Monday, August 19, 2013

Werstler-DiSimone wedding





BOYERTOWN – Larisa Kristen Werstler of South Coventry, daughter of Cynthia and Glenn Werstler, 201 Fairview St., became the bride of Robert Charles DiSimone of East Norriton in the Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown.

The Rev. Dennis P. Christie, pastor, and Rev. John P. McNamee, formerly of St. Malachy Roman Catholic Church, North Philadelphia, officiated at the double-ring ceremony.

Organist Matthew Wary and soloist Chrissie Dies provided music.

The bride is a 1999 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor of arts degree in English writing. She is a publicity director with Dufour Editions, Eagle.

The bridegroom, son of Marie DiSimone of Audubon and the late Bernardo DiSimone, is a 1989 graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, a 1993 graduate of Ursinus College with a bachelor of arts degree, and a 2000 graduate of Drexel University with a master of business administration degree and a management information systems degree. He is a systems analyst with Wells Fargo, San Francisco.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Jennifer L. Keyser, matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Nicole Springer, Siobhan O’Donnell and Autumn Kieber-Emmons.

David DeSimone, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. James Werstler, brother of the bride, was an usher.

Paige Keyser and Corey Keyser, niece and nephew of the bride, were guest book registrars.

Flowers were placed on the altar in memory of Bernardo DiSimone, Ugo and Giuseppina DeSimone, Ralph and Helen Hartenstine, Geoffrey Werstler, and Ralph and Katherine Werstler.

After a reception at the William Penn Inn, Gwynedd, the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to Paris, France.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Cook-Brewer wedding




DOUGLASSVILLE – Katherina Cook, daughter of William and Juliet Cook, 108 Croton Court, Spring City, became the bride of Clayton Brewer, 105 Unionville Road, Douglassville.

Judge James DeAngelo officiated at the ceremony held at ClayMir Farm, 105 Unionville Road.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School and a 2011 graduate of Penn State University.

The bridegroom, son of Frank and Lori Brewer of Douglassville, is a 2007 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School and a 2011 graduate of Moravian College.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Elissa Cook, maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miranda Brewer, sister of the bridegroom, Natalie Giuffrida, Stefanie Lerario, Kimberly Becker, Rebekah Cawley and Nancy Stiger. Haley Rose Cook, cousin of the bride, was flower girl.

Michael Hennessy was best man. Ushers were Cole Bevan, cousin of the bridegroom, William Gable, Nicholas Gable, Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Stierly and Sgt. Elam Scott (deployed). Keaton Cook and Wesley Cook, cousins of the bride, were ring bearers.

A reception was held at ClayMir Farm, Douglassville.

McGee anniversary




BIRDSBORO – Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. McGee, 943 E. 4th St., were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children along with a Reading Fightin Phils game.

The McGees are the parents of a daughter, Kelly N. Hollinger, wife of Dan of Elizabethtown; and a son, Timothy R. McGee, husband of Jamie of Exeter.

Mrs. McGee, the former Susan Werner, is employed at Reading Health Systems.

Her husband is a warehouse supervisor.

They were married on March 24, 1973 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring.

The McGees have four grandchildren.