Friday, July 6, 2001
CYNTHIA BELLJOSEPH MARTIN
AUSTINTOWN -- Abundant Harvest Church was the setting at 1 p.m. June 2 for the wedding of Cynthia D. Bell, daughter of Donald and Helen Bell, 5603 Colgate Drive, and Joseph J. Martin, son of Brenda Martin, 4238 Westmont Ave., and the late Joseph Martin.
The Rev. Dr. Mike Pangio and the Rev. Joann Pangio officiated, and a reception was held at the Italian-American Veterans Centre in Youngstown.
After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica the couple are living in Kent.
Beads adorned the floral motifs and lattice work on the bodice of the bride's white satin gown. It featured an off-the-shoulder neckline, and the train was similarly enhanced.
The bride's sister, Sandra Bell, was maid of honor. She wore a pale pink gown, as did the bridesmaids, Dawn Nicholas; Jennifer Martin, the groom's sister; and Erin Bell, the bride's cousin. Ceanna Ingram, his goddaughter, and Katie Lockard, her cousin, were flower girls.
Donald Bell Jr., the bride's brother, performed the duties of best man, and groomsmen were Mike Arida; Rick Barbone, the groom's cousin; and Richard Bell, her cousin.
Mrs. Martin graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in education and is a teacher with Maple Heights Schools.
Her husband is a processor at Kaufmann's Distribution Center in North Jackson.