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Wilsons Mark 50 Years

Rosemarie and Harry Raleigh Wilson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today, Aug. 30.They were united in marriage Aug. 28, 1965, at St. John's Catholic Church in Benwood, with the Rev. Michael Sazy, Msgr. Joseph Wanstreet and the Rev. Harold Moore officiating.Rosemarie Wilson is the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Prascik.Raleigh Wilson is the son of the late Arthur and Zelma Wilson.They are parents of two children: a son, Carl (Amy) Wilson, and a daughter, Karin (Hoppy) Kercheval.They have three granddaughters and a step- grandson.Following a renewal mass ...

Hupps Celebrate Golden

Paul "Benny" and Karen Hupp of Sardis will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 6.They were united in marriage in Tampa, Fla., on Sept. 6, 1965.Karen Hupp is a homemaker and the daughter of the late Chester and the late Katherine Reese of Sardis.Benny Hupp is the son of Carl Hupp and the late Irene Hupp of New Matamoras. He is a veteran and is retired from Ormet after working there for 36 years.They have two children: Julie Ellenwood (Jim Wojcik) of Vincent, Ohio, and Joseph (Susan) of Lowell, Ohio. They have five grandchildren.Family and friends are invited to ...

Couple Marks Golden

Joe and Connie Kuntz of Wheeling recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.They were married on Aug. 7, 1965, at St Joseph's Cathedral in Wheeling.Both were born and raised in Wheeling and attended Wheeling Central Catholic High School.Connie Kuntz is a retired sales associate and enjoys many craft projects.Joe Kuntz is a retired electrician and a U.S. Army veteran.The couple has three children, two grandchildren, a son-in-law and a daughter-in law. They spend much of their time with their family and friends.

Koehlers Mark 60 Years

Chuck and Patsy Koehler are celebrating their 60th anniversary.They were united in marriage Aug. 27, 1955, at Edgwood Lutheran Church in Wheeling.Patsy Koehler is the daughter of the late George and Madelyn Minger and is retired from Uptons Gifts.Chuck Koehler is the son of the late Charles and Hilda Koehler. He is retired from Wheeling Decorating.They are the parents of four children: Jim (Cindy) Koehler of Wheeling; Doug of Tampa, Fla.; Dave (Leigh Ann) of Wheeling and Lori Szerszen of Wheeling. Eight grandchildren complete the family.Their children honored the couple with a gathering ...

Merinars Mark 65 Years

Lee and Dorothy Merinar of Wheeling will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary today, Aug. 23.They were united in marriage Aug. 23, 1950, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elm Grove, Wheeling, with the Rev. E.J. Schlick, S.M., officiating.Dorothy Merinar is the daughter of the late Pete and Dara Langmyer. She is a registered nurse retired from Good Shepherd Nursing Home, where she was employed as a nursing supervisor.Lee Merinar is the son of the late Hubert and Virginia Merinar. He was a heavy equipment operator for Griffith Brothers Construction and later for Savage ...

Morgans Mark Golden

Les and Linda Morgan of Wheeling are celebrating their 50th wedding annivesary.They were united in marriage on Aug. 28, 1965, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling, by the late Rev. Leo Morgan, O.F.M. Cap.Linda Morgan is the daughter of the late Charles and Lucy Monfradi. She is retired from the former Linda's Cake Decorating and from Wheeling Hospital as a surgical technician. She is employed part-time at Altmeyer Funeral Home.Leo Morgan is the son of the late Lyle and Mary Morgan. He worked at Kelly's Home Furnishings, Linda's Cake Decorating and Friesmuth Printing Co. (now Vance ...