Leonia H. Goad of Patrick Springs, Virginia, and Gerald and Leisa Ciaffone of Salem are pleased to announce that Patricia Renee Tatum and Albert Gabriel Ciaffone are engaged to be married.

Patricia graduated from Patrick County High School, received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Ferrum College and is employed by Patrick County Public Schools as an elementary school teacher. Gabe graduated from Salem High School, received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ferrum College and is a business owner. A wedding is planned for July 2019.

• Submitted by Leisa K. Ciaffone