Brief Notes

Births

Duke, Ava Lynn Elizabeth, Nov. 20, to Jonny and Sara Duke. Ava Lynn joins brothers John, Jeremy and Case, and sister Autumn. (Westminster, Colo., RPC)

Edmonds, James William, Feb. 9, to Daniel and Rosann Edmonds. He was 7 lbs., 15 oz., and 20” long. Grandparents are Rex and Joetta Edmonds and Ralph and Dawn McKelvy. (Rose Point [New Castle, Pa.] RPC).

Friedly, James, Jan. 13, to Isaac and Sarah Friedly. (Springs [Colorado Springs, Colo.] RPC)

Mangum, Bella Dorothea, Mar. 29, to Chris and Tammy Mangum. Joins brothers Christopher, Ethan, and Elijah and sisters Liberty, Abigail, and Sophia. (Pageland, S.C., RP Mission Church)

Morales, Solace A Capella, Oct. 16, to Michael and Ramona Morales. Joins brother Canon and sister Redemption. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Morton, Nathan John, Feb. 22, to Drew and Cindy Morton. (Springs [Colorado Springs, Colo.] RPC)

Baptisms

Duke, Ava Lynn Elizabeth, daughter of Jonny and Sara Duke, Jan. 29, by Pastor Shane Sapp. (Westminster, Colo., RPC)

Friedly, James, son of Isaac and Sarah Friedly, Mar. 4, by Pastor Alex Tabaka. (Springs [Colorado Springs, Colo.] RPC)   Kalina, Julia and Megan, Mar. 25, by Pastor David Reese when their parents, John and Ann Kalina, were brought into communicant membership. (Springs [Colorado Springs, Colo.] RPC)

Leong, Joshua Chuan, born Jan 1, 2003, and Leong, Isaac Hui, born June 1, 2007, both baptized Mar. 18 by Pastor David Reese. RP Seminary student Peter Chu assisted by interpreting for the boys. Parents are Andy and Amy Leong, who adopted these boys from China on Feb. 20, 2011. (Springs [Colorado Springs, Colo.] RPC)

Lupoli, Thomas James (T.J.), upon profession of faith, Dec. 11, by Pastor Stephen Michaud. T.J. was brought to Christ through the witness of his brother-in-law Peter and his sister, Vivian MacLauchlan. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Mangum, Bella Dorothea, daughter of Chris and Tammy Mangum, Apr. 8, by Pastor Ian Wise. (Pageland, S.C., RP Mission Church)

Montgomery, Shona Marie, daughter of Timothy and Arianna Montgomery, Oct. 19, by Pastor Stephen Michaud. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Morales, Solace A Capella, daughter of Michael and Ramona Morales, Dec. 4, by Pastor Stephen Michaud. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Morton, Nathan John, son of Drew and Cindy Morton, Apr. 1, by Pastor David Reese. Pastor Ray Morton gave a prayer for his grandson. (Springs [Colorado Springs, Colo.] RPC)   Nelson, Owen Ross, son of Ken and Christy Nelson, Mar. 18, by Pastor David Long.  (Lafayette, Ind., RPC)

Wiegers, Nicholas Cael, son of Darin and Kelly Wiegers, Sept. 18, by Pastor Stephen Michaud. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Wright, Milo William, son of Adrian and Cassandra Wright, Mar. 18, by Pastor Titus Martin. (College Hill [Beaver Falls, Pa.] RPC)

Graduations

Bessell, Amy, Dec. 17, with a B.S. in biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bessell and grandfather is Elder Roy Bessell. (Rose Point [New Castle, Pa.] Pa., RPC).

Finley, Violet, with an M.S. in biomedical engineering from Tufts University. Violet is now working as a biomedical engineer at Draper Laboratory. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Marriages

Bruno, James and Small, Mollie, Aug. 24 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass. Rev. Dan Szatkowski of Cambridgeport Baptist Church officiated. Parents are George and Florence Bruno and James Small and Patricia Brown. Jim was suffering from stage-four colon cancer when they were married. Mollie was at his side until he passed into glory 18 days later. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Gray, David and Martinez, Michelle, June 18, by Rev. Daniel Gray, father of the groom. The wedding was held in the Westminster RP Church building. Eric and Shannon Martinez are parents of the bride. The newlyweds now live in Denver, Colo. Both are employed at Walmart. (Westminster, Colo., RPC)

Hicks, Corey and Cover, Courtney, Nov. 19, at the J. Irving Whalley Memorial Chapel in Johnstown, Pa. Rev. David Streets and Pastor Titus Martin officiated. Parents are Donnie and Karen Hicks and Todd and Gail Cover. (College Hill [Beaver Falls, Pa.] RPC)

Leishman, Jacob and Adjemian, Anna, Aug. 26 at the Montreal Neurological Hospital of Quebec. Pastor Winston Bosh of the Eglise Reformee du Quebec officiated. Parents are Robert and Diane Leishman and Christian (d.) and Laura Adjemian. The ceremony was performed at the bride’s father’s bedside, on the day of his passing into glory. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Deaths

Bruno, James Joseph, age 48, Sept. 11. The funeral service was held on Sept. 15 at the First RP Church of Cambridge, Mass. Elders Thomas Fisher, Timothy Montgomery and Christopher Wright officiated. Burial was in Cambridge Cemetery with Pastor Daniel Howe officiating. Survived by his wife, Mollie Bruno; brothers Michael (Billerica, Mass.) and Paul (Melrose, Mass.); sister Theresa Bruno (Billerica, Mass.); and nephews Matthew, Brendan and Sean Bruno. (First [Cambridge, Mass.] RPC)

Cerbus, Gregory Eugene, age 50, Apr. 3, after a 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Pastor Gordon Keddie officiated the funeral at Southside RP Church. Burial followed at Fairland Cemetery. Greg is survived by wife, Elaine; sons Ryan, Ross, and Rory; daughters Anne, Julia, Bethany; and grandson Reuben. A faithful deacon, he bore testimony to the goodness and love of God in his life. For his faith, humor, servant’s heart, quiet strength, and for his immeasurable impact on the lives of those around him, he will be remembered and greatly missed. (Southside [Indianapolis, Ind.] RPC)

Hamer, Theodore James (Theo), age 55, Feb. 7. Pastor Ed Hindman officiated at the memorial service in Denison, Kan. Theo served as the chairman of the deacon board and previously served as Sabbath school treasurer. He is survived by wife, Yvonne; children Rebecca (Chris) Kerry, Michael (Bronwen) Hamer, Matthew Hamer, Jeremiah (Emily) Hamer, Timothy (Sarah) Hamer; six grandchildren; father Warren Hamer I; brother Warren (Marianne) Hamer II; and sisters Vicki Bastin and Rosemary Diaz. (Denison, Kan., RPC)

Phillips, Harlan R., age 90, Feb. 4. Pastor Ed Hindman officiated at the funeral and graveside services in Denison, Kan. Harlan had served as a deacon, an elder and Sabbath school treasurer. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; two sisters, Ruth Prejean and Norma (Ken) Casford; three brothers, Curtis, Earl, and Alan (Donna) Phillips; his children, Ralph (Phyllis) Phillips, George (Sarah) Phillips, Carole (Bill) Chapin, Mitzie (Steve) VanHorn and Margaret (Mike) Sibley; 17 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Denison, Kan., RPC)