SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Eighty-eight businesses and individuals were recognized April 29 at Abbiocco Restaurant as winners in the 2019 Best of the Abingtons Readers Contest sponsored by the Abington Journal, a publication of the Times Leader Media Group. Honorees were presented with plaques and window decals they can display in their businesses, all while enjoying food and refreshments.

Best Band — The Frost Duo presented by Debbie Rozelle, left, of the Times Leader Media Group, to Leah Beth Evans.
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Best Customer Service — Christopher Vernon, of Sheetz.
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Best Dance School — Devine School of Dance presented to Lauren Rzeszewski, left, and Melissa Durante.
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Best High School Coach — Sam Krut, left, and Best High School Female Athlete, Arla Davis, both of Abington Heights High School.
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_BOA4.jpgBest High School Coach — Sam Krut, left, and Best High School Female Athlete, Arla Davis, both of Abington Heights High School. Tony Callaio | For Abington Journal

Best Financial Services — 1st Financial Investments presented to Phil Goldstein, left, and Mike Dillion.
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Best New Business – Thirteen Olives, Pat Litz. Tony Callaio | For Abington Heights
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Best Physician — Dr. Ariane Conaboy.
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_BOA7.jpgBest Physician — Dr. Ariane Conaboy. Tony Callaio | For Abington Journal

Best Place for a First Date — Abbiocco presented to Ethan Snyder, left, and Rose Brutico Fazio.
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_BOA8.jpgBest Place for a First Date — Abbiocco presented to Ethan Snyder, left, and Rose Brutico Fazio. Tony Callaio | For Abington Journal

Best Real Estate Agency — Lewith & Freeman Real Estate presented to Marion Gatto, left, and Maureen Edwards.
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Best Realtor — Carol Chisdak of Classic Properties.
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Best Seamstress — Jolanta Kaczmarcyk of Needles & Thread.
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Best Teacher — Marilyn Pryle of Abington Heights High School.
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Best Store for Unique Gifts — Township Trading Co. presented to Heather Percival, left, and Lisa Burke.
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Best Veterinarian — Angela Powell of Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center.
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_BOA15.jpgBest Veterinarian — Angela Powell of Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center. Tony Callaio | For Abington Journal

Abbiocco Restaurant, 639 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, hosted the annual Best of the Abingtons Readers’ Contest sponsored by the Abington Journal, a publication of the Times leader Media Group.
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_BOA16.jpgAbbiocco Restaurant, 639 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, hosted the annual Best of the Abingtons Readers’ Contest sponsored by the Abington Journal, a publication of the Times leader Media Group. Tony Callaio | For Abington Journal

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