Anniversaries

Birches Celebrate 35th

Timothy B. Birch and Jan Ellen Birch of Wheeling will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary today, Aug. 9.They were married on Aug. 9, 1980, at the First United Presbyterian Church of Wheeling by the groom's uncle, Robert T. Baugh.Jan Birch is the former Jan Ellen Burris, daughter of the late Jesse E. and Ellen L. (Wiley) Burris of Wheeling. She is retired from Ohio County Schools as transportation secretary.Timothy Birch is the son of the Rev. Dr. David P. and Janet A. (Baugh) Birch of Lititz, Pa., formerly of Wheeling. He is employed as supervisor of operations for the city of ...

Tius Celebrate Golden

Dr. Wilfredo and Martha Tiu celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 19.They were united in marriage June 19, 1965 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Pittsburgh by the Rev. Edward Hennessey.Martha Tiu was born on the South Side of Pittsburgh. She put herself through nursing school and worked as a pediatric nurse at Mercy Hospital, where she met her future husband.Wilfredo Tiu was born in Cebu, Philippines, and worked at his family bakery before attending medical school. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1967 and immediately started residency training in ear, nose and throat ...

Timkos Mark 60 Years

Jack and Rose Timko of Barton are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.They were united in marriage on July 23, 1955 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard.Rose Timko is the daughter of the late John and Mary Matis.Jack Timko is the son of the late Andy and Jennie Timko. He retired in 1990 from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Beech Bottom shipping office.They are the parents of Jack and his wife, Anita, of Martins Ferry; Karen and her husband, Dave Conaway, of Bridgeport; and Sharon and her husband, Bob Robson, of New Concord, Ohio. They also have five grandchildren, one ...

Stegmans Mark 40th

Mike and Kitty Stegman of Wheeling are celebrating their 40th anniversary today.They were united in marriage on July 19, 1975 at St. John's Catholic Church in Bellaire.Kitty Stegman is the daughter of the late Richard and Nancy Phillips of Bellaire. She is employed at Wheeling Hospital.Mike Stegman is the son of the late Bill and Marg Stegman of Wheeling. He is retired from Stegman and Schellhase.They are the parents of Mike Stegman Jr. and Marnie (Brad) Hedges, both of Wheeling. They have two grandchildren.The couple celebrated with a Caribbean cruise and a private family dinner.

Eberharts Mark 40th

Mary and Frank Eberhart of Wheeling are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today, July 12.They were united in marriage July 12, 1975 in Wheeling.Mary Eberhart is a registered nurse of 40 years.Frank Eberhart is a retired bricklayer with 43 years of service with Bricklayers Local No. 1They have three children. The family includes Frank and his wife, Angela, of Washington, Pa.; Melanie and her husband, Anthony, of Wheeling and JJ of Wheeling. They have a granddaughter and four grandsons.They were honored with a surprise party hosted by their children after a celebratory trip to New ...

Hummels Reach 50th

Joyce and Joseph Hummel of St. Clairsville, formerly of Glen Dale, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 27.They were united in marriage June 26, 1965 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling, with the Rev. Bernard Vogler officiating.Joyce Hummel is the daughter of the late Henry and Martha Baranowski. She is a 1959 graduate of St. Joseph Academy, Wheeling, and Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing. She is retired from Ohio Valley Medical Center after 30 years of service in various nursing staff and management positions. She also is retired from West Virginia ...