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Mr. and Mrs. Bob Koper

NEW CUMBERLAND - Bob and Judy Koper of New Cumberland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday.The couple were married on Jan. 26, 1963, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Weirton with the Rev. Emil Vi Dobosz officiating.He is the son of the late John and Nellie Koper. He is retired from Air Products and Chemicals and Arvin Roll Coater.She is the daughter of the late Katherine Norman. She is retired from Dr. John F. Graf's office.They have five children: Rob of West Palm, Fla.; Kim Lancaster of Weirton; Paul of Newell; Rich of New Cumberland; and Brian of Weirton. ...

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Connor

STEUBENVILLE - Michael and Nina Connor of Steubenville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday.They were united in marriage on Feb. 2, 1963, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Steubenville with the late Rev. Calvin Martin officiating.She is the daughter of the late Theodore and Ann Benos and is a homemaker.He is the son of Marjorie G. Connor of Steubenville and the late Paul F. Connor and is retired from Weirton Steel with 30 years of service.They recently traveled to Florida, where a family gathering was held in their honor.They have three children: Denise Landers ...

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ivkovich

STEUBENVILLE - Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ivkovich of Steubenville celebrated their 50th anniversary on Jan. 19 with family and friends at a dinner held at Scaffidi's Italian Restaurant.They were married on Jan. 19, 1963.He is the son of the late Nick and Mildred Ivkovich and is retired for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel.The former Donna Huntington is the daughter of the late Nueal and Jean Hungtington and is retired from the Steubenville K-mart.They have one son, Ross "Coach Ike" Ivkovich of Steubenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rodak

WEIRTON - Ed and Edie Rodak of Weirton celebrated their 65th anniversary on Jan. 24.The family celebrated with a dinner at a local restaurant.They were married on Jan. 24, 1948, at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Weirton.He is the son of the late John and Anna Rodak. He served in the Army in World War II and was a Weirton councilman from 1992-96. He worked for the C&P Telephone Co. for 39 years.She is the daughter of the late Carl and Hedwig Hummel. She is a homemaker, artist and costume and gown designer.They have three daughters: Patty Filak and Heidi Snyder, both of ...

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Szymanski

WEIRTON - Pete and Dolores Szymanski of Weirton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 7.The couple were married on Feb. 7, 1953, at Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Weirton. Thje Rev. Emil Dobosz officiated the ceremony.She is the daughter of the late Henry and Helen Fijewski.She worked as a kindergarten aide at Broadview Elementary School.He is the son of the late Pete and Isabella Szymanski.He retired from Weirton Steel after 43 years of service.The Szymanskis are the parents of Donna Turner of St. Clairsville, Maria Bachman of Valencia, Pa., and David of Gibsonia, Pa.They ...

Mr. and Mrs. Art Knicely

MINGO JUNCTION - Art and Ruth Knicely of Mingo Junction will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on Feb. 28.The couple were married on Feb. 28, 1950, at Calvary Methodist Church, with the Rev. Williams officiating.He is the son of the late Stanley and Georgia Knicely. He retired from Howard Bowers with 30 years of service.She is the daughter of the late Floyd and Clara Merryman.She is a retired mail carrier with eight years of service.They are members of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church.They have five children: Karen DellaPenna of Mingo Junction; Judy Lyons of Steubenville; ...