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Paul Brothers, Wives, Mark 40 Years

Jack Paul and his brother, Worthy, both of Wheeling, and their wives celebrated their 40th wedding anniversaries. Both couples were married in 1981. On Feb. 14 of that year, Jack married Anne Hatten in Wheeling, and on June 6, Worthy married Sharon Marano in Fairmont, W.Va. Jack and Anne have two children, Melissa (Chris) and Adam; and three grandchildren, Emily, Sylus and Myla. Jack retired from working as an RN for 35 years at several different institutions and retired from an administrative position at the VA in Pittsburgh. Anne taught in Ohio County Schools for 35 years and ...

Zimmermans Mark 49th

Louis and Shirley Zimmerman celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 1. They were married July 1, 1972, in Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church by the Rev. G. Kenneth Gates. That day was Louis’ father’s birthday. Louis is the son of the late Chester C. and Katherine Klieves Zimmerman of Wheeling. Shirley is the daughter of the late Donald C. and Florence Bixler Jefferys. Both are graduates of Wheeling High School, and are retired employees of The Ohio Valley Medical Center. They are the parents of five children, Katherine Zimmerman of Carolina Shores, N.C.; ...

60th Anniversary Celebrated

James and Rosemary Schmid Welsh of Glen Dale, W.Va., recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 24, 1961, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Benwood, W.Va., by the Rev. John J. Griffin with Mary Jean Grubber Ramirez and Gene Lamone as maid of honor and best man. Rosemary, daughter of Joseph H. and Elizabeth Brant Schmid of Benwood, is a homemaker. Jim, son of James M. and Gertrude Conivell Welsh of McMechen, is a retired Baltimore & Ohio (CSX) Railroad train conductor. They have been blessed with eight sons, Kevin (Lee) of Bossier City, La.; David of ...

Walkers Mark 60 Years

Lloyd and Margaret Walker of Limestone celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 17. They were united in marriage on June 17, 1961, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Wheeling. Margaret is the daughter of the late Helen and Allen Young of Limestone. She is a homemaker and a graduate of Moundsville High School and the Steubenville School of Cosmetology. Lloyd is the son of the late Dorothy DeBlasis and Lloyd Walker Sr. He is a graduate of Sharrard High School and Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. He is retired from First National Bank and ...

Celebrating Golden Anniversary

George and Sally Gray Schmalz of Wheeling celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 26. They were united in marriage on June 26, 1971, at the Christ United Methodist Church in Wheeling. The Rev. F. Emerson Wood officiated the ceremony. Sally is the daughter of the late Calvin and Odessa Gray. She retired as a kindergarten teacher from McNinch Elementary in Moundsville after 33 years of service. George is the son of the late George and Helen Schmalz. He retired as an ironworker from Local 549. Since retirement they have been avid travelers from the U.S. to Italy, ...

Couple Celebrates 65th

Ralph and Mary Jo Koontz of New Martinsville celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 14. Mary Jo is the daughter of the late Francis and Alice Lemasters of Dale, W.Va. Ralph is the son of the late Andrew and Mabel Koontz of New Martinsville. Their family includes Dale and his wife Malynda, Gary and his wife Tracy, six grandchildren, one special granddaughter, five great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons. Ralph retired from Union Carbide after 32 years, and Mary Joe retired from the Post Office after 20 years. They were married on the evening of June 14, 1956, in ...