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Ebberts Mark 50 Years

Larry and Jean Ebbert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 16.They were united in marriage on April 16, 1966, at St. James Catholic Church, McMechen.Jean Ebbert is the daughter of the late Kenny and Elizabeth O'Connell. She is a retired receptionist from Dr. John Teller's office.Larry Ebbert is the son of the late Charles and Mildred Ebbert. He is retired from Wheeling Steel and Tri-State Ambulance.They have two daughters: Karen Kwiecinski of Pittsburgh and Stacey (Matt) Oberting of Columbus. Five grandchildren complete the family.

Balogs Mark Golden

Ron and Carolyn Balog of St. Clairsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 16.They were united in marriage at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fairpoint on April 16, 1966.They have two sons: Ron J. (Kim) and Chris (Lisa) and five grandchildren.Their sons and families will honor them with a dinner in Pittsburgh.

Coopers Celebrate 70th

John and Mattie Cooper of Washington Lands, Moundsville, celebrated their 70th anniversary on Thursday, March 31.They were united in marriage on March 31, 1946, at Gurley Methodist Church, Gurley, Ala., followed by a reception at the bride's home.Mattie Cooper is the daughter of the late Luke and Bessie Armstrong. She was an assistant to Dr. M.W. Isiminger in Moundsville.John Cooper is the son of the late John and Mattie E. Cooper and is retired form Solvay/Allied Chemical South Plant, Moundsville.They have two daughters: Beth (Ron) Daugherty of Moundsville and Jane (John) Lewis of ...

Couple Marks 55 Years

Thomas and Mary Louise Norris of Sherrard will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Friday, April 8.They were united in marriage on April 8, 1961, at Wood Hill Methodist Church by the Rev. Perry Stewart.Mary Louise Norris is the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth McWhorter Sr.Thomas Norris is the son of the late Floyd and Mary Norris. He is a retired bus driver for Marshall County Schools.They are the parents of two children: Lori Ann Beyser and her husband, Alan; and Thomas Norris Jr. and his wife, Linda. They have six grandchildren, one step-granchild and seven ...

Spurlocks Mark 50th

David and Joyce Spurlock of Wheeling will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, March 30.They were united in marriage on March 30, 1966.Joyce Spurlock is the former Joyce Steinmetz of Lancaster, Ohio. She is a retired registered nurse.David Spurlock is a retired account manager for Tusco Grocers Inc. of Dennison, Ohio.They are the parents of four children. The family includes Dr. David R. Jr. of Pittsburgh, Dawn Holstein of South Charleston, Dean of Nashville and Daniel of Yorkville. They have seven grandchildren.

Murphys Celebrate 60th

Wynn "Pat" and Nancy Murphy of Moundsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, March 24.They were united in marriage on March 24, 1956, at the Church of the Bretheren, Cumberland, Md., by the Rev. Arthur Scrogum.Nancy Murphy is retired from the Moundsville library.Pat Murphy is retired from the Wetzel-Tyler Health Department.They are the parents of three daughters: Wynne of Huntington Beach, Calif., Dawn of Pittsburgh and Joy, deceased; and three sons: Shawn, deceased, Brian and Bill of Moundsville. They have 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.A family ...