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Deans Celebrate Golden

Gary and Cindy Dean celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10, 2023. The couple currently reside in Washington, Pa., but lived in Wheeling their entire lives. They were married at Corpus Christi Parish, on Nov. 10, 1973. Gary is the son of the late Ivan and Eleanor Dean of Sherrard. He retired after 38 years from AEP and continued another 10 years working for MPW. Cindy is the daughter of William and Clara Schuetz of Warwood. After raising her two daughters, she eventually worked for Ohio County Schools. The couple are members of Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church ...

Ottes Celebrate 73rd

Bud and Jane Otte celebrate 73 years of marriage on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. They were married at St. James Church in McMechen on Nov. 10, 1950. They have four children Sandy Schane (Thomas), Mark Otte (Kelley), Mike Otte (Denise) and Scarlett Hubbs (Robert). Four grandchildren include Scott Schane (Kelly), Megan Otte-Dolecki (Patrick), Justin Otte and Courtney Otte-Lewicki (Robert). They have one great-gran

Gareys Celebrate 60th

Paul and Mary Evelyn Garey of Glen Easton, W.Va., were married 60 years on Oct. 25. They were united in marriage at the Big Run Christian Church in Cameron, W.Va., by the Rev. Harry Gill. Paul is the son of the late Wiley and Naomi Garey, and he is a retired electrician from Garey & Wellman, Inc. Mary Evelyn is the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Wendt, and she is retired from the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library System. They have two daughters: Misty Garey of Newark, Ohio, and Beverly (Harry) Chambers of Bethany, W.Va. They are blessed with four grandchildren: ...

Gumps Celebrate 60 Years

Duane and Daunel Gump celebrated 60 years of marriage on Oct. 24. He is the son of the late Donald and Mary Gump. She is the daughter of the late Rex and Sylvia Conner. Duane is retired from Consol. Daunel is retired from BB&T. They have two children – Scott Gump of Moundsville and Tracey Mason of Wheeling. They are blessed with four grandchildren: Chris Ross of Bethlehem, Jeffrey Gump and Jonathan Logan of Illinois, and Maddie Thomas of Moundsville. A party was held by family and friends.

Spohns Celebrate 50th

Chuck and Nancy Spohn celebrated their 50 year anniversary on Oct. 13, 2023. The couple currently lives in Follansbee, but lived in Wheeling for 41 years. They were married in Bridgeport, W.Va. on Oct. 13, 1973. Chuck is the son of the late Vern and Virginia Spohn, and Nancy is the daughter of the late James and Eleanor Graham. They have three children: son Steve (wife, Wendy) and grandchildren Lukas, Elena and Julia (deceased) Spohn; daughter Pam (husband, Ed) Murdock and grandchildren Andrew and Ava Murdock; and daughter Jenny.

Musillis Celebrate Golden

Tom and Beverly Musilli of McMechen celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary on Sept. 29. They were married by Father Ralph Salciccia at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bellaire. Their parents are the late Vivian and Homer McVay, and Joann and Earl Musilli. Tom is a retired project manager with the PBGC. Beverly is retired from Uniglobe Ohio Valley Travel. They celebrated with an intimate vow renewal at the home of Brad and Georgie McVay of Shadyside. They are the parents of two children: Justin (Lisa) Musilli and Megan (Jonathan) Chuckery, and proud grandparents of Joshua and ...