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Blums Mark Golden Anniversary

George and Carol Blum of Wheeling will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 7, 2023. They were united in marriage April 7, 1973, at Warwood United Methodist Church, Wheeling by the Rev. Clayton Whetzel. Carol is the daughter of the late Bert and Ethel Wadsworth of Wheeling. George is the son of the late Charles and Gladys Blum also of Wheeling. George is retired from Cerrone Associates. They are the parents of three children: Kristin, Brianne and Andrew Blum. A family dinner will mark the occasion.

McKitricks Celebrate 40th

Don and Erin McKitrick of Wheeling celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on March 12, 2023. They were United in marriage March 12, 1983 in Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Wheeling by the Rev. James Myles. Erin is the daughter of the late Robert and Maureen Reasbeck. She is a retired registered nurse from Ohio Valley Medical Center. Don is the son of the late Robert and Eileen McKitrick. He is retired from the United States Postal Service. They are the parents of six children: Lee of Denver, Colorado; Cory of Denver, Colorado; Megan of Morgantown, W.Va.; Sons Sean, Shane and ...

Glasers Celebrate 60 Years

Charles William “Bill” and Wanda (nee Bogers) Glaser of Wheeling celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 19. This handsome young man and blue eyed beauty fell in love and were married on Jan. 19, 1963, at Fourth Street Methodist Church with the late Rev. Frank L. Shaffer officiating. Bill attended Wheeling High School and served in the United States Air Force before a career as a master welder at Tri-State Machine, where he worked until his retirement. He enjoys making and sharing his wine, gardening, frequenting local retailers, and of course, still going on dates with ...

Wanda and Bill Glaser Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage

Charles William "Bill" and Wanda (nee Bogers) Glaser of Wheeling celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 19. This handsome young man and blue eyed beauty fell in love and were married on January 19, 1963 at Fourth Street Methodist Church with the late Reverend Frank L. Shaffer ...

Demattes Celebrate 60th

Jack and Dee Dematte of Wheeling recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were united in marriage on July 28, 1962, at St. Joseph’s Cathedral by the Rev. Bernard Schmitt. Dee is the daughter of Stella Ruggaber Johnson and Charles J. Ruggaber. She is a 1959 graduate of Saint Joseph’s Academy and retired from State Farm Insurance. Jack is the son of Selma and Louis Dematte. He is a 1956 graduate of Wheeling Central Catholic High School and a 1960 graduate of Wheeling College. He retired from Charles M. Sledd Company. They have three children: Buddy Dematte of ...

Hennens Celebrate 50 Years

Denzil and Bonnie Hennen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 25. They were united in marriage Nov. 25, 1972 by the Rev. Glenn O. Bias. Bonnie is the daughter of the late Elwood and Leighla Bungard of Cameron. She retired from Cameron Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after 20 years. Denzil is the son of the late Russell and Vergie Hennen of Burton. He owned and operated a barber shop in Cameron for 50 years. The family includes daughter, Penny, and her husband, Jason, of Knoxville, Tenn. They have a granddaughter, Hannah, and a grandson, Colton. They planned to ...