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50th wedding anniversary

Robert and Marie Matusik celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 19. They were married July 19, 1972, in St. Casimir’s Church, Adena. Robert is the son of the late John and Frances Matusik. His wife, Marie, is the daughter of the late Lawrence and Irene Battista. They have a son Robert Jr. and a daughter Natalie (Rich) Bolock; four grandchildren, Abigail, Madison, Elizabeth and Steven. The couple celebrated by having their marriage blessed by Father Tom Chillog at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Colerain. Their children and grandchildren surprised them with a dinner, ...

50th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Potts of Follansbee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24. Potts and the former Mary Ann Dierkes were married on June 24, 1972, at Immaculate Conception Church in Wheeling by the Rev. Joseph Bell. She is the daughter of the late George and Mildred Dierkes and is a retired registered radiographer at Trinity East Hospital. He is the son of the late Robert and Jean Potts, an Air Force veteran and retired from Koppers Co. They are the parents of four children: Michael (Jenny) and Bob (Anne Marie), both of Wheeling; Dave (Sarah) of Strongsville, Ohio; ...

55th wedding anniversary

Bernard and Bonnie Matusik celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on July 1. They were united in marriage July 1, 1967, by the Rev. E.W. Lodwick in Mt. Pleasant. The best man was Bernard’s brother Roger and maid of honor was Bonnie’s sister Barbara. They renewed their vows Sept. 8, 1990, at St. Casmirs in Adena with Msgr. John Kolesar officiating. Bernie is the son of the late John and Frances Matusik and Bonnie is the daughter of the late Stanley Paul and Kathleen (Kay) Goff. Bernie is a retired coal miner and Bonnie a full-time housewife. They have two children Paulette ...

65th wedding anniversary

Gerard (Jerry) and Margaret Paolucci celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 4. They were married on May 4, 1957, at St. John Catholic Church in Bellaire. Jerry is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paolucci of Bellaire and Margaret is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawerence Hall of Bellaire. Jerry is retired from Consolidated Electric Cooperative in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and Margaret is retired from Savings of America and was the founder and director of the Coat Closet of Belmont County. Jerry and Margaret have two children: Michelle VanDorn and Paul Paolucci ...

65th wedding anniversary

Silvy and Marylyn Roseberry will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on May 10. They were united in marriage on May 10, 1957, in the Bridgeport Church of God officiated by the Rev. E.M. Berry. Silvy graduated from St. John High School and retired from American Electric Power. Marylyn graduated from Bridgeport High School and retired from Big Bear Plus. They are the parents of Kevin Mary Kay Kimberly and Kelly Mark Imer. Proud grandparents of Brianna Roseberry Brehm, Blake Becky, Bailey and Bella. The joy of their lives are their six great grandchildren, Kie, Matea, Austin, ...

50th wedding anniversary

Ronald and Irene Dunder of St. Clairsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 28. They were united in marriage on April 28, 1972, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard by the late Father Virgil Reischman. Ronald is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph (Julia) Dunder, formerly of Maynard. He previously worked at Consol Coal Company Bradford No. 16 Mine in Cadiz and then retired from Ohio University Eastern Campus in St. Clairsville after 20 years of service. Irene is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John (Irene) Aleva, formerly of Crescent, St. ...