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Ashley Koval | Joseph Christopher

Friday, August 23, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Christopher are making their home in Canfield after exchanging wedding vows Nov. 10, 2018, at Holy Name Church. Monsignor Robert Siffrin officiated at the 1 p.m. ceremony, and the newlyweds were honored afterward during a reception at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall.

The bride, the former Ashley Koval, is the daughter of Andrew and Sue Koval of Youngstown. Parents of the groom are William and Janet Christopher, also of Youngstown.

A lace fit-and-flare gown with sheer cap sleeves was worn by the bride. Her veil was designed and made by her mother.

Alyssa Koval, the bride’s cousin, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids, wearing wine-colored dresses, were Maggie Matune, Meaghan Manning, Amanda Housteau, Amanda Nese and Dana Leonhard.

Flower girls were Lily Koval, the bride’s cousin, and Julia Cardwell, the groom’s cousin.

The brother of the groom, Dan Christopher, served as best man. Bill Christopher, the groom’s brother; Chucky Christopher, the groom’s cousin; Andy Koval, the bride’s brother; George Fill; and Jesse Halko were groomsmen.

Jack Christopher, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer.

Mrs. Christopher earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and management from La Roche College and is the retail banking coordinator at Farmers National Bank in Canfield.

Her husband is the owner of Coventry Auto Sales in Boardman.

The couple honeymooned in Antigua.