SUFFOLK, Va. – The engagement of Karen Elizabeth Francica and Jonathan Edward Virtue, both of Suffolk, Va., was announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Francica, 1446 Mensch Lane, Gilbertsville.

Ms. Francica is a 2003 graduate of Boyertown Area High School, a 2008 graduate of West Chester University with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and a 2011 graduate of West Chester University with a master of education degree in school counseling. She is a guidance counselor at Windsor Middle School, Windsor, Va.

Her fiancé is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Virtue, 54 Overlook Circle, Collegeville. He is a 2001 graduate of Archbishop John Carroll High School, a 2005 graduate of West Chester University with a bachelor of arts degree in music education and a 2008 graduate of West Chester University with a master of music degree in music performance. He is a professional trumpet player in the U.S. Air Force, Langley AFB, Hampton, Va.

An August 3, 2013 wedding at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Pottstown, is planned.