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Dr. Ashley M. Wolanski and Dr. Joseph M. Wagner were united in marriage on Dec. 13, 2014, in St. Aloysius Church, Wilkes-Barre, by the Rev. Richard Cirba.

The bride is the daughter of Paulette Wolanski, Shavertown, and the late Thomas Wolanski. She is the granddaughter of the late Anna and Stanley Chwastek, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Dorothy and Thomas Wolanski, Bristol.

The groom is the son of Judy and Joseph Wagner, Saxonburg. He is the grandson of Dolores and Walt Thompson, Lake City, and the late Thecla and Conrad Wagner, Shaler.

The bride was given in marriage by her mother. She chose Michelle Waschek as matron of honor with Katelin Stahley and Sara Interewicz, friends of the bride, as bridesmaids. The groom chose Andrew Stiokis as best man and Eugene Wong and Landon Godsey, friends of the groom, as groomsmen. Music and lyrical accompaniment was provided by Joanna Smith, cousin of the bride, and David Mitchell.

The bride was honored at a shower hosted by her mother Paulette Wolanski, aunt Darlene Smith and cousin Joanna Smith. Her mother hosted an engagement party at their home. A rehearsal party was given by the mothers of the bride and groom in a suite during a Penguins hockey game. An Oyster wedding reception was held at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Dr. Wolanski is a 2005 graduate of Dallas High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Misericordia University and her Doctorate from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. She practices at Biernacki Eye Associates in Wilkes-Barre and Mountain Top.

Dr. Wagner is a 2005 graduate of Knoch High School, Saxonburg. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Gannon University, Erie. He also received his Doctorate from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. He is employed with Northeastern Eye Institute.

The couple now resides in Dallas, Pennsylvania, with their furry friends, Izzy and Nala. They will honeymoon in Iceland this fall.