Beth Swankoski, daughter of Ray and Patty Swankoski of Coaldale, graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in Letters, Arts and

HLAVATY A son, William Joseph Hlavaty, was born at 8:53 p.m. on Feb.

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SMITH A daughter, Charlotte Grace Smith, was born Nov. 14, 2011 at Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, to Casey and Joshua Smith of Jersey Shore.

The engagement of Danielle L. Smith to Brian A. DeSieno has been announced by their parents.

Connor Hedash, a student at Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem, has been selected to attend West Point's U.S.

Kaitlin Maloney, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named to the fall 2011 dean's list at Temple University.

A son, Asher Timothy Benyo, was born to Tara and Tim Benyo of Breinigsville, at 8:25 p.m., Dec. 30, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

The engagement of Erica Marie Redline of Jim Thorpe to Brad Howard Jones of State College has been announced by her parents, Wilmer and Donna Redli

KABANA A son, Brayden Maverick Kabana, was born Dec. 9, 2011 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Mich. to Chelsea Livingston and Brett M.

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