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4C COURIER-POST, Monday, April 15, 1995 1 Ml. The next best thing to being there Romance i -X- 4 4. 1 f. '(V ANDREA RINECKER JEFFREY SWAN ANN MARIE TRACE DAVID SLADEK Engagements Rinecker-Swan Retired Col. and Mrs.

Johnann Rinecker of Westminster, announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Rinecker, to Jeffrey Swan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Swan Sr. of Moorestown. A summer wedding is planned.

Trace-Sladek Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Z. Trace of Woodbury announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Marie Trace, to David Frank Sladek of Westville, son of Carolyn Gallagher of Clementon and Joseph Sladek of Darby, Pa. A Sept.

6 wedding is planned. Shipe-Leo Announcement is made of the engagement of Christine Ann Shipe to Michael Raymond Leo. She is the daughter of Bernardine F. Shipe of Westmont and the late Martin A. Shipe.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Leo of Dudley, Mass. A June 1 wedding is planned.

Lillie-Tuner Announcement is made of the engagement of Mary Kathryn Lillie to Keith Martin Turner. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lillie of Turnersville and Mr. and Mrs.

Leo Zuchowski of Ridgway, Pa. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cannon of Runnemede. A May 10, 1997 wedding is planned.

Huntsinger-DeMurcurio Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Huntsinger Jr. of Marlton an- nounce the engagement of their I daughter, Michelle Renee Hunt- -v.

"V- I -4 ,4 I 'It By WENDY GORDON REISMAN For the Courier-Post Joseph Dilmore sure knows how to put the "long distance" in a long distance relationship. In fact, Joe "reached out and touched" (emotionally, anyway) his girlfriend, Jennifer Ubry, from the other side cf the world. The result? Jennifer and Joseph were married on Saturday, March 16. Why did Dilmore, a Navy Damage Controller, Third Class stationed in Sasebo, Japan on the USS Brunswick utilize "Ma Bell" to propose marriage? "I originally wanted to propose by mail," says Joe. "Unfortunately, the ship was deployed, and I couldn't get any mail out, so a phone call was the only way I could propose to Jen." Dilmore went on to say that he planned the entire proposal with his parents so they could capture the moment on videotape for later viewing.

"My parents pretended to be working on their video equipment when I called, so Jen had no idea what was about to occur. I understand that she was pretty shocked," says Joe. "I asked her to marry me, and she sounded pretty calm, but she cried when she hung up. I'm glad I got to see it all on the video tape. It was almost like I was there." The next problem was how to get a ring on Jennifer's finger when she was in New Jersey and Joe was in the Land of the Rising Sun.

"I really wanted to get a ring and send it home for my Mom to give her," says Joe. "Because of my deployment circumstances, I had to have Jen pick out the ring. I told her to get a nice big one." Once there is a proposal and a ring, the wedding arrangements need to be made. Again, long distance was "the next best thing to being there" most of the time. Joe was deployed to Cambodia for an MIA salvage operation while the nuptial plans were being made.

"We recovered over 115 bones and a bunch of artifacts on our mission," says Joe. "The bones will have to go through DNA testing for positive identification. Being involved in this was a personal milestone for me. "The only problem was there was no mail or telephoning for about three weeks. Most of the arrangements were made, and then when I could finally get to a phone, I was told what was happening.

Most of it was great. I only made some minor adjustments." Joe got back into town on Sunday, March 9. Of course, Jen was glad to see him, especially with the ceremony so close at hand. What Jen didn't know was the best was yet to come. The wedding was planned for March 16.

Shortly before, Joe and Jen went to Charlie Brown's in Maple Shade, the site of their first date. "On our first date, I took her to the restaurant and gave her a bouquet of a half a dozen roses," explains Joe. "She was really embarrassed. I promised her that I wouldn't embarrass her this time." That wasn't quite the truth. Not only did Joe have those blush-producing roses on hand, but there were more surprises for Jen as well.

"I kept telling Jen about this new dessert that Charlie MARY LILLIE KEITH TURNER CHRISTINE SHIPE MICHAEL LEO MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH DILMORE Brown's had. I told her I couldn't remember what it was called, but it was some kind of cake. I kept dropping hints like, save room for dessert," says Joe.

"We ordered, ate our dinner, and when it was dessert time, I mentioned to the waiter that we wanted that special new cake dessert." The dessert certainly was special. Joe had called ahead and not only had those infamous roses waiting, but also a cake prepared with the words "Will you marry me" boldly emblazoned on the top. "I had to distract her when they were bringing it out," says Joe. "I held her hand and asked her, 'How much do you love "A lot," she answered. "Why?" When Jen looked up, there were about 12 people surrounding the table, and Joe was on one knee.

"I had to make the proposal official," says Dilmore. Other restaurant patrons asked the obvious question, a resounding, "Did she say yes?" Jennifer's answer was equally obvious. "I said yes six months ago!" The next time Joe and Jen were hand in hand was at the Maple Shade Congregational Church. The answer was again affirmative. This time it was "I do." Joe went to sea again.

The difference: Jennifer joined him, and it was a honeymoon, not a deployment. The ship was different too; not a battleship, but the Big Red Boat. And the ocean was not the Pacific, but the Caribbean. In mid-April, Joe will be going overseas on the USS Belleau Wood. Jen will be traveling abroad with him.

Who knows? Maybe she'll surprise him with a half a dozen roses and a cake before he sets sail. Perhaps this time, their phone bills won't be too high. singer, to Robert Edward DeMer-curio, son of Mr. Salvatore De-Mercurio of Detroit, and Mrs. Elizabeth Watson of Sagi IS "'V Si.

iMiiMMimMi ii im MICHELLE HUNTSINGER ROBERT DeMURCURIO KRISTIN SIEBENEICHER JEFFREY KOCHER w-7 naw, Mich. A June 15 wedding is planned. Siebeneicher-Kocher Mr. and Mrs. Paul Siebeneich-er II of Mount Laurel announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin B.

Siebeneicher, to Jeffrey R. Kocher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Kocher of West Hurley, N.Y. A May 3, 1997 wedding is planned.

Berkey-Gerard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berkey of Turnersville announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Joanna Berkey, to Mark Gannett Gerard of Philadelphia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gerard of Arvada, Colo.

A June 22 wedding is planned. Tierney-Strang Mr. and Mrs. James Tierney of Bensalem, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennie Tierney, to Kevin W. Strang, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel Strang of Runnemede. An April 26, 1997 wedding is planned. Thompson-Shisler I Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Thompson of Runnemede announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen L. Thompson, to James D. Shisler, son of Mrs. Doris Shisler of Runnemede and the late Mr. Godfrey Shisler.

A June 22 wedding is planned. Hopkins-Bringhurst 1 Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hopkins of West Berlin announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Joy Hopkins, to Mark Christopher Bringhurst, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Howard A. Bringhurst of Berlin. A Sept. 21 wedding is planned.

JENNIE TIERNEY KEVIN STRANG MELISSA BERKEY MARK GERARD Anniversaries Hill Eleanor (Maloney) and Walter S. Hill of Gloucester City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 2. They have three children, Scott Hill of Runnemede; Nancy Hill of Gloucester City; and Martin Hill of Haddon-field. They also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Martinez Mildred T. (Petruzzi) and Joseph P. Martinez of Blackwood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 23. They have three children, Kathleen Martinez and Gene Martinez, both of Blackwood; and Nancy Pierson of Erial.

They also have five grandchildren and two MR. AND MRS. WALTER HILL 50 years ago today Vi i 'A' Scragg Marge (Brash) and William Scragg of Oaklyn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March 16. They have two children, Bonnie Leonetti of North Beach Haven and Scott Scragg of Cherry Hill. They also have three AMY HOPKINS MARK BRINGHURST KAREN THOMPSON JAMES SHISLER -jr MR.

AND MRS. JOSEPH MARTINEZ 50 years ago today Cascarino-Kusters Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cas-carino of Turnersville announce Weddings Li v' CHERYL CASCARINO MICHAEL KUSTERS DARLENE SPRINGER JOHN KLINGLER MR. AND MRS.

JAMES ROCCO Slickmeyer-Pfafman Tracey Danielle Pfafman and John Edward Slickmeyer were married Dec. 2 in St. Gregory's Church, Magnolia. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

David Pfafman of Magnolia. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Slickmeyer of Stratford. The couple is living in Hilltop.

The bride is a secretary for Robert Sapio Appraisal, Voorhees. The bridegroom is a paint specialist for Conroy's Comer, Somerdale. Rocco-G am be Lisa Marie Gamber and James Vincent Rocco were married Oct. 7 in Episcopal Church of the Atonement, Laurel Springs. The bride is the daughter of Margaret Gamber of Willingboro and the late Edward Gamber.

The bridegroom is the son of Carole Rocco of Voorhees and Dominick Rocco of Atco. The couple is living in Atco. The bride is a pharmacist for Rancocas Hospital, Willingboro. The bridegroom, a graduate of Camden County College who is attending Rutgers University, is a security officer at Rancocas the engagement of their daughter, Cheryl Ann Cascarino, to Michael L. Kusters of Yardley, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Kusters of Langhorne, Pa. An August wedding is planned. Springer-Klingler Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis Springer of Medford announce the engagement of their daughter, Darlene Springer, to John H. Klingler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Klingler of Pennsauken. A Nov.

30 wedding is planned. Veil-Utke Mr. and Mrs. Fred Veil of Berwyn, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodie Lynn Veil, to Capt. Michael Joseph Utke, USMC, of Kailua, Hawaii, son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Larry Utke. A Sept. 7 wedding is planned. Arena-Lomonaco Announcement is made of the engagement of Elvira Annetta Arena to Darren J.

Lomonaco of Camden. She is the daughter of Mrs. Barbara Arena of Maple Shade and the late Mr. William Arena. He is the son of Mrs.

Eleanor Marioni of Voorhees. An Oct. 12 wedding is planned. 5 a- 1 -I MR. AND MRS.

JOHN SLICKMEYER Williams-DiGregorio Corine K. DiGregorio and Dean Williams were married Nov. 4 in the Church of the Transfiguration, Collingswood. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Daniel DiGregorio Jr. of West Collingswood. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams of Mount Laurel.

The couple is living in West Collingswood. The bride, a graduate of Rutgers University, is an accountant for SSE Cherry Hill. The bridegroom, who is attending Burlington County College, is a ffi MR. AND MRS. DEAN WILLIAMS sales representative for Burlington County Bicycle Center.

JODIE VEIL MICHAEL UTKE ELVIRA ARENA DARREN LOMONACO.