Anniversaries

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 ...

Couple Celebrates 60th

Bob and Mary Kay Haas of Wellsburg celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 13.They were united in marriage on Aug. 13, 1955, by the Rev. Conrad Steinbrenner at Wellsburg Presbyterian Church.Mary Kay Haas is a 1953 graduate of Wellsburg High School and is retired from Advance Financial Savings Bank.Bob Haas is a 1953 graduate of Wellsburg High School. He was employed by Koppers, Hudson Pulp and Paper, and Weirton Steel, and he retired from Eagle Manufacturing of Wellsburg.Within 44 days, both Bob and Mary Kay Haas celebrated their 80th birthdays and their ...

Bowmans Reach 50th

Judith Odessa and Carl Richard Bowman of Wheeling celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 21.They were united in marriage Aug. 21, 1965, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Elm Grove, Wheeling, with the Rev. Harold C. Rust officiating.Judy Bowman is the daughter of the late Henry and Odessa Broemsen of Wheeling. She graduated from Triadelphia High School in 1961 and from West Virginia University with an undergraduate degree in secondary education in 1965 and a master's degree in 1972. She is retired from Ohio County Schools after 48 years of substitute and full-time ...