The children of Roger and Vickie (Dye) Brown of Shadyside happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Roger and Vickie were married Sept. 24, 1968, in Charlotte, N.C., with preacher Jerry Parker officiating. They have been blessed with six children, David (Tori) Brown, Heather ...

George and Janice Bell of Yorkville celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Sept. 1. The couple was united in marriage on Sept. 1, 1973, at St. Lucy’s Church in Yorkville with the late Father Tullio Blasi officiating. Janice is the daughter of the late Andy and Rose Yandora. A graduate ...

Charles and Margaret McGary will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Aug. 30. They were united in marriage Aug. 30, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville with the Rev. Gregory Palma officiating. McGary is the son of the late Andy and Mamie McGary. He is retired from ...

MR. & MRS. CHUCK MARLING 65th wedding anniversary Chuck and Shirley Marling celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15. Chuck is the son of the late Lillian and Leroy Marling. He is retired from the Martins Ferry Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Shirley is the daughter ...

MR. & MRS. RICK VAVROCK 40th wedding anniversary Rick and Janet Vavrock are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. The couple was married Aug. 19, 1978, at St. Mary’s Church in Martins Ferry. They are the parents of three children: R.J. and his wife Danielle of Bridgeport; ...

MR. & MRS. RAY ALLEN BENESH 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen Benesh Sr. of Bellaire celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 6. They were married July 6, 1968, at Thoburn Methodist Church in St. Clairsville. Mr. Benesh is the son of the late John Sr. and ...