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Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Pendleton!

Michelle Ann Rushinsky and John Chambers Pendleton were married on March 9th on the lawn of the Main House at the historic Ford Plantation in Richmond Hill, Georgia. The bride is the daughter of Lori Ann Crnobrnja of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mr. Michael John Rushinsky, Jr. of Monroe, Georgia, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Crnobrnja of Lorain, Ohio, and Sandra Jennings of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, and Mr. Michael John Rushinsky of Logansport, Indiana. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edwards Pendleton of Our Town and the grandson of Mrs. Herbert Willis Pendleton of Our Town and the late Mr. Pendleton and the late Dr. and Mrs. Walter Gainey Thwaite. The evening prior to the ceremony, the groom’s parents hosted a low country oyster roast and southern supper. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds were feted with a beautiful reception, dinner and dancing at The Club House of the Ford Plantation. Michelle careers with Heather Moore Jewelry, and John is employed with the Swagelok Company. Following a honeymoon in South Africa and Tanzania, the happy couple are at home in Shaker Heights, Ohio. 

Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Peak Moments Photography

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