Janel and George

Rick Schnur
Best Man

Rick is George's brother.  He is only 21 months older than George.  They grew up playing baseball together, and both were all-state in college at IUP!  He owns many pitching records at IUP.  Rick, also a teacher, now lives in Jupiter, Florida.  Rick and his wife, Erinn have four young ones.


Dean Smith
Groomsman
Dean and George have been friends since the age of 10. They have played hundreds of baseball games together at East Butler, Butler High School, and even Miami, Florida.    Dean, George, and Tim (Dean's brother and groomsman) all made the roadtrip out to Las Vegas back in 2002.  Dean still lives in Las Vegas. 

Mike Slater
Groomsman
Mike has been a great friend of George's since childhood.  He resides in Butler, Pennsylvania with his wife Stacey and two children.  Mike and George grew up within a few miles of each other.  There are countless stories to tell.  Mike would do anything for his buddies.  

Tim Smith
Groomsman

Tim is a great friend.  He is Dean's brother, and moved to Las Vegas with George in 2002.  They were the 3 stooges for awhile.  Tim is quite the character.  Tim currently resides in Las Vegas with his wife Shelly.  Just like George and Janel, Tim and Shelly met in Las Vegas.


Aaron Geibel
Groomsman
Aaron has been a friend of George's since the good old days at Butler High School.  Aaron still resides in Butler with his wife Jill.  Aaron and his family are great people who know how to have a good time.  For some odd reason, Aaron is a Cleveland Browns fan.

Jeff Schafer
Usher
Jeff has been a friend of George's over the past four years in Las Vegas.  Jeff is a 6th-grade math teacher in Vegas.  He is originally from Rochester, NY.  Jeff was George's roommate during the "courtship" of Janel.   

Gregory Hageter
Usher
Greg grew up in Butler, PA.  He is the cousin of groomsmen Tim and Dean.  George and Greg have become good friends over the past few years.  Greg moved to Las Vegas in 2004 to take a teaching job.   He still resides in Las Vegas. 

Brady Goka
Ring Bearer
Brady is the son of Jim and Kris Goka.  Kris is Janel's cousin.

     
Erin Lewis (Chernik)
Matron of Honor
Erin is Janel's cousin.  They are very close in age (a year and a half) and basically grew up together.  Erin is like a sister. They have shared many fun and crazy family memories.  Erin recently got married in May of 2007 in Mexico.  She currently lives in Saginaw, MI.

Mary Lixey (Volk)
Bridesmaid
Mary and Janel have been friends since they were in kindergarten.  They were great friends in high school and continued their friendship through college (even though they attended different universities).  They have had so many great times.  Mary recently got married in September of 2006.  She currently lives in Ponitac, MI.

Dacia Matuszewski
Bridesmaid
Dacia and Janel rushed the same sorority in the fall of 1998 at Central Michigan University.  They were pledge sisters in Alpha Chi Omega.  They became great friends instantly and they continued thier friendship after leaving CMU.  They remain close friends and keep in touch on a regular basis.  Dacia is getting married in July of 2008.  She currently lives in Auburn Hills, MI.

Stephani Schrems
Bridesmaid
Stephani and Janel have known each other for about 10 years.  They became close friends and have had many great times together.  Stephanie is always good for a laugh. Stephanie currently lives in Houghton Lake, MI.

Holli David
Bridesmaid
Holli and Janel met about 4 years ago while working at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth.  They have remained great friends and have had many good times.   Holli currently lives in Bay City, MI.

Chrystal Pomaville (Campbell)
Hostess
Chrystal and Janel met while attending CMU.  They had many classes together, as they are both English majors and business education minors in secondary education.  They have continued to keep in touch after college. Chrystal got married in July of 2005.  They have a seven month-old daughter, Summer.

Sophia Jones
Flower Girl
Sophia is the daughter of Jim and Catherine Jones.  Catherine is Janel's cousin.