Bear–Deco
Johnna Deco and Adam Bear were united in marriage August 2, 2014, at Wilson Lodge of Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, W.Va., with Sherry Burton officiating the 4:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride’s parents are John and Jackie Deco of Houston. Her grandparents are Rose and Bruno Colussi of Washington, the late John Deco Sr. and the late Bill and Dorothy Patsch.
Parents of the bridegroom are Cindy Bear of Piedmont, Ohio, and the late Rick Bear. His grandparents are the late Heywood and Ann Bear and the late Jim and Kate Gustina.
The bride was given in marriage by her parents.
Matrons of honor were Melissa Arabia of Finleyville, sister of the bride; Beth Dady of Houston, sister of the bride; and Marcy Menale of Feasterville, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kristen Cushman of Pittsburgh; Kristen Lucci of Center Township; and Sarah Mull of Milton, Ind. Junior bridesmaids were Hannah and Madison Menale, nieces of the bride.
Flower girls were Aubrey Arabia and Natalie Dady, nieces of the bride, and Paisley Bear, niece of the groom.
Best man was Ryan Group of New Stanton. Ushers were Jamie Bear of Martins Ferry, Ohio, brother of the groom; Jared Karl of Smyrna, Ohio; Dustin Dean of Tippecanoe, Ohio; Cory Cunningham of Freeport, Ohio; and JT Cunningham of Gnadenhutten, Ohio. Junior ushers were Caleb and Carter Arabia, nephews of the bride.
Ring bearers were Landon, Deacan and Blayne Bear, nephews of the groom, and Maddox Dady, nephew of the bride.
The bride is a 2006 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, a 2010 graduate of Waynesburg University and a 2012 graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University. She is employed at Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison, Ohio.
Mr. Bear is a 2003 graduate of Buckeye Trail High School and a 2008 graduate of Waynesburg University. He is employed at Detroit Diesel in Cambridge, Ohio.
A reception was held at the Wilson Lodge.