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Hunts Celebrate 70th

Burt and Lois “Katie” Hunt of Wellsburg are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12. They were married in Cumberland, Maryland on Aug. 12, 1950. Burt worked at Weirton National Steel, and after retirement, worked for Franklin Cemetery as a groundskeeper for 23 years. Katie retired from home health care. Katie is the daughter of the late Everett and Ila Spencer Smith. Burt is the son of the late Burt and Ocy Tredway Hunt. They are the parents of five children: Diane (deceased); Patricia Lowe of St. Clairsville; Susan (Larry) Stimpson of Wellsburg; Kitty (Tim) ...

Hanlins Celebrate 60 Years

Wendell and Lou Hanlin are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Aug. 13 1960 at the Sand Hill United Methodist Church by the rev. Harry E. Atzenhoffer officiating. Lou is the daughter of the late Benton and Olive Hazlett. She is an active member of the Marshall County CEOS, plays bridge and enjoys yoga classes. She retired as an English and home ec middle school teacher in Marshall County. Wendell is the son of the late Carl and Mary Hanlin. He retired as an engineering aide at AEP. He has been a member of Blue Lodge in Wheeling for decades and enjoys ...

Sooses Reach Golden

Bill and Dorothy Soos of Colerain are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary July 25, 2020. They were married at St. Casimir’s Church in Adena, Ohio, on July 25, 1970. The couple have resided in Colerain for the last 50 years. Bill retired from AT&T in 2009 with over 43 years of ...

Frederickses Mark 50th

Tom and Diane Fredericks of Wheeling celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 25, 2020. They were united in marriage July 25, 1970, at Holy Trinity Church in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Tom is the son of the late Harry and Ruth Fredericks. He was co-owner of American Tire Inc. where he has worked for 50 years. Diane is the daughter of George and the late Mary Bridges. She worked as secretary/receptionist for various businesses before retiring from Unified Bank in Martins Ferry. They are parents of two children: a son, Kenneth (Pamela) of Mars, Pennsylvania ...

Schuetzes Reach 60th

Jack and Sandy Schuetz of Wheeling are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married July 30, 1960 by the Rev. Cann at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Sandy is the daughter of the late George and Mary Jane Young. Jack is the son of the late John and Agnes Schuetz. They are parents of six children: Michael (Shaye) Schuetz, Mark (Annette) Schuetz, Laurie (Ray) Thompson, Lisa (Brian) Sorge, Lynn (Luke) Sisarcick, Jennifer (David) Lloyd. Twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson complete the family. A family celebration will be held Aug. 1.

Diefenbaughs Celebrate 50th

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gregory Diefenbaugh of Bethlehem happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Richard and Judith Diefenbaugh were united in marriage on June 20, 1970, at First Christian Church of Cameron with the Rev. Wesley Morgan officiating. Richard is the son of the late John Diefenbaugh of Muncie, Indiana, and Donald and the late Ruth Campo of Indianapolis, IN. He served as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He is a retired teacher of the WV Department of Education. Judith is the daughter of Jemison and Neva Reid of Cameron, ...