Recent Weddings Featuring Tiffin Columbian Graduates


Meghan Smith - Adam Ragle (2003)

Meghan Smith and Adam Ragle exchanged wedding vows at 4 p.m. Aug. 16, 2008, at a friend's bayside home in Toledo....The groom, a 2003 graduate of Columbian High School, attended the University of Toledo and graduated from Specs Howard School of Broadcast in Michigan. He is a radio programmer at WSPD.

 


Sarah Kathryn Graham (1997) - Christopher Akinleye Alabi

The Rev. Gary Hicks was the officiant at the 4 p.m. April 26, 2008, wedding uniting Sarah Kathryn Graham and Christopher Akinleye Alabi in marriage during a double-ring service at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Tiffin. A reception followed at Camden Falls, Tiffin. Sarah, a 1997 graduate of Columbian High School, received degrees in psychology and dance at the University of Akron in 2001. She is employed as manager of ORS Pilates and Yoga Studio, Los Angeles, and is a certified Pilates instructor.

A graduate of Atlantic Hall High School, Lagos, Nigeria, Christopher received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from New York University in 2004. He plans to complete his doctorate in chemistry in May 2009 from California Institute of Technology.

 


Michelle Lynn Work (1999) - Kevin Allen Yarger

Michelle Lynn Work and Kevin Allen Yarger, both of Gibsonville, N.C., exchanged wedding vows Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Ohio Memorial Chapel, Tiffin. The Rev. Gary Proiette officiated the 4 p.m. double-ring service. A reception was at Community Civic Center.

The bride graduated from Columbian High School in 1999 and from Bowling Green State University in 2003. She continues her graduate studies and plans to receive a master's degree in 2009 from Elon University in Elon, N.C. Michelle is a fourth-grade teacher in Burlington, N.C. The groom graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1992 and served in the U.S. Marines from 1992 to 1996. Kevin is employed by KCS Flooring in Greensboro, N.C.

 


Beverly Wymyslo -  Daniel Breyman (2001)

Beverly Wymyslo and Daniel Breyman exchanged wedding vows at 4:30 p.m. June 7, 2008, at Northwest Christian Church in Columbus. The Rev. Jeffrey Wheeler was the officiant. A reception followed at The Four Seasons Columbus.

The bride, a 2001 graduate of Tippecanoe High School, graduated from Otterbein College in 2005. She is employed at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus as a registered nurse. The groom is a 2001 graduate of Columbian High School and graduated from Otterbein College in 2005. He is an assistant bank manager at First Merit Bank in Delaware.

 


Audrey Gibson (2004) -  Anthony Jackson (1991)

Rotary Park in Tiffin was the site of the Aug. 16, 2008, wedding uniting Audrey Gibson and Anthony Jackson in marriage. Judge Michael Kelbley was the officiant during the 2 p.m. double-ring service. A reception was at Tiffin Elks.

The bride, a 2004 graduate of Columbian High School, attended Owens and Hondros colleges. Audrey is employed as a property manager and real estate agent.

The groom, a 1991 graduate of Columbian High School, is employed as a quality manager at Laminate Technologies.

 


Liza Gosche (1998) - Andre Vondenberg (1996)

Liza Gosche and Andy Vondenberg exchanged wedding vows at 4:30 p.m. June 21, 2008, at Ohio Memorial Chapel in Tiffin....

The bride, a 1998 graduate of Columbian High School, graduated in 2003 from Ohio State University. She is employed at J.P. Morgan Chase as a manager.

The bridegroom, a 1996 graduate of Columbian High School, is employed as a manager at Adriatico's.

 

 


Bridgett Arnett (1999) - Antonio Rivera (2000)

Bridgett Arnett and Antonio Rivera exchanged vows at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Sycamore United Church of Christ. The Rev. Keith Duvernay was the officiant during the double-ring service. A reception was at Sycamore Community Center...

A 1999 graduate of Columbian High School and a 2005 graduate of Bowling Green State University, the bride is a chemical dependency counselor at Abraxas Ohio in Shelby. The groom, a 2000 graduate of Columbian High School, is employed at Vaughn Industries.

 


Mindi Brock (2002) - Mitchell Toon

Harvest Baptist Temple in Clyde was the site of the 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, wedding uniting Mindi Brock and Mitchell Toon in marriage. The Rev. James Lewis was the officiant during the double-ring service. A reception was in the Family Center at Harvest Baptist Temple.

The bride, a 2002 graduate of Columbian High School, attended Masslion Bible College.

A 2005 graduate of Norwalk High School, the groom attended Pensacola Christian College. He is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

 

 


Rachel Schumm - Alex Leifheit (1997)

Rachel Schumm and Alex Leifheit were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. June 14, 2008, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin. The Rev. Joe Szybka was the celebrant during the double-ring nuptial Mass. A reception was at the Knights of Columbus in Tiffin.

The bride is a 1998 graduate of Coconut Creek High School and a 2004 graduate of Tiffin University. She is employed as an accountant.

The groom graduated in 1997 from Columbian High School and is a laborer.

 

 

 


Jessica Fansler (2000) - Josh Lockhart

Jessica Fansler and Josh Lockhart exchanged wedding vows at 4:30 p.m. July 26, 2008, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Columbus. The Revs. Michael Kontos and Joseph DiStefano united the couple in the double-ring service. The reception was at the Athletic Club of Columbus.

Jessica is a 2000 Columbian High School graduate and a 2004 and 2008 graduate from Ohio State University, where she obtained a degree in speech and hearing science and a doctorate in audiology. She is an audiologist at Columbus Speech and Hearing Center.

Josh is a 1998 graduate from Springfield High School and a 2005 graduate from Ohio State University. He is a civil engineer at American Structurepoint in Columbus.

 


Jessica Anne Mesnard (2000) - Scott Cackler II

Jessica Anne Mesnard and Scott Edward Cackler II exchanged wedding vows May 31, 2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiffin. The Rev. Joseph Szybka was the officiant during the 1:30 p.m. double-ring ceremony. A reception followed at Sycamore Community Center.

The bride, a 2000 graduate of Columbian High School and a 2004 graduate of Heidelberg College, is an account executive at Mullen Advertising.

The bridegroom, a graduate of Pleasant High School, a 2004 graduate of Heidelberg College and a 2007 graduate of Duquesne University, is a physician assistant at Ohio State University Medical Center.

 


Angela Rose Borer (1992) - Brian Meek

Angela Rose Borer and Brian Donald Meek exchanged wedding vows Aug. 23, 2008, at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Cleveland. The Rev. William Rose was officiant during the 1 p.m. double-ring ceremony. The reception was at Artefino Art Gallery in downtown Cleveland.

Angela is a 1992 Columbian High School graduate and a 1997 graduate of University of Findlay, where she obtained a bachelor of arts in Spanish and marketing. She is a creative marketing and communication director at Blonder Home in Cleveland.Brian is a 1998 Brecksville High School graduate and completed a four-year apprenticeship for operating engineers in 2004. He is a crane operator for ALL Erection Crane Rental in Independence.

 


Tammy Thallman (1995) - Shawn Helberg

Tammy Thallman and Shawn Helberg exchanged wedding vows at 4 p.m. Sept. 13, 2008, at Pioneer Mill in Tiffin. The Rev. Kim Sutter was officiant during the double-ring service. A reception followed the service.

The bride, a 1995 graduate of Columbian High School, graduated in 2000 from Bowling Green State University and is working toward a teaching license and a master's degree in education from University of Findlay. The bridegroom graduated in 1995 from Van Buren High School.

 

 


Kelly J Burd (1987) - John Forristal

Kelly Jean Burd and John Thomas Forristal exchanged wedding vows Nov. 1, 2008, on the Lake Erie shore in Rocky River.

The bride, a 1987 graduate of Columbian High School, earned a bachelor's degree in education from Ohio University and a master's of divinity degree from Yale University Divinity School before moving to Cleveland in 1999. The groom is a 1991 graduate of Fordham University in New York. He served in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army before earning a juris doctorate at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

 


Lindsey Beckstedt - Brent W Wise (2000)

Lindsey Beckstedt and Brent Wise exchanged wedding vows July 11, 2008, at Celina First Church of God in Celina. A reception followed at Romer's Catering.

The Wises now reside in Delaware, where they are employed as teachers and coaches. Brent is a 2000 graduate of Columbian High School.

 

 

 

 


Erica Traxler (2003) - Brent Hall

Erica Traxler and Brent Hall, both of Tiffin, were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 2008 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin.

A 2003 graduate of Columbian High School, the bride is employed as a nurse at Fairhaven Community, Upper Sandusky.

The groom graduated in 2002 from Calvert High School. He is a student at Owens Community College.

 

 


Jocelyn N Schubert (2006) - Joshua C Cahill (2003)

Jocelyn Nicole Schubert and Joshua Cody Cahill exchanged wedding vows at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Ohio Memorial Chapel in Tiffin. The Rev. Kim Sutter was officiant during the double-ring service. The reception was held at Community Civic Center in Tiffin.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Columbian High School and is a student at Brown Mackie College. She is an administrative assistant at Vaughn Industries in Carey.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Columbian High School. He is employed at Vaughn Industries as a high-voltage journeyman lineman and crew leader.

 

 


Tracy Lynn Sklar (2003) - Jeremy Foster

Tracy Lynn Sklar of Tiffin was united in marriage to Jeremy Edward Paul Foster of Pensacola, Fla., in a double-ring ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Bible Baptist Church of Tiffin officiated by the Rev. Jacob C. Yaeger. Their reception followed at VFW 2858 in Tiffin.

Tracy graduated in 2003 from Columbian and Sentinel Career Center's early childhood class and in 2008 from Pensacola Christian College with a bachelor's degree in education. She is a library supervisor at Pensacola Christian College.Jeremy graduated from A Beka Academy Correspondence School in 2002 and received a bachelor's degree in chemistry and biology from Pensacola Christian College in 2007. He is studying for a master's degree in science education and also working at the college in the publishing department.

 


Karissa Todd - Adam Lawson (1999)

Karissa Todd and Adam Lawson exchanged wedding vows at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 2008, at Carolina Palms Beach house in Topsail, N.C. Chaplain Todd was the officiant during the service.

Adam is a 1999 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School.

 

 

 

 

 


Lindy Whitmer (2004) - Lucas Warwick

Grace Pentecostal Church in Tiffin provided the setting for the 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 2008, wedding uniting Lindy Whitmer and Lucas Warwick in marriage. A reception was at Union Labor Hall on North Washington Street.

A 2004 graduate of Columbian High School, the bride is employed as manager at Circle K.The groom attended Clyde High School and received his GED in 1998. He is employed as a tire technician at Scott's BP.

 

 


Kelly Burkholder - Matt Lucius (2001)

Kelly Burkholder became the bride of Matt Lucius at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 2008, at St. Jacob United Church of Christ in Republic.

Kelly is a 2002 graduate of Seneca East High School and a 2006 graduate of Wilmington College. She is a deputy clerk at the Seneca County Clerk of Courts office in Tiffin.

Matt is a 2001 graduate of Columbian High School and is an extruder operator at International Metal Hose.

 

 

 


Emily Ann Owen (2001) - Christopher Drabyn

Emily Ann Owen and Christopher Michael Drabyn exchanged wedding vows June 7, 2008, at the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University.

Emily is a 2001 graduate of Columbian High School and a 2005 graduate of Valparaiso University. She is a music teacher in Lebanon, Ind.

Christopher is a 1998 graduate of LaPorte High School, a 2002 graduate of Valparaiso University and a 2004 graduate of DePaul University. He is a band director in Avon, Ind.

 

 


Amy Ziegler (1997) - Erick Swanbeck

Amy Ziegler and Erick Swanbeck exchanged wedding vows at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 2008, at First Episcopal Church in Huron. The Rev. Wanda Ray was the officiant during the double-ring service. A reception followed at Huron Yacht Club.

The bride, a 1997 graduate of Columbian High School, graduated from Tiffin University in 2004. She is a market brand executive for Whirlpool Corp.

The groom, a 1993 graduate of Huron High School, graduated from Bowling State Green University in 1998.

 

 

 

 


Sarah Saylor (1998) - Brent Obermiller

Sarah Saylor of Wapakoneta and Brent Obermiller of Canton were united in a double-ring ceremony March 15, 2008, at Greenwood Christian Church in Canton with the Rev. Jeff Bullock and the Rev. Dick Potter as officiants. A reception followed at Queen of Heaven Life Center.

Sarah graduated in 1998 from Columbian High School and in 2002 from Bluffton College. She is a first-grade teacher at Shawnee Local Schools in Lima.

Brent graduated in 1990 from Glenoak High School and in 1995 from University of Akron. He is an automotive engineer.

 

 


Shannon Lint (2001) - Paul Garrison

Shannon Leigh Lint and Paul Eric Garrison were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Oct. 18, 2008, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Naples, Fla. The Rev. Tomasz Zalewski officiated the double-ring ceremony. A cocktail hour and reception followed at Ol Village Center Bistro.

The bride is the daughter of Morris and Carole Lint of Tiffin. The groom is the son of Paul and Becky Garrison of Willow Park, Texas.

The bride graduated in 2001 from Columbian High School and in 2006 from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture.The groom graduated in 1996 from Aledo High School and in 2002 from Texas Tech University, also with a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture.

 


Kristyn Carmon (1995) - John Kobylanski

Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was the setting for the Dec. 6, 2008, wedding of Kristyn Carmon and John Kobylanski. Family and friends attended the event. Receptions were held Jan. 10, 2009, at Pioneer Mill and Jan. 24, 2009, in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Kristyn is the daughter of Barbara and Kenneth Carmon of Bloomville. She graduated from Columbian High School in 1995 and University of Findlay and is a store manager for Family Video in Coppell, Texas.

John is the son of Linda and Mark Kobylanski of Crystal Lake, Ill. He graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Ill., and Missouri Valley College. He is a district manager for Family Video in Fort Worth, Texas.

 


Emily A. Schmidbauer (2001)-Alan Hermiller

Emily Anne Schmidbauer and Alan John Hermiller exchanged wedding vows June 28, 2008, in a double-ring ceremony celebrated by the Rev. Michael Hohenbrink at St. Michael Catholic Church in Findlay.

The bride is a 2001 graduate of Columbian High School. She received her bachelor of science degree in biology from University of Findlay in 2004 and her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Ohio State University in 2008. She is employed by Findlay Animal Hospital.

The groom is a 1999 graduate of Ottawa Glandorf High School and received his bachelor of arts degree in economics from Ohio State University in 2003. He is employed by General Dynamics in Lima.

 

 


Kimberly S. Distel (2003) - Russell A Hall

Kimberly S. Distel and Russell A. Hall, both of Tiffin, were united in marriage during a double-ring service at 1:30 p.m. April 4, 2009, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin.

Kimberly graduated from Columbian High School in 2003 and Terra Community College in 2006. She is a pharmacy technician at Zellner Pharmacy, Tiffin.

Russell graduated from Calvert High School in 2001 and Heidelberg College in 2005. He is a social studies teacher and football and basketball coach for Upper Sandusky Schools.

 

 

 


Kedra A Steyer (Tiell) (1991) - Chris Fuhrer (1992)

Kay Tiell and Chris Fuhrer exchanged wedding vows at 3 p.m. May 2, 2009, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Tiffin. The Rev. Donna Van Tres was officiant during the double-ring ceremony. A reception was at Somerset Reception Hall, Tiffin.

The bride, a 1991 graduate of Columbian High School, is an assistant manager at Advance America.

The bridegroom is a 1992 graduate of Columbian High School. He is an electrician at Vaughn Industries in Carey.

 

 

 

 


 

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