Kaitlyn Lersch and Joel Jenkins were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Montour Heights Country Club, Coraopolis.

The bride is the daughter of William and Jennifer Lersch of Altoona.

The bridegroom is the son of Roger and Pam Jenkins of Beaver.

Donna Durant performed the double-ring ceremony. Musicians were Ron and JoAnne Sassano and Ron Balestino.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Makenzie Negri was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Hope Jenkins, sister of the groom, Samantha Lutz and Holly Mercer.

Ben Capo served as best man.

Ushers were Daniel Lersch, brother of the bride, Steven Lagatta, Greg Craft and Jason Kotzbauer.

The reception was held at Montour Heights Country Club.

The rehearsal dinner was held at The Yard, Pittsburgh.

The couple took a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

They live in Cranberry Township.

Mrs. Jenkins is a 2011 graduate of Altoona Area High School; a 2015 graduate of Penn State University with a bachelor of science degree in biology and a minor in psychology; and a 2017 graduate of Lock Haven University with a master’s degree in health science.

She is a physician assistant at UPMC, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Jenkins is a 2006 graduate of Western Beaver High School and a 2011 graduate of the Community College of Beaver County with a degree in aviation science.

He is an air traffic controller in Pittsburgh.