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<p>Amanda Marie Evanich and John Christopher Popko were united in marriage on June 27, 2015 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Duryea.</p><p>The bride is the daughter of Andrew and Patricia Evanich of Pittston. She is the granddaughter of the late Albert and Stella Petrolonis of Pittston and the late Thomas and Irene Evanich of Swoyersville.</p><p>The groom is the son of Cathy Dymond and the late John A. Popko of Hunlock Creek. He is the grandson of the late Raymond and Catherine Dymond of Sweet Valley and the late John and Eleanor Popko of Wyoming.</p><p>The bride was given in marriage by her father. She chose her sister, Cynthia Lambert, as her matron of honor, and her close friend of 15 years, Courtney Day, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lisa Hewitt Evanich, sister-in-law of the bride; Julia Lambert, niece of the bride; Jessica Bezdziecki, Jessica Goodlavage, Debbie Krakoski, Cassandra Scarantino, all friends of the bride.</p><p>The groom chose his close friend of 14 years, Dr. David Ermak, as his best man. Groomsmen were Neil and Jesse Popko, brothers of the groom; Andrew Evanich, brother of the bride; Chris Abbott, Kevin Callahan, Josh Tuner, John Tomkoski, Michael Golubiewski, Dave Kovalik, Nicholas Leonard, all friends of the groom.</p><p>Readings were given by Tyler Lambert, nephew of the bride; Tina Dymond and Sam Biscotto, both cousins of the groom. Father Andrew Sinnet officiated the ceremony.</p><p>The ring bearers were Logan Lambert, nephew/godson of the bride, and Josh Dymond, cousin of the groom.</p><p>The flower girls were Hannah and Lauren Dymond, cousins of the groom.</p><p>An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton.</p><p>The bride is a 2005 graduate of Pittston Area High School. She graduated from the University of Scranton in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She then graduated from Wilkes University in 2014 with a doctor of pharmacy degree. She is employed as a clinical pharmacist by Geisinger Health System.</p><p>The groom is a 2001 graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and a 2005 graduate of King&#8217;s College with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. He is employed as a senior marketing consultant with Times Shamrock Communications.</p><p>The couple honeymooned in Nassau, Bahamas. They reside in Kingston with their two cats, Chivas and Mooch.</p><style>
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Amanda Marie Evanich and John Christopher Popko wedding