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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 ...

Snyders Celebrate 50th

Terry and Marti Snyder of Wheeling are celebrating their 50th anniversary. The couple was married on Sept. 29, 1973 at St Vincent’s Catholic Church in Elm Grove. Terry is the son of the late Franklin and Betty Snyder. Marti is the daughter of the late Melvin and Gwen Frohnapfel. Terry is a Marine Corp veteran and is retired from Verizon communications. He currently is working at Oglebay Park golf course. Marti is a retired dental assistant from Dr. Ricardo Zambito Dental Office. They have two children, Kimberly (Tom) and Sean, and one granddaughter, Jocelyn. The couple ...

Bakers Celebrate 70th

Veneida and Joe Baker of Wheeling celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple met during high school, were married at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, with Rev. John Paulin officiating, and spent their lives dedicated to each other and raising their family. Veneida Baker is the daughter of the late Harry A. Krider and the late Dorothy Krider. She was a stay-at-home mom while the children were young and later worked at Wheeling Hospital and volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Church and School. Joe Baker is the son of the late Norbert L. Baker and the late Angela Stenger ...

Jacksons Celebrate Silver

Judge and Mrs. David L. Jackson of Marshall County are celebrating their silver anniversary. The couple was married on Sept. 27, 1998, at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Kruger Street, Elm Grove. Officiating was Pastor R. Dale Poland. Judge Jackson is judge for the Second Family Court Circuit. Michele Jackson is employed with WesBanco. Daughter Jami (Travis) resides in Elm Grove. Son Michael (Rachel) resides in New Jersey. There are two grandchildren, Winifred and James. The Jacksons will be taking a trip to Newport, Rhode Island to celebrate.

Newharts Celebrate 60th

Judy and Henry Newhart of Martins Ferry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, They were united in marriage Sept. 14, 1963, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Martins Ferry, with The Rev. Eldon W. Barell officiating. Judy Newhart is the daughter of the late Betty and Frank Fleahman. She is a retired home health aide. Henry Newhart is the son of the late Betty Sauers and Edward Newhart Jr. Henry is retired from Handley House. They are the parents of two children. The family includes Mary Beth and her husband Andy Holt of Asheboro, N.C., and Michael Newhart and ...