Take a walk back down the aisle as we dig deep into The Sunday Times archives and share timeless matrimonies.
This occasional feature will highlight beautiful brides, engaging moments and captivating ceremonies held decades ago in Northeast Pennsylvania. The Sunday Times’ very own bridal planner of the past, Laura Rysz, will showcase Marry Memories and welcomes suggestions from readers by email at Lrysz@timesshamrock.com.
Helen Frances Lettinger, of Jermyn, married William J. Reinstadler, of Scranton, on Saturday, July 29, 1950, in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. Garcia Portrait
Clara Jasineski Kakereka, left, stands beside her maid of honor Helen Malinoski. Jasineski, of Scranton, married fellow city resident Eugene Kakereka on Tuesday, May 22, 1928, in an evening ceremony at Sacred Heart Church, Scranton. Submitted Photo
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Photo by Schiever
The engagement of Mary Louise Bircher of Dunmore, to Walter Lincoln Schlager of Altoona, was announced in December 1939. The couple then announced their approaching wedding on April 5, 1941 and married on Saturday, April 26, 1941, in Westminster Presbyterian Church in Scranton. Photo by Schiever
Laura Rysz is the features copy editor and calendar editor at The Times-Tribune and runs the Talk of the Times column, which focuses on local fundraisers and other events. She also writes Chef’s Table that profiles restaurants around the region. Additionally, Laura curates events online on AccessNEPA.com. Laura is involved in the special Mother’s Day edition and curates occasional features Marry Memories and Times Travelers. She is a graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School, New Jersey, and earned an English professional writing degree with a minor in mass communications from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. She also earned a certificate in Social Media Marketing from Rutgers Business School. Contact: lrysz@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5228.
