Emily Elizabeth Newton and Russell Pacovsky (Tiffany Gregori Photography)
The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel was the setting Oct. 4, 2025, for the wedding of Emily Elizabeth Newton, Blakely, and Russell Pacovsky, Kingston. The bride is the daughter of Eugene and Rebecca Newton Jr., Blakely. The bridegroom is the son of Barry and Janet Pacovsky, Kingston.
Mr. Eugene Newton Sr. officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony.
Taylor Newton, Blakely, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Nicole Graham, Lancaster; Christina Miller, Lancaster; Giavanna Villano, Peckville; and Riley Piwowarski, Blakely, bride’s “youngest sister.”
Eva Lastauskas, Eynon, was flower girl.
Justin Pacovsky, Bensalem, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Aidan Girard, Gilbertsville; Eric Newton, Peckville, cousin of the bride; and Carly Wozniak, Kingston.
A reception was held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel.
The bride is a graduate of Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Emily is an elementary school teacher at Valley View School District, where she teaches second grade.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Russell is currently employed at NBT Bank in Lake Ariel as a retail banking associate.
Their love story began in 2019 when Emily was still in college at Millersville University. Their relationship was enriched with many adventures that included Russell making many trips down to Lancaster to spend the weekend with Emily, as well as going to New York Yankees games, and going on many weekend excursions, such as Cape May, Lancaster, Ocean City and countless other places.
The couple, who took a wedding trip to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., resides in Eynon.
Originally Published: October 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT