Brnusak-Schuessler
Tracy L. Schuessler and Steven A. Brnusak, both formerly of Masontown, were united in marriage on Oct. 21. The Rev. John Butler officiated the nuptial Mass at All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Masontown.
The bride is the daughter of Jim and Teri Schuessler of Masontown, and the bridegroom is the son of Tony and Sandy Brnusak of Masontown.
Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a satin and chiffon princess-line gown with strapless bodice, embroidered with crystal and pearl beading. A crystal and pearl headpiece held the fingertip veil with crystal edging.
Maids of honor were Lori and Kelly Schuessler of Masontown, sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids were Katie Brnusak of Masontown, sister of the bridegroom; Katie O’Rourke of Edgewood, Md.; Bethany Pholar of Butler, Teresa Russo of Pittsburgh, Amanda Johnson of Norfolk, Va.; and Whitney Vavra of Sarver. Junior bridesmaid was Morgan Fiffik. Flower girl was Sydne Fiffik.
Best man was Jared Rotharmel of Solon, Ohio. Russ Psenicska of Uniontown, Pat Schimoler of Pittsburgh, Eric Jones of Pittsburgh, Aaron Ridley of Masontown, Qunitan Russell of Daisytown, Tim Kovach of Masontown, and Kenny Patrick of Masontown served as groomsmen. Tyler Rotharmel was the ring bearer.
A reception was held at the American Legion in Masontown.
The bride is a 2001 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School and a 2005 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is employed as a registered nurse in the oncology department at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh.
The bridegroom is a 2000 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor of arts degree in economics. He is employed in finance at Mellon Financial of Pittsburgh.
The couple honeymooned at Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. The newlyweds reside on Village Green Drive in Jefferson Hills.