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Polsinellis Hit 40 Years

Tony and Janice Polsinelli of McMechen celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, April 12.They were united in marriage April 12, 1975 at St. John Catholic Church in Benwood, with the Rev. Michael O'Reilly officiating.Janice Polsinelli is the daughter of the late Louis and Anna Alexander Ponsetti of St. Joe. She is a homemaker and is involved in many organizations in her church, including helping with the Rite of ChristianInitiation of Adults, Rosary Altar Society and Parish Council.Tony Polsinelli is the son of the late Eginesio and Annunziata Giovannone Polsinelli of Arpino, ...

Hardmans Reach 60th

James and Mary Lou Hardman of Wheeling celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 10.They were united in marriage on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955, at the parsonage of Fulton United Church, Wheeling, with the late Rev. Gay Feathers officiating.James Hardman is retired from the Kroger Co. He is also a retired minister of music with the Church of God in Anderson, Ind., where they have worshipped for more than 40 years.They are the parents of four children. The family includes James W. and his wife, Terri, of Wheeling; Rebecca of Wheeling; Donald and his wife, Tara, of ...

Couple Marks 40 Years

Greg and Bonnie Bunch of Moundsville are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.They were united in marriage on April 5, 1975 at the First Christian Church, Moundsville.Bonnie Bunch is the daughter of the late Silbern and Metta Goddard.She is employed at the Marshall County Health Department.Greg Bunch is the son of the late Louis and Nancy Bunch. He is employed at Axiall Corp.They are the parents of a son, Michael, and his wife, Abby of Washington, Pa. One grandson and two granddaughters complete the family.They celebrated with a trip to Canaan Valley.

Perrys Mark 60 Years

Webb and Joann Perry of Bellaire observed their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday, Oct. 16.They were united in marriage Oct. 16, 1954 at the Methodist Church in Winchester, Va., by the late Rev. Garland.Joann Perry is retired from Belmont Community Hospital's medical transcription department after 25 years of service.Webb Perry is retired from the former Ormet plant in Hannibal after 33 years.They are the parents of four children. The family includes Jill Brinker and her husband, Terry, of Bellaire; Jan Berentz and her husband, John, of Sardis; Webbie Perry of Goldsboro, N.C., and Wally ...

Brinkers Reach 61 Years

Donald and Marguerite Brinker of Bellaire celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary Saturday, March 21.They were united in marriage March 21, 1954 at Rock Hill Presbyterian Church. The late Rev. Fred Wise officiated.Marguerite Brinker is retired from the Bellaire School District.Donald Brinker is retired from Mountaineer Gas in Wheeling.They are the parents of four children. The family includes Terry Brinker and his wife, Jill, of Bellaire; Chuck Brinker and his wife, Deb, of Martins Ferry; Randy Brinker of Bellaire and Pam Brown of Mainesville, Ohio. They have eight grandchildren and ...

McNeils Celebrate 55th

Frank and Rosalie McNeil of Wheeling celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Thursday, March 19.They met on a blind date. They were united in marriage March 19, 1960 at Benwood Methodist Church.Together they reared four children, Kathleen, Frank Jr., Michael and Bruce. They have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.