Kayla and Mark welcomed their family and friends at the Embassy Suites in Coraopolis before departing for their honeymoon in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Kayla is the daughter of Beth and Steven Klein of Carnegie, and Mark is the son of Cheryl and Brian Irwin of Crafton. Grandparents include William Klein, Alice Danks, Debbie and Ron Irwin, and Joann Thomas. Kayla is the sister of Courtney Klein, and Mark is the brother of Isabel and Matthew Irwin.
The newlyweds reside in Dover, Del., where Mark is a member of the Air Force.
• Lucy Kennedy and Alex Cranston welcomed their son Aug. 13. Evan Alexander Cranston weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long. Awaiting the arrival at home were big sister Leah and big brother Jude. They are the grandchildren of Nina Lockhart Kennedy of Carnegie and Mark Kennedy of Carnegie.
• Happy 31st wedding anniversary to Joyce (Pointer) and David Stoakes of Glendale who will celebrate on Wednesday. They are proud parents of one son, Michael.
• Stop by and wish Ashley Comer a happy birthday on Monday. Ashley and her hubby, Greg Romeo, are the owners of Carnegie Coffee on the mall in the old post office building and would love for you to visit.
• Becky and Mike Saracena of Rosslyn Heights will celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Becky is well known for her many years of service at the Gab 'n Eat in Scott Township.
• Devin Michael Lawrence will celebrate his fifth birthday Monday. He is the son of Melissa (Snyder) and Dennis Lawrence. Helping him blow out the big candle were his big brothers, D.J. and Dylan.
• Happy eighth wedding anniversary to Lora and Frank Wilson of Carnegie, who celebrate on Tuesday. Lora and Frank are the parents of a daughter, Madilyn Margret, and a son, Benjamin Francis.
• Happy 13th birthday to Ashleigh Cornish, who will celebrate on Wednesday. Ashleigh is the daughter of Dyana (Rob) Mongelli. Her grandparents are Ginny Maloney and Sam Wood. Ashleigh's siblings include Ryan, Zac, Madison, Jake and Luke.
• Happy fifth birthday to Robert Bernard West Jr., who celebrates Tuesday. He is the son of Christine Darnley and Bobby West of Glendale. His grandparents are Colleen and Charlie Geis of Glendale. His paternal grandmother is Barbara West of Upper St. Clair, and his paternal aunts are Jackie and Charlene West of Glendale. Big sister Samantha West, who is 19, helped him celebrate.
Patty and John Spotti of Crafton will celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary Tuesday. They are the parents of one daughter, Kelli.
• Happy fourth wedding anniversary to Mary (Corba) and Eric Kizina, who celebrate today, Thursday. Mary and Eric are the proud parents of a girl, Mackenzie Jane, who is 2½, and await the arrival of their second child this fall.
• Birthdays this week include Paulette Colonna, Brandan Cantley, Chris Cantley, Chris Trombetta, Gale Kamphaus Sakai, Leslie Jarzombek Molinaro, Patty Mauti Dwinga, Laverne Hilty, Barb Cantley, Brian Frank, Cynthia Loos, Jamey Stewart and Reed Enrietti.
• Happy 14th birthday to Jaden Haygood Calhoun, who will celebrate Friday. Jaden is the son of Lynnette Haygood and will be in the ninth grade at Carlynton Junior High School. Jaden has two siblings, J.J. Haygood and Jaila Calhoun.
• Happy 14th birthday to Nathan Budai, who celebrates today, Thursday. Nathan is the son of Kelly and Michael DiDonne of Scott Township, and he also has twin sisters, Vienna and Cailin.
• Don't forget the Collier Township 14th annual “Rock the Quarry” event held at the Panhandle Trail on Friday and Saturday.
