The engagement of Noelle Lesisko of Tamaqua, and Jay Stidham, also of Tamaqua, has been announced by both of their parents.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tom and Christine Lesisko of New Ringgold.She is a 2009 graduate of Marian Catholic High School. She graduated from Misericordia University in 2013, earning her bachelor of arts in mathematics with certification in secondary education. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in online teaching.She is employed as a high school math teacher in the Shenandoah Valley School District.The prospective bridegroom is the son of Franklin and Lorraine Stidham of Tamaqua.He is a 2004 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and a 2007 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Technology where he earned an associate degree in heavy equipment technology.He currently works as a water distribution supervisor for the Borough of Tamaqua.The couple are planning a wedding for October of this year.