"Our Family Tree" Photo Gallery

Sandra Allen-Bowman of Youngstown was visited by her grandsons, Patrick Allen Jr., left, and Steven Allen Jr., on Christmas Eve.

Rochelle, DeAndre, Jai'Leei and Nique are all of Austintown.

LITTLE LOOK-ALIKES: Gianna, 6, and Jarett, 5, Gordulic are in front of the tree at their Grandma and Grandpa Gordulic's home in Canfield.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF FAMILY TREE: Christina Smith of Canfield presented her aunt, Geri DeCenso; her grandmother, Margaret Orlando (who is turning 90 in May); her mom, Mary Jo Olson; and her aunt, Jackie Orlando of Columbus, with aprons celebrating their cooking and the roots of their Italian heritage.

Judith Ferrett likes to crochet and decided to make all the ornaments for their Christmas tree, which includes angels, snowmen, bells, framed family pictures, strands of garland of faux pearls, snowflakes, candy canes, beaded icicles. She also crocheted the tree skirt. This is a work in progress as she adds …

Joseph and Valeria Demidovich of Boardman, who have been married for 60 years, celebrate the holidays with three trees!

Seated in front of the family Christmas tree, Andrew, Dana and Ross Duffett welcome their new puppy, Frankie, to the family. Joining them are their other dogs, Sophie and Josie.

Joanne Speece of Canfield, seated, is surrounded by her grandchildren, seated from left, Leanna Hartsough of Canfield, Angela Speece of Boston and Jessica Speece of North Jackson, and, standing from left, Aaron Hartsough, great-grandson, Heidi Van Auker of Canfield and Billy Speece of North Jackson.

Former Youngstowner Chuck Smith sent this picture of the tree that decked his home this Christmas in Virginia Beach, Va.

Gemma White, 9 months, of Canfield is celebrating her first Christmas.

Lindsay, 6, and Robert, 10, Zublena of Canfield have selected their favorite Christmas tree at Bailey's Tree Farm, which has been a family tradition for the past 8 years.

The Coleman family of Columbus includes Kendall and Jamilia and their children, Zion and Zoe. The youngsters are the grandchildren of David and Mary Coleman of Youngstown.

These cousins, all originally from Hubbard, are: Jonathan Featsent, Willowick; Lisa Lodwick, Youngstown; Marie Perry, Twinsburg; Andrea Ball, North Royalton; and John Modak, Hubbard.

CUTTING LOOSE: Billy Speece cuts down a Christmas tree on his farm in Canfield.

Adam, Wanda and Zach Sabol of Lake Milton (Craig Beach).

Here are the grandchildren of Karen and Haven Grittie of Ellsworth: From left, Brooke, Alton and Kylee Ramsey, all of Ellsworth; Rylie Ramsey of Deerfield, Brandon Janis of Deerfield; and Luke Ramsey of Ellsworth. Missing from the photo is Nicole Janis of Deerfield.

Nathan Richley of Poland and Olivia Tondy of Struthers were holiday guests at the home of their grandma, Paulette DiLullo of New Middletown.

Billy Speece of Canfield and his girlfriend, Ashley Gresh of Canfield, share a kiss in front of the family's Christmas tree, which they found at the Speece Tree Farm in Canfield.

From left, Danielle Voytko Jourdan and Jocelyn and Marty Jourdan of Boardman.

Little Abigail Shay was only 1 month old in this 2008 picture of her under the tree on her first Christmas. Just above her in the tree is Badger the cat.

Billy Speece , Karissa and Tom drag a tree from Speece Tree Farm.

Posing in front of the tree at Beth Hatalsky's home in Mineral Ridge on Christmas morning are her daughter, Tina Miller, and her 6-year-old grandson, Jaxon. Behind them is Beth's son-in-law, Jeff Miller. The Millers are of Poland.

One-year-old Abigail Shay is the granddaughter of Henry Panfil.

PICTURE PURR-FECT: Pumpkin posed for a full second to allow this Christmas tree hat on her head. She belongs to Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE: Al and Diane Barnett of Austintown found their granddaughters under their tree. In front, Olyvia Rose Barnett, 18 months, is the daughter of Kevin and Miranda Barnett. Behind her is Savannah Marie Cervone, daughter of Michael and Lisa Cervone.

Laurie LaPlante of Poland says her husband, John, snapped this picture of their cat, Camo, who is aptly named as he loves to hide.

Darren, Maria, Katrina and Tyler Hayes of Poland pose in front of their living room tree on Christmas Eve.

The Pappagallo family includes: left, Andy Jr., Carrie and their sons, Matthew, 8 and Jacob, 6; middle, Sandy and Andy Sr. (grandma and grandpa); and right, Natalie, Tim Sr. and their sons, Dominic, 3, and Tim Jr., 5.

The Poindexters — Lil Allen, Dontrel, Allen Sr. and Debbie — of Youngstown pose in front of their Christmas tree.

Paulina Montaldo of Canfied says the decorations on the family Christmas tree are different every year.This year is their candy tree — with fake and real candy!

Renee Bero says this picture was taken the evening her grandsons, Jay, Alex and Santino Jorge of Struthers, placed the angel on top of their family Christmas tree.

In this Bowers family pyramid (resembling a tree, of course) are, front from left, Brelyn, 4, Hadyn, 2, and Kaelyn, 2; middle, Brandon (father), holding Trinity, the family puppy, and Jackie (mother); and, top, Victoria Reighart (Jackie’s sister).

John and Laurie LaPlante of Poland enjoyed this beautiful Christmas tree this year.

Together for Christmas 2009 are Andrea Rose Ball and friend, Mark Menear, of Hubbard.

Charnae Mitchel spent Christmas Eve at the home of her great-grandmother, Sandra Allen Bowman of Youngstown.

Spending Christmas at “Grandma Beth” Hatalsky’s home in Mineral Ridge, were, from left, Ryan; mom, Catherine; Bethany; dad, Don; Anna; and twins, Mark and Sean, from Olmsted Falls.

Catey Beede, 18, of Youngstown and Miranda Bryan, 9 months, of Akron are the granddaughters of Randy and Pat Beede of Boardman.

Jibril Jackson is the son of Jaietta Jackson of Youngstown, who points out the red and gold colors — Mooney colors!

Among those getting to meet Santa at the annual Menichini family Christmas Eve celebration this year were: Maria and Mia Mangine, Kate Coppola, Lily and Carli Vari-Coppola and Chloe Simmerman, all of Lowellville.

Christmas brought these siblings and cousins together: Ally, Joey and Kate Coppola and triplets Lily, Carli and Patrick Vari-Coppola, all of Lowellville, and Andrew Silvers of New Castle, Pa.

Pictured, from left, are Kae, twin Corey Jr., Keegan, twin Chloe, and Kylan Wilson, all of Youngstown.

Nicholas and Nathan Burgermyer of Warren are pictured with their uncle, Craig Bash, at the home of another uncle, Jason Burgermyer, in Bazetta on Christmas Eve. They are the great-grandsons of Barb Bradford.

Cat’s name is Liza Dolittle, and she resides at the Columbiana home of Jeff and Madawna Bacho. Once the tree goes up, you can find her sleeping under it everyday.