Sara Behler, daughter of Gerald and Diane Briggs of Tamaqua, and Francis Walter Flexer Jr., son of Francis and Louise Flexer Sr., also of Tamaqua, were united in marriage on Dec. 7, 2013, at Christ United Church of Christ in Barnesville.

The Rev. Janie Kline and the Rev. Merle Dech officiated the double ring ceremony.Debbie Sweeney was the organist.The bride was given in marriage by her parents. Kalie Behler was the maid of honor.Gretchen Pucklavage was the flower girl.The best man was Aaron Stepanchick.Ushers were Nichelle Pucklavage and Tianna Pucklavage.A reception was held at Capriotti's in McAdoo.The newlyweds honeymooned in Alaska.The new Mrs. Flexer has a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and special education from Kutztown University and a master of arts in classroom technology from Wilkes University.She is employed as a fifth-grade special education teacher at Mahanoy Area School District.Mr. Flexer has an associate degree in electronics engineering. He is employed as an IT tech at Lehigh Valley Hospital.