Joseph Pearce and Lauren Jones, together with their parents, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
Lauren is the daughter of Robert and Rosemarie Jones, of Leetsdale, and the granddaughter of the late Everett and Rose Beal, of Findley Twp. and George and Roberta Jones, of Emsworth.
Miss Jones is a 2009 graduate of Quaker Valley Area High School and received her B.S. degree in deaf education from Indiana University in 2013 and her M.E.D. in deaf education from Smith College in 2014. She is currently employed as a hearing support teacher for North Allegheny School District.
Mr. Pearce is the son of Barry and Barbara Pearce, of Bellefonte, and the grandson of Peter and Mary Ann Jadus, of Avoca. He is a 2008 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School and received his B.A. in history from Slippery Rock University in 2012 and his M.A. in history from Indiana University in 2014. He is currently employed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
The couple will exchange vows on July 15, 2017.


