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.
Karen Ann Belles married Thomas F. Barrett on Saturday, April 16, 1966, in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. Both sets of parents were from Archbald.
Powell Portrait / Karen Belles Barrett
Sat, Apr 16, 1966 – 10 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com
Sat, Apr 16, 1966 – 11 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com
Maureen Elizabeth Kelly married Ronald A. Rucolas on Saturday, Aug. 6, 1966, in St. John the Evangelist Church, Scranton. Both sets of parents were from the city.
Powell Portrait / Maureen Kelly Rucolas
Sat, Aug 6, 1966 – 10 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com
Sat, Aug 6, 1966 – 11 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com
Rose Marceline Ruddy married Alfred Joseph Thoman on Saturday, Sept. 5, 1953, in St. Paul’s Church, Scranton. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Ruddy of Dunmore.
Powell Portrait / Rose Ruddy Thoman
Sat, Sep 5, 1953 – 9 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com
Joan Agnes MacPherson married Joseph Anthony Williams on Saturday, Sept. 18, 1948, in Holy Rosary Church, Scranton. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. MacPherson of the city.
Powell Portrait / Joan MacPherson Williams
Mon, Sep 20, 1948 – 14 · The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com
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.
