CHERI COLELLI THOMAS RUSSO
CHERI COLELLITHOMAS RUSSO
UNIONTOWN -- The wedding of Cheri Angela Colelli, daughter of Thomas and Marcia Colelli, 8646 Parsons Court Circle, Massillon, and Thomas John Russo, son of John and Kaye Russo of Youngstown, took place at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
The Rev. John Zapp solemnized the ceremony, and a reception was held at Todarro's Party Center in Akron. After a honeymoon trip to Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C., the couple are living at 2677 Rexford Road, Youngstown.
The bride wore a traditionally styled white gown of beaded lace and chiffon designed with a sweetheart neckline.
Her sister, Candice Colelli of Ocala, Fla., was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Melissa Klotz of Louisville, Ky., Anne Benson of Akron and Jill Messner of Champaign, Ill. They wore dusty rose gowns. Flower girl was Aubrey Buckenberger of Canton, the bride's godchild.
Bob Meluch of Youngstown performed the duties of best man, and groomsmen were Greg Kahl of Mansfield and Bill Castrovince and Tom Diacin, both of Youngstown.
The bride, who will use her maiden name professionally, graduated from Ohio University in Athens with a degree in communications. She is a reporter and bureau chief with WYTV Channel 33 in Youngstown.
Mr. Russo graduated from Youngstown State University and is a videographer with WYTV.