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Stillwells Celebrate 50th

Don "Bubby" and Sandy Stillwell of Brookside will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 29.They were united in marriage on May 29, 1965 at Fulton Methodist Church in Wheeling, with the Rev. D.W. Winters officiating.Sandy Stillwell is the daughter of the late Sam and Hazel Taylor of Wheeling. She works at Coleman's Fish Market.Don Stillwell is the son of the late Ray and Betty Stillwell of Wheeling. He is retired from Green Valley Packing in Claysville, Pa.They have two children: Donna (Jim) Rose of Wheeling and Donnie (Lisa) Stillwell of Lansing; and, they have four ...

Reitters Mark 45 Years

David and Victoria Reitter of Weirton celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 9.They were united in marriage May 9, 1970 at The Cove United Presbyterian Church in Weirton with the late Rev. Dr. G. Ousley Brown officiating the ceremony.Victoria Reitter is the daughter of the late Earl and Marie Fodor of Weirton. She is a former employee of the Weirton Strip Steel Division and is employed at Brooke County Schools.David Reitter is the son of the late Harry and Harriet Reitter of Colliers. He is a graduate of West Liberty State College with degrees in health, history and ...

Elliotts Reach 67 Years

Bruce and Doris Elliott celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on Thursday, May 7.They were united in marriage on May 7, 1948 in Belpre, Ohio, by the Rev. Mulligan.Doris Elliott was born in Parkersburg. She is a homemaker.Bruce Elliott was born in Jacksonburg, W.Va. He is retired from Weirton Steel Co. after 32 years in the blacksmith shop. He also belongs to the 25-year club.They have 11 children. The family includes Bruce and Debbie Elliott of Bridgeport; Judy and Keith Skluzachek of Alexandria, La.; Bob and Debbie Elliott of Weirton; Mike and Walda Elliott of Weirton; David and ...

Glovers Reach 50 Years

Jim and Pat Hanna Glover of Wheeling celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 27.They were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bridgeport, on March 27, 1965 by the Rev. Harold Apple.Pat Glover is employed in the office at Wheeling Country Club.Jim Glover s retired from Pepsi Bottling.They have two sons, Timothy (Julie) Glover of Marietta and Douglas (Sherry) Glover of St. Clairsville. Two grandsons complete the family.The family hosted a dinner party in the couple's honor April 12 at Wheeling Country Club.

Basingers Reach 60th

Jack and Anita Basinger of Warwood, Wheeling, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, April 23.They were united in marriage April 23, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wheeling, by the late Rev. Phillip Brady.Anita Basinger is the former Anita Reineke. She is retired from Centre TV Cable of Warwood.Jack Basinger is retired from Progressive Bank, Warwood branch.They are the parents of four children, all of Wheeling. The family includes J.P. and his wife, Camille; Tommy and his wife, Lisa; Chris and his wife, Amy; and Tina Lufft and her fiance, Bill Bowen. They have seven ...

Thorns Celebrate 50th

Ronald and Charlotte Thorn of Wheeling celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 1.They were united in marriage on May 1, 1965 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Wheeling.Charlotte Thorn is the daughter of the late James "Zip" and Gladys Hercules Shafer and the step-daughter of the late Harry Shafer.She is a homemaker.Ronald Thorn is the son of the late Rosemond "Rudy" and Edna Mae Thorn.He is retired from the City of Wheeling after 43 years of service.They are the parents of two sons, Ronnie (Beth) Thorn and Jason (Jaclyn) Thorn, all of Wheeling. Four grandchildren complete the family.