Anniversaries

Couple Marks 60 Years

Bill and Norma Thomas of St. Clairsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, April 21.They were united in marriage on April 21, 1956.Both are 1952 graduates of Bellaire High School.Bill Thomas went on to serve in the U.S. Army and play football for Mississippi State University. After earning his degree, he became a teacher and a coach at several local school districts before retiring from Bellaire High School.Norma Thomas retired from Belmont National Bank.They are parents to Doug (Cindi) Thomas, of Huntsville, Ala., and David (Mindy) Thomas, of Bay Village, Ohio, and ...

Martins Mark 40th Year

James and Donna Martin of Wheeling will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 24.They were united in marriage on April 24, 1976, in Wheeling.James Martin is a retired carrier for the U.S. Postal Service with 40 years of service. Donna Martin is a homemaker.They have three children: LeMoyne Jackson of Columbus, Delvonda Jackson of Wheeling and Regis Martin of Wheeling. They also have 10 grandchildren.

Couple Celebrates Golden

Keith and Mary Bonenberger of Glen Dale celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 16.They were united in marriage on April 16, 1966, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edmund J. Yahn.Mary Bonenberger is the daughter of the late William and Augusta Schreyer and retired from the village of Bethlehem.Keith Bonenberger is the son of the late Joseph and Jean Bonenberger and is retired from the H.E. Neumann Co. and Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 83.They are the parents of two children: Jeanne (Todd) Wolfe and Dan (Kim) Bonenberger. They have four ...

Couple Celebrates 50th

Craig and Suzanne Arthurs of Fort Myers , Fla., formerly of Steubenville, will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 23.They were united in marriage in Steubenville by the Rev. Glenn Swope and the late Rev. George Rutherford, great uncle of Craig Arthurs, on April 23, 1976.Craig Arthurs is the son of Jim and Donna Arthurs of Wellsburg. He is a route salesman for Pepperidge Farms.Suzanne Arthurs is the daughter of the late Dick and Jane Cornelius. She is retired from Steubenvile City Schools.They have two sons: Shaun (Jodee) of Columbus and Jay (Teresa) of ...

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.