Anniversaries

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.

Couple Marks 55 Years

Dick and Lynn Welsh celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, April 29.They were married April 29, 1960 in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Jeannette, Pa., with the Rev. James A. Strohm officiating.Lynn Welsh is the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Parkinson of Jeannette. She is retired from the Ohio County Board of Education.Dick Welsh is the son of the late Robert and Charlotte Welsh. He is retired from WesBanco Bank of Wheeling and is a U.S. Army veteran.The couple has two daughters, Pastor Sheri Kernik of Pineville, W.Va., and Lisa (Jim) Bucon of Wheeling. ...

Horners Mark 45 Years

Allen and Arelena Horner of Moundsville celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 17.They were united in marriage on April 17, 1970 at Waymans Ridge United Methodist Church, where they are still active members, by the Rev. Edgar Cole.Arelana Horner is the daughter of the late John D. and Ellen I. Heath. She is retired from the Northern Panhandle Employment and Training Council.Allen Horner is the son of Quay M. and Elizabeth Horner. He is retired from Knight's Farm Supply in Glen Easton.The Horners remain active with family, church, traveling and truck pulling.They are ...