Homer and Patricia Miller of Stryker announce the engagement of their daughter, Esther Maree, to Joshua David Hittle, son of William and Kathleen Hittle, of Elida  and formerly of Delphos.

The couple will exchange wedding vows on Dec. 15 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Living Word Christian School and Bowling Green State University, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She is an elementary math teacher at Fountain City Christian School in Bryan. She is also a math tutor at Sylvan Learning Center in Bryan.

Her fiancé is a graduate of Jefferson High School; Miami University, with a bachelor’s degree in zoology; and The Johns Hopkins University, with master’s degree in biotechnology. He is employed by Charles River Laboratories in Spencerville. He is also a biological sciences adjunct professor at Northwest State Community College in Archbold.

Courtney Lynn Wells and Joseph John Knopick were united in marriage at noon on June 30, 2012, at St. John’s Catholic Church, by the Rev. Jacob Gordon.

The bride’s parents are Chris and Traci Wells of Delphos. The groom’s parents are Mark and Corinne Knopick of Rootstown.

Nuptial music was provided by vocalists Ryan and Kara Eickholt, pianist Linda Schmit and trumpeter Bill Massa.

Maid of honor was Morgan Wells of Delphos, sister of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Steffany Swick of Plain City, friend of the couple; Logan Haines of Delphos, friend of the couple; Cassie Schaffer of Findlay, friend of the couple; Emily Knopick of Ravenna, sister-in-law of the groom; and Megan Fritz of Delphos, friend of the couple.

Flower girls were Libby Sapp of Findlay, friend of the couple; and Bronwynne Rodenhauser of Cincinnati, cousin of the groom. Miniature groomsmen were Kobe and Kane Epperly of Versailles, cousins of the bride.

Best man was Chris Knopick of Ravenna, brother of the groom.

Groomsmen were Craig Brown of Rootstown, friend of the couple; Joseph Brown of Rootstown, friend of the couple; Chris Condeni of Findlay, friend of the couple; Kurt Obockzy of Paris, friend of the couple; and Justin Lyons of Jenison, Mich., friend of the couple.

The bride’s grandparents are Cliff Wells and Jeanne Dunlap.

A reception was held at the Fort Jennings American Legion after the ceremony. Following a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple reside in Canal Fulton.

The bride is a graduate of St. John’s High School and the University of Findlay. She is employed by Plain Local Schools.

The groom is a graduate of Southeast High School and the University of Findlay. He is employed by Jackson Local Schools.

Melissa Marie Odenweller and Todd Michael Myers were united in marriage at 2 p.m. on April 28, 2012, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, the Rev. Melvin Verhoff officiating.

The bride’s parents are Don and Deb Odenweller of Delphos. The groom’s parents are Mike and Annette Myers of Van Wert.

Nuptial music was provided by vocalist Jamie Grothaus and organist Linda Schmit.

Matron of Honor was Julie Horstman of Columbus, cousin of the bride.

Bridesmaids were: Stacey Vaske, Julie Moenter and Audra Miller of Delphos, friends of the couple; Nikki Bockrath of Kalida, friend of the couple; and Jenn Hassinger and Nicole Osborne of Cleveland, friends of the couple.

Best men were Matt and Ryan Myers of Columbus, brothers of the groom.

Groomsmen were: Alex Stechschulte, Adam Schaffner, Travis Zigler and Tyler Hamrick of Columbus, friends of the couple; and Bill and David Odenweller of Delphos, brothers of the bride.

Grandparents of the couple are: Margaret Suever and the late Ralph Suever, the late Marie Odenweller-Wannemacher, the late Sylvester Odenweller, the late Thomas Wannemacher, John and Delores Myers, Rita Beining and the late Julius Beining.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Ottoville Parish Center. After a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple reside in Hurricane, W.Va.

The bride is a graduate of the University of Toledo and is a teacher at Kanawha County Schools.

The groom is a graduate of The Ohio State University and is employed as an area manager at Dupont.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Elwer of Delphos will celebrate 40 years of marriage on Nov. 23.

They plan to celebrate with their children and grandchildren at a 4:30 p.m. Mass on Nov. 24, followed by a family dinner.

Bob and the former Deb Goedde were married on Nov. 23, 1972, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church by the Rev. Albert Ottenweller.

They have four children, Scott (Chrissy) Elwer, Todd (Jaime) Elwer, Aaron (Chris) Elwer and Lynette (Cory) Haehn, all of Delphos. Their grandchildren are Troy, Hannah and Halle Elwer; Landon, Maya, Easton and Grayson Elwer; Cameron, Andrew and Keaton Elwer; and Madelyn and Emma Haehn.

David and Laura Roach of Delphos announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa, to Jamie Ramsey, son of Roger and Willa Ramsey of Hamilton.

The couple will exchange vows on Nov. 16 at Manor House in Mason.

The bride-elect is a graduate of St. John’s High School and the University of Cincinnati. She is employed by Grainger Corp. in Cincinnati.

Her fiance is a graduate of Hamilton High School and Miami University. He is employed as the assistant director of media relations for the Cincinnati Reds.