late Barry Zemlak. The wedding was held on Oct. 25, 2009, at Beth Israel Congregation. Father of the groom Rabbi Barry Kenter officiated.
The mother of the bride escorted Staci to the chuppah, which was hand-made and included cloth from a hospital gown that the bride’s father wore when she was born. Maid of honor was Stefanie Zemlak Diamond, sister of the bride, and bridesmaid was Jennifer Pavane, fiancé of the groom’s brother. Flower girls were nieces of the bride, Bari Megan Diamond, Hailey Paige Diamond and Sami Brooke Diamond.
The groom was escorted to the chuppah by his parents. Best man was Doron Kenter, brother of the groom, and groomsman was Matthew Diamond, brother-in-law of the bride.
Also honored in the procession were grandmother of the bride Mrs. Royce Tucker of Pikesville and grandparents of the groom Dorothy and David Dickstein of Levittown, Pa.
The couple now resides in Atlanta and will honeymoon in South Africa and Zimbabwe.