Amanda Howard and Angelo Albanese were joined in marriage on June 24, at Armstrong Farms in Sarver, Pa.

The wedding was officiated by Pastor Ron Cralton. The following reception was held at Armstrong Farms.

The bride is the daughter of Alicia L. Howard and the late Paul R. Howard of Valley Grove, W.Va. She is the granddaughter of Beverly Campbell of Washington, Pa., the late Paul and Betty Midcap of Valley Grove, W.Va., and the late Arthur and Lela Howard of Washington, Pa.

The groom is the son of Anthony A. Albanese and Patricia J. Albanese of Springdale, Pa. He is the grandson of the late Frank and Yolanda Albanese of Pittsburgh, Pa., and the late William B. King and Phyllis E. King of Valley Grove, W.Va.

The bride was escorted by her brother-in-law, Thomas Donley, of Martins Ferry, and was given away by her family. Sherri Donley of Martins Ferry, served as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Samantha Wroten, sister of the bride; Cameron Midcap, cousin of the bride; and Abigail Midcap, cousin of the bride.

The flower girls were Luna and Olive Zigerelli, nieces of the groom. Nino Albanese of Pittsburgh, Pa., served as the best man. The groomsmen were Jeffrey Brunner Jr., friend of the groom; Anthony Zigerelli, brother in law of the groom; and Thomas Donley, brother-in-law of the bride. Tommy Donley, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer.

Amanda graduated from Wheeling Park High School and attended college at West Liberty University. She is currently working as a registered nurse safety specialist.

Angelo graduated from Cheswick Christian Academy.

He attended college at Slippery Rock University and received his master’s degree at Waynesburg University.

He served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps where he worked in topographical intelligence. He currently works as an EHS Air Specialist.

The couple lives in Canonsburg, Pa., and attends the Valley Grove Assembly of God Church.