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Lestinis Celebrate 65 Years

It is with much happiness and gratitude that Dolores and William Lestini are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Dolores Ann Vannelle and William were united in marriage on Nov. 26, 1955 at St. John Church in Bellaire, Ohio. William is a retired pharmacist and they presently live in Wheeling. They are the parents of three children, Dr. William F. (Stephanie) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Alan (Paula) of Wheeling and Natalie of Westerville, Ohio. They have four grandchildren, Shanley, Lysandra, Kyle and Nathan.

Ingrams Celebrate 60 Years

Jenny Rejonis and Albert Ingram were married Nov. 26, 1960, by the Rev. Henry Hopkins at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Moundsville. Albert retired in 1998 from Bayer Chemical after 38 years of service. Jenny worked at Fostoria Glass and is a homemaker. The Ingrams are the parents of two sons, Carl and Alan, who live in South Carolina with their families. They also have five grandchildren. An anniversary celebration will be held at a later date.

Schwertfegers Mark 70 Years

Russ and Jean Schwertfeger of Bethany will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 22. The couple was wed at an evening ceremony in the Woodsdale neighborhood home of Jean’s mother, Corinne Gordon, of Wheeling. After a brief honeymoon trip to Pittsburgh they returned on Thanksgiving Day, just before the 1950 major snowstorm hit the Ohio Valley. In Russ’ words, their beginning . . . “I first met Jean in the summer of 1945. She was staying with her Uncle Wayne Strickland at West Liberty. We were at a Square Dance in Bethany. Her ride had left the dance. She ...

Bringmans Celebrate 50

Dave and Barbara Bringman of Colerain celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 31. They were married Oct. 31, 1970 at the First Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia, with Pastor Charles Standrich officiating. They are the parents of two daughters, Tracy Sue (Chad) Kiaski and Shelly Ann Bringman (Matt). They have four grandchildren, Isabelle, Olivia, Max and Hines. The Bringmans are both retired.

Straubs to Mark 70 Years

Ray and Delores Straub of Sardis, Ohio will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 12. Ray is retired from Conalco and as an insurance agent with German Farmers Mutual. Delores is a homemaker. Ray still enjoys riding his mower and his farm. Delores likes to bake and work in the kitchen. They both enjoy their vegetable and flower gardens, love to play cards and to spend time with family. Family has always been the focus of Ray and Delores’s union. They have brought love, support and humor to their daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, ...

Pietrantons Mark 60 Years

Frank E. and Connie Musico Pietranton of Wheeling are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, of which they have been members for 55 years. They were married on Oct. 8, 1960 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Weirton by the late Rev. Peter J. Teigue. Connie graduated from Follansbee High School and Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 30 years at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling. Frank is retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where he worked for 35 years. He is a graduate of Weir High School ...